Look Behind The Look

Ep10 is up!   And you will be excited to hear this conversation between  the celebrated makeup artist Lottie and I.  You have absolutely seen and celebrated her brilliant work:  She is the artist behind campaigns for  Smashbox, Urban Decay, Benefit, Adidas... the list goes on and on... she also works with many of your favorite celebrities, and has had her work  on countless covers including Vogue of course.   We also talk about her fantastic podcast, We Speak Beauty, which is very popular in the beauty community and I  highly recommend it for professional advice, insight and support. Listen up as we dig into her career, her philosophies, and dive into the  details of some of my favorite looks by Lottie.  

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In Episode 2.9, I finally got to enjoy some time with my friend Suzy Gerstein who talks with me about her early days in the industry assisting makeup legends like Dick Page, Lisa Butler, Val Garland and Chris Colbeck.  We talk about her great love for her time spent working with the foundation Dress For Success, her obsession with finally getting organized thanks to Grishan Roof, and we talk about the importance of set etiquette, taking rules and breaking them so that your technique becomes your own, and as always so.  much.  more.  Enjoy!

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Links in this Episode

The Art of Kevyn Aucoin Book

Dress For Success

Grishan Roof

Well Insulated

It took a village to create the masterful transformation of Jessica  Chastain into icon Tammy Faye Bakker, and Just Raleigh allows us inside the detailed work that he contributed.  A prolific artist, Justin was behind the special effects work for Jessica Chastain, Andrew Garfield,  Cherry Jones, and Vincent D'Onofrio.  We talk about his work in great detail, and as a bonus, we delved into the world of American Crime Story | Impeachment which is currently on FX.  Justin's company Fractured FX  is behind that mind-blowing transformation of Sarah Paulson into Linda  Tripp, Annaleigh Ashford into Paula Jones and Clive Owens into Bill  Clinton.

Learn more about Justin's company here:

Fractured FX

I had the pleasure of speaking with Dana Covarrubius who is the Costume Designer behind your new favorite show, Only Murders In The Building.  We know you've already devoured season 1 and are relieved to hear that a Season 2 has been greenlit, now hear Dana and I talk about all your favorite characters played by Steve Martin, Selena Gomez, Martin Short and yes, she tells stories about Sting.  Dana shares with me about her creative process and her career path. I especially loved hearing about her upbringing in Texas and finding inspiration in the window displays of her local mall as a young girl.  Dana’s resume includes hit shows - MasterNone (Netflix), Ramy (Hulu), Mrs.Fletcher (HBO), Crashing (HBO), Claws (TNT), Quantico (ABC), Broad City (Comedy Central), Inside Amy Schumer (Comedy Central) and Grand Army (Netflix).  Enjoy learning more about her and her work now!

In this episode, Hair Designer Lilliana Maggio talks about her second EMMY nomination for her work on The Politician.  She joins me straight from the set of the Sex and The City reboot, And Just Like That, to discuss her career and reveal how she manages to balance work, a newborn, and even COVID.   We talk about the power and grace of Judith Light, the experience of watching Steven Spielberg direct while she was on the set of West Side Story, how Vera Farmiga was the one who inspired her to be able to say 'yes' to family and career, and laying her first wig on Bernadette Peters right on set.

Enjoy and see you next week!

Don't let his baby face fool you, Troy Jensen has over 30 years of experience in the makeup industry and in this episode we go behind the  unforgettable Swan Dress look worn by Bjork in the 2001 Oscars, and you'll hear why this story was one of his greatest career lessons.  Troy has created looks for an endless roster of celebrities - in this episode, we talk about his work with Kim Kardashian, Vanessa Williams, Nicole  Scherzinger, and more.  Troy is also an incredible photographer and quite often, he is also behind the camera documenting his own fabulous work.  Hear all about his impressive career and how he became an industry favorite in this episode, and don't forget to head to YouTube to watch so you can see the looks!

Learn more about Troy at https://www.troyjensen.com/

In Episode 2.4 , I speak with Bobbie Thomas - TODAY Show  correspondent, fashion journalist, style expert and ...my friend!  I invited Bobbie to come onto the show to take a look behind keeping up appearances in our fast-paced industry.  I wanted to talk with her about finding joy in moments that prove to be challenging, and how to take time out for yourself so that you can recharge, regroup, and then show up for yourself and those you care about.  Bobbie and I talk about working with brands and companies that have authentic and pure intentions, (Yes!  They exist!), how your image identity can be found and celebrated, and how navigating this roller coaster of life doesn't have to be a journey you take on all alone.

For more of Bobbie's expertise, make sure to pick up her book The Power of Style: Everything You Need to Know Before You Get Dressed Tomorrow

This episode is sponsored by Russel Stover's Joy Bites

I am beyond thrilled to share this conversation with the legendary makeup master Ve Neill.  Ve's career spans decades and includes 8 Oscar Nominations and 3 Wins.  She and I cover as much as we can in our time together including her Tim Burton collaborations Beetlejuice, Ed Wood, Sweeny Todd, and of course, Edward Scissorhands.  Find out more about her intimate relationship with Johnny Depp and Robin Williams and even hear about the 2 gigs she regrets turning down. (!) You know Ve's work from her contributions to your favorite films, but you have also seen her on the show Face/Off - the SYFY Competition Show.  She is the mastermind behind Ve's Favorite Brushes by Ve Neill and she also has a school Legends Makeup Academy.  Ve has played a part in nearly every film you love, shows no signs of slowing down, and lives and breathes creativity, community and education.  

Emmy Season is here and Jeriana San Juan is nominated for her impeccable work in the Netflix Series, HALSTON.  Listen to her talk about how she came to the project and how she researched, replicated, and paid homage to one of America's greatest designers.  Also hear stories about how she worked as a consultant on the film and actually choreographed Ewan McGregor's movements.  From Halston, to Liza and of course Elsa Pieretti, we cover all of the highlights in this visual feast and Jeriana shares generously about her creative philosophies and work ethic in this  inspiring look into the creative process.

I'm thrilled to kick off Season 2 with a look into the work of the tremendously talented and incredibly humble Lawrence Davis.  His latest project, RESPECT, is in theaters as we speak, so please go see it to truly enjoy Jennifer Hudson as Aretha Franklin and also to bask in the  work of hair magician, Lawrence Davis.  He also shares with me the incredible story of what brought his career to fruition and set him on  the path of what would become the department head for shows like Claws,  Watchmen, The Underground Railroad, Mare of Easttown, and the upcoming Mothership (Netflix).

Lawrence joined me literally in between takes while working on Mothership for Netflix, so please enjoy our chat and please forgive any audio challenges - I apologize in advance but I did steal time in the makeup trailer and we had a slight audio challenge so I recommend watching this episode on youtube if you can!

WATCH RESPECT HERE NOW