Oscars Beauty 2010: Queen Latifah

Posted by Daneen Baird on March 8, 2010 · Leave a Comment 

Queen Latifah’s Oscar beauty look was cerated by makeup artist D’Andre Michael. “For Queen Latifah’s Oscar’s look I decided to go with a plum smoky eye, soft mauve lip and bronzed skin. Queen Latifah’s wardrobe was a beautiful, custom-designed lavender gown. I used a foundation brush to apply COVERGIRL Queen Collection Natural Hue Liquid Makeup … Continue reading →

Category Cargo, Celebrities, Cover Girl, Kevyn Aucoin, MAC, Oscars, Queen Latifah

The Face Masque That Makes You A Mouth Breather

Posted by Daneen Baird on August 3, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

Biologique Recherche’s Masque Vivant is absolutely amazing, if you can get past the odor (it looks and smells like fermented soy sauce). You’re supposed to apply it and then let it do its thing for 10 to 20 minutes – which, in Daneen time, translates to a half hour. I always leave products on longer … Continue reading →

Category Biologique Recherche, Kevyn Aucoin, Mask, Skin Care

Keeping Up With Khloe Kardashian: Exclusive Beauty Q&A

Posted by Daneen Baird on July 28, 2009 · Leave a Comment 

It’s not easy keeping up with Khloe Kardashian. She films Keeping Up With The Kardashians in Los Angeles. She and her sister, Kourtney, filmed their upcoming reality show in Miami. Khloe recently traveled to Africa with other sister, Kim. And just this past weekend, she appeared with her family at an event in Atlantic City. … Continue reading →

Category Beauty Tips, Celebrities, Dior, Interview, Kevyn Aucoin, Khloe Kardashian, La Mer, Lancome, MAC, Mario Dedivanovic

Manly Makeup

Posted by Daneen Baird on January 9, 2008 · 4 Comments 

In the February issue of Elle Magazine, Jessica Alba blasts Zac Efron – saying, “He looks like a child with a lot of makeup.” Oh, snap! Apparently not everyone is smitten with High School Musical’s resident heartthrob. This got me thinking about man makeup, also known as “complexion enhancers.” I’m all for men putting their … Continue reading →

Category Elle, Jessica Alba, Kevyn Aucoin, Male Grooming, Video

First Class

Posted by Daneen Baird on October 17, 2007 · Leave a Comment 

Fern Mallis is the SVP of IMG Fashion and the brains behind New York fashion week. She launched Mercedes-Benz fashion weeks in Los Angeles and Miami, and oversees runway shows from Milan to Mumbai. I still hold a bit of a grudge against Ms. Mallis for her part in voting Jeffrey Sebelia the winner of … Continue reading →

Category Bobbi Brown, Bronzer, Cleanser, Dr. Jessica Wu, Eye Shadow, Fern Mallis, Flirt, Kevyn Aucoin, Lipgloss, Lipstick, MAC, Makeup Case, Marie Claire, Mascara, Sephora, Skin Care, Smashbox, Wexler MD

Making Faces

Posted by Daneen Baird on August 22, 2007 · Leave a Comment 

If you’re a beauty junkie like me, you realize that the tools are only half of the equation. You can buy the best makeup and brushes, but if you lack the technique, you might as well be finger painting with Wet ‘n’ Wild. When it comes to technique, no one comes near the technical prowess … Continue reading →

Category Beauty Tips, Books, Kevyn Aucoin