So last week I was 30 minutes late to meet the Australian hair god Kevin Murphy, after having a dyslexic moment regarding our meeting location. How embarrassing. (Ivana, please forgive?) But that’s not the only reason I’m dedicating today’s editor’s picks post to his range of hair products. Frankly, I would’ve done it anyway—that’s how much I believe in his line. I’ve actually been a longtime fan of Mr. Murphy, whose claim to fame is his career as a “session stylist” (that means a hairstylist that works on photo shoots for magazines, advertisements and fashion shows—and let’s face it, where you’ll find all the REALLY GOOD hair people). When I lived in Australia, I went through a couple of jars of his genius beachy hair texturizer (the original and still the best), now called Hair Resort. But products aren’t the only reason to heart him. He’s a bit of a web guru as well: if you visit his site, you’ll find a virtual library of how-to podcasts. Anyway, you MUST get acquainted with his stuff. Here are a few of my favourite products—and a sneak peek at what’s coming out this spring and summer! Read More »
Did you watch the Oscars? I’m sure I’m not the only one who thought they were a bit boring this year—even, sadly, the fashion and beauty. (Where is Bjork when you need her?) Not that I’d volunteer to push the boundaries myself, mind you. I totally get it that celebs want to play it safe lest they end up on some worst-dressed list. Still, I can’t help but wish that Oscars Night was a bit more like a fashion show, with a bunch of fun and interesting looks to gaze at. This year’s one standout beauty trend was the bold pink mouth; most of the stars stuck with tried-and-true makeup and classic updos. The good news? You certainly couldn’t go wrong playing copycat with any of these looks. Here’s my round-up of the best red carpet beauty moments for you to peruse and ponder. Read More »
Compared to New York, London’s Fashion Week has a younger, edgier, more experimental vibe. While New York is all about looking polished and well-groomed—think the typical Michael Kors show, where the models look like they stepped off a private jet—London is slightly rough around the edges. Their designers seem to take more risks—which, of course, keeps things interesting for us. However, as far as beauty goes, I’ve got good news: these trends are still very wearable. Here’s my lowdown on the four big ones: Read More »
I’ve always had a bit of a girl crush on Heroes star Ali Larter—quite possibly stemming from her turn as accused murderer and liposuction-getting exercise instructor Brooke Windham in Legally Blonde. (Don’t judge, but I’ve probably seen that movie at least 20 times on various hungover Sundays over the years.) Or, it might have started even earlier—anyone remember a profile of “Allegra Coleman” in Esquire back in the day? She was dubbed “Hollywood’s Next Dream Girl,” but it was a complete hoax—one that sucked me in, mind you—and Ali, a model at the time, portrayed the fictional persona. Obviously, a good career move. So good, in fact, that we’re here to talk about her other oeuvre: great hair and makeup. Let’s take a gander at Ali’s surprisingly adventurous choices over the past few months. Read More »
