Monthly Archives: May 2014

SUMMER COLOR… Polina Protodyakonova

Polina Protodyakonova, Robin Black, Beauty Is Boring

I love the idea of mixing clashing tones and it’s especially easy to pull off when you have a subtle tan.  This warm orange eye and coral cheek contrast with the cool pink lip to create an interesting interpretation of summer color.  These shades can go very bubblegum so leaving off the mascara gives the… Read more »

Heide Lindgren, Beauty Is Boring, Robin Black

From the BEAUTY IS BORING archives, behind the scenes in Pioneer Town with Heide Lindgren for Tatler Magazine. Hair by Sascha Breuer, styling by Deep Kailey.

WHY DON’T YOU… Maggimae Cecelia

Maggimae Cecelia, Beauty Is Boring, Robin Black

In honor of Diana Vreeland’s spirited view of beauty, here are five suggestions for a less ordinary weekend: 1) Indulge in gilded eyelids flecked with 24k gold flakes – appropriate for a picnic or a disco. 2) Abandon social media for an entire day. Breathe. Your skin will look better. 3) Conspire with expert colorist Aura… Read more »

Marga Esquivel, Beauty Is Boring

Behind the scenes in the BEAUTY IS BORING studio, Marga Esquivel testing out my Big Shot Polaroid camera.

Charlotte Tilbury… Dallas Hernandez

Charlotte Tilbury, Dallas Hernandez, Beauty Is Boring

I couldn’t resist doing another look on Dallas, her features and freckles are so cool! Plus, it was a great opportunity to do an entire face with the gorgeous new line by Charlotte Tilbury. PRODUCTS // Luxury Palette in The Rock Chic, Rock ‘N’ Khol in Bedroom Black, Full Fat Lashes in Glossy Black, Cheek to Chic in… Read more »