by Colleen At the moment I’m writing this post from Singapore, the other side of the world quite literally from Miami! It’s also 13 hours ahead and so now it’s morning of the next day but still the evening of the previous day in Miami. Sound confusing? Well add jet lag to the mix and […] Read more…
by Colleen One of the things I really enjoy about my job as a makeup artist is that I sometimes it takes me to places or events that I might not otherwise have experienced. Case in point, a lavish Indian wedding. I was hired to do makeup for an Indian wedding a couple of weeks […] Read more…
by Colleen Last week I proposed a summer beauty look with glowing skin and a matte bright pink lip. This week I wanted to show you how you can take this look into the evening with a super easy smokey eye technique that anyone can master. This look was inspired by my days as a […] Read more…
by Colleen Here’s a super easy summer beauty look that doesn’t require a lot of makeup or effort but still looks pretty and polished enough for work. This look plays on the contrast between textures; glowing skin but a matte lip. All you need besides your usual mascara, foundation or BB cream is a bronzer/highlighter […] Read more…
by Colleen Are you a summer bride, a member of the wedding party or a guest? If you don’t want to hate your photos in 5 years, steer clear of any makeup look that is too trendy. In my opinion, you should be the best version of yourself, so if that means you look stunning […] Read more…
photo: Allana Wesley-White makeup & hair: Colleen Stone model : Eve Sarris Gorgeous Eve is an olympic swimmer who knows a thing or two about looking great in a bathing suit! Although looking amazing comes naturally to her, a little makeup placed strategically can really make her beauty shine. […] Read more…
by Alix Twice a week before going to work, I offer myself a selfish moment of freedom just for me and I jump out of my bed – not always fresh and ready – at 6am to go to my power yoga class. I like yoga more and more. I know it’s good for my […] Read more…
by Colleen Do you miss the convenience of the compact? I do, but not the cakeyness of the compact foundation, which is why I am currently loving these new cushion compacts from Korea. Cushions for your makeup? Really?! This new technology straight from the cosmetics obsessed Korea delivers a combination BB cream, foundation and sunscreen […] Read more…
by Colleen It’s been a busy few weeks for me as a makeup artist with photo shoots and clients for special events like proms and weddings. On a recent day off I had my entire makeup kit spread out all over the floor in order to organize clean etc. and decided to try a new […] Read more…
by Colleen I wanted to share with you a little behind the scenes secret that makeup artists use to make the skin on the model’s bodies look so healthy and glowing. Prom season is here and summer is right around the corner with events and parties and giving thought to the skin on your body […] Read more…