I had the pleasure of working with lovely Nicole a couple of times before the January 2012 issue of Allure’s Minimal makeup story. I knew this is a girl who LOVES her makeup, which I understand perfectly. When you’re rockin’ out on stage in big productions with dancers, back-up singers and a band […]

The concept for this Allure story shot by Patrick Demarchelier with Karlie Kloss was “All American”. For the makeup, I tapped into what defined American makeup-fashion when I moved to New York in the late 80’s. […]

Hi, everyone. Here’s a link to a few tips and tricks on touch-ups from a recent interview with me by Allure’s Elizabeth Siegel:  Insider’s Guide: How to Touch Up Your Makeup

Here’s my new cover with Carrie Underwood.

We flew down to Nashville for the day and set up camp in an historic Southern mansion. It had a lot of history and patina but not a lot of heat! But the beauty crew was not phased by a little discomfort – we plowed ahead as […]

It’s out! My cover and inside story with Fergie in the December 2009 issue of Cosmopolitan.

I have had the great pleasure of working with her on a few occasions, and not only am I a fan of hers as a musical artist but also as a person: she is über-cool, smart and […]

The September 2009 cover of Allure with Amanda Seyfried caused quite a stir and I got bombarded with questions about how the eyes were done. Here’s the secret……….

I love a good false eyelash! I even collect them. In fact, in my bag I carry a whole collection of different models of lashes: clusters, […]

I am absolutely thrilled to be included in Mariah Carey’s “Memoirs of an imperfect Angel” album package!!! My first job with this talented lady was for a Cosmo cover. While in my chair, she was so busy talking to her team, listening to demos and signing posters (she is the ultimate multi-tasker) […]