TODAY IS MOLLY SIMS 40TH BIRTHDAY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY  MOLLY!

PRINCE POPPYCOCK HAD A BIRTHDAY RECENTLY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Are many of you aware of Prince Poppycock? He was a performer that had been around San Francisco for a number of years as a local darling. Then back in 2009 he got his big break on the TV show "Americas Got Talent" and suddenly all of America got to see how tremendously talented he was as a singer and personality plus. I fell in love with his persona and he made it all the way, to like, the final five in the competition. But what happened afterward I don't understand.

Instead of capitalizing on the momentum of the show and getting himself out there while the public still were interested, (the public has a very short attention span these days) he kinda sorta disappeared. I even tried to contact his people for a gig and never even received any kind of a response. So where is he now and what is he doing and does anybody really care anymore? Such a shame. I really thought he had what it takes to take his unique look and talent to the next level making the big bucks.

TOP MODELS WEARING ROBERTO CAVALLI

NAOMI CAMPBELL, KAREN ELSON, KRISTEN MCMENAMY & DAPHNE GROENEVELD PHOTOGRAPHED BY STEVEN MEISEL FOR DESIGNER ROBERTO CAVALLI

HAPPY 68TH BIRTHDAY PRISCILLA PRESLEY

PRISCILLA PHOTOGRAPHED BY HARRY LANGDON WITH MAKEUP & HAIR BY DAVID FRANK RAY

PRISCILLA PRESLEY AND DAVID FRANK RAY PHOTO BY GREG GORMAN

NIGHT AND DAY THIS IS THE ONE - REVLON LOVE PAT

50'S SUPER MODEL SUZY PARKER STARS IN VINTAGE REVLON COSMETICS AD

THE BOBBI BROWN MAKEUP MANUEL

This manuel by Bobbi Brown contains her 25-plus years of makeup styling experience distilled into one complete, gorgeous book. Bobbi looks at everything from skincare basics to every aspect of facial makeup--from how to find the right color and type of foundation for any skin tone to how to apply every detail of eye makeup (Brows, Eye Liner, Eye Shadow, and Eye Lashes) no matter your eye color and shape. Of course there are never-before-seen tips on blush, bronzer, lip liners, lipstick, etc. And Bobbi looks beyond the face with informative chapters on "Hands and Feet" and "Body Skin Care." Each chapter has thorough step-by-step basic directions for makeup application and easy-to-follow photographs and line drawings, along with Bobbi's expert, yet assuring, advice. Plus, there's a groundbreaking section of the book that will be of special interest to women who've wanted to know how makeup stylists do what they do: the top beauty secrets only these artists know, essential equipment to keep on hand, how to break into the business, and how to work with photographers and celebrities.

HAPPY 43RD BIRTHDAY NAOMI CAMPBELL

NAOMI'S BIRTHDAY WAS YESTERDAY AND I HOPE SHE HAD A WONDERFUL DAY!

L'OREAL HAIRCARE CELEBRITY ENDORSEMENTS

JULIANNE MOORE

BEYONCE

JENNIFER LOPEZ

KATE WINSLET ON HARPER'S BAZAAR UK COVER APRIL 2013

Although this cover is not new, I still wanted to post it because the makeup is so on point. The way the eyeliner is done just makes Kate look fantastic. Her eyebrow shape is near perfection.

I'M A HUGE FAN OF JESSICA STAM

DIOR

Out of the current crop of star models Jessica Stam has one of the most intriguing faces. No matter how you do her makeup her eyes and lips stand out in their own unique beauty. I don't think it's even possible to take a bad photograph of her.

HAPPY 67TH BIRTHDAY TO CHER

Cher is a wonderful makeup artist and almost always does her own makeup. I love what she has done with her eyes in this photo with the light contacts changing her eye color. And the lashes are perfect.

ROONEY MARA IS THE FACE OF DOWNTOWN BY CALVIN KLEIN

"DOWNTOWN Calvin Klein is a fragrance for women that live by their own rules," explained Catherine Walsh, Senior Vice President, at Coty Prestige. "This campaign captures a woman with an original ‘downtown' mindset -- she leads a lifestyle that is authentic and defies expectations. We were thrilled to work with Rooney Mara for this campaign; her individuality and formidable talent resonate with the incredible legacy of women who have been captured in Calvin Klein advertising over the years." The fragrance was created by fragrance specialists Givaudin, working with Ann Gottlieb (the famous nose behind CK One and Christian Dior's J'adore) it is a balance of fresh florals and woody notes. Photographed by Jean-Baptiste Mondino.

"THE LAST SITTING" MARILYN MONROE PHOTOGRAPHED BY BERT STERN

I was invited to attend a reception for Bert Stern at The Staley-Wise Gallery. His girlfriend Shannah Laumeister, and her team, produced a documentary about the famed photographer Bert Stern. Over the years, I had heard some not so nice things about Bert, but I adore Marilyn and Stern was the last photographer to photograph her before her death. Please click here to read a short post by photographer Theresa Keil about her experience at the event, along with some great photos of the night and a portrait of Bert Stern himself.

REBIRTH

I found this photo while looking on a tumbler blog I've bookmarked called "Horror and Glamour". The model is Juliet Ingleby photographed by Sebastian Faena with styling by Carine Roitfeld and hair by Sam McKnight, all for CR FASHION BOOK. It's a very arresting image and I love the color.