It’s never too early to start thinking about the Spring season. Before you know it we’ll be seeing photos of the celebrities living it on in the Bahamas and Caribbean during the New Year’s holidays in their itsy bitsy bikinis, big sunglasses and their overstuffed tote bags (have you ever wondered what secrets they are hiding in those tote bags?).
If you’re trying to channel the Holiday season via one of those traveling celebrities then you may need to pick up one of my Spring picks, this Tory Burch Jaden Satchel in a great fuchsia color. Tory has stepped away from …read more

The most disturbing spring trend to hit New York runways, in my opinion, isn’t acid-wash short-shorts or bodysuits (I’m looking at you, Charlotte Ronson), which can be hideously fun when styled correctly.No, the greatest sin of all is the return of their ridiculous early 90s cousin, the bare midriff. I don’t care if your tummy inspires “oohs” and “aahs” at the beach, poolside or any other place you’re expected to appear half-naked, this look really isn’t going to fly if you’re not older than 14 and auditioning for Jodie Foster’s part in the remake of Taxi Driver.
But Suzabelle, Suzanne Jaberg’s …read more

Did you see the Marc by Marc Jacobs show at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week? If you were wondering who created that punk rock makeup look to go along with the colorful fashions, it was Dick Page, Shiseido artistic director. Dick has done a variety of the shows at Spring 2010 Fashion Week, ranging from very subtle makeup to extremely vibrant.
The Marc by Marc Jacobs look was relatively simple. You can get that painted on lip color look that is inspired by the bright clothes.
Lips:
Lips were prepped with Aquafor before applying color to the lips. Next, the Perfect Rouge Lipstick in …read more

Fashion Week isn’t only about the clothes. It’s about the crowds, the hair and of course, the makeup too. Let’s take a look behind the scenes at the United Bamboo Spring 2010 show as Dick Page, Shiseido’s artistic director, put together the makeup look.
I thought the faces of the United Bamboo models on the runway looked very doll-like but not overdone. This season at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week, we are seeing a lot more natural, wearable makeup than we have seen in some season’s past.
Get the look from United Bamboo …
Face:
Dick lightly applied Shiseido Makeup Dual Balancing Foundation where needed. …read more