Cosmetic Silicone Safety – Fact vs Fiction
It appears that the debate about cosmetic silicone safety is rearing it’s ugly head …again. So it’s time for me to separate fact from fiction …again. I can’t express the level of aggravation I feel...
View ArticleMineral Makeup – Fact vs Fiction
It’s time to cut through the marketing hype and separate fact from fiction about mineral makeup. FICTION: KJB is a mineral makeup hater. FACT: I’m not a hater, but I DO have a problem with dishonest...
View ArticleMakeup 101 – Basic Eye Shadow Application
It’s never to late to learn (or brush up on) basic cosmetic techniques, so welcome to Makeup 101 – Basic Eye Shadow Application. Even though fashion trends can be lots of fun, nothing beats a...
View ArticleMakeup History – Origins of Lip Color
Makeup history sometimes reveals rather provocative information, like Mother Nature’s part in the origins of lip color. Are you intrigued yet? Mother Nature decided that part of the mating process of...
View ArticleThe Makeup Show NY 2013
The Makeup Show NY begins tomorrow.I hope to see a lot of you at my seminar for Naked Cosmetics on Monday May 6th at 9:45am on the Seminar A Stage.The post The Makeup Show NY 2013 appeared first on...
View ArticleThe Makeup Brush Buying Guide
I learned a lot about brush construction while developing the [R]evolution™ Collection with Royal & Langnickel. Owning quality makeup brushes is essential for a professional make-up artist, so I’ve...
View ArticleFall 2013 Fashion Trend Makeup for Naked Cosmetics
In this video I’m presenting a Fall 2013 Fashion Trend Makeup for Naked Cosmetics at The Makeup Show NY 2013. You already know my ADHD challenges my focus at times (plus, I’m a little crazy), so have...
View ArticleCoverGirl Sponsors The Hunger Games
CoverGirl announced its very first major movie sponsorship right before the Memorial Day weekend. The P&G beauty brand will be pulling all the stops out for Lionsgate’s The Hunger Games : Catching...
View ArticleProduct Review – Mehron Celebré Pro HD Loose Mineral Finishing Powder
I’ve never been shy about my distain for marketers who abuse the term “mineral makeup”, so when I saw that Mehron had named their newest product “Celebré Pro HD Loose Mineral Finishing Powder” …my...
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Gucci Makeup?
Is luxury fashion and lifestyle brand Gucci getting into the cosmetics business …specifically makeup? In the time honored progression of every major fashion brand … Clothing Shoes & Accessories...
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Review – Urban Decay Naked Skin Liquid Makeup
If you’ve worked with me or attended any of my lectures/seminars/workshops, you know I’m complexion obsessed. I typically say you can only get exceptional complexion finishes with professional...
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NEST Fragrances Honors Evelyn Lauder
Laura Slatkin’s Nest Fragrances will honor Evelyn Lauder and the organization she founded, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, with a bright pink flower-scented candle. At an event held at Laura...
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Butter London Expands Into Color Cosmetics
Butter London is taking their love of bold color from fingertips to face with a new range of cosmetics …which are designed to be applied with your fingers (very smart marketing for a nail polish...
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The KJB Files for TWO Magazine – Part 1
I love the the fantabulous YouTube sensations Pixiwoo (Sam & Nic Chapman), so I was ecstatic when they asked me to write a series for their new digital TWO Magazine. The KJB Files series begins...
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Saturday Night Out Smoky Eye
Easy steps to creating a perfect Saturday Night Out Smoky Eye. There are many schools of thought surrounding what is considered a “smoky” eye. In its purest sense, smudging dark or rich color around...
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Product Review – GlamGlow BrightMud Eye Treatment
The GlamGlow exfoliating mask has gotten tons of press and lots of love from celebrities and the folks who prepare them for the red carpet. Now GlamGlow has unveiled BrightMud Eye Treatment. The...
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The KJB Files for TWO Magazine – Part 2
I’m in love (obsessed) with YouTube sensations The Pixiwoos (Sam & Nic Chapman), so I was ecstatic when asked to write a series for their TWO Magazine. This is Part 2 – Assisting & Portfolios....
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Wendy Williams Is WIG-ging Out
Is Wendy Williams WIG-ging out? The television talk show host has worn a wig almost every day for 12 years and decided to take her passion for hair to new lengths with a wig collection that bears her...
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Makeup Workshop Chicago – September 2013 – The Editorial Edge
In September I’m returning to Make Up First® (MUF) School Of Makeup Artistry in Chicago for The Editorial Edge© - A Portfolio Building Photo Makeup Workshop. This two day intensive hands-on workshop...
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Product Review – Smart Liner – Liquid Eyeliner By Sephora
The thought of applying liquid eyeliner seems to generate terror in so many women. Skillful, steady hands begin to shake and curse words fill the air. Well relax, Sephora has addressed your liquid...
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