A few weeks ago I shot James (Beauty & Style Director at Studio C.H.G) for The Violet Files “Undone / Done” feature. ?Luke (hair collaborator) and I transformed James from her natural good looks into a 1960’s Italian bombshell? think Sophia Loren in the film Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow. Click here to check out the… Read more »
Subtlety and refinement seem to be lost arts in America, especially when it comes to make-up. ?While I love intense colors, graphic slashes of black or white and bold red lips, sometimes subtle touches of muted color just feel so right. ?Try it out this weekend – set aside your cobalt eye shadow, coral lipstick,… Read more »
Heather Marks is one of the best beauty faces in the business, for her many credits check out her model profile on New York Magazine. ?She also happens to be a very cool, down to earth girl and a total pleasure to work with. ?And yes, I know this look is sliding out of Summer… Read more »
There are days when I literally get bored with beauty or at least beauty make-up and I need a little something extra. ?Enter my frequent collaborator Jodie and a single brush stroke of white. ?Somewhere between Margiela, traditional Japanese sumi-e painting and the tribal face decorations of Papua New Guinea, this happened. ?Your mission, if… Read more »
One of my favorite looks for Summer (or any time of the year) is a sheer wash of monochromatic color. ?It’s simple to do and using only one color adds some edge while staying pretty. ?To create this look, I blended Armani’s Blushing Fabric in Carmel?onto Hildie’s eyelids, bottom lash line, cheekbones and just a… Read more »
Sophisticated and sexy, Chanel’s navy palette makes for the perfect Summer night smokey eye. Although it is a color I tend to associate with yacht clubs,?navy looks surprisingly modern and fresh?when used in an exaggerated shape with heavy black liner. ?And I love the contrast of a more traditional color with TK’s extreme beauty. Note:… Read more »
Have you ever noticed how great your skin looks when you first wake up? ?Especially in the Summer when the air is warm, humid and your skin has that sexy sheen… ?For a practical version of that look, splash your face with water (no cleanser) and apply your daily moisturizer. ?Then blend a small amount… Read more »
