5 Steps to Flawless Stems, You’re Welcome

It’s sundress season (almost bikini season… eek!), which means it’s time to shed your tights and show off your legs!  While I can’t wait I also have some work to do and have a feeling you may too.  My biggest problem is that I’m so pale I’m practically see through!  Then, of course there’s always spider veins, scars and whatever else we’d like to rid (do I need to mention cellulite?).  So here you have it, five steps to air-brush quality stems.

3 Hot Designers Collaborating with Beauty Brands Right Now

For the past six years I’ve been attending launch events in the beauty industry and normally the stars of event are makeup artists, hairstylists or celebrity spokespeople.  While that still stands true today, I’m finding myself shaking hands with top fashion designers at beauty events more often than not.  Hey, I don’t mind!  Here are some of my favorite fashion and beauty collaborations right now.

New Project: A Makeover Web Series with SheKnows TV

Last week I was working on an exciting project for SheKnows TV with Candace Cameron Bure (yes, DJ Tanner from Full House) and Style Expert, Felix Mercado in Arizona.  Over three days, we filmed a makeover series, sponsored by Aveeno, seriously tweaking the looks of two victims who were much more beautiful than they gave themselves credit for.  As soon as I saw them I couldn’t wait to get my hands on them!  Let’s just say that one of them piled on foundation like there was no tomorrow and the other was very plain Jane.

NYFW Beauty Trend: Matching Lips & Tips

This season one of the biggest trends I’ve spotted backstage is matching nails and lips, which means it’s going to be super hot for fall.  Backstage at Zac Posen where models wore striking, yet classic red lips and nails, I had the chance to catch up with my friend and MAC Makeup Artist,Kerri Blair to chat about the look.

Get the Look: Lea Michele’s SAG Awards Sexy, Swept Hair in 5 Simple Steps

Whether you’re a fan of Lea Michele or not, you had to be a fan of her SAG Awards look as I thought she totally recovered from her Globes catastrophe!  I was honored to talk to her makeup artists immediately after her prep last night about what she would look like on the red carpet and now I have the scoop on her sexy, smooth hair from her stylist, Mark Townsend for Dove.