I am fascinated by the fact that there is so much outdated information about makeup and application techniques being touted in the media. I read “experts” tips in books, magazines and online that are 10-30 years past their due date. I see makeovers on television that are so old hat that […]

This morning I got on a plane at dawn and went straight from the airport to a Nashville photo studio for a shoot. Looking fresh is a real challenge in this case…

THE CUCUMBER QUESTION
What really works to remedy tired, puffy eyes? Here’s my personal lowdown on the subject.

What works:
Anything cold – ice, […]

Nobody owns “sexy” like Victoria’s Secret. From the lingerie, the beauty products to the mega-models, the company really knows how to project “sexy”.

I am lucky to have been part of the Victoria’s Secret family for many years. For this extraordinary brand I have created the makeup for countless commercials, campaigns and “books” (as […]

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, […]

You’re rushed, you’ve just finished applying your makeup and you have one foot literally out the door when that last glance in the mirror reveals a black smudge right on your cheek…

TIP: whatever you do, don’t try to rub it. Dip a Q-tip in a little liquid foundation and carefully sweep that smudge […]

Unless you’re cruising the skies on a private jet, flying can be really challenging these days. Long lines, unhappy airline employees and the humbling sensation of being in an assembly line – sorry, security – in socks – can take the glamour out of the entire experience. Never mind the cramped seats (even […]

This is a gorgeous story I did with my favorite model of all times. Gisele had gathered a team of people she has known for a long time and who are as much her friends as co-workers: Nino Munoz, the great photographer, Katie Mossman, the hottest stylist going, the famously fabulous Harry Josh and […]

Fall is here.  Feel that drab complexion coming your way?  Steam will get rid of that problem in minutes.  It “irons out” the face, gives it some healthy color and cleanses the pores.  At the same time it will clear out your sinuses and help if you have a cough.  What more could you want?

The […]

Learning how to do pretty skin is probably hardest thing for any aspiring makeup artists. I’ll take it one step further by declaring that there is no good makeup without clean, glowing skin. You can turn the eyes and lips into a work of art but if the foundation looks thick and drab, that’s […]