GOT TO RECOGNIZE THE QUEEN OF ROCK AND ROLL

Today is the birthday of "LITTLE RICHARD" he put the Woo in rock and roll and was oh so pretty!

AUDREY HEPBURN WAS BORN ON THIS DAY IN MAY

Audrey Hepburn was such a wonderful actress and activist through out her time on this earth. To say nothing of the beauty inspiration to millions of people. I admired and loved her from afar for many years. We all should be so blessed to have someone write about our goodness after we have passed over to the other side. I'm proud to be one of many. Happy Birthday Audrey!

 

THE FABULOUS COCO ROCHA AT THE KENTUCKY DERBY

Model Coco Rocha arrives to attend the 139th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs Saturday, May 4, 2013, in Louisville, Ky. Looking fabu in a hat that looks like it was created by designer Phillip Treacy. This reminds me of the time I attended London's Ascot. Men have to wear top hats and the women are famous for their outrageous head gear.....many by the hat genius Phillip Treacy.

 

TURKISH AIRLINES BANS RED LIPS AND NAILS ON FLIGHT CREWS

As fashionistas we all know that red lipstick and matching red nails are an all time classic for any woman. Well, not if you want to work for Turkey's national airline. This is not the usual kind of story I'd post about but when it comes to cosmetics it interested me. Here's the original article:

ISTANBUL (Reuters) - Turkey's national airline has barred female flight attendants from wearing red lipstick and nail polish, striking a nerve among secular Turks worried the country is becoming more Islamic. Turkish Airlines , Europe's fourth-biggest carrier, said the ban was aimed at keeping crews "artless and well-groomed with makeup in pastel tones", as a natural look improved communication with passengers. "As a consequence of our current cabin uniforms not including red, dark pink, et cetera, the use of lipstick and nail polish in these colours by our cabin crew impairs visual integrity," the statement said. Turkish Airlines declined a request for further comment. The guideline follows other restrictions on employees' appearance and on serving alcohol. Critics say they reflect the influence of the government's conservative religious values at the fast-growing state-run airline, one of Turkey's most recognised brands. "This new guideline is totally down to Turkish Airlines management's desire to shape the company to fit its own political and ideological stance," Atilay Aycin, president of the airline's Hava-Is labour union, told Reuters. "No one can deny that Turkey has become a more conservative, religious country." Turkey is 99 percent Muslim but the NATO state and European Union candidate has a secular constitution.

VIVA NAOMI CAMPBELL - BRAZIL VOGUE 2013

The amazing diva Naomi looking very blonde and beautiful on a Vogue Brazil cover photographed by Tom Munro with styling by Carlyne Cerf De Dudzeele. The hair is by ORIBE and the makeup by JAMES KALIARDOS.

REPLIQUE PERFUME

I love this ad from 1974 starring the model Veronica Hamel, who was a top model of the sixties and seventies, who later went on to star in a popular television series called "Hill Street Blues".

When I was just starting out as a hair and makeup artist in the mid seventies, Cosmopolitan magazine hired me to work on a photo shoot. The model turned out to be Veronica Hamel and I was thrilled, as I recognized her from the pages of Vogue etc. etc. We ended up doing a really beautiful photo, Veronica was very nice to me, and that was my first experience working with a really top model of the old school supermodels.

KIMORA LEE SIMMONS BIRTHDAY TODAY

Kimora Lee Simmons was once the toast of Paris and muse to Karl Lagerfeld. Today she is 38. Happy Birthday Miss Thing!

MILEY CYRUS COVER GIRL FOR V MAGAZINE

Adorable Miley Cyrus decked out in Louis Vuitton photographed by Mario Testino. Unfortunate decision to put the LV bag in her mouth.

NARS COSMETICS INSPIRED BY PIERRE HARDY SHOES

Nars and Pierre Hardy have teamed up for a makeup collection. There are two blushes imprinted with Hardy's signature cubic pattern, but the rest are nail lacquer in six color pairs. They come in miniature shoe boxes complete with a little dust bag, just like Pierre Hardy's shoes from the Spring 2013 shoe collection.

CASEY MULLIGAN ON THE UK COVER OF HARPER'S BAZAAR JUNE 2013

The current Vogue US cover girl and star of the soon to be released film "The Great Gatsby" looking very different here in a pink Prada suit, with pastel makeup created by Georgie Eisdell and hair by Jenny Cho. The photo was taken by Tom Allen. So pretty!

HD MICROFINISH CREAM BLUSH BY MAKEUP FOREVER

This creme blush sculpts and highlights the cheeks for a healthy glow. It has both matifying and light reflecting pigments that create a second-skin texture that blends seamlessly with a very natural looking finish. It comes in a pump bottle so just the smallest amount needs to be used. Apply a drop to the back of your hand and then use a foundation brush to apply and blend onto the cheeks. It comes in 14 shades, from deep plum to palest pink/peach and every color inbetween. Creme blush gives the most natural look, as if it radiates from within.

CHALK BOARD NAILS

Use a matte top coat after painting your nails to get this chalk board effect.

ANGELINA JOLIE

Talk about a great face for cosmetics, ANGELINA JOLIE has one of the most beautiful faces in Hollywood. Those big eyes and her full lips, plus a bone structure that is near perfection, make for an exquisite canvas for any makeup artist. Angelina has modeled for cosmetic companies exclusive to Asia, but never in the USA. She would be my dream client. Sigh......

NARS HEARTS NEW YORK

Looking for the perfect Mother's Day gift? Or just treat yourself to the NARS HEARTS NEW YORK palette. You can sculpt your cheeks or just add a shimmery golden brown glow with the "LAGUNA" Bronzing Powder. Add a pop of color to the apple of your cheeks with "AMOUR" Blush. On your eyes use the matte beige "BIARRITZ" or the sheer pearly rose "NEPAL" as a highlighter. Then add the matte plum brown "NEW YORK" to deepen, with chocolate (plus gold flecks) "GALAPAGOS" for a bit of sparkle. Paint your nails a deep "CHINATOWN" red, and make your lips shine with some "DOLCE VITA" Lip Gloss. You're gonna love NY too!

VERSACE EVERYTHING

KATE MOSS AND BOY TOY FOR VERSACE

GERMAN VOGUE

Swarovski covered model Karolin Wolter photographed by Lado Alexi

WHITE LEATHER LIPSTICK CASES FOR SUMMER

GIVENCHY "Le Rouge" brought out twelve shades of lipstick encased in black lambskin for Fall/Winter. Now for Summer they are introducing two new limited edition shades in white leather cases. Le Rouge Croisiere is available in the perfect colors for Summer. #309 Fuchsia, a deep purple-pink and #310 Coral, a poppy shade of melon.

LIPS PHOTOGRAPH BY HIRO

Model Donna Mitchell's lips photographed by HIRO in the 1960's.

MOVIE STAR LIPS

DARLING! AKA DAVID FRANK RAY

Just in case you were wondering if the author of this blog really looked like Marlene Dietrich, I thought I'd post the art work of BESKA SORENSEN, a top cover girl of the 1970's, and now artist. This is just one of a series she did of me from a snapshot. Each one is special and unique. I'm so thankful for her talent.

JOAN BAKER PHOTOGRAPHED BY RUDY GASKINS

Yesterday my talented and beautiful friend Joan Baker came over so I could apply the makeup for an event she was going to that night. Her talented and handsome husband Rudy Gaskins took this amazing photo and I had to share it with you all.

SCARLETT JOHANSSON

This is just one of a series of wonderful ads featuring actress Scarlett Johansson (looking very Marilyn Monroe, I might add) created for DOLCE&GABBANA Cosmetics.

YSL SAHARIENNE SUMMER 2013 COLLECTION

The Yves Saint Laurent Saharienne Heat collection takes it's inspiration from the colors of the desert as the sun is setting. Featuring violet, fuchsia, green, coral and bronze.