The Pretty Powerful Meryl Streep

The Pretty Powerful Meryl Streep


Every year, the best films and talent gather in Telluride for the town’s iconic film festival. This year, I had the special privilege of supporting one of my favorite actors, Meryl Streep, and her new movie, Suffragette, at Arroyo Wine Bar. I love this film because it… READ MORE

The “No Contouring” Contour

The “No Contouring” Contour


It’s no secret that I hate contouring. When I was starting out as a makeup artist in the 1980s, contouring was everywhere—makeup was all about changing your features, and it was really artificial. My interest in natural beauty, and celebrating—not altering—a woman’s features is… READ MORE

Long-Wear, Life-Proof

There’s nothing more beautiful or inspiring to me than women who are strong, determined, passionate and confident in who they are and what they do. My new Long-Wear, Life-Proof Collection is all about pretty powerful women—it’s makeup that’s as strong and beautiful as you… READ MORE

Magda Archer

Magda Archer


As you can probably tell from this blog and my Instagram, I’m a huge anglophile—I even have a Union Jack couch. So I was really happy to receive two beautiful pieces from British artist Magda Archer that represent two of my favorite things: the UK and dogs.
If you… READ MORE

Be Who You Are

Be Who You Are


When you feel like yourself, that’s when you’re your most beautiful. Which is why I love this simple little tote. It’s the perfect reminder to just be… READ MORE

Art Party

Art Party


For the past couple years, I’ve had the awesome privilege of working with designer Misha Nonoo on her runway shows. I love Misha’s work, and her aesthetic—she has great taste. So I was so excited when she introduced me to the work of Dustin Yellin, a young Brooklyn-based… READ MORE

Remembering Oscar

Remembering Oscar


Oscar de la Renta was already an icon when I got my start in the fashion industry, and it’s impossible for me to imagine that world without him. Oscar really was the last of a generation—both in his approach to fashion and in the elegance, good taste and zest with… READ MORE

Yahoo Beauty

Yahoo Beauty


I couldn’t be more excited for Yahoo Beauty to launch today. It’s already been a crazy, fun whirlwind and I can’t wait to see what’s next.
When you visit Yahoo Beauty—which I really hope you will—for the first time, I think you’ll find that it’s expanding on a lot of the… READ MORE

Uplifting Makeup on GMA


I’ve always believed that looking beautiful and healthy starts from the inside—what you eat, how you care for your body, and the confident attitude you project are key to being your best self. But having a few tricks and techniques in your back… READ MORE

Brown-eyed Girls


Growing up, it seemed like every beautiful girl I could think of at the time was tall, blond and blue-eyed—in other words, my opposite. But then, I saw the movie Love Story, which starred the gorgeous—and unmistakably brown-eyed—Ali MacGraw…. READ MORE

Palma


You know I love healthy, delicious, beautiful food—it nourishes and sustains us. I always admire foodies who share my passion, especially those who have made it their life and career. Palma D’Orazio, the owner of D’Orazio Food Events, is one of… READ MORE