HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESSICA LANGE

Jessica Lange had just arrived in New York City in the mid 1970's after studying with Marcel Marceau in Paris. While in Paris she met Antonio Lopez, the famous fashion illustrator, and he encouraged her to try modeling. She was represented by Ford Models.

I was just starting out as a hair and makeup artist, and was shooting a lot with a photographer named Les Underhill. One day when I got to the studio I was introduced to a lovely blonde named Jessica Lange. We did some test photos that afternoon and had a very nice time.

Soon after, Les booked us both on a advertising job for some brand of German beer. Jessica was to be the barmaid holding a large tray of bottles and glasses of beer. It was my job to make her look the part. Jessica's hair was just past her chin at that time so I added a blonde fall, some false eyelashes, and created the illusion of large breasts (as she was fairly flat chested in those days) using some tape and makeup to contour and highlight her cleavage. Jessica and I loved to laugh and we cracked up over all the tricks that I used to make her look like a sexy German barmaid. She thought it was really funny.

I saw her a few more times after that, including the night Jessica and some of her friends stopped over my apartment for a little party I was having. And I still have the snapshots to prove it.

Pretty soon the media was filled with stories of the movie remake of KING KONG by Italian producer Dino De Laurentiis. Starring the debut of actress Jessica Lange in the original Fay Wray role.

Sometime later we ran into each other on the street. Jessica gave me a hug and I told her how happy I was for her. And that was the last time we saw each other. So today she is 64 years old and a multi-award winning actress of stage, film and television. Happy birthday Jessica!

"HOT RIGHT NOW"

Singer Rita Ora on the cover of ELLE magazine May 2013

CHRISTIAN DIOR LIPSTICK VINTAGE AD

Illustration by René Gruau.

ANIKA POITIER

I had the pleasure of working with Anika Poitier the daughter of the Academy Award winning actor Sidney Poitier and former actress Joanna Shimkus. Anika is a very beautiful person inside and out.

I shaded the eyes in dark brown shadow with black liner all around the eye. Soft plum blush and a deep plum lip color finish the natural but intense look I wanted.

SATIN LIP PENCILS BY NARS

You're going to love the new Satin Lip Pencil collection by NARS cosmetics. The 13-shade line has everything you adore about the matte and semimatte pencils, except these are creamy and full of moisture. Great for a fast and easy application of color and you get to choose from pink to red and from nude to bronze. Just drop them into your bag and off you go!

SHE'S NO ANGEL

Miranda Kerr the three million dollar Victoria's Secret contract model and the wife of actor Orlando Bloom, has either been dropped or quit. At any rate, her contract as an Angel for V.S. is no more. She recently gave birth to an adorable son and feels she needs more time with her family and her many other projects. And did I mention she is married to Orlando Bloom?

THE EYES OF ELIZABETH TAYLOR

Liz was one of the most beautiful women in the world. And famous for those amazing eyes! Makeup by Alberto De Rossi.

COTY COSMETICS

VINTAGE ART DECO

THE WAY IT WAS DONE

The beautiful Ava Gardner being photographed by Laszlo Wilinger. Look at the size of that camera. We have come a long way.

HYPNOTIC POISON EAU SENSUELLE BY DIOR

Monica Bellucci's makeup and photo by Tyen for Christian Dior. I'm a huge fan of actress Monica Bellucci and love, love, love the work of Dior creative director Tyen.

EYE ROCK - YOU ROCK THE NIGHT

The Eye Rock With Swarovski Elements, are a line of sticky crystals to embellish the eyes and come in two different designs which are very easy to apply to the eye area (browbone, corners and below the lower lash line). Not a new product but still a great way to add a little sparkle and glamour to a special night out.

ASIAN BEAUTY

I've read that Asian women may use 11 or more beauty products a day, American women use maybe up to six. Some of the largest luxury brands develop products specifically for the Asian market.

Many incredible brands never seen on counters in the US are available though a few retailers. Asia, Japan, Korea continue to define trends that we will see here eventually.

LIP QUENCHERS

Model Marjorie Andrade

SPORTY - SEXY - GLAM - BY MICHAEL KORS FOR ESTEE LAUDER

Michael Kors created, in collaboration with Estée Lauder, an extensive cosmetic line divided into three distinct collections, Sporty, Sexy, and Glam. Each has a fragrance, along with key color products, including two Lip Lacquer shades, two Lip Luster glosses, and two nail lacquers, in shade's that go from nude taupes and blue reds to deep plums. Plus Three Bronze Powders, Liquid Shimmer Dry Oil, the Shimmer Bath Beads, the After Sun Gelee, and the After Sun Lip Balm.

“It’s wardrobing in the beauty world, the way I do in clothing and accessories” Kors says of the new venture due out in August.

MEN'S GROOMING

At the FROM BRITTEN S/S 2013 show.

BILLY IDOL

BY ANTONIO LOPEZ

BLACK DIAMOND TEARS