1960's BIKINI WATCHERS SUNGLASSES

Novita (Pre-Vogue Italia) Model Kecia Nyman photographed by Irving Penn 1965

A SIXTIES HAIR FANTASY

Jennifer O'Neill photographed by Irving Penn 1965. Makeup by Pablo Manzoni.

WHAT'S UP WITH RUMER WILLIS'S HAIR?

THE COLOR, OR I SHOULD SAY COLORS, OF RUMER'S HAIR IN RECENT PHOTO'S ARE JUST AWFUL. DOESN'T SHE HAVE ANY GAY FRIENDS? CAUSE THIS YOUNG LADY NEEDS SOME SERIOUS BEAUTY ADVICE AND A HAIR COLOR MAKE OVER.

PURPLE SMOKE BY ESTEE LAUDER

Not a recent campaign but a really beautiful one with model Constance Jablonski.

THE REAL ESTEE LAUDER

Estee Lauder applying makeup to a customer during an in-store promotion.

Estee was born Josephine Esther Mentzer in 1906, one of nine children. Her father owned a hardware store, but her uncle was a chemist and owned a company called "New Way Laboratories" and he sold many beauty products. After high school Estee helped with her uncles business by selling beauty products to her friends, beauty salons, beach clubs and resorts.

She met Joseph Lauter when she was in her early 20's. They married on January 15, 1930, and later changed their last name to Lauder. The Estee Lauder company was created in 1935.

THE ESTEE LAUDER CONTRACT MODELS 2013

(From left to right) JOAN SMALLS - CONSTANCE JABLONSKI - LIU WEN

TOM FORD BEAUTY SPRING 2013

If you are looking for deep smokey eyes in shades of dark brown, topaz, silver, and black, with pale matte lipstick and neutral colored nail lacquer. Then TOM FORD is your man this Spring 2013. Smooth either topaz (a shimmery bronze color) or a silver shimmer eye shadow all over your lids, and then surround the eye with either the darkest brown or the black shade, along lash line, in the crease of the eye, and under lower eye lashes. A dab of beige lip color and your ready to vamp your way through Spring.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DIANNE BRILL

Dianne Brill, the fabulous "Queen of Night Life" and Andy Warhol muse has a birthday today. Dianne is also the creator of her own cosmetic and skin care company. With divine packaging inspired by her love of sexy lingerie and quality products developed in her new homeland, Switzerland. Ms.Brill has much to celebrate. Just go to her website at DIANNEBRILL.COM to view all the luscious goodies.

CATE BLANCHETT ON THE COVER OF AUSTRALIAN HARPER'S BAZAAR

NO TIME TO DO YOUR MAKEUP?

JUST CAN'T FACE ANOTHER DAY?

TUNE INTO HSN ON APRIL 15th FOR THE DEBUT OF AURA BY SWAROVSKI

Swarovski, in partnership with Groupe Clarins USA, will debut AURA by Swarovski lipsticks, and body shimmer encapsulated in high-shine packaging dotted with crystals. In addition, miniature crystals help reflect light within each formula, giving your skin the ultimate radiance. The collection launches on HSN on April 15th. Nadja Swarovski along with Harper's Bazaar executive Beauty and Fashion Editor Avril Graham will appear on-air for the launch of the collection. * When I first heard this news I pictured the crystal covered lips like the ones Pat Mcgrath created for the Dior runway. This is much more practical.

WOULD YOU PAY ALMOST $1000 FOR A NIGHT CREME MADE OF DIAMONDS?

The Celestial Black Diamond night cream uses the latest scientific technology to protect, rebuild, and nourish the skin. The trio of Hyaluronic acid, N-cystine and Centella Asiatica work on the three layers of the skin to replenish and rebuild the cells matrix. Black Diamond microspheres ensure immediate delivery of key youth preserving ingredients deeper in the skin layers. Arbutin fights discoloration and creates a luminous complexion. The result is visibly brighter, more radiant and even skin tone. Well, they are black diamonds, you know. So this must be worth it.....right?

BETTE DAVIS

Bette Davis was born on this day in 1908. She was a great actress and one hell of a dame.

GET YOUR HOT PINK LIPSTICK HERE!

Their calling it the "haute couture grunge look" wearing vibrant Fuchsia lipstick with everything from jeans to a cocktail dress. Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet Luminous Matte Lip Colour in "L'Exuberante" or "Schiap" lipstick by NARS are two good ones to check out. And get funky!

IT'S SHOCKING!

The Elsa Schiaparelli brand has laid dormant since 1954, although Schiaparelli herself lived until 1973. An Italian native, "Schiap" began designing in Paris in the late 20's (she created the color Shocking, which we now call Hot Pink) and grew to become one of the most prominent and daringly creative designers of the 1930's. She was friends with many artists of the era, like Salvador Dali, and designed eccentric looks such as a hat shaped like a high heeled shoe. Her grand daughter is 60's super model and now actress Marisa Berenson.  Schiaparelli's fashion house suffered from World War ll and she shuttered the business in 1954. But her name and legend lived on for fashion lovers and, in 2006, Diego Della Valle purchased Schiaparelli's trademarks and archives with an eye on resuscitating the brand. According to WWDF in 2011, accessories, fragrances and cosmetics should have been on store shelves in Febuary 2013. And that a designer (John Galliano's name was mentioned) would be in place to begin creating the fashion line.  So far only French model/actress Farida Khelfa has been hired as the Schiaparelli spokeswoman. And as of April 2013 there have been no further news reports regarding the brand. .

DIOR CHERIE BOW COLLECTION FOR SPRING 2013

THINK PINK when you think of Dior Spring 2013. Shades of pink, pale grey, and strong black eyeliner create the look for eyes this season. Along with pink cheeks, lips,and nails complete the look of the Cherie Bow collection designed by makeup director Tyen.

MODEL DARIA WERBOWY GOT LEGS

TOO FABU

BY CELINE PARIS

YSL TOUCHE ECLAT

The classic YSL TOUCHE ECLAT is so popular that they are celebrating their twenty year anniversary. Not really a concealer, it is more of a highlighter and brightener, but does help with dark shadows under the eyes. You can also apply under brows and on cheekbones. Any where you want a touch of light. A favorite of models, makeup artists, celebrities, and woman everywhere. It's also great for touching up under the eyes after your makeup is finished without caking. It comes in 12 different shades so you are sure to find the perfect shade for any complexion.

MANIFESTO BY YVES SAINT LAURENT

MANIFESTO: THE FRAGRANCE

Be seduced by a bouquet of Jasmine punctuated by green notes and a bold trail combining wood, vanilla and Tonka bean. The signature of a new declaration of femininity.

TOP NOTES - AUDACITY Bergamot Green notes The top notes open with an intensely modern and crisply Green Accord contrasted to the classic freshness of Bergamot. 

HEART NOTES - EXCESS Sambac Jasmine Lily of the Valley The heart bursts with excessive femininity of Sambac Jasmine Absolute and the sparkle of Lily of the Valley.

BASE NOTES - DESIRE Sensual Woods Vanilla The base notes arise with the sensuality of Sandalwood and Cedar, accentuated with a creamy touch of Tonka Bean.

KATHARINE MCPHEE GETS A NEW SHORT HAIRCUT

Katharine Mcphee, one of the stars of the hit television show SMASH, walked through Los Angeles International Airport almost unrecognized.

The actress and "American Idol" alum has cut her normally long, chestnut brown hair into a tousled, chin length bob. Color wise Katharine is featuring the new ombre look, with her usual dark brown shade at the roots, going into a lighter warm auburn color. In my opinion she looks smashing, even with the geek chic glasses.

Personally I feel she was at the peak of her beauty just after A.I. I think she may have decided to lose weight before starting her new series, and now looks just a little too thin. I prefer her looking a little more voluptuous, as she was in the top photo. But what do I know, I'm just a beauty expert.

DIOR SPRING 2013 MONO EYESHADOW COLLECTION

 The DIOR SPRING 2013 MONO EYESHADOW COLLECTION has 18 new shades. Each of the new shades can be used to create a natural, nude or a seductive, sultry smoky eye makeup look as they have a wet/dry formula which can be used dry for a subtle color or wet for an intense finish. 
As shown here on the Face of Dior, actress Natalie Portman.

HAPPY 49th BIRTHDAY ELLE MACPHERSON

A HAIR RAISING EXPERIENCE

IT'S FIN-TASTIC!

HAVE A TECHNICOLOR SPRING

WANT TO MAKE A BIG COLOR SPLASH THIS SPRING? THEN "MAKEUP FOREVER" HAS THE COLLECTION FOR YOU. THE PALETTE CONSISTS OF MATTE, SATIN, AND IRIDESCENT TEXTURES IN 8 HIGHLY PIGMENTED SHADES.