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We're happy to present this article from one of our favorite sites, Daily Makeover! It was a classy affair backstage at Monique Lhuillier where models were made to look like high-society, Irving Penn debutantes. Bumble and bumble lead stylist Rudi Lewis wanted to create an updo that was timeless, but not retro. "We wanted the girls to look done and be true to Monique's client base. You buy a Read more
The Google says the title of this December 2008 Vogue Russia editorial translates to "Fatal Beautiful," but I'm just going to say that it means "Wild, Inspiring, and Cool Photo Shoot." (Just rolls off the tongue, da?) The ever-talented makeup artist Val Garland created these colorful looks, the likes of which might be hard to pull off in regular life but are a ton of fun to look at nonetheless. Read more
Yesterday, the 2008 Fall Aquascutum fashion show took place in London. There were 24 models, bustling around getting primed and primped by a hair-styling team lead by Malcolm Edwards and a makeup team lead by Val Garland. All hair-styling products were L'Oreal and all tools were Babyliss Pro. After speaking with Val about the inspiration for the outdoorsy look, she walked me through each of the Read more
In the latest issue of Harper's Bazaar, Lady Gaga shows that she can pull off the no-makeup makeup look just as well as her usual avant-garde looks like the one above. The Lady in question isn't totally barefaced, but makeup artist Val Garland did create a minimal palette, and Bazaar suggests you use nothing but foundation, highlighter, brow gel, and lash primer to re-create the style. It's nice Read more
