BeautyMe with Charisse Kenion

It's a Week in Beauty and what a week it’s been – there’s a new Sephora in my hometown of Birmingham here in the UK and we’ve seen the finale of hit HBO show The Penguin which has given us a brand new super villain in the form of Sofia Falcone, also known as Sofia Gigante.

I had to talk about this show because the actress playing Sofia, Cristin Milioti, goes through a stunning transformation thanks to the hair, makeup and wardrobe teams.

Also I’ve got a new meet the founder interview with model and actress Denise Vasi, founder of Maed Beauty, which

Be sure to let me know if you’ve watched The Penguin and what you thought of this episode over on Threads @charisse_kenion or @charisse_kenion on Instagram.

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Sofia Falcone outfits: https://www.marieclaire.com/fashion/the-penguin-sofia-falcone-outfits/

Link to Sofia Falcone/Gigante outfits on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/whatthefrockk/comments/1gpmym0/sofia_falcone_the_penguin/?rdt=32958

Link to Vulture article on Sofia’s transformation into a

Link to episode 243, Feud; Capote vs the Swans: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2GAaL5NAxV3vbY5Zpd7cPm?si=3199e6c326cf4196

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Today’s guest is makeup artist James Boehmer, whose dreams took him from St. Louis, Missouri, to New York, to Japan – working at one of the most influential makeup brands in the world: Nars.

In this episode James shares how he got to where he is today but also shares where he started, as a little queer kid growing up in St. Louis and watching glamazons such as Donna Summer and Debbie Harry on television.

James shares some amazing stories from the late ‘90s when he first began working for Nars and how his entire life changed when he began working in Japan after the brand was purchased by Shiseido in 2000.

James also shares on the differences between living and working in hectic Manhattan to the quieter, slower surroundings of Connecticut and how he’s finding the early days of opening a new store, Peggy Mercury.

EDIT: In the episode intro I say that James moved to Japan; this is not the case. Although he travelled there often throughout his role at Shiseido, he was never a resident.

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Links

Find James on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jamesaaronboehmer

Follow Peggy Mercury on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itspeggymercury

Shop James’ skincare faves: https://shopmy.us/collections/985162

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This week I’m chatting to a very special guest; makeup

In 2020 Sam retired from the beauty community but recently she made a quiet return to YouTube.

In this episode Sam shares on everything she learned from being so active on YouTube, to why she walked away and why she's loving what she creates today.

We cover so much in this chat from why it's so important to curate the social media that you want to see to how to re-envision yourself as a solo creator after being one half of an extremely successful creative and business duo.

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Links

Follow Sam on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samchapman

Find Sam on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@samchapmanmakeup

The Asher House on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theasherhouse

That Good News Girl: https://www.instagram.com/thatgoodnewsgirl

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This week I’m chatting to a very special guest; Lauren Nicole, plus size content creator, influencer and new founder of the LND studio, a London location dedicated to content creators, podcasters and events.

We cover so much in this chat from how we pick up on our differences from a young age and being inspired by YouTubers like Jackie Aina and Alissa Ashley to Lauren’s first experiments with beauty.

Lauren also shares her journey from blogging to influencing to now having her very own creator studio.

It’s just a great chat, I hope you love it, and I know you’ll love Lauren!

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Links

Follow Lauren on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/laurennicolefk

Find her studio at: https://lndstudio.co.uk/

Sol De Janeiro Beija Flor Body Wash: https://go.shopmy.us/p-9182858

Naturium Bio-Lipid Restoring Body Lotion: https://go.shopmy.us/p-9182855

Naturium Skin Renewing Retinol Body Lotion: https://go.shopmy.us/p-9182856

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It's the episode I didn't think I was going to make, because I didn't think I would end up watching the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show making its comeback.

In this episode I'm sharing a brief history of the brand before sharing my first impressions, and then I go through the show itself moment by moment.

Finally I share my highs to balance out the lows.

The second segment is an interview with Amy Gordinier, the founder of Skinfix and an entrepreneur who’s focused on giving all of us our best skin ever.

Let me know if you enjoyed the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show over in the DMs @charisse_kenion on Instagram or find me on Threads @charisse_kenion and you can also let me know direct on Spotify if that's where you're listening.

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Links

Watch my video review of the high points of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show:

‘Angels’ in Hell: The Culture of Misogyny at Victoria’s

Skinfix: https://www.sephora.co.uk/brands/skinfix

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In this episode I talk to the brilliant Dominic Skinner, Director of Makeup Artistry at MAC Cosmetics and it is SUCH a good chat.

Many of you will know Dom and his signature moustache from the hit TV show Glow Up, currently on Netflix, but he’s been working at MAC for 20 years now, so you can imagine how many stories he has to share.

We cover Dom’s early days of working at MAC Cosmetics and he shares a wide array of life insights from how he truly embraced who he was, how he adapted after divorce and how he learned to be more selfish with his time.

Of course we also talk about his new book, Glowography which is out October 24th!

This is a great episode for anyone who wants to know more about working in makeup but it’s also the perfect wake-up call for anyone who needs to hear it.

Let me know if you enjoyed this episode over in the DMs @charisse_kenion on Instagram or find me on Threads @charisse_kenion and if you really want to show me how much you enjoyed it do feel free to write a review on Apple Podcasts or give the show a rating on Spotify.

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Links

Check out my video where I wear Dom’s controversial lip combo:

Follow Dom on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dominic_mua

Pre-order Dominic Skinner’s Glowography: A Practical Guide to New Makeup: https://www.waterstones.com/book/dominic-skinners-glowography/dominic-skinner/9780711295001

MAC Cosmetics MACstack Mascara: https://go.shopmy.us/p-8706890

MAC Cosmetics Hyper Real Serumizer Skin Balancing

MAC Cosmetics Macximal Sleek Satin Lipstick in Cream

MAC Cosmetics Macximal Sleek Satin Lipstick in Modesty:

MAC Cosmetics Macximal Sleek Satin Lipstick in Call it

MAC Lip Pencil: https://go.shopmy.us/p-8707711

Lisa Lyon is a legend in the bodybuilding industry. She won the first ever Women's World Pro Bodybuilding Championship, released her own workout book, and carried the icon Arnold Schwarzenegger on her shoulders.

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Resources

Lady by Lisa Lyon and Robert Mapplethorpe: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lady-Lisa-Lyon-Robert-Mapplethorpe/dp/0821222775

Body Magic by Lisa Lyon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Body-Magic-Lisa-Lyon/dp/0553012967

Thanks again to the wonderful Gigi Williams; you can

Lady in Weighting: https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1981/05/27/lady-in-weighting/9b30198a-cc20-492d-9f80-2f366512eb0d/

Lisa Lyon obituary in the Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2023/09/15/lisa-lyon-dead/

Lisa Lyon obituary in the New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/14/arts/lisa-lyon-dead.html

John Hunt's Lisa Lyon: A Portrait of Power: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86UsEvzTzFQ

Christine and the Queens True Love: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOQLq5-c4Vk

Christine and the Queens To be Honest:

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This week I’m sharing some of my favourite shows from the international fashion weeks, but of course, I’m focused on the hair and makeup.

In this episode I’m sharing 7 key hair and beauty trends I noticed from shows including Chloe, Saint Laurent, Ferragamo, Grace Ling and more.

To give us some insights into the otherworldly Rick Owens Hollywood SS25 show I’m sharing some backstage info from Global Senior Artist for MAC Cosmetics Nordic Market, Vilde Feste, and sharing some soundbites from Tayaba Jafri, Global Beauty Director at Laura Mercier, who worked on the Grace Ling show in New York.

If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review or a rating wherever you like to get your podcasts and finally make sure to follow the show wherever you listen so you never miss another episode plus you’ll also be helping me to build this community!

Artwork image via Laura Mercier

Ep. 271: Welcome to my chaotic London Fashion Week: https://open.spotify.com/episode/760ndUwzz5UnXdjM9m9OLM?si=dd07faf2c84442de

Chloe show: https://www.youtube.com/watch v=YQXcAQuMz1I

Ferragamo show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOWQTNNtqso&t=16s

Saint Laurent show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k42vhOWQk-Y

Grace Ling show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ombu4IA9RlU&t=319s

Rick Owens show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tANpb-K9rbY

Iceberg show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QMGRWjh3sY

Follow Vilde Feste on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vildefeste

Follow Tayabi Jafri on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tayabaxmercier

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This is my final follow along episode on the Hulu series In Vogue: The 90s.

The first episode aired September 13th and the series is showing on Hulu in the States and Disney+ here in the UK.

As the title suggests, the 6-part series is all about Vogue, the most well-known fashion magazine in the world, and specifically focuses on the power of Vogue in the 90s.

For the past few weeks I’ve been sharing these listen-along episodes breaking down some of the main stories and also adding my own 90s beauty moment at the end of each one. I’d love to know if you’re watching the show too so be sure to tag me @charisse_kenion over on Instagram.

I’d love to know if you’ve watched In Vogue in its entirety and now that it’s over, what do you think? Do we need a season 2?

If you enjoyed this episode please let me know by either dropping a DM over @charisse_kenion on Instagram or commenting directly on Spotify because now we can actually chat to each other over there.

Also, if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review or a rating wherever you like to get your podcasts and finally, make sure to follow the show wherever you listen so you never miss another episode plus you’ll also be helping me to build this community!

Artwork image via Hulu/Disney+

Courting controversy; how Calvin Klein uses provocation: https://open.spotify.com/episode/32uFwO7vKlN3K5WO0xiJ2w?si=b2cbe13cd77741e8

CK1 video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGdJ13bB4/

Ep. 181; Beauty Bio: The importance of ‘90s model Jenny

Donna Karan’s Cashmere Mist on Fragrantica.com: https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Donna-Karan/Cashmere-Mist-Eau-de-Toilette-496.html

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This episode is the fifth of 6 special episodes all about the new series In Vogue: The 90s.

The first episode aired September 13th and the series is showing on Hulu in the States and Disney+ here in the UK.

As the title suggests, the 6-part series is all about Vogue, the most well-known fashion magazine in the world, and specifically focuses on the power of Vogue in the 90s.

For each episode I’ve been sharing these listen-along episodes breaking down some of the main stories and also adding my own 90s beauty moment at the end of each one. I’d love to know if you’re watching the show too so be sure to tag me @charisse_kenion over on Instagram.

Now we're getting towards the end of the series, it's time to ask: do we need a season 2? I think so!

If you enjoyed this episode please let me know by either dropping a DM over @charisse_kenion on Instagram or commenting directly on Spotify because now we can actually chat to each other over there.

Also, if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review or a rating wherever you like to get your podcasts and finally make sure to follow the show wherever you listen so you never miss another episode plus you’ll also be helping me to build this community!

Artwork image via Hulu/Disney+

Links

Nzingha interview for Complex: https://www.complex.com/style/a/aria-hughes/nzingha-lil-kim-makeup-artist

Tommy Hilfiger show 1997: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGd1u9Sv5/

Lil Kim, Missy and Mary Vogue photoshoot: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAqS8zPoFht/?igsh=eTg1bGl1OW9ld2Rq

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