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At 240 episodes in, I think you already know about my love of fashion. But there's another facet to looking and feeling your best that I don't talk about as often here on HER Style Podcast and I think it deserves a little attention today: makeup and beauty! I have loved playing with different makeup applications since my teen years, when my parents gifted me the book, Teenage Beauty, by Bobbi Brown. Eventually, that followed with Bobbi's Beauty book, an extensive collection from Kevyn Aucoin, and many dollars spent on various eyeshadow palettes, lipsticks, and blush variations over the years. While I've settled into a comfortable everyday makeup routine in recent years, I've been feeling inspired to mix it up lately. So I decided to research what's trending in the beauty industry this spring and summer. I stumbled upon 5 major themes that I'm confident will work for all of us! So in today's episode, we're talking about all things cosmetics, what looks I'm trying this season, and how to figure out what's right for you, too. If you want a few new foolproof makeup tricks to try, this is the episode for you! FREE 5-MIN PERSONAL STYLE QUIZ: https://herstylellc.com/quiz HER STYLE ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/heatherriggsstyle/ JOIN OUR FREE FACEBOOK COMMUNITY: https://herstylellc.com/community JOIN HER STYLE COLLECTIVE: https://herstylellc.com/collective Related Episodes: 221 – Spring 2025 Fashion Trends and What to Wear This Season 110 – Makeup Color Matching to Find Your Best Foundation and Lipstick Colors 89 – My 5 Everyday Beauty Essentials and Pinpointing Your Own Makeup Must-Haves
On this week's episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome Kim Baker to the Friends in Beauty guest chair, for the 2nd time! Kim is a Makeup Artist and Founder of Glamazon Beauty. Her unique background and approach to beauty is what sets her apart from her peers. For 20 years, Kim was in front of the camera, beginning as a size 4 model and then in the early 90s became what was considered one of the pioneers in the plus size industry. During that time, Kim was influenced by some of the best makeup artists in the industry - Fran Cooper, Reggie Wells, Quietfire, Kevyn Aucoin and Paul Star. Her very first makeup artist, at age 13, was the legend Way Bandy. Kim learned early on the power of great makeup and a great makeup artist; so, when she met a makeup artist who was just starting her own line, and shared her philosophy about makeup, "Don't fall into trends-just play up your best features!" Kim began working for her company. That was 30 years ago, and the makeup artist was Bobbi Brown. It was from her experience there and years in the industry that Kim was able to secure opportunities as a full-time makeup artist. In 2006, Kim received her big break - working for Hollywood A-Lister Tom Cruise and actor Ving Rahmes for the Mission Impossible movie press junket. And the rest is history... She joins us this week on the Friends in Beauty to share Glamazon Beauty's upcoming launch on HSN on August 14th, so mark your calendars and enjoy this episode!! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com GET BOOKKEEPING & ACCOUNTING SERVICES - Tell Them Friends in Beauty Sent You https://kickstartaccountinginc.com TRAVEL SURVEY - TRAVEL WITH FRIENDS IN BEAUTY https://bit.ly/FIBTravelSurvey ENROLLMENT OPEN - TRAILBLAZERS CLUB MEMBERSHIP https://bit.ly/FIBTrailblazersClub ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/advertise LEARN HOW TO RECORD + EDIT A PODCAST IN 7 DAYS OR LESS: https://bit.ly/DIYPodcasterCourse FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Additional Resources: MUST HAVE BEAUTY, PODCASTING, CONTENT CREATION TOOLS, AND BOOKS https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson LEARN A NEW SKILL Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q SAVE 10% ON MENTED COSMETICS (I'M SHADE D10) Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: https://www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Kim Baker (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/makeupbykimbaker Glamazon Beauty (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/glamazonbeautycosmetics Shop Glamazon Beauty on HSN - Click Here Friends in Beauty (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - https://bit.ly/FIBTube Akua Robinson (Instagram) - https://www.instagram.com/akuarobinson Akua Robinson (Website) - https://www.akuarobinson.com NOTE: I am a Brand Ambassador and affiliate for certain businesses, products and services that I believe in. I may have referenced these and included links in this video, description or someplace else at this site. I hope you find the resources helpful. Copyright, Liability Waiver and Disclaimers. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act, and/or without the prior express written permission of Friends in Beauty, LLC, Akua Robinson Artistry, LLC and/or Akua Robinson.
We're talking about the safe way to pop pimples (and the times you need to just leave them alone.) And, you know we love our fancy tubular mascaras...but there are so many new launches at the chemist that are just as good, for a fraction of the price. It's time for a roundup. Plus our host hacks for getting every last little bit out of your products and giving your pits a bit of TLC. LINKS TO EVERYTHING MENTIONED: More information about 'the triangle of death' explained by dermatologists here. Kevyn Aucoin The Volume Mascara $53 Clinique Lash Power Mascara $50 Loungeface Lash $37 Mcobeauty Xtnd Lash Mascara Black $24 Natio Infinite Tubing Mascara Black $18 Natio Precision Tubing Mascara $18 KIND Collective Extreme Length Tubing $16 Models Prefer Ultra Lash Tubing Mascara Black $19 MECCA MAX Whip Lash Tubing Mascara $26 Blinc Original Tubing Mascara $38 IT Cosmetics Your Skin But Better CC+ Cream SPF50 $62.50 Go-To Exfoliating Swipeys $46 Dr. Dennis Gross Alpha Beta Universal Daily Peel $28 The Ordinary Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution $20.50 CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser $30.99 PanOxyl Acne Foaming Wash $25 Alpha-H Liquid Gold $75 SUBSCRIBE: Subscribe to Mamamia Sign up for our free You Beauty weekly newsletter for our product recommendations, exclusive beauty news, reviews, articles, deals and much more! Want to try our new exercise app? Click here to start a seven-day free trial of MOVE by Mamamia GET IN TOUCH: Got a beauty question you want answered? Email us at youbeauty@mamamia.com.au or send us a voice message, and one of our Podcast Producers will come back to you ASAP. Join our You Beauty Facebook Group here. You Beauty is a podcast by Mamamia. Listen to more Mamamia podcasts here. CREDITS: Hosts: Kelly McCarren & Leigh Campbell Producer: Cassie Merritt & Gia Moylan Audio Producer: Leah Porges Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures.Become a Mamamia subscriber: https://www.mamamia.com.au/subscribeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week is a bit of an indulgent one; I'm taking you through some of my favourite, can't live without books. My first book is Face Forward by makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin; the second is a photography book showcasing the work of New Yorker Slim Aarons and my final book is more of a mini magazine, a very special edition of Vogue Italia featuring black Barbies in celebration of the history-making July 2008 Black Issue. I would love to know your favourite fashion and beauty books because I can always do with more, so feel free to let me know in the DMs @beautymepodcast. Thanks so much for listening; if you enjoyed this episode do please give it a review or rating wherever you're listening and be sure to follow and subscribe so you never miss another episode! Don't forget there's also a free newsletter over at beautymenotes.substack.com. See you next time. Links Kevyn Aucoin Face Forward: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Face-Forward-Kevyn-Aucoin/dp/0316287059 Slim Aarons: Women: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Slim-Aarons-Women-Laura-Hawk/dp/1419722425 Black Barbie Vogue Italia special: https://www.ebay.co.uk/ The Run-Through with Vogue – Chloe Sevigny and Lou Eyrich: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4KztFlfZnEmhVCbguPHZHX?si=3d8abbd4cbb846fd My tiktok on the Chanel Iman story from Vogue Italia The Black Issue: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGeSQCctj/ BeautyMe on X: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast BeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/ BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com BeautyMe on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/beautyme/message
Ali Karsch is the founder, and Nikole is the Head of PR at LVPR - a major PR firm specializing in working with famed DTC brands like Native, Vinebox, Jean Dousset, Kevyn Aucoin, Stojo, STATE Bags, Bean Box, Copper Cow Coffee, Usual Wines, Cloud Paper, Jinx, DOG by Dr Lisa, Jiggy, SmarterKids, Sugarwish, Mosaic Foods, London Grant, and more.Together, they have launched The Littles Advisory, a boutique CPG startup advisory that helps emerging startups, who may not be ready for a big ticket PR agency, find their footing as they bring their brands to market.Episode brought to you by More Staffing & Capital OneJoin 15k founders and marketers & get our pod highlights delivered directly to your inbox with the DTC Pod Newsletter!On this episode of DTC pod we cover:1. New brand launch strategies2. Importance of authentic brand content3. Embracing organic social media engagement4. Media relations and pricing tiers5. Aligning with synergistic brand partners6. Leveraging trade press for momentum7. Affiliate marketing alongside traditional PRTimestamps00:00 Started in PR, now advising CPG startups.06:07 Launching a new brand requires strong messaging.09:54 Planning launch of a new brand.12:41 Competitor audit, spokesperson, brand messaging, media outreach.17:43 Media and aesthetics play crucial role in branding.18:43 Partnership approach for new brands, strategic advisory.21:55 Alignment with long-term interests in business relationships.25:10 Story behind a new brand launch.29:42 Brands need to time their market entry.34:49 Building a diverse content asset base for brands.36:44 Diverse content needs for various marketing channels.42:15 Understanding brands, stages, budgets, value addition.43:30 We look for specific brand criteria for success.48:38 Hard to put tangible value on intangible benefits50:08 Placed editorial story led to investor interest.53:35 Selective brand partnerships, strong enthusiasm, social connection.New Products Discussed:Olivea - the extra virgin olive oil & hydroxytyrosol supplementShownotes powered by CastmagicPast guests & brands on DTC Pod include Gilt, PopSugar, Glossier, MadeIN, Prose, Bala, P.volve, Ritual, Bite, Oura, Levels, General Mills, Mid Day Squares, Prose, Arrae, Olipop, Ghia, Rosaluna, Form, Uncle Studios & many more. Additional episodes you might like:• #175 Ariel Vaisbort - How OLIPOP Runs Influencer, Community, & Affiliate Growth• #184 Jake Karls, Midday Squares - Turning Your Brand Into The Influencer With Content• #205 Kasey Stewart: Suckerz- - Powering Your Launch With 300 Million Organic Views• #219 JT Barnett: The TikTok Masterclass For Brands• #223 Lauren Kleinman: The PR & Affiliate Marketing Playbook• #243 Kian Golzari - Source & Develop Products Like The World's Best Brands-----Have any questions about the show or topics you'd like us to explore further?Shoot us a DM; we'd love to hear from you.Want the weekly TL;DR of tips delivered to your mailbox?Check out our newsletter here and our DTC brand directory hereFollow us for content, clips, giveaways, & updates!DTCPod InstagramDTCPod TwitterDTCPod TikTok Ali Karsch - Founder and CEO at LVPR & Co-Founder at The Littles AdvisoryNikole Flores - Head of PR at LVPR and Co-founder of The Littles AdvisoryRamon Berrios - Co-Founder of CastmagicBlaine Bolus - Co-Founder of Castmagic
On this week's episode of Beautiful and Bothered, Johnny and Kevin explore the complicated history of makeup genius Kevyn Aucoin. Keyvn's love for beauty and creative vision revolutionized the beauty industry and forever changed application techniques when applying makeup. With a body of work almost too expansive to comprehend, his boundaryless creations still inspire makeup lovers around the globe today. Johnny and Kevin also dissect some of his most iconic work and makeup transformations. Whether he was sculpting the faces of 90s supermodels like Naomi Campbell, Linda Evangelista, or Cindy Crawford, transforming Cher, Isabella Rossellini, or Wynona Rider, it's clear why Kevyn Aucoin is regarded as the Godfather of Modern Makeup. VIDEO EPISODE: Available on YouTube every SUNDAY @beautifulandbothered Follow JOHNNY on social: YouTube: @JohnnyRoss TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mrjohnnyross Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mrjohnnyross/ Follow KEVIN: TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@keviinbee Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keviinbee/ For advertising opportunities, please email: beautifulandbothered@gmail.com
A podcast where we share sixty seconds of inspiration to help you create a kinder, gentler world faster than the speed of heartbreak. We believe that kindness needs to be the number one cherished idea in the world today. So, we created a show that adds one sweet droplet of goodness into the ocean of your life - every day. #onekindmoment #kindness #kindnessquotes #kind Yesterday by John Hobart - Music Design by Jason Inc. https://brucewaynemclellan.com/
On this episode of the Friends in Beauty podcast I welcome the CEO of Glamazon Beauty, Kim Baker, to the Friends in Beauty guest chair! Kim Baker is a New York-based commercial makeup artist and former Wilhelmina Model who specializes in working with celebrities and models. Kim's unique background and approach to beauty is what sets her apart from her peers. For 20 years, Kim was in front of the camera, beginning as a size 4 model and then in the early 90s became what was considered one of the pioneers in the plus size industry. During that time, Kim was influenced by some of the best makeup artists in the industry - Fran Cooper, Reggie Wells, Quietfire, Kevyn Aucoin and Paul Star. Her very first makeup artist, at age 13, was the legend Way Bandy. In 2006, Kim received her big break - working for Hollywood A-Lister Tom Cruise and actor Ving Rahmes for the Mission Impossible movie press junket. And the rest is history ... working with everyone from NASCAR driver Danica Patrick, songstress Toni Braxton and singer John Legend to actress Dakota Fanning and radio personality Angela Yee, to name a few, as well as on the countless TV shows including America's Next Top Model. Today, Kim has turned her passion for beauty into working with everyday women and has created a cosmetics line, Glamazon Beauty, to enhance that "special something" she believes everyone has that makes them beautiful - her favorite feature, their personality. In this interview Kim shares: -A glimpse into her journey from model, makeup artist, and brand owner -An experience with discrimination as a model that made led to her to pursue makeup artistry -What it was like work with Bobbi Brown in the beginning -The start and evolution of Glamazon Beauty -The importance of advocating for yourself -Advice on starting and funding your beauty brand -How she has built and leveraged relationships in the industry over the years -What's next for the brand and so much more Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info@friendsinbeauty.com ENROLL IN D.I.Y PODCASTER COURSE TODAY: bit.ly/DIYPodcasterCourse JOIN PATREON TO SUPPORT THE FRIENDS IN BEAUTY PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/friendsinbeauty FRIENDS IN BEAUTY FACEBOOK COMMUNITY www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty FOLLOW FRIENDS IN BEAUTY ON IG www.instagram.com/friendsinbeauty SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTUBE CHANNEL bit.ly/FIBTube SEND ME A TEXT! (202) 519-4652 ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS OF THE PODCAST https://www.friendsinbeauty.com/fibadrequest Additional Resources: -https://www.amazon.com/shop/akuarobinson -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: We're on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community… If you're looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Join the Friends in Beauty Mailing List: www.bit.ly/FIBTribe Social Media Info: Glamazon Beauty (Instagram) - @glamazonbeautycosmetics Glamazon Beauty (Website) - www.glamazonbeauty.com Kim Baker (Instagram) - @makeupbykimbaker Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com
In episode 106 of the Glow Journal podcast, host Gemma Watts talks to the founder and CEO of VIOLETTE_FR and Creative Director of Makeup for Guerlain, Violette Serrat. Violette has been a bucket list guest of mine since Season 1 as I became aware of her work at something of a pivotal time, career wise, for me. Violette realised she wanted to become a makeup artist at the age of 19 after applying glitter to a friends face ahead of a party. She promptly moved to New York, with no training beyond a Kevyn Aucoin library book, and began to network her way into the industry. Between 2012 and 2020, Violette worked as a Makeup Designer at Dior, a Product Development Consultant at Sephora, and as Estee Lauder's Global Beauty Director, and was discovered by Vogue France in 2015. In 2021, Violette was named Creative Director of Makeup for heritage brand Guerlain, AND launched her own brand, VIOLETTE_FR.In this conversation, Violette shares why she's an advocate for self-funding where possible, the value in staying true to your personal style when others suggest otherwise, and why she'd prefer it if her daughter weren't to follow in her footsteps. Read more at glowjournal.comFollow Violette on Instagram @violette_fr.Stay up to date with Gemma on Instagram at @gemkwatts and @glow.journal, or get in touch at hello@gemkwatts.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With over 20 years of experience, Nick Barose sits down with The Life of a Makeup Artist to share his beginnings in Thailand and how his interest in fashion led him to assist the great Kevyn Aucoin now leading him into his own legacy, a trusted artist to many stars Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Lupita Nyong'o & Kim Cattrall to name a few. Nick is known to be candid in real life and online, he doesn't hold back on his advice to artists old and new. Watch the full episode: https://youtu.be/tHYH9wi9py8 Nick's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickbarose/ The Life of A Makeup Artist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thelifeofamakeupartist
What a CreepSeason 18, Episode 1James Dobson, Focus on the Family & Family Research CouncilJames Dobson is an evangelical Christian author and founder of Focus on the Family and the Family Research Council, which the Southern Poverty Law Center has designated as a hate group.In the 1980s, Time Magazine ranked him as one of the most influential spokesmen for conservative social positions in American public life. He's written more than 30 books on family issues, specifically parenting and marriage. Dobson frequently appears as a guest on the Fox News Channel.James Dobson and his organizations are sexist, homophobic, transphobic, and racist.Sources for this episode: DrJamesDobson.orgFamily Research CouncilFocus on the FamilyJezebelPropublicaSouthern Poverty Law CenterWikipedia: James DobsonWikipedia: Family Research CouncilWikipedia: Focus on the FamilyTrigger warnings: Racism, sexism, homophobia, and transphobia. Be sure to follow us on social media. But don't follow us too closely … don't be a creep about it! Subscribe to us on Apple PodcastsTwitter: https://twitter.com/CreepPod @CreepPodFacebook: Join the private group! Instagram @WhatACreepPodcastVisit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/whatacreepEmail: WhatACreepPodcast@gmail.com We've got merch here! https://whatacreeppodcast.threadless.com/#Our website is www.whatacreeppodcast.com Claudia Gomez-Rodriguez created our logo. Follow her on Instagram @ClaudInCloud
Nearly every turn in Isamaya Ffrench's career was unexpected. Ffrench grew up in a family of engineers and didn't ascribe to the glamorous rituals her mother and grandmother practiced when she was a child. Her introduction to beauty came by way of discovering Kevyn Aucoin's iconic beauty book “Making Faces.” But even after studying that book cover to cover, Ffrench still didn't have dreams of becoming a makeup artist, content creator or founder of her namesake beauty brand — all of which she is now. In fact, Ffrench danced professionally for 15 years. But a colleague at the contemporary theatrical performance group Theo Adams Company put her up for a body painting job at i-D magazine, knowing Ffrench painted faces at children's parties. While unplanned, that gig planted the seeds for Ffrench's future career. “I was hired to do a very specific thing,” said Ffrench on the most recent episode of the Glossy Beauty Podcast. “I was using clay and mixed media and turning these models into Demigods. It was all very creative, but there was another makeup artist on set who had been booked to do the beauty because I guess I was a wildcard. I just remember there was this moment when I was washing up my really dirty, grubby brushes in the sink with washing liquid. I had big paintbrushes and sponges and all this grimy stuff. I looked over at this makeup artist who sat there with her beautiful kit laid out looking very clean. I was like, ‘Hold on a sec, why am I not doing that job? I should be doing that job, as well.'” Ffrench continued to book editorial jobs, all while refining her subverted beauty aesthetic. Her work landed her ambassador and creative director posts at YSL Beauté, Tom Ford Beauty, Burberry and Byredo, which proved to be fortuitous primers to launching her own brand, Isamaya, in June. “I don't ever think I planned to do my own brand, or not until very, very recently, probably because I was very happy doing it for other people. … And then I sort of thought, ‘Well, maybe there are some things I would like to do for myself that brands wouldn't let me do because they have their own language,'” she said. Since debuting Isamaya this summer, Ffrench has leaned into the drop model, first launching the Industrial collection, a BDSM-inspired offering. Wild Star, a rhinestone cowgirl-esque drop, debuted Thursday with L.A. pop-ups supporting the collection.
[Glams: there will be mature discussions in today's episode — discretion is advised!] Today's fabulous guest — just in time for spooky season — is Jessica Lowe: actress, writer, comedian and star of Minx on HBO Max and the new movie Cursed Friends on Paramount Plus! Jess is one of our own: obsessed with skincare, devices and learning all the tricks of the trade when it comes to makeup. (She requested Kevyn Aucoin's book when she was 12. We love to see it.) We're picking her brain about portraying bronzed '70s goddess Bambi on Minx, her go-to on-camera makeup products, what treatments she tends to avoid as an actress, and the importance of intimacy coordinators on a set like hers. Get your NuFace going or turn on your DDG Spectralite and get ready to laugh and learn!Shop this episodeGlossAngelesPod.comhttps://linktr.ee/glossangelespodCALL US: 424-341-0426Shop products from our episodesJoin our FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/glossangelespodcastInstagram: @glossangelspod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanTwitter: @glossangelespod, @kirbiejohnson, @saratanEmail: glossangelespodcast@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week: getting personal with Kate McCleary, a cruelty free and environmentally conscious, hair and makeup artist. Based in Melbourne, Kate understands the life of a mua is anything but straight and narrow. She starts off by telling us about a photo on her studio wall that is over nine years old and still one of her collection favs, boasting the importance of authentic collaborations, and why now is the time to ditch kits tested on animals and proudly join the cruelty-free artist community. Whether you're just starting out or have been in the industry for a long time, tune in now, check out the key takeaways and subscribe for future podcasts below. KEY TAKEAWAYS: CRUELTY FREE. If you don't already check the fine print on your products, today is the day you start. I want to be clear on the definitions, as it can be tricky to navigate the cosmetic industry when trying to be cruelty free (and vegan!). Cruelty free means that the product was developed without any tests on animals. Whereas Vegan means that the product does not include any animal-derived ingredients. Making a conscious effort to choose cruelty free products from early in her career, and as an avid vegan enthusiast, Kate understands how challenging it can be. Having an open mind, doing your research and supporting a brand whose ethos is the same as yours is key. Kate's go-to research hub is crueltyfreekitty.com, an American site with a large database of cruelty-free cosmetics. Her fav brands include: Illamasqua, Charlotte Tilbury, Hourglass, Chantecaille, RMS, Kevyn Aucoin, plus more. “Over the years I've waved goodbye to some of my most beloved brands. Many have been bought out by larger non-cruelty free cosmetic houses and even more have started selling in China where animal testing is mandatory. However, as a vegan, I believe we can live our life without harming others, so that is exactly what I do. Plus, our industry is rapidly changing, so you have to be on top of it to truly be able to service your clients.”Kate McCleary DESIGNING A LOOK. As artists, we crave that creative flair in our work. Whether it's testing a new kit or being given free reigns on a shoot. Consulting a new client is quite similar to the service space of tailoring. Kate thrives in creative opportunities where she gets to design a look. With her bridal work, she can be quite creative - often working with pops of colour. It can be rare in our industry to bring the whole look to life - the hair, makeup, clothes and styling, something she loves being part of. “When you look after the bride's hair and makeup, you get that really cohesive look and you're able to look after them for the whole day” says Kate. Her recommendation for those styling a full look? Practice, practice, practice! Practice on so many different types of people, different skin types, body shapes and hair types. Variety is key and whoever you can rope in from your circle to practice on, the better! ZERO TO ONE-HUNDRED. Are you chasing that moment that will catapult your career into stardom? Take it from zero to one-hundred? For Kate, appearing at the ‘One Fine Day' wedding fair really skyrocketed her bridal career. “I had a stall and did the hair and makeup for the runway models”, said Kate. The aesthetic and creative vibe really needs to match you as an artist and the type of audience you're interested in attracting. Finding a way to get more clients can be challenging in an oversaturated market, however the more in-tune you are with the people surrounding you, the more opportunities will present themselve. Kate also suggests ripping the bandaid off and just doing what you have to do to upskill and expand your business. Her top tip? Invest in a good mannequin with shoulders and ears! Join TMI Email List Follow TMI on IG Follow Vanessa on IG Podcast Cheat Sheets Assisting Sign Up
It's here, It's here! I am finally bringing you the James Vincent Episode! If you have been a makeup artist or hair stylist in the industry for even 5 minutes, you know James from The Makeup Show, The Powder Group, iArtist, or any number of other community gatherings in the industry. James is the Director of Education and Artistry for The Makeup Show and The Powder Group, He career in makeup is legendary, he has worked for years Keying major Fashion Shows in all the major cities, and has worked for years in music videos, spanning genres with such legendary musicians as Lady Gaga, Florence and the Machine, Courtney Love, Amy Winehouse, Joan Jett and The Foo Fighters. James has had the pleasure to work with leading ladies like Liv Tyler, Reese Witherspoon and Jane Fonda, James has also been privileged enough to work with men who have made a mark including President Barack Obama. We are going to get into his passion for community and what drives him to bring artists together through strong communities like The Powder Group, The Makeup Show and innovative education events. We are also going all the way back to James' assisting days to talk about the best advice Kevyn Aucoin ever gave him as well as his time spent working with Billy B and Dick Page. Don't forget that The Makeup Show is May 1,2, it's LIVE and IN PERSON and there is a code in the show notes for $5 off Head to https://www.themakeupshow.com/nyc/ CODE for $5 off The Makeup Show: LOVENYC22 James Vincent IG: https://www.instagram.com/jvincentmakeup/ Rebels & Outlaws Website: https://rebelsandoutlawsnyc.com/ AND AGAIN! The Makeup Show: https://www.themakeupshow.com/ Get tix for NYC May 1,2 HERE: https://www.themakeupshow.com/nyc/ CODE for $5 off The Makeup Show: LOVENYC22 The Powder Group https://www.thepowdergroup.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-behind-the-look-pod/support
It's here, It's here! I am finally bringing you the James Vincent Episode on video! If you have been a makeup artist or hair stylist in the industry for even 5 minutes, you know James from The Makeup Show, The Powder Group, iArtist, or any number of other community gatherings in the industry. James is the Director of Education and Artistry for The Makeup Show and The Powder Group, He career in makeup is legendary, he has worked for years Keying major Fashion Shows in all the major cities, and has worked for years in music videos, spanning genres with such legendary musicians as Lady Gaga, Florence and the Machine, Courtney Love, Amy Winehouse, Joan Jett and The Foo Fighters. James has had the pleasure to work with leading ladies like Liv Tyler, Reese Witherspoon and Jane Fonda, James has also been privileged enough to work with men who have made a mark including President Barack Obama. We are going to get into his passion for community and what drives him to bring artists together through strong communities like The Powder Group, The Makeup Show and innovative education events. We are also going all the way back to James' assisting days to talk about the best advice Kevyn Aucoin ever gave him as well as his time spent working with Billy B and Dick Page. Don't forget that The Makeup Show is May 1,2, it's LIVE and IN PERSON and there is a code in the show notes for $5 off Head to https://www.themakeupshow.com/nyc/ CODE for $5 off The Makeup Show: LOVENYC22 James Vincent IG: https://www.instagram.com/jvincentmakeup/ Rebels & Outlaws Website: https://rebelsandoutlawsnyc.com/ The Powder Group https://www.thepowdergroup.com/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-behind-the-look-pod/support
Monika Blunder is a Los Angeles based makeup artist and the brain behind her eponymous beauty label. She was born and raised in a small mountain town in Austria and moved to America at the age of 23 to pursue a career in the makeup industry.Her leap of faith paid off and she studied under master makeup artists including Kevyn Aucoin and Paul Starr. Today Blunder has established herself as an in-demand artist, working with celebrities such as Amanda Seyfried, Jessica Alba, Kate Hudson, and Megan Fox. In 2020, Blunder launched her own beauty label inspired by Austrian botanicals. Each product is vegan and created following the European clean beauty guidelines she grew up knowing.Blunder tells Tom Shearsmith, News Editor & Senior Writer, about how her leap of faith from Austria to the US felt, what it was like learning her craft from beauty legend Kevyn Aucoin, the hidden world of celebrity makeup artistry, why she felt she needed to found a makeup brand, the product range and what the future holds for the business.Get breaking news as it happens and be the first to know when our podcasts go live by following: INSTAGRAM
Lauren teaches us all about contouring. Kelsey and Lauren also discuss Kevyn Aucoin, Squid Games, and Kelsey's lash lift. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/beautyguidespodcast/support
For more than thirty-eight years, Wayne Scot Lukas has been a top celebrity fashion stylist who has worked with many of the most famous faces (and bodies) in the world. His styling can be seen in countless magazines. Wayne was the lead stylist and assistant designer for Christie Brinkley; and one of the co-authors and support on the New York Times bestselling books Making Faces and Face Forward by celebrity makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin. He was the head stylist and creative director of Spiegel magazine. He has also been featured in The End of Fashion: How Marketing Changed the Clothing Business Forever (2000) by Teri Agins, Secrets of Stylists: An Insider's Guide to Styling the Stars by Sasha Charnin Morrison (2011), House of Versace: The Untold Story of Genius, Murder and Survival by Deborah Ball (2011) and Jersey Girls: The Fierce and the Fabulous by Marie Moss and Barri Leiner Grant. As a costume designer and visual consultant, Wayne worked on Tina Turner's “Wildest Dreams” World Tour, and with Gianni Versace executing Wayne's vision for her “24/7” World Tour; on special opening costumes for Janet's “All For You” World Tour and for her infamous “wardrobe malfunction” costume at the 2004 Super Bowl; and styled the wardrobe for Justin Timberlake and his dancers for the “Justified” World Tour. Several of his costume designs were featured in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's "Rock Style” exhibit, which traveled around the globe. (Three of his designs were considered the best costumes in rock'n'roll history.) On television, Wayne was the co-host/stylist of the hit TLC fashion intervention show What Not To Wear in 2003-2004. Born and raised in Bergenfield, NJ, he is an accomplished, competitive equestrian, a dearly loved uncle, dog breeder, animal lover, artist, friend, caretaker, brother, and son.
Throughout his career Kevyn Aucoin made up some of the world's most famous women; from the original supermodels of the world to Elizabeth Taylor, his work graced countless catwalks, billboards and covers.Before his passing in 2002, he was considered to be one of the most influential makeup artists in the world, with his legacy continuing today. He pioneered the "art of contouring" and his innovative techniques transformed the faces of celebrities and women everywhere.Through his makeup line and his bestselling beauty books, his legacy is remembered. The Kevyn Aucoin brand continues to bring out new makeup and skincare products to enhance the natural beauty in everyone.New York based Nick Lujan is Global Head of Artistry & Education at Kevyn Aucoin – a professional makeup artist, team leader, trainer and educator with over 15 years of experience in the industry. As a trained makeup artist and educator, Nick has worked with major cosmetics brands, providing insight encompassing team development, artistry, product development, artist relations and creation and facilitation of educational programs.In this episode of 'The Beauty Edit' from TheIndustry.fashion, Nick speaks with Tom Shearsmith, News & Features Writer at TheIndustry.fashion, about his extensive career so far, including a stint in Las Vegas, what originally drew him to the Kevyn Aucoin brand, the incredible work Kevyn did and how that influences his work in the present, and why makeup should not be defined by gender or sexuality.
In Episode 29 I talk with Beauty Director of Harper's Bazaar, Jessica Matlin. Jessica is also the co-founder of your favorite Beauty Podcast, Fat Mascara and as a long time admirer of her work, I invited her on to Look Behind the Look for some fun beauty banter and a chat about some of our favorite Bazaar covers featuring Kevyn Aucoin's makeup artistry. Listen and enjoy as we analyze the definition of a smokey eye ...and as I reveal one of my interview horror stories! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/look-behind-the-look-pod/support
In this series we talk about the ability in disabilities with a focus visual impairments we speak with Mr Babatunde Mohammed former lagos state chairman for the association of the blind. “Today I choose life. Every morning when I wake up I can choose joy, happiness, negativity, pain… To feel the freedom that comes from being able to continue to make mistakes and choices – today I choose to feel life, not to deny my humanity but embrace it.” –Kevyn Aucoin
In this series we talk about the ability in disabilities with a focus visual impairments we speak with Mr Babatunde Mohammed former lagos state chairman for the association of the blind. “Today I choose life. Every morning when I wake up I can choose joy, happiness, negativity, pain… To feel the freedom that comes from being able to continue to make mistakes and choices – today I choose to feel life, not to deny my humanity but embrace it.” –Kevyn Aucoin
In this series we talk about the ability in disabilities with a focus visual impairments we speak with Mr Babatunde Mohammed former lagos state chairman for the association of the blind. “Today I choose life. Every morning when I wake up I can choose joy, happiness, negativity, pain… To feel the freedom that comes from being able to continue to make mistakes and choices – today I choose to feel life, not to deny my humanity but embrace it.” –Kevyn Aucoin
Monika Blunder is a Los Angeles-based celebrity makeup artist. She began her career assisting legendary makeup artists including Kevyn Aucoin and Paul Starr and today has established herself as an in-demand talent working with celebrities such as Gemma Chan, Amanda Seyfried, Jessica Alba, Emilia Clarke, and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. Blunder's work has graced the pages of Vogue, InStyle, Harper’s Bazaar, Marie Claire, and GQ UK, where she worked with photographers Patrick Demarchelier, Mark Abrahams, and Norman Jean Roy. Monika posts how-to videos on her YouTube channel, which teach her viewers everything from enhancing their natural beauty, to recreating her red carpet looks. She has over 200,000 subscribers and that number continues to increase daily.In her latest endeavor, Monika is the founder and inspiration behind her namesake brand, Monika Blunder Beauty. She has harnessed this knowledge to create a beauty brand constructed of thoughtful, natural products for real, everyday wear.Monika welcome In my chair!
This week Amy and Katie sit down with celebrity makeup artist, Lauren Miller. The three chat makeup and skincare techniques plus Lauren gives loads of exciting product recommendations. Contouring tricks, false eyelash tips, how to achieve a fresh dewy look and so much more. Stay til the end, this week we have Lauren give us a product review on her new drug store, holy grail find. Products mentioned/reviewed:Kevyn Aucoin eyelash curler Nars LagunaNars CasinoNars Radiant Creamy Concealer Trish McEvoy makeup brushes Tom Ford blush brushAnisa makeup brush cleanerIcon Shade tinted moisturizer with spf Bobbi brown lip balm Nars oil-infused lip tintYSL lip oil Clinique Pep Start eye creamCaudalie oil cleanser Makeup eraser L’Oréal 24 hour voluminous collagen mascara Bobbi Brown Maui illuminating bronzer Westmore Beauty body make upFenty Beauty blush sticks Lumify Eye Drops ELF eyebrow pencil Cetephyl Healthy Glow Daily Cream
Today on the friends in beauty Podcast we welcome Joelle Phillips, Professional Makeup Artist and creator of OMGLO cosmetics. With an original love for photography, Joelle's curiosity in makeup artistry began to blossom on set of photoshoots as she studied the Makeup Artists techniques in order to strengthen her skills as a photographer. After attending the Art Institute of Washington and returning home to Philly, Joelle found difficulty with finding consistent work as a photographer. She soon found herself doing makeup, just for fun, and as her skill set grew so did her passion for being a Makeup Artist. When sharing an innocent beauty hack in a Facebook group, Joelle was encouraged by her peers to create a D.I.Y tutorial that, to her surprise, went viral on social media and in turn birthed OMGLO cosmetics. Since then OMGLO cosmetics has been featured in Beyonce's "Spirit" + "Bigger" videos, reached 100k in sales within its first year in business, and remains a staple in the kits of many of your favorite Makeup Artists. In this episode, Joelle shares the story behind how she transitioned from photography to makeup artistry, how she developed OMGLO cosmetics and how she balances her artistry and her growing business. Joelle also talks about the different challenges she faced launching OMGLO and gives us details on her 6-week product development course "Concept to Creation" that will assist you in avoiding some of the setbacks she experienced. At the time of this interview, the course was about to launch so Joelle was gracious enough to offer the Friends in Beauty community a special discount on the upcoming session in September 2020. Check below for details. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info.friendsinbeauty@gmail.com Resources Mentioned In This Episode: Kevyn Aucoin books Renny Vasquez Monae Everett Kat Aragon Tiyana Robinson The Art Institute of Washington The Makeup Show NYC Google Build Brand Launch Facebook Community Makeup Mogul University Find a Virtual Assistant - www.onlinejobs.ph Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community… If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Social Media Info: Joelle Phillips (Website) - www.joellephillips.com Joelle Phillips (Instagram) - @joellephillips OMGLO Cosmetics (Website) - www.omglocosmetics.com OMGLO Cosmetics (Instagram) - @omglocosmetics Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com #FriendsinBeauty #FIBPodcast
In this episode of Molina podcast, Elizabeth Molina talks with Valeria Nova. She is a hair and makeup artist, educator and entrepreneur, with a passion for unforgettable makeovers and teaching women to look and feel their best! She created Two Chicks and Some Lipstick to celebrate women and to help bring out the best versions of YOU! She have been a makeup and beauty junkie for as long as she could remember. She is also an artist. And when she was studying drawing and painting at Ontario Collage of Art and Design, she discovered Kevyn Aucoin's makeup books. She graduated with a BFA in painting beautiful portraits and decided to transition into makeup. She also worked at MAC Cosmetics for about a year. With an impressive list of celebrity clients and over a decade of professional experience, she teamed up with Lori in 2011 to create twochicksandsomelipstick.com. Through a series of professional in-depth how-to video tutorials & easy to follow online guides, twochicksandsomelipstick.com is designed to inspire women to love the person in the mirror, embrace makeup, and become their very own makeup artist! Starting with their own experiences, they end up giving some powerful tips and tricks to enhance your beauty with just a 5-minute beauty routine. Are you ready for today's glowup session? Make sure to take away the notes! Conversation Highlights: [00:03:13] What's your WHY for using makeup and loving yourself? She is pregnant with her third. Create a simple Beauty self care routine using makeup. [00:05:38] The first step towards loving yourself…… Becoming a mother changes you in a beautiful and profound way. The gateway to Spirituality…… As long as you create self awareness for yourself, it can be a game changer. The backpain is global crises! [00:10:12] Practising self love with makeup routine…… Gaining self awareness is the biggest tip to enhance your beauty. The need to turn off your brain (When are you required to meditate?) Getting in tune with yourself. How can washing your hands be a beauty ritual? [00:16:40] The Pressure to be perfect? What it's like to be a mother and a working woman? Nobody is perfect! What is Self-Love bath? Give yourself the time to recharge. [00:21:19] What does Beauty mean to Valeria? Valeria's perception of beauty Being authentic to yourself is the real beauty. 30 sec ago is gone and what will happen in the next minute, I have no idea. The present moment is all that we have. [00:25:10] Do a 5 min makeup make any sense? Valeria speaks about her experience when she started something new. How to approach makeup? Bringing it back to basics…. Women need to see their beauty routine as a place where they can come and love themselves. Figure out the ways to enhance your beauty. The relationship between Self-Love and makeup. [00:35:50] Is there any category in the beauty circle Valeria do not excel in? [00:39:04] One thing you don't know about Valeria. She has a background in fine art. She also have a degree in drawing and painting. [00:40:46] An Advice for every mother! You can't pour from an empty cups. Understand that you have to serve yourself before you can serve others. Eliminate the guilt around Self-Love. [00:46:57] An advice for a younger ME! What it is real, is YOU! Every woman need to hear this. [00:50:50] Everything about Valeria… Special Reminder: Download her *FREE* five minute makeup guide! And make sure to book a makeup lesson. Reach out to Valeria: Instagram Her website Valeria's Linktr.ee Connect with Elizabeth Molina and make sure to join The Beauty Circle. Check us out on YouTube and Follow our page on Instagram.
In this episode, I welcome Kim Pierce! Kim is a makeup and hair artist, and the owner of The Piercing Beauty. She shares about her very first makeup kit as a young girl, to the unique opportunities she had while pursuing her college degree in theater, to what gives her joy as she works with her clients today. (Fun fact: the cover image for the episode is of a photo taken by Helen Ransom with Faces You Love Photography, featuring makeup and hair by Kim!) Get in touch with Kim Pierce: http://www.thepiercingbeauty.com/ | https://www.facebook.com/thepiercingbeauty | thepiercingbeauty@gmail.com | https://www.instagram.com/thepiercingbeauty/ Support Artfully Told: www.paypal.me/elevateartArtfully Told links: www.facebook.com/artfullytold | www.artfullytold.podbean.com | elevateartskc@gmail.comGet a free audiobook through Audible! http://www.audibletrial.com/ArtfullyToldSchedule your interview with Artfully Told! https://calendly.com/artfullytold/podcast-interview Episode 28 - Kim PierceLindsey Dinneen: Hello, and welcome to Artfully Told, where we share true stories about meaningful encounters with art.[00:00:07] Krista: I think artists help people have different perspectives on every aspect of life.[00:00:13] Roman: All I can do is put my part out into the world.[00:00:16] Elizabeth: It doesn't have to be perfect the first time. It doesn't have to be perfect ever really. I mean, as long as you, you're enjoying doing it and you're trying your best, that can be good enough.[00:00:24] Elna: Art is something that you can experience with your senses and that you just experience as so beautiful.[00:00:32] Lindsey Dinneen: Hello, and welcome back to Artfully Told. I'm your host Lindsey, and I am so excited to have as my guest today the absolutely lovely Kim Pierce, who is the founder and owner of The Piercing Beauty. And she is an amazing makeup artist, as well as, she does hair. And I'm sure that just scratches the surface of your talents, Kim, but thank you so much for being here.[00:01:04] Kim Pierce: Well, thank you for having me. I'm really excited to be here.[00:01:08] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. And so I was wondering, would you mind just sharing a little bit about yourself and maybe your story? How did you get into all this?[00:01:19] Kim Pierce: Well, I think it was kind of a foregone conclusion that I was going to end up in makeup. When I was four, my mom got me this little makeup set, and I have a picture of my face when it was given to me. And you would have thought that she handed me like a pile of diamonds, because I was so excited. I mean that little waxy, nasty smelling kit that had no pigmentation and, you know, it was pretty much just dollar store stuff. I was so excited and into it, and that kind of just set me up for future asking for more makeup. And as I got older, my mom didn't wear makeup. Like never, didn't wear makeup. Didn't really do her hair. It just didn't interest her. And one time, she got sucked in by a Mary Kay lady. And so she bought tons of stuff because she was like, "I'm going to wear this every day. It's going to happen." And about two weeks later, she forfeited her entire collection to me and said, "I don't want any of this. I'm never going to use it. You play with it." And so all of a sudden I had this treasure trove of makeup to play with and learn with. And so I was about 10 then. And then I asked for Kevyn Aucoin makeup books for Christmas. And I spent hours recreating those looks and learning everything I could from these books, because back then YouTube was not a thing.[00:02:38] And so I just gleaned everything I could from them. And by the time it was time to choose a career. The only thing I could think of was makeup. That was the only thing that even sounded plausible to do. And so instead of going to cosmetology school, my dad said you have got to get a degree. So I was like, okay, what degrees can you get with makeup in them? And so that led me to a theater degree. So I went to Emporia State University and I studied theater. And one of my interests obviously was makeup. And so I took every class that they had possible to take. And then I started doing independent studies and just finding any information that I could find. And they hired a couple of experts to come in and teach me, which was really, really cool. And so that just kind of grew from there. And eventually I got a job at Sephora after I got married and learned from people there. And then finally I decided to start my own business and start freelancing. And that's led me to the last couple of years where I met Helen at Faces You Love Photography. And she hired me to do hair and makeup for her newborn mamas. So these moms come in and they're just exhausted and tired and all they want to do is not look like they're exhausted and tired. And so she brought me in to help with that, and that's where I'm at now. And it's wonderful and amazing.[00:04:03] Lindsey Dinneen: Oh, wonderful. I love your story. That's so fun. Oh my goodness. I do remember those really cheap--and maybe you can still buy them, I'm sure you can--but those really cheap makeup sets where you're kind of a little concerned about what's actually in them, because yeah. It can't be good. Oh man.[00:04:23] Kim Pierce: I definitely wouldn't buy them for a child nowadays, but you know, it was a different world back then.[00:04:29] Lindsey Dinneen: It was. It's all good. Excellent. And so, okay, so that is so cool. So you have this theater background as well. Were you also interested in the acting or producing or any part of it besides the makeup or was makeup just like always your focus?[00:04:48] Kim Pierce: Well, at ESU, Emporia State University, where I went, they had a cohesive program. You learned everything. We learned lighting, design and sound design, costume design and everything all in one. And so I had the opportunity to do everything. I acted and was in a couple of shows, but by the time I got further into my college career, I realized that I really need to be needed to focus on what I was actually going to do after I got out of there. So that pulled me back towards makeup and that's where all the independent studies came in. And, then I started designing a couple shows. I designed the musical at ESU my senior year, which is the largest, like that's our moneymaker, like every year you do that one, and that's what really takes care of the program that the rest of the shows make money and it's great, but that's like the big one. We have to get this right. And so that was a true honor to, to take part in that. And so I did that once at the end of my senior year. And then, once after I graduated, actually I got hired on to do the next musical. So that was pretty cool, but I did a lot of different things within the department. So it definitely set up a strong work ethic because theater is a lot of work and I'm very grateful for that because--whew! I, I knew I'd have to hustle to be a makeup artist. And that is exactly what theater taught me to do. And to just be a people person. Theater is all about, you know, dealing with different types of people and talking to them and bringing out what makes them special, what makes them them. And that has really helped me on my journey to becoming a makeup artist.[00:06:32] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, I, I can imagine. That's excellent. Yeah. And, oh my goodness, what a cool opportunity to--I mean, obviously--just even your senior year getting to design a musical, but getting to do that a second time later. How cool is that?[00:06:47] Kim Pierce: I was definitely on cloud nine.[00:06:49] Lindsey Dinneen: I can only imagine. Yeah, that's amazing. So I'm just curious. Do you still use your theatrical makeup background? I mean, like, have you done theater makeup since in any capacity?[00:07:03] Kim Pierce: You know, I really haven't. The only way my theater makeup skills come out is really just Halloween. And I used to, when I worked at Sephora, we had Sephora-ween. And so that was, you know, every cast member would dress up, not dress up, just do their makeup as a different theme every time you came to work. And so that was super fun to show off the theatrical makeup skills that I had. And, really get to play and have more fun. But theater makeup is just not where my heart lies. So it's more of a fun place to visit, but not a place to stay. Beauty makeup and that dramatic, fun, like smokey eyes and all of that. That's where I live. I want to make women feel beautiful. So I love theater makeup, and it will always have a wonderful place in my heart, but I definitely prefer the other side of beauty.[00:07:53] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, absolutely. And so having a role like yours--I'm sure with every artist and every profession and everything--I'm sure there are days when it feels more repetitive because it's-- I'm just throwing this out there. It seems like, you know, on some level it's essentially the same thing day after day. So what continues to inspire you to do it? I'm just really curious.[00:08:21] Kim Pierce: Well, you know, you're right. It can get daunting to do, you know, the same natural face over and over. Because we're in Kansas, you know, people aren't coming into their family sessions saying, you know what, I'm going to try that plum lip. They're not, they're not into the, you know, what I would consider the exciting parts of beauty, but on the other side of that, taking a person who, you know, may not wear much makeup and you don't apply much makeup, but what you do is bring out their unique features and the things that they like about themselves, and they see themselves in a different way. And you did that. It may be boring to you, but it's everything to them. And I think that's when it kind of turns around is that, that final look in the mirror when they look at themselves and their eyes brighten, and they're just like, "Oh my gosh." And you think you haven't done anything super special, but to them, it's really meaningful because they've never really seen themselves that way.[00:09:16] And I think that's what brings back the passion, where it just makes you feel really good about what you've done and you're like, "Yeah. Okay. Yeah. Well, you know, maybe it wasn't as boring as I thought," because it had an end result that was fascinating and fulfilling, and I just love that part of it. But I also get really excited when somebody comes in and is like, you know what, I really want to go for it. Let's do like a smokey eye or a bold lip. And I'm like, "Heck yeah, let's do that." And then that's another time where it's just like super exciting. And we get to have a little bit more fun and play a little bit more. And that kind of helps break up some of the, the boredom of doing, you know, a neutral face over and over.[00:09:55] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, that makes complete sense. That sounds fun. Oh man, I'm still chuckling a little bit internally about the, you know, showing up to your family reunion with the pictures, you know, this dramatic, evening look. I kinda like it. I might do that one day.[00:10:10] Kim Pierce: You should. You should. It wouldn't make anybody look at you strangely.[00:10:14] Lindsey Dinneen: Right. It'll just be very entertaining. Oh, my goodness. I love that. And so, okay, so how long have you been on your own with your own business?[00:10:23]Kim Pierce: The business started in 2014. So that's when I started like to put together my website and really start to market myself to other people. And I had a couple of friends that hired me to do their weddings and things like that. And so I just started taking pictures of everything I could and trying to document that so people could see what I did, and I put myself on Yelp, and honestly, Yelp was a huge deal for my business. And all of a sudden people started calling and I built up more clientele and more clientele. And I try not to keep myself too busy because my focus is on my family. And that's one of the great things that this career allows me to do is, yes, I need a hustle and keep going, but I also get to choose my own schedule so that when my kids have something I'm available and I think that's--I mean, it's an amazing part of this career. Being able to come back to my kids or be there for them instead of just, you know, being gone all the time.[00:11:22] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, absolutely. That's a huge gift. Yeah, so very cool. Okay. And then, so nowadays I know you're working so closely with Helen. Do you, I imagine you still have your, your other clients on the side as well, or is it, has it shifted a little bit, or how does that whole thing work?[00:11:42] Kim Pierce: Oh, well, I was very lucky a few years ago-- Helen, well, I guess it was about a year ago--Helen came to me and said, "You know what? I think I want to move from just doing like the newborn mamas getting their hair and makeup done, but extending it to family pictures and headshots and maternity photos," and just expanding you within her business. And I was like, "Yeah. Let's do that like yesterday." So we started to do more shoots together and that has changed everything. I've been able to keep a more consistent schedule. I've been able to make more money, obviously, but I still dedicate quite a bit of time to the wedding industry and doing special events. And I always help my friends when they come my way. But I think my favorite thing that I've been doing recently has been taking young girls when their moms bring them in and we make an appointment and we do like a little lesson and a consultation, and then I take them out shopping. We go to Ulta or wherever, and we do basically--I just take them and I'm a personal shopper, help them find what products would work for them, what they need, what they don't need, what they can spend money on, what they should save money on.[00:12:49]And then taking them back to their house and teaching them how to use everything. It has been such a fulfilling part of my business is taking people on the same journey that I went on so many years ago by myself. And I love being there for them because it was--I mean, it wasn't bad being by myself learning all of this--but I think it would have been really nice to have somebody kind of take me along and teach me more things rather than me having to figure it all out on my own. So that's been a really fulfilling part of my business is getting to, to show young girls how to start wearing it.[00:13:23] Lindsey Dinneen: That is so cool. And it's so funny too, because do you, do you ever end up doing that with women as well? Because I feel like there's, there's a decent percentage of us who never have quite learned.[00:13:38] Kim Pierce: Yes. And I absolutely do. And it is, it is so much fun. I've done it with several girls that I met through Helen. They've been like, "You know what, since we had our pictures taken, I really would like some lessons 'cause I like what you did here. I like how you made this look like this." And so I'm like, "Yeah, let's, let's go." And so we, we go shopping and we spend time together and I get paid to have fun and spend time with these women. And it's just, it's incredible.[00:14:05] Lindsey Dinneen: That's fantastic. That's a dream job right there. I love it. Well, I know Kim, you have a couple of things that kind of stood out to you, maybe to share with us. I would just love to hear some of your stories if you don't mind.[00:14:20] Kim Pierce: Yeah, absolutely. Well, I mean, what I've said first is that the newborn moms, when they come in to Helen's studio and they've got this newborn, that's like 10 days old, maybe less. And they are exhausted. They are barely awake on their feet. And then, they're just so dead tired and they look in the mirror and they're like, "Ugh, I just look terrible." And I'm like, "No, let's, let's do this." And so we, I just take a few minutes. They're pretty much sleeping in my chair as I try to make conversation. And I'm like, "You know what? You sleep." And by the time they're, they come back around and they're like, "Hey, wow. I look awake. I look human. I look like a normal person." And I'm like, "Yay!" That is such a great experience to have her just be so excited to just look like she remembered herself looking a few months ago. And that is just super exciting to me. And I mean, one of the best things about doing this, and if I can make that postpartum experience that we all are aware of can be just a little bit hellish--if I can just make that a tiny little bit better for them-- that, I mean, that means all the difference. And so I have to just remember that during those times where I'm just doing the neutral makeup over and over, I'm just making them look more awake and more alert.[00:15:35] That art is in the natural and corrective makeup, just as much as the glamorous high-drama makeup. It's all important. It just has, I mean, everybody has different tastes on what they're needing or wanting in that particular situation. And so I have to keep reminding myself of that. And that goes back to the other question you asked about, does it get boring? And yeah, sometimes it does, but just remember that the skills involved in doing natural and corrective makeup may be slightly different, but it still goes back to bone structure and it still goes back to highlighting contour, and how all of that works together. And the joy on someone's face when they see what they look like is just, you just can't beat it.[00:16:17] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, absolutely. That, that is really cool. Those moments of sort of, yeah, almost transformation of realizing, "Oh, okay. Yeah. The confidence boosting and I, okay. I'm ready for this now." Maybe on some level beforehand, they were, you know, a little apprehensive or worried it wouldn't show them off the way that they would want.[00:16:42] Kim Pierce: So many times they come into the studio and they're like, "Thank goodness I didn't have to try to get myself ready this morning." And part of that is Helen's genius of hiring a hair and makeup artist just for, for these moms to be able to come in and not have to have prepped themselves at all, other than they have clothes on and their babies there, that's it. That's all they have to worry about. And, Helen's idea behind all of this was to make us moms, and women in general, exist in pictures because we don't like pictures taken of ourselves. We're extremely critical of ourselves all the time. We don't like what we look like. We don't like the way we fix our own hair. We don't like the way we do our own makeup. We, you know, we don't like the big zit on our face. And this, you know, when people were coming in to get their pictures taken, Helen would be like, "All right, you go and jump in." And they're like, "No, my hair's not done. I look a mess. Just take pictures of the baby."[00:17:38] And they're losing out on all of those pictures they could have had with their child. And someday those children will look back on those pictures and there will be nothing of their own parents there to look at. And those pictures is just so precious. Those moments will just slip by so fast. And if we can make the mother feel confident enough to be in those pictures, then that's a huge achievement that she's willing to get in there. And keep those photos forever for their children to see in the future. It's just, wow. It's just a huge thing. And I credit Helen with that to be thinking about those things and to be inviting women into the studio to get ready there so that they can feel their most confident in front of her camera. And I just think that's just absolutely incredible.[00:18:24] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, it is. Yeah. It's a great concept and I think you're absolutely spot on with all of it. And I just, I think that's really special what you all provide. So yeah. Thank you for doing that.[00:18:38] Kim Pierce: I'm just following her brainchild.[00:18:40] Lindsey Dinneen: Oh, there you go. You're a part of the magic. [00:18:43] Kim Pierce: I'm very grateful that for Helen to bring me along on that journey, because it has been incredible.[00:18:50] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, absolutely. So, how has--just out of curiosit-- how has all this crazy changed your approach to what you do? I mean, have you had to adapt or change processes or anything like that?[00:19:06] Kim Pierce: Yeah, well, it's definitely been tough. The financial side, I mean, we're all good there, 'cause my husband has a wonderful job and that allowed me to relax during the quarantine so that I could just figure out all of the protocols that I need to follow going into doing makeup after COVID, because there's not a lot of guidelines for makeup artists, as far as just cleanliness and especially in COVID. I mean, yes, we wash our brushes. Yes, we use alcohol to wipe things down, but it had to be taken a step further. And luckily, a lot of the processes that I personally had in place and had gleaned from Sephora were still pretty well on COVID guidelines. The only things I added, obviously, was a mask. I added a couple of bins to hold product in after I've taken it out of my kit so that it can all be sanitized before it's put back in the kit. And I did wear gloves for a while, but honestly, gloves were a recommendation that they kept going back and forth on and it made it very difficult for me, especially without the warmth of my skin, loved my fingertips to blend things. So I finally gave up on the gloves and I just sanitized like every five seconds. I don't know that there's any way to be a hundred percent safe, but I'm doing what I can to make sure that it's as safe as possible.[00:20:25] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, of course. So with the hair component, was that something that you--that obviously it's, it's complementary of course to makeup--but was it something that you had actively kind of pursued as well? Or was it something that was more like, this is a complementary skill.[00:20:46] Kim Pierce: Yeah, it is 100 percent a complementary skill. My talent does not truly lie in hair. I get by with hair. I, my talent and my passion is for makeup. I really started doing hair because most photographers that I worked with wanted somebody who did both. They didn't want to hire two separate people. And so I took what I had learned from theater. 'Cause I had worked on wigs and hair during the shows. I took what I learned there. And then I tried to take a couple of other courses and talk to some artists and try to kind of put some skills together. And I always say, I am a makeup artist that does a little hair. I am not a hair artist that does makeup. Don't, don't get it twisted. And so I also make sure that everyone knows I don't really do updos. I do braids and curls and volume, and that's about where we stop. But pretty much any makeup you come to me with, I'm like, "Yeah, let's do that. I can do that." But the hair is just not as much my strong suit.[00:21:46] Lindsey Dinneen: Fair enough. Well, I was going to say, I, I, yes, your work is lovely. So.[00:21:54] Kim Pierce: Well, thank you.[00:21:55]Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, so, okay. So, kind of moving forward, do you anticipate continuing sort of along the same trajectory as far as you know. Obviously the partnership with Helen is so great. Are you hoping to-- let's say wedding season resumes--are you hoping to do that as well? Or are you really kind of just narrowing down at this time?[00:22:17] Kim Pierce: Honestly, I like doing it all and now that I'm not working in a retail job or any other position, I'm able to dedicate all my time to this. I mean, other than being a mom, so I don't anticipate stopping anything I'm doing. I will work with Helen as long as she wants me to, until she boots me out of there. 'Cause I just love it so much. And I'm so grateful for that opportunity. So I'll stay there forever and any other opportunity that comes my way I will definitely reach out for. I have a couple of photographers that I've been talking to about doing some boudoir sessions. And so I'm really excited about that because that's fun and hair and makeup. I mean all the time, all a hundred percent fun. So I think that's going to be pretty cool, but any opportunity that comes my way, I'm just going to keep plugging along. And I'll still do weddings, I think, unless it starts interfering with the kids' activities, but honestly, I book maybe once a month for a wedding to kind of keep that time held for my kids. So I don't anticipate anything going any other direction. I actually have one tomorrow cause...[00:23:22] Lindsey Dinneen: Ooh![00:23:23] Kim Pierce: Even with COVID, people are still getting married, even if they're smaller and less grand than the original celebration that they were planning on.[00:23:32] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, absolutely. Well, excellent. Are there any other encounters with art that really kind of stand out to you, whether it was, you know, your own experience with a client or whether it was your own personal experience with a different art form or something like that, that really was like this--oh, man--I need to remember this moment?[00:23:55] Kim Pierce: Well, you know, to go outside of, outside of makeup, theater is one of the art firms that I hold the most dear. Obviously I was a theater major and there's something about going to a musical, and the singing and the choreography and the makeup, and the costumes and the hair, the wigs, everything that comes together that is just incredibly magical. And it just sends this buzz through my entire body. And I just don't think that there's anything more magical or more artistic, and compelling then to see all of these artistic visions come together to create this one amazing Broadway show. I'm a sucker for a show tune, I'll tell you that much. So anything that's "Hamilton" or "Wicked" or even some of the lesser known Broadway musicals, like "Bring It On" is one of my favorites that nobody really knows it was even a Broadway musical, but I just love all of those. And the art that comes together and the collaboration is just something that every time I am, I just sit there in awe like, "Wow, how did they even do that? How did that many people come together to, with so many different ideas and opinions and create such a magical, perfect event. I just can't handle it."[00:25:12]Lindsey Dinneen: I love that. Yeah. I think, I mean, I am also a sucker for a good musical. I mean, they have such power to give you this experience is so immersive and, and, magical. So yeah, no, I relate to that. And then do you have moments where you were, so for instance, like a show, like "Wicked," do you have moments where you're like, "Oh, I could do that makeup?"[00:25:38]Kim Pierce: Yeah, for sure. The makeup that Elphaba wears that-- well, I'll use the first Elphaba, Idina Menzel, when that happened and I started to learn. What happened backstage at musicals, I researched that makeup and was like, "Okay, what products were used? Where did they shadow? I need to know what happened here." I need to know if they use prosthetics, how did they get that green makeup? Not to come off on her clothing and everything. And I just started going into that situation, just like, I need to know it all. And so maybe, yeah, I could do that, but like, I want to know how to do that. Like I need to understand this process.[00:26:17] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Awesome. Well, thank you for sharing, Kim, so much. It's really fun to hear you talk specifically about, you know, the moments that stood out to you when you get this opportunity to see a woman look at herself and go, "Oh, okay. This is good." You know, I love that. So, well, I have a few questions that I always like to ask my guests, if you're okay with that.[00:26:43] Kim Pierce: Sure.[00:26:44] Lindsey Dinneen: Okay. So first of all, how do you personally define art or what is art to you?[00:26:51] Kim Pierce: Well, to me, art is, it's really any creation or expression that provokes thought or a reaction. Every interaction that you have with art is an opportunity to have a silent conversation between you and the artist. The person experiencing it has a dialogue going in their head and the artist has already put something out into the world to discuss back and forth. I want to be a part of that conversation regardless of the role I'm in, whether I'm the person experiencing the art or I'm the artist. And to me, that's art. Art is just something that makes you think, something that makes you have a reaction.[00:27:32] Lindsey Dinneen: Beautiful. I love that--silent conversation. That's great. And what do you think is the most important role of an artist?[00:27:41] Kim Pierce: Ah, well, from the perspective of a makeup artist, it can be a little different from any other medium because makeup artistry quite often is to serve a client's needs. And once you're not necessarily putting out your own artistic vision, so for headshots or weddings, or even if you're doing like a commercial photo shoot where you have a director and they're telling you what they need or want, you're fulfilling someone else's vision. So, in these instances, my role is to execute that dream, that picture from someone else's head that I've never seen, and adapt that to the client or the model's facial structure and their skin tone and make whatever vision they have come true for that. And so that role is important to my livelihood and it also brings joy. It brings fulfillment when the client is satisfied, but that doesn't always fulfill what I need creative creatively, if that makes sense. I feel like I'm always grappling for an opportunity to serve up my own idea of beauty and my own artistic sense. But I think that part of your job as a makeup artist is to achieve both, you've got to satisfy the paying client every time obviously. And you also have to make sure you're taking time and any opportunity to nurture your own creativity, because I mean, otherwise you're going to burn out if you're just doing the same thing over and over, and you're never stretching yourself, eventually you're going to be over it. So only until you can manage both roles as a makeup artist where you're fulfilling the client's needs, but you're also edifying your creative spirit, I guess just like cultivating that within yourself. We can't really move to the next level of artistry until we've met both of those needs.[00:29:35] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. That makes complete sense. And I love your perspective because it is a little different than some other artists I'm sure are kind of in the same boat, but that's a pretty unique thing, that you bring and yeah, I love that answer because you're right. You, you definitely need both. I think for your particular form of art, it's a very immediate feedback kind of situation. But even for those of us who don't necessarily have an immediate reaction on some level, we still--obviously, we need to make money through this. So we need people to be liking what we're doing. Yeah.[00:30:12] Kim Pierce: So, I mean, it's like getting a commission from someone. They tell you what they want and you paint a picture of what they're looking for and you just don't really get that artistic input. You're doing what they wanted and you're trying to get it out the way they want it, if that makes sense. So yeah, it's kinda unique.[00:30:29] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, absolutely. And, okay. And then my final question is, and I'll explain my terms a little bit, but do you think that art should be inclusive or exclusive? And inclusive referring to someone who puts the art out into the world and provides a little bit of context behind that, whether that's a title or a description or program notes or something, versus exclusive referring to an artist who puts their art out into the world, but doesn't necessarily provide much context or any context behind it. So it's basically up to the viewer to interpret.[00:31:06] Kim Pierce: Okay, well, as a makeup artist, again, I think most of my art would be considered exclusive. No one's telling their friends what emotion their makeup is supposed to evoke within them, you know, unless they're an influencer or on YouTube or something. And they're like, "Well, this makeup is supposed to make you feel this way." Most of us are just doing our makeup and, you know, however people look at it as how they look at it. That's not, you know, it's not the same thing, it's left to stand on its own. But I do love to see editorials, where like, in a magazine, artists are given a brief-- they have something that they have to accomplish, but they do it from their own perspective and it gives them that chance to be artistic and take their personal skills to fill a theme. But they have the creative license within that theme. And I think that's a really cool thing to look at because then when you're looking at it in the magazine, when it's published, they do put context with it and you can more readily understand what the artist was trying to convey.[00:32:06] But for me, I like a little context personally. When I look at art, I kind of like to be met with some sort of context, some sort of clue as to what's going on within that art piece. Because I just feel like that conversation that's happening between you and the artist is a little bit more genuine because you have a hint of the true intent, I mean, because how many times have you looked at something and been like, "Oh, okay, this means this." And then you read the caption and you're like, "Oh, that was totally not what they intended me to see in this." And there is a place for that, you know, where you're, you are exploring something. And going outside of the artist intent and you feel whatever you truly feel with that. But I think part of just, you need to be able to see what that artist is trying to convey truly. And if there is some sort of context, you're able to get there a little easier, and hopefully not compromising what you as the viewer bring to that exchange. So I like a little context. I like being helped to those conclusions a little bit.[00:33:11] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah, absolutely. Well, perfect. I appreciate your perspective on all of that. And, I just want to say, you know, thank you so much for not only being here today, but sharing your experiences and what lights you up about your art, and thank you for creating and putting beauty out into the world, because I think that's really important and I love that you do that. So, thanks for being here.[00:33:37] Kim Pierce: Well, thank you, Lindsey, for having me. I mean, I was seriously so excited and I, well, I told my son, he's 10 and I was like, "You know what? Mommy's going to be on a podcast. I'm going to be talking about my art." And he goes, "Oh Mom, are you sure? They meant to contact you?" "Yeah!" I was like, "Well, you little stinker. Yeah. Yeah. I, I think, yeah, they'd meant to contact me, but thank you for that vote of confidence there, son." But you know, this is the same child that gave me a note like last week, that was like, "I love you, even though you're not famous."[00:34:13] Lindsey Dinneen: Oh! Well, that's so sweet.[00:34:16] Kim Pierce: So let me tell you that I think now that he knows this is real, my credit went a little bit up in this house, so I appreciate that.[00:34:24] Lindsey Dinneen: No problem![00:34:26] Kim Pierce: That was invaluable.[00:34:27] Lindsey Dinneen: Definitely. I love it. Oh my gosh. I love it so much. Well, if, if any of our listeners, especially around the Kansas City area are interested in getting in contact with you for maybe, an opportunity, is there a way for us to follow you or any of that too?[00:34:49] Kim Pierce: Yeah. Yeah. I've got an Instagram. That is The Piercing Beauty. And I have my email as thepiercingbeauty@gmail.com. I have a website, thepiercingbeauty.com. And then, yeah, so pretty much any way you want to connect with me, I'm out there. I'm on Facebook, with a business page and all of that. And, I mean, even if you're not in the KC Metro, I'm willing to travel. If you wanna make me go somewhere ,destination wedding, whenever this COVID stuff breaks down, I'm all for it.[00:35:19] Lindsey Dinneen: Perfect. I actually think Helen, if I remember correctly, Helen was like, "I can do destination photo shoots. That'd be fine."[00:35:26] Kim Pierce: That sounds just like something she would say.[00:35:29] Lindsey Dinneen: Yeah. Yeah. Okay, perfect. So, so there we go. We'll just, we'll put that out there, and anyone anywhere, you have your gals for the perfect photo shoot and experience. There you go. All right, well, thank you again so much, Kim, and thank you so much to everyone who's listened to this episode. I really appreciate your support and your interest in art and in the artists that I get to talk to. And, if you're feeling as inspired as I am right now, I'd love if you share this with a friend or two, and we will catch you next time.[00:36:04] If you have a story to share with us, we would love that so much. And I hope your day has been Artfully Told.[00:36:14]Hey, Artfully Told listeners, it's Lindsey here. I want to say, first of all, thank you so very much for your continued support of Artfully Told, for listening to the episodes, and for being a part of bringing art to the world. I really believe that what we're doing is important and matters, and I'm just excited to share art with you on a continual basis. I do want to reach out to you. I do the whole podcasts myself, from the interviews themselves to the editing, to the transcribing, and then of course posting and all that good stuff. And I absolutely love what I do, but it is both time-consuming and expensive to run a podcast. I have to have the proper equipment. And then of course the proper editing software and hosting platform. And in order to continue to be able to do this on a sustainable basis for the future, I'm asking our listeners, if you guys would consider supporting the podcast, even a very small monthly donation, like $5 a month would really go a long way towards me being able to continue to do this in the future. And so I have set up a PayPal account that you can access through the artfully told website, which is www.artfullytold.podbean.com. And I would love if you would consider just making a monthly reoccurring donation to support the podcast. We don't have corporate sponsors. So everything that you hear is me doing this from a labor of love. And I love it, but I would ask if you would perhaps consider supporting it too. Thank you so much. Have an amazing day and I'll catch you next time.
The recently established Makeup Museum located in downtown New York City explores the history of beauty and its ongoing impact on society. It’s a cool and dynamic space that celebrates beauty culture; one particular exhibit dates back decades, showcasing Erno Lazlo’s personalized skincare prescriptions for both Marilyn Monroe and Jackie Kennedy. But on this podcast, we talk Kevyn Aucoin, the iconic makeup artist and beauty pioneer whose work made a huge impact on the beauty industry, and also on us, at Story + Rain. Working with his family, the Makeup Museum has digitized over 1600 pages from his 7 journals. The legendary talent and visionary kept years of calendar-planner books that he added visual elements to: magazine cut outs, polaroid photos, and stickers decorated each dated section. Today, those pages provide a fascinating inside look into not only all of his famous projects and top jobs, but his creative life and mind. We sat down with two of the museum’s founders, Doreen Bloch and Rachel Goodwin---the celebrity makeup artist whose work you recognize on such stars as Emma Stone and Julia Roberts. We were joined by Kevyn Aucoin’s niece Samantha Adkisson, who shares intimate details about her uncle, his vision, and his journals. We discuss the museum’s founding, working with artifacts, Kevyn Aucoin’s place in pop culture + more. This is an incredibly exclusive talk with The Makeup Museum and on one of the ultimate pioneer creatives of our time, Kevyn Aucoin.
Today on the Friends in Beauty Podcast we welcome Makeup Artist Sunni. Sunni was first introduced to makeup by his grandmother when he was very young. He would travel with her to various facial and makeup appointments and it opened him up to the world of beauty. Being a young male growing up in Roxboro, NC it didn’t seem possible for him to follow his beauty industry dreams. So in 2014 he decided to move to New York. After working with prestigious brands such as Inglot, MAC and Kevyn Aucoin and also working under amazing artists such as AJ Crimson, Danessa Myricks and The Reggie Wells he decided to venture out on his own as a full time freelance artist in January 2018. He created A Sunni Concept which is a lifestyle brand and not only about applying makeup but can include a numerous amount of different services and apparel. He is not only a makeup artist but a beauty enhancer and conceptualizer who applies makeup on clients but teaches them as well. Sunni is a born educator as he comes from a long line of educators within his family. He is very enthused about educating his clients so they leave his presence not only beautified but knowledgeable about replicating at least one feature Sunni created. Sunni’s favorite quote is “Life is but a Dream”. He believes whatever your dream is you must follow it to obtain ultimate happiness. In this episode, Sunni shares his journey to becoming a Makeup Artist, how he was able to work with so many amazing brands, his experience with being a black male Makeup Artist, as well as his inspiration behind creating his skincare line and what’s next for his brand. Sunni dropped so many relatable and relevant gems in this episode. This episode is for you if you need a dose of what stepping out on faith looks like. Sunni is brave and resilient & his story will definitely have you inspired. Enjoy this episode! Leave us a 5 star review and share this episode with a friend or 2 or 3. info.friendsinbeauty@gmail.com Resources Mentioned In This Episode: -AJ Crimson -Danessa Myricks -Reggie Wells -INGLOT in Chelsea -Aveda -Art Institute -MAC -Givenchy -Kjaer Weis -i-Artist -B3 -Formula Botanica Skincare Course -Kevyn Aucoin Additional Resources: -Skillshare - Use this link for 2 months free of the premium plan: https://skl.sh/30t352q -Shop Mented Cosmetics - https://www.mentedcosmetics.com/?rfsn=1290937.f2481 Use Code “AKUAROBINSON” for 10% of your purchase Announcements: We’re on Apple Podcasts - www.bit.ly/FIBPodItunes! Join our Facebook community… If you’re looking for a community of like minded, ambitious, and supportive #FriendsinBeauty all working to leave our mark on the beauty industry, join us here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsinbeauty Social Media Info: Sunni (Instagram) - @asunniconcept_ A Sunni Concept (Website) - www.asunniconcept.com Friends in Beauty (Instagram, Facebook, Twitter) - @friendsinbeauty Friends in Beauty (YouTube) - Friends in Beauty https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcYPyO8nAosEmjEE5nza9Zg?view_as=subscriber Akua Robinson (Instagram,Twitter) - @akuarobinson AkuaRobinson (Facebook) - Akua Robinson MUA Akua Robinson (Website) - www.akuarobinson.com #FriendsinBeauty #FIBPodcast
This week we down with the itiwre families none other than Nick Lujan. Makeup Artist, Educator, Content Creator, and Global Director of Artistry/Education for Kevyn Aucoin! Just to name a few.. crazy right! A man of so many talents and 15 plus years worth of experience under his belt, Nick really knows how to put in the work! His story is one that is so inspiring! Taking off in a whole different field, before makeup! Yet it didn’t take long before Nick was putting in his time to mold his career in makeup artistry! He shares his story and gives us some pieces of wisdom to take along into our own daily lives. We are so thankful to have gotten to sit down with Nick and show the world even more of his genius! Sharing the deets about his latest title with Kevyn Aucoin beauty, and his even more recent project of how he got booked on Black is King, a film by Beyoncé. Be sure to keep up with Nick on his Instagram: @nicklujan_artistry For all his latest and greatest! Credits: Host: @estabrookartistry Editor: @ty_insight Face charts featured: @madisonpersonette @kylehardermakeup @corinne_tweed Intro video: @dindi_poo Music composition: @glaceazuka https://www.SoundCloud.com/glaceazuka https://www.glaceazuka.net
On this episode, I chat with the amazing Tia Williams, the only other Black woman to be a staffer in Elle magazine's beauty department in its early years. We discuss the massive collection of magazines she started at age nine, her obsession with Kevyn Aucoin and other legendary makeup artists, and how she'd obsess over makeup in the drug store. We talk about how she landed positions at some of the most prestigious print magazines, started one of the first successful beauty blogs for Black women, Shake Your Beauty, and her transition to a more corporate role and the learning curve involved in that. Tia is more than a beauty editor, she's also a novelist and we'll discuss what she's learned about being an author. And how excited she is about actress Gabrielle Union turning her 2016 novel, "The Perfect Find" into a Netflix film. And we've got more to look forward to with her next book due out in 2021. Learn all of this and more.
Hi everyone. I hope you're keeping safe, healthy, and hanging in there. Sending love your way and my thoughts are with you.-----"Beauty belongs to the brave." - Kevyn AucoinNick Lujan- Makeup Artist and Director of Artistry & Education at Kevyn Aucoin Beauty, chats with us about how he landed his dream role. Even if he was passed over several times at the beginning of his career, Nick still continued to pursue and prove his drive and skill that he is made for the industry. He eventually worked alongside Danny Sanz of Make Up For Ever as Pro & Media Educator and his talents were surely making waves which led him to his new home, Kevyn Aucoin Beauty.Nick shares an undereye concealer hack that will prevent creases from forming. He also shares makeup tricks on how to apply makeup during this time where we all are required to wear a mask, and how to look your best on a video call. In this episode, we learn about Kevyn Aucoin's philosophy and how he's bringing his own unique character to the table while maintaining the brand's ethos. FOLLOW NICK LUJANNick Lujan's WebsiteNick Lujan's Instagram Nick Lujan's YouTubeFOLLOW KEVYN AUCOINKevyn Aucoin Beauty's WebsiteKevyn Aucoin Beauty's Instagram FOLLOW HELLO BEAUTYHello Beauty's InstagramHello Beauty's FacebookHello Beauty's YouTubeFOLLOW JOYCE PLATONJoyce Platon's Instagram
How I helped with Kevyn Aucoin’ launch of his make up line
Carmine Davis discusses his current mental state during the COVID-19 quarantine, the mispronunciation of his name, beauty brand Kevyn Aucoin and the legacy of pop icon Janet Jackson. Featuring Myleke Carpenter (@mylekejay) Important Links: THE ETHEREALIST SKIN ILLUMINATING FOUNDATION: https://carmndv.us/KAESIF How 3 Former Paypal Employees Created YouTube: https://carmndv.us/3cgZnvy http://instagram.com/carminedavis http://instagram.com/carminedavisshow
Biografía de Kevyn Aucoin Lo que habéis escuchado, es la voz de Kevyn Aucoin, no sólo uno de los mejores maquilladores de la historia, sino también la de una persona que merece la pena recordar, no sólo por sus vivencias ni por sus logros, también por el bonito mensaje de aceptación y superación que dejó al mundo para compartir y aprender. Kevyn nació en la ciudad de Lafayette, en Luisiana un 14 de Febrero de 1962. Una ciudad con una cultura particular, madre de la cultura cajún con influencias Francesas y Españolas. La carismática personalidad de Kevyn Aucoin se forjó desde la infancia. Se crió en un ambiente traumático, marcado por los abusos en un entorno rural del sur de Estados Unidos. Cuando tan sólo era un bebé, fue adoptado por Thelma e Isidore quien se encargaron de su educación junto a sus tres hermanos Carla, Kim y Keith. Fue un niño muy querido, contó con el apoyo de sus padres y su familia, aunque su infancia no fue nada fácil. Además, no te pierdas el sorteo que tenemos activo en el podcast. Oyelo para saber de qué se trata. Enlace al sorteo. Gracias siempre por vuestro apoyo.
Happy Birthday Kevyn Aucoin! This week on the show we are celebrating the legacy of one of the most important makeup artists of all time. Kevyn Aucoin, famous for his sculpted makeup, enhancing natural beauty and morphing celebrities into other people with his skill of bending makeup to the extreme. From the supermodels of the 90s to Madonna, Cher and Oprah he was one of the most in demand makeup artist of all time. Join us as we talk with Nick Lujan the Global Director of Artistry and Education for Kevyn Aucoin Beauty to hear how the legacy is still alive even long after Kevyn's passing. Plus Beauty News and Shit We Love from Kevyn Aucoin's makeup line.
This week on the show we are celebrating the legacy of one of the most important makeup artists of all time. Kevyn Aucoin, famous for his sculpted makeup, enhancing natural beauty and morphing celebrities into other people with his skill of bending makeup to the extreme. From the supermodels of the 90s to Madonna, Cher and Oprah he was one of the most in demand makeup artist of all time. Join us as we talk with Nick Lujan the Global Director of Artistry and Education for Kevyn Aucoin Beauty to hear how the legacy is still alive even long after Kevyn's passing.
EPISODE 30. /No news is good news, right? WRONG! No news means this week's episode is choc-a-block of sillyness and food related rambles. Hate food chats? Then LEAVE! ... but actually pls dont, we're still covering a lot of beauty too.Have you always wondered whether your serums will work better if you apply them to a damp face? Find out our thoughts on this LQOW as we break down our reasons why! In this weeks product trial, we find out whether Zoe Foster-Blake has done it again with a brand new addition to the Go-To family: Fancy Face.And finally, we CANT BELIVE YOU DIDN'T KNOW that you should be blotting! Find out why and tell all your friends afterwards, please.News: ⁃Norvina 9 shadow pan: ⁃Mac blushesProducts Mentioned: ⁃Beauty Blender*: https://shopstyle.it/l/bdioj⁃Living Proof PHD Dry Shampoo*: https://shopstyle.it/l/bdinf⁃Ren Omega 3 Serum*: https://shopstyle.it/l/bdion ⁃Oskia adaptive face tan mist*: https://shopstyle.it/l/bdini ⁃By Terry CC Lumi serum in sunny flash*: https://shopstyle.it/l/bdinj ⁃By Terry Apricot Glow CC*: https://shopstyle.it/l/bdink⁃DMK Beta Gel Serum: http://bit.ly/37WgwsQ⁃Urban Decay All Nighter setting spray*: https://shopstyle.it/l/bdiot ⁃Tammy Fender awakening eye gel*: https://shopstyle.it/l/bdins ⁃Urban Decay Clear brow gel*: https://shopstyle.it/l/bdinu ⁃Glossier Boy Brow*: https://shopstyle.it/l/bdio8 ⁃Kevyn Aucoin volume mascara*: https://shopstyle.it/l/bdipb⁃Glossier You Fragrance*: https://shopstyle.it/l/bdipc ⁃Josie Maran Fake Tan oil*; https://shopstyle.it/l/bdiov ⁃Go-To foaming face cleanser: http://bit.ly/2vJhSc3-Go-To Fancy Face oil cleanser: http://bit.ly/393KfAb⁃Go-To Posh Cloths: http://bit.ly/37Q9eqp⁃Emma hardie balm*: https://shopstyle.it/l/bdioz⁃josie maran cleansing oil*: https://shopstyle.it/l/bdipm ⁃Glossier Foundation*: https://shopstyle.it/l/bdioB ⁃Naked Honey Palette*: https://shopstyle.it/l/bdipq⁃Rae Morris #5 brush:
We discuss updates in skincare, beauty and wardrobe to get you ready for Fall. Links to products discussed (may contain affiliate links): Mel: La Mer The Treatment Mask https://rstyle.me/cz-n/dtsmwhb9whf La Mer Replenishing Oil Exfoliator https://rstyle.me/~cz-aDdWs Dr Jart BB Balm https://rstyle.me/cz-n/dhxg3jb9whf Avon Vitamin C Brightening Serum https://rstyle.me/cz-n/draum6b9whf Wool Fedora https://rstyle.me/cz-n/dubi62b9whf Cyran: Essence: La Mer Treatment Lotion http://bit.ly/2mDcUcd Eye cream: Charlotte Tilbury Magic Eye Rescue http://bit.ly/2opTjxo Moisturizer: 1. La Mer Moisturizing Cream http://bit.ly/2YQEO72 Body Moisturizer: By Terry Baume de Rose http://bit.ly/2NYHElq Night Cream: Charlotte Tilbury Magic Night Cream http://bit.ly/31ZO05u Foundation: 1. The Ordinary Serum Foundation (in either 2.1Y or 3.0Y) http://bit.ly/2lfqMIZ 2. Kevyn Aucoin under eyes and to contour Nail Colour: OPI Big Apple Red (Bright red) OPI Guys and Galaxies (Bordeaux colour)
Craig Jessup, makeup supervisor for Wicked Broadway, tells us how he went from working with Kevyn Aucoin to working on the Broadway smash, which celebrates its 16th anniversary this week. We chat about Craig's theatrical makeup must-haves (including his favorite wipes), his scariest career moment, and how he gets Elphaba's green skin so good.Want more Fat Mascara?Our secret Facebook group: Fat Mascara / Raising a WandInstagram: @fatmascara, @jessicamatlin, @jenneditTwitter: @fatmascaraEmail: info@fatmascara.comWebsite: fatmascara.com See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
This week's topics include the role that arts and entertainment play in your progression, the three choices you made before coming to Earth, and a different perspective on adoption - using Kevyn Aucoin as an example.Let us know what you think at RebirthRev@gmail.com or leave comments on www.RebirthRevolution.com. Let's get the conversation going!
Welcome to part one of our Holiday 2018 release recap, this isn’t a comprehensive video, more of a conversation starter, so if there is something you want to discuss that we missed jump down in the comments and let everyone know! Time stamps 2:45 Anastasia Beverly Hills 3:21 Bare Minerals 5:15 Becca 5:50 Bite Beauty 6:21 Benefit 7:42 Bobbi Brown 8:35 By Terry 9:28 Chanel 10:02 Charlotte Tilbury 10:48 Christian Louboutin 11:07 Ciate 11:52 Clarins 12:22 Clinique 12:46 Colourpop 13:48 Dose of Colors 14:45 Etude House 15:22 Fenty Beauty 16:29 Hourglass 17:12 Huda Beauty 18:15 It Cosmetics 18:57 Jeffree Star Cosmetics 19:44 Jouer 21:32 Kat Von D 22:38 Kevyn Aucoin 23:46 Kiko Milano 24:58 KKW Beauty 25:34 Kylie Cosmetics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Link to video - https://youtu.be/My0nEkcFV2Q Welcome to the first of our 2 part Mecca Maxima & Mecca Cosmetica Australia & New Zealand Holiday releases. Today we are discussing makeup products, you can check back tomorrow for skin, body, hair & fragrance. Release day is 8th November online & in store. 1:25 Bare Minerals 8:39 By Terry 10:10 Chantecaille 11:59 Ciate 14:53 Hourglass 18:52 Jinsoon 19:30 Kevyn Aucoin 20:02 Lipstick Queen 21:33 Mecca Cosmetica 25:31 Mecca Max 30:34 NARS 38:16 Rae Morris 38:30 RMS Beauty 38:57 Smashbox 42:49 Soap & Glory 44:19 Stila 55:09 Too Faced 1:02:27 Urban Decay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kevyn Aucoin is a massive name in the beauty world and it is here to stay. Kevyn Aucoin Beauty's Director of PRO Artistry, Viviana Martin, shares her tips with Hello Beauty's host, Joyce Platon, on what it takes to be a successful makeup artist, how being nice is vital to one's career, and why overly-contoured makeup is not what the high-end magazines and A-list celebrities request for. In this episode, you can also find out how Viviana landed her dream job and what's in store for her and Kevyn Aucoin Beauty. FOLLOW VIVIANA MARTIN Viviana's Instagram FOLLOW KEVYN AUCOIN BEAUTY Kevyn Aucoin Beauty’s Instagram Kevyn Aucoin Beauty’s Website FOLLOW HELLO BEAUTY Hello Beauty's Instagram Hello Beauty's Facebook Hello Beauty's YouTube FOLLOW JOYCE PLATON Joyce Platon's Instagram
We discuss the Kevyn Aucoin documentary and various makeup styles we’d like to try. Plus, why are there so many documentaries now? Links to some of what we talk about below. Lori Kaye, Kevyn Aucoin: Beauty & the Beast in Me (2017): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6972670/ Lottie Winter on Kevyn Aucoin (2017): https://www.vogue.co.uk/gallery/who-is-kevyn-aucoin-everything-you-need-to-know Way Bandy: https://www.nytimes.com/1986/08/15/obituaries/way-bandy-makeup-artist-and-best-selling-writer-dies.html Visage, Fade to Grey (1982): https://youtu.be/UMPC8QJF6sI David Bowie, Ashes to Ashes (1980): https://youtu.be/CMThz7eQ6K0 Sandy Linter, Disco Beauty (1979): http://sparklearmy.com/blog/?p=287 Jennifer Lopez, Waiting For Tonight (1999): https://youtu.be/_66jPJVS4JE
Welcome to the July 2018 edition of Mecca New Releases, time stamps of brands mentioned are listed below. Please note that we had to split the Sephora released into a second podcast. It will be up tomorrow! All of Mecca’s newest releases mentioned below are available on this page, plus more! https://www.mecca.com.au/new/ 0:33 Ilia 0:53 Urban Decay Born to Run collection 2:22 NARS 4:32 Bare Minerals 6:35 Too Faced 9:19 Yves Saint Laurent 9:53 Lancome 11:28 Bobbi Brown 12:40 Chantecaille 14:33 Kevyn Aucoin 15:58 Rae Morris 16:30 Apot Care 17:16 Clark’s Botanicals 17:26 Lipstick Queen 17:59 Smashbox 18:04 RMS Beauty 18:21 Clinique 18:35 NuFACE 18:52 Dermalogica 19:29 Orgins 19:52 Mecca Max Beauty Queen Palette Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week, we sat down to chat with the top celebrity (and absolutely lovely) makeup artist, Monika Blunder! As well as telling us her makeup story, Monika also chats about her time assisting Kevyn Aucoin, working with the supermodels of the 90s, answers your questions and lets us in on her tips, tricks and favourite products. So, put the kettle on, settle down and enjoy as we share this episode with one of our favourite makeup artists and dearest friends. Find Monika Blunder: On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/monikablundermakeup/?hl=en One Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/user/monikablunder And Net-a-Porter: https://www.net-a-porter.com/ca/en/product/912785/dr_barbara_sturm/--monika-blunder-anti-aging-primer--30ml Products mentioned in today's show: Benefit Benetint Glossier Stretch Concealer Clé de Peau Foundation Koh Gen Do Aqua Foundation (reformulated) Tarte Cheek Stain Stila Convertible Colour Shiffa Jade Roller Nurse Jamie Instant Uplift Beauty Massage Roller Highlights of the Week Monika - Dior Diorshow Pump n Volume Mascara in Summer 2018 Colours Harry - Lancôme Sourcils Styler Brow Gel Lindsey - It Cosmetics Vitality Lip Flush Stain Hydrating Serum Gloss Stain in Je Ne Sais Quoi Joint -Tiziana Terenzi Luna Cassiopea Perfume See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Kevyn Aucoin applied lipstick to Cindy Crawford's lips, blush to Janet Jackson's cheeks and mascara to Barbra Streisand's eyelashes. The go-to makeup artist of the 1990s is the subject of a new documentary playing at the USA Film Festival, and this week we talk about his life and work with Dallas supermodel Chandra North, who sat in his chair on many occasions. "Larger Than Life: The Kevyn Aucoin Story" plays Friday night at 7 at the Angelika Film Center in Dallas.
My podcast coverage of Louisiana International Film Festival 2018 continues with director Maya Washington. She's the filmmaker behind Through the Banks of the Red Cedar and the daughter of Gene Washington, the wide receiver who played for Michigan State and then the Minnesota Vikings and the Denver Broncos. Gene's storied football career led to an induction into the College Football Hall of Fame, two Pro Bowl appearances and one Super Bowl game. He was also one of 23 African Americans who were brought onto the Michigan State team in 1963 by Coach Duffy Daugherty. That was an unprecedented move in college football that helped to turn fully integrated football teams into the norm. Some of the things that Maya and I discuss in our interview include The way segregation affected college football and the transition past that How her relationship with her dad became the emotional hook of her documentary What making the documentary taught her about football and how it brought her closer to her dad What it takes to include footage from NCAA College Football and NFL events in a documentary How one considerate gesture from a competitor changed the life of Gene Washington, his family, and countless others. My podcast interview for #LIFF2018 continues with filmmaker Maya Washington: [spp-player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/nsavides/Tiffany-Bartok-director-of-larger-than-life-Kevyn-Aucoin-story-podcast-interview.mp3"] Maya will be attending LIFF 2018, so if you plan to attend then you can continue the conversation there. Through the Banks of the Red Cedar will be playing at #LIFF2018 on Friday, April 20 at 6:45 PM and on Saturday, April 21 at 11:45 AM, and Maya will be participating in the filmmaker meet and greet on that Saturday, from 3:30 - 3:45 PM. Tickets are available through LIFF's website. Want to hear another interview about filming football? Then you might appreciate this podcast interview with Patrick Moreau, a co-founder of Stillmotion, a production company in Portland that has shot a couple of project for the NFL and has won an Emmy for a documentary they did about the Army-Navy college football game, Game of Honor # Sponsor for this Episode nsavides productions – I make videos and tell stories. My new video portfolio is here! # My short film Mixed Signals premieres at LIFF 2018 on April 21. # Say hello: podcast@nsavides.com # Related Things LIFF 2018 Maya Washingon on IMDb Through the Banks of the Red Cedar Facebook, Instagram, Twitter Shortcut for the podcast: nicksav.show Additional music for the show provided by Rob Costlow. # Films Mentioned It’s a Wonderful Life Police Academy films Through the Banks of the Red Cedar If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review: Apple Podcasts Spotify Say hello on Twitter: @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!
My #LIFF2018 coverage continues with makeup artist and documentary filmmaker Tiffany Bartok. She's the director behind Larger Than Life: The Kevyn Aucoin Story. Prior to seeing the documentary and doing the interview, I wasn't aware of Kevyn, but then the few makeup artists I'm aware of tend to be special-effects luminaries like Jack Pierce (Frankenstein, Bride of Frankenstein) or Rick Baker (An American Werewolf in London, Hellboy). It turns out that Kevyn was quite the makeup trailblazer and one of the early makeup artists who was on a first-name basis with a number of celebrities. He would eventually become a celebrity in his own right during an era when just a handful of people were making a living as professional makeup artists. Some of the big names Kevyn worked with include Cindy Crawford, Janet Jackson, Liza Minnelli, Naomi Campbell, and Winona Ryder. As Larger Than Life: The Kevyn Aucoin Story reveals, sometimes those high-profile collaborations would cause ripples throughout the fashion industry that would reverberate for years. Tiffany's documentary doesn't just highlight Kevyn's achievements and put them in historical perspective though. It also reveals some of the struggles Kevyn faced as an adopted child who would come to feel twice rejected by his biological mother, once because she put him up for adoption and then later in life when he reunited with her and discovered that she had reservations about his sexual identity. Some of the things that Tiffany and I discuss in our interview include What she learned about filmmaking as a makeup artist How to deal with celebrities ready to throw a tantrum Some of the ways that Kevyn changed the dynamic between celebrities and their makeup artists How she was able to get a number of high-profile people to participate in the documentary and share honest perspectives about Kevyn The way that Kevyn redefined how we think about and perceive beauty Below, my podcast coverage of #LIFF2018 continues with director Tiffany Bartok: [spp-player url="http://traffic.libsyn.com/nsavides/director-Vincent-Grashaw-and-then-I-go-filmmaking-podcast.mp3"] Tiffany will be attending LIFF 2018, so if you plan to attend then you can continue the conversation there. Larger Than Life: The Kevyn Aucoin Story will be playing at #LIFF2018 on Saturday, April 21 at 5:00 PM, and Tiffany will be participating in a filmmaking discussion earlier in the day, from 3:30 - 3:45 PM. Tickets are available through LIFF's website. Makeup artists are often paired with hair stylists on films, so if you enjoyed this episode, you might also appreciate hearing from film stylist Dana Boisseau, who has worked on projects including Ray, Django Unchained, and The Butler. As it happens, I also met Dana through LIFF, and my podcast started as a result. Sponsor for this Episode nsavides productions – I make videos and tell stories. My new video portfolio is here! # My short film Mixed Signals premieres at LIFF 2018 on April 21. # Say hello: podcast@nsavides.com # Related Things LIFF 2018 Tiffany Bartok On IMDb, Instagram, Twitter Larger Than Life: The Kevyn Aucoin Story Shortcut for the podcast: nicksav.show Additional music for the show provided by Rob Costlow. # If You Liked the Show Sign up for The nsavides Newsletter. Subscribe or leave an honest review: Apple Podcasts Spotify Say hello on Twitter: @nsavidesPRO Thank you for visiting!
Ever been seduced by incredible packaging only to have your heartbroken by what's inside? Yeah, us too. This week we debate the pros and cons of what makes good and bag packaging, reveal the goodies we bought because the outside was just too darn pretty and confess to products we love in spite of their shonky exteriors. We also have reviews of the latest launches from Urban Decay, Elemis, Bobbi Brown and Kevyn Aucoin and, as ever, we're sharing our highlights of the weeeeeeek! New News Elemis Superfood Collection https://www.elemis.com The Beauty Bank instagram.com/the_beauty_banks Urban Decay Petite Heat palette https://www.urbandecay.com/ Bobbi Brown Skin Long-Wear Weightless Foundation SPF 15 https://www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com Bliss Relaunch https://www.blissworld.com/ Charlotte Tilbury Lip Pencils http://charlottetilbury.com/ Highlight of the Week Kevyn Aucoin Electropop palette - $57.00 https://kevynaucoin.com Dermalogica Phyto Replenish Oil - $75.00 http://www.dermalogica.com —————————————————————————– Full Coverage is a podcast for beauty addicts, by beauty addicts. Join pro make-up artist, Harriet Hadfield and author, Lindsey Kelk as they discuss everything happening in the world of beauty. Harriet Hadfield is a professional make-up artist and can be found on her blog and YouTube channel, HarryMakesItUp.com. Lindsey Kelk is an internationally bestselling author, beauty junkie and pro-wrestling obsessive who can be found at lindseykelk.com. —————————————————————————– Join the Full Coverage conversation! NEW Full Coverage Beauty Banter Facebook Group – http://www.facebook.com/groups/140899483207977/ http://www.facebook.com/FullCoveragePodcast http://www.instagram.com/FullCoveragePod twitter.com/fullcoveragepod All products are supplied free of charge by brands/PR agency for review unless otherwise stated. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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"I think I've learned to go, OKAY it's fine to put this one (project) hold, maybe draw something else, maybe go for a walk, go for a drink ... I've learned to take it easier on myself and not put so much pressure to make it happen." — Justin Teodoro: Artist and Illustrator. This episode guest is Justin Teodoro an Artist and Illustrator works primarily in chronicling and drawing for fashion. He was a fashion designer who took a chance on himself and left the world fashion and shifted to better express himself as an observer of fashion and pop culture. In only about four years, since 2014, Justin has amassed a following and network that has allowed him to work with such brand as Barneys, Kevyn Aucoin, Reebok, and Black Body. But regardless of the client or scale, Justin strives to always make an impact with his work. His dedication to his craft is based on one truth, make it look good! Thanks Justin, we all need a network like yours and put ourselves out there!:) Mentions / Links Dries van Noten Vintage Lord & Taylor Ads Kevyn Aucoin Keith Harring Cecil Beaton Project / Works Martone Cycling How I'd Dress if I were a Girl Barney's Japan Black Body Brand Assembly Resources / Tools Tombow Markers Faber Castle Markers Sharpies China Marker Where else to find Justin: on Instagram on Twitter or Personal Website Visit the Works in Process website for more on this episode: http://wip.show/episode/wip-05-justin-teodoro/ About the Works in Process podcast: A podcast series by George Garrastegui, Jr. — designer, educator and creative catalyst. Works In Process is a collection of discussions that exploring and demystify the creative process. I interview creative individuals to highlight and gain more insight into the way they work and the projects and/or products they produce. Help Support the Process. I'd like if you can share your creative process, notes and/or pic using #works_inprocess on Instagram. And, if you like this or some of the other episodes please leave us a rating, a review and subscribe to WiP. Official ways to subscribe to Works in Process: Apple Podcast > http://ukr8.us/wip_ApplePodcast Google Play Music > http://ukr8.us/wip_GooglePlay Stitcher > http://ukr8.us/wip_Stitcher TuneIn > http://ukr8.us/wip_Tunein Youtube > http://ukr8.us/wip_youtube
Tim Gunn and Robin talk about Irish good-byes, fashion boundaries, why he gets nervous around Heidi Klum and more. Plus, Robin and Tim tickle the ivories together. Danny Artese (The Moth) shares his unforgettable story about Kevyn Aucoin, and he and Robin take their first taste of Zima in 20 years. To hear the other episodes in this 3-part Tim Gunn series and more, subscribe at www.apple.co/1Klabbx.
On this week's show we cover: The enduring legacy of celebrity makeup artist Kevyn Aucoin The origins of the Pride march, and why it's more than just a parade How to avoid corporate "rainbow washing" during Pride season How two of the biggest films centered around drag ("Priscilla: Queen of the Desert" and "Too Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything Julie Newmar" opened the door to drag in mainstream media LOVE LETTERS: "Eastside Sushi" available for streaming on Netflix, Amazon, and itunes. Pure For Men: www.pureformen.com Episodes engineered and produced by Gordon Palagi. Resources from the hosts: Learn more about the upcoming Kevyn Aucoin documentary here: http://www.newnownext.com/kevyn-aucoin-beauty-and-the-beast-in-me/06/2017/ Aaron’s latest production “The Cooping Theory, Who Killed Edgar Allen Poe?” An Immersive Ghost Story. Use code: CREATIVE for a discount on all tickets. www.knock3xs.com Transform your skin and your life at www.hausurban.com. Use code: CREATIVEHUSTLE for 20% off your first order
We hang with Troy Surratt, makeup artist and founder of Surratt Beauty. He gives us the scoop on his luxe line and breaks exclusive news on the forthcoming Kevyn Aucoin documentary. Also: A visit to Charlotte Tilbury's London boudoir; the way women are shopping now; and Jenn's DIY derm trick. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Theme for August: Choice! Program Title: The Choice for Freedom Today I choose life. Every morning when I wake up I can choose joy, happiness, negativity, pain... To feel the freedom that comes from being able to continue to make mistakes and choices - today I choose to feel life, not to deny my humanity but embrace it. ? -- Kevyn Aucoin, famed innovative make-up artist, photographer and author Freedom isn't just physical. True freedom is the result of a belief system. It's a belief system that enables us to transcend any form of oppression because we know that our soul is always free and that we can choose to liberate ourselves emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and physically. But getting to this high level of belief is a developmental process. Tune in tonight as Jojopah teaches about The 7 Levels of Choice-making©, and shares a simple exercise to help you consistently make the choice for freedom.