Laura Geller Makeup Takes On A Private Investor
Connecticut based private equity firm, Tengram Capital Partners, has become an investor in the cosmetic industry and acquired a stake in Laura Geller Makeup. The brand has been sold on the...
View ArticleOPI Celebrates Disney’s Oz The Great and Powerful
OPI Celebrates Disney’s Oz The Great and Powerful with Limited Edition Nail Lacquers, including a NEW Liquid Sand™ finish. The launch of six limited edition nail lacquers and a new Liquid Sand™ finish...
View Article2012 WWD Beauty Inc. Award Winners
The WWD Beauty Inc. Awards celebrate the superstars and trendsetters in prestige and mass market cosmetics. These are their 2012 award winners. Ad Campaign Of The Year - BENEFIT COSMETICS for...
View ArticleWe’ve been REALLY busy!
Which is why there haven’t been any posts this month. Between working on the total overhaul of IN MY KIT™, appearing at IMATS LA and doing personal appearances and education all over the US – January...
View ArticleMakeup Brush Buying 101
FACT: If you aspire to excellence in artistry, you need to buy quality makeup brushes – so I’ve written a quick 101 course on understanding brush construction. Be aware that price is not always an...
View ArticleCleaning Makeup Brushes – Correctly
In a recent blog, I (hopefully) guided you through the endless sea of makeup brush choices. We discussed materials, construction and brush shapes. We didn’t get around to discussing cleaning and...
View ArticleMAC Joins Forces With Rihanna
This just released on WWD.com – MAC Joins Forces With Rihanna. The Grammy-winning singer’s career is crossing all beauty/fashion borders with her fashion collection for British retailer River Island...
View ArticleJennifer Lawrence for Miss Dior Campaign Released
Jennifer Lawrence is all sophistication and glamour in the campaign for Miss Dior. The classic retro Dior styling has her featuring accessories and wearing looks from the spring ready-to-wear...
View ArticleRed Carpet Best Dressed – Oscars 2013
There was plenty of glamour walking the Red Carpet at the 2013 Oscars, but these were my picks for Best Dressed. And The Winner Is …Charlize Theron Flawless skin, a super sophisticated pixie cut, Harry...
View ArticleEssential Touch-Up Tips
Sometimes a touch-up is essential and you need the right tips and tricks to pull it off flawlessly. Even the most carefully applied, longest lasting makeup will inevitably crumble by the end of a long...
View ArticleShiseido Will Eliminate Some Animal Testing
On Friday, a Shiseido spokesperson announced that the company will eliminate much of its animal testing, except in rare cases where the safety of an ingredient is called into question. This is in...
View ArticleBack To School – Continuing Beauty Education
Our industry evolves constantly, so continuing education is the only way for beauty professionals to remain on the cutting edge. Ready to go back to school? It’s day one of my “Perfect Portrait” makeup...
View ArticleMakeup Myths
I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve heard someone offer a makeup tip that caused me to blurt out an astonished, “what?” – followed by an immediate, “who told you that?”. The internet and social...
View ArticleThe Makeup MacGyver DIY Beauty Solutions – Part 1
Beauty basics don’t have to break the bank. As a matter of fact, you can DIY (do it yourself) many solutions to basic beauty needs. So get ready, it’s time to go MacGyver. Hydrating & Exfoliating...
View ArticleYves Saint Laurent Launching Baby Doll Mascara
The runway for Yves Saint Laurent RTW Fall 2013 featured baby doll dresses, and now it’s launching a mascara evoking the same theme. Yves Saint Laurent’s Hedi Slimane paraded dark and moody baby doll...
View ArticleThe Makeup MacGyver DIY Beauty Solutions – Part 2
Can’t spend the day (or the $$$) at a spa but still crave a “sweet” treatment? Your Makeup MacGyver has a honey of a DIY beauty solution for you! Throughout the centuries, legendary beauties have used...
View ArticleFirst Day Of Spring & A Quick Nars Makeover
It’s the first day of Spring, so let’s celebrate with a gorgeous glow. We’re taking a trip over to Nars Cosmetics for the dynamic duo of products that will create this softly sun-kissed makeup magic in...
View ArticleMakeup MacGyver DIY Beauty Solutions – Lipstick Revovation
This week your Makeup MacGyver is going to resurrect the lip colors you’ve given up on with a little practical pyschology and a DIY lipstick renovation. I recently received this email from Darcy in...
View ArticleEyebrow Emergency
What’s an eyebrow emergency and how does it happen? Please allow me to share this scenario - So, you were feeling all DIY and decided to cancel your scheduled eyebrow shaping appointment. You start...
View ArticleColor Correction – Concealer
Concealer not hiding those under-eye circles? Serious darkness under the eyes requires more than just concealer, it needs COLOR CORRECTION. But before we harness the power of color theory to conquer...
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