Monthly Archives: March 2011
See me. Feel me. Retouch me.
Next week, I promise to stop grumping and get back to my glamour-loving, jewelry-coveting ways. There WILL be glitter. But today, I’m still feeling cranky. Makeup Forever (a brand I like) just started running ads for their HD Foundation (a … Continue reading
Filed under Prettification
Wonder Blunder
Everyone’s been talking about Wonder Woman’s new costume and I need to offer my two angry cents. (For my two cranky cents on Catwoman, click here.) Wonder Woman’s costume has vexed a lot of talented artists. It’s iconic but it’s … Continue reading
Filed under The Violet Hour
The Clock Is Ticking
I’m deep in the revisions bunker, but one must have diversions. This one was supplied by the stunning and talented Eleanor Sabaduquia, a fellow makeup artist who is also responsible for my unhealthy Game of Thrones obsession. (Okay, she got … Continue reading
Filed under The Violet Hour
Glorious Gorey: Glimpses from the Edwardian Ball
Before I lock myself in the revisions bunker, I had to costume up for LA’s Edwardian Ball. Here are a few shots of the evening’s fun: Wherein I startle a gentleman–> (Headdress by designer Tonya King of QueenKing Designs) … Continue reading
Filed under The Violet Hour
The Cruel Sting of the Lash(es)
The number one product I get asked about is mascara. But before we get into my favorites, I need to make something clear. To the right, I’ve included an image from an ad for Maybelline Lash Stiletto mascara. There is … Continue reading
Filed under Products I Love
