The Beauty Sleuth

Left:Monique lhuillier Center:Kelly Faetanini Right:Oscar de la Renta Recently, I partnered with the premier bridal site, Loverly, which is THE place to go for all things bridal. I’ll be posting a series of beauty collaborations with this amazing resource site over the coming months, so stay tuned! Whether you’ve just begun your search for that […]

Everyone seems to love selfies. I’m not ashamed to admit that I love to take as many with my models and friends as I can, just because we usually have a great time together and it’s a nice way to end our sessions. My photographers always lend a hand by giving me tips like extending […]

Each of us is unique, and in celebration of individual beauty, Tarte Cosmetics introduces this exclusive Beauty without Boundaries 8-piece collection featuring everyday essentials designed for real women. Whether you want a subtle, flawless look or a more sultry, smoldering stare, this limited-edition, customized set has everything you need to defy the boundaries of conventional […]

Where can I begin with the attributes of Kevyn Aucoin Liquid Airbrush Foundation? Would it be the delicate texture, the subtle yet effective coverage or the next to nothing feeling on the skin? The best foundations are stellar in all three areas and while it would seem like a no brainer these days given the […]

A few days ago, The Makeup Show came to town. As it happens, my Gal Pal about town and talented artist in her own right, Ashleigh Ciucci of beauteousmaximus fame have made it our bi-annual tradition to endure the throngs of people attending this event (and when I tell you throngs, I really mean it—There […]

As a makeup artist, I do believe that Beauty is Life. Why else would I dedicate thousands of hours, endless days and big chunks of my life learning all there is to learn about this business—Testing driving products, experimenting with new textures and colors and working on all kinds of amazing subjects to boot. Not […]

Christopher Bailey’s Burberry Beauty collection has the same cool Brit style as the personified fashion label. Pared down, and with direct roots to the Classic Burberry Trench, Burberry Beauty is expensive looking and exudes an oh-so-luxurious appeal. Two years in the making, the line pays homage to Mr. Bailey’s vision of a modern English rose. […]

The team involved in creating great fashion and beauty images are, without a doubt, a special breed. They are unlike any other in the beauty business, the photo session pro has a distinct look and way of maneuvering within their arena. Unlike a salon stylist or fashion expert who works in a singular location, who […]

RIMMEL LONDON AND REISS PRESENT: THE LONDON LOOK ON FASHION’S NIGHT OUT Leaders in London style, Rimmel London and Reiss have teamed up for Fashion’s Night Out. The sexy, confident, modern Reiss aesthetic meets the fashion-forward, trendy Rimmel look to bring style-savvy New Yorkers a unique blend of London chic. Shoppers can enjoy an all-night […]

Increasingly, I have noticed that there is an influx of hair and makeup artists who are using popular brands of snowboarding bags as their kit bags when on location shoots. I was in the market for a new bag myself, (my trusted Swiss Army bag was literally falling to bits after two years of hard core location/ NYC street travel) but I had no idea where to start.