From behind, I suppose it could look like I actually am meditating. On the floor of my bedroom I sit, legs crossed, in front of a mirror that leans against the wall. I hate doing my makeup standing up, where I become distracted by the effort it takes to remain upright, fighting the urge to shift … Read More →
‘Glitter eyes’ are one of the most surprising beauty trends to have emerged during the Spring/Summer 2018 fashion shows in New York, London and Milan over the past few weeks. Blending disco influences with the current craze for all things holographic, the look tempted multiple fashion houses to put a twinkly stamp on their catwalk … Read More →
When Rihanna stepped out in London a few days ago to celebrate the UK launch of her Fenty Beauty collection, she sported a pinky-purple holographic shimmer all over her cheekbones and eyelids, even dabbing a hint of lilac onto her glossy lips. The look, which she confirmed via Instagram was created using her new own-brand … Read More →
Paris Fashion Week pulled out all the stops for its final day of Spring/Summer 2018 shows on Tuesday, with a series of visionary beauty looks that shone a whole new light on next season’s makeup trends. Chanel Chanel turned rainy-day makeup into a bold, and somehow romantic, beauty statement. The house opted for a clashing combination of royal … Read More →
Pick the right formula. Swatch test a lipstick before buying. Apply it on your hand, let it dry. Dab an alcohol-based toner on the edge of the swatch. Rub it and see how much it fades. Follow the same with a lotion. This is how you know the formula will not betray you. Don’t apply lipstick on chapped … Read More →
One thing you should never forget to do, especially with the amount of makeup used for D-Day, is to remove it all once all the ceremonies are done. Though it might be the last thing on your mind that night, it is essential that you do get all of it out. You want to extend … Read More →
atrick Ta was fresh off a failed venture to open a tanning salon in Arizona when he found his way to Los Angeles, and caught a lucky break. Working as a freelance makeup artist for MAC Cosmetics—“I was really lucky to have had that chance, because I learned so much about makeup,“ Ta says now—he began … Read More →