It's here, It's here!  I am finally bringing you the James Vincent Episode! If you have been a makeup artist or hair stylist in the industry for even 5 minutes, you know James from The Makeup Show, The Powder Group, iArtist, or any number of other community gatherings in the industry. James is the Director of Education and Artistry for The Makeup Show and The Powder Group, He career in makeup is legendary, he has worked for years Keying major Fashion Shows in all the major cities, and has worked for years in music videos, spanning genres with such legendary musicians as Lady Gaga, Florence and the Machine, Courtney Love, Amy Winehouse, Joan Jett and The Foo Fighters. James has had the pleasure to work with leading ladies like Liv Tyler, Reese Witherspoon and Jane Fonda, James has also been privileged enough to work with men who have made a mark including President Barack Obama.

We are going to get into his passion for community and what drives him to bring artists together through strong communities like The Powder Group, The Makeup Show and innovative education events.

We are also going all the way back to James’ assisting days to talk about the best advice Kevyn Aucoin ever gave him as well as his time spent working with Billy B and Dick Page.

Don’t forget that The Makeup Show is May 1,2,  it’s LIVE and IN PERSON and there is a code in the show notes for $5 off

Head to https://www.themakeupshow.com/nyc/

CODE for $5 off The Makeup Show: LOVENYC22

James Vincent IG: https://www.instagram.com/jvincentmakeup/

Rebels & Outlaws Website: https://rebelsandoutlawsnyc.com/

AND AGAIN!

The Makeup Show: https://www.themakeupshow.com/

Get tix for NYC May 1,2 HERE: https://www.themakeupshow.com/nyc/

CODE for $5 off The Makeup Show: LOVENYC22

The Powder Group https://www.thepowdergroup.com/

Raise your hand if you binged the crazy ride that is Archive 81.  You know I love anything 90's but we get more than one period look in this show and Etzel Ecleston shared with me her story about going from Key to Makeup Department Head on this project and her secrets for defining the 1920s with makeup.  Listen up to learn how Etzel made her career happen, hear great advice about how to remain irreplaceable on-set, and as always, so much more.

Etzel's IG https://www.instagram.com/etzelmakeup/?hl=en

Binge Archive 81 https://www.netflix.com/title/80222802

A delightful conversation with New Zealand's own costume designer, Jane Holland, where she opens up about the intense craftsmanship that went into Spike Spiegel's (actor John Cho's) iconic blue suit in Cowboy Bebop - the tailoring, influences from the graphic novel, the gorgeous lining only actor John Cho knew about, and a secret 'easter egg' of sorts: handmade buttons with a water symbol - all part of a legacy costume (one the character wears the whole project!).  Also, the hundreds of versions that were made of the blue suit for all the action sequences.  Jane discusses the heartbreak of the shows sudden cancellation by Netflix after creating an entire studio workshop for the characters' intricate wardrobe.  Jane discusses throwing herself into projects and how if you don't go all in, you aren't taking a risk, so NO REGRETS.  From her beginnings working on Jane Campion's Oscar-winning The Piano to Xena: Warrior Princess, Jane sings the praises of New Zealand's tightly knit and vital film community as well as her recent colabs with her son!  

Listen as I unabashedly fan out over BAFTA Winner Nadia Stacey.   Nadia talks with me the day after her Oscar Nomination was announced for her Hair & Makeup Design on Cruella.  We talk about the looks, of course, but also how Nadia feels now that Cruella and her insanely creative looks have become some of the most recreated, beloved and studied looks in film right now.

Make sure you are following Nadia on IG

http://instagram.com/nadiastaceyhairmakeupdesign/

for all you ever wanted in behind the scenes facts, anecdotes and footage.   And below are some of my favorite Cruella finds for you fellow superfans.

Cruella on Vinyl https://amzn.to/3i0UxaC 

Cruella Soundtrack https://amzn.to/3w23zwu 

Stream Cruella https://amzn.to/3i0UxaC 

Cruella DVD https://amzn.to/3w0475I

Hair designer Nakoya Yancey talks about her work on Colin In Black & White, getting the call in fly in and create young Colin Kaepernick's cornrows and working with Ava DuVernay in numerous productions, including the award-winning, When They See Us.  Nakoya discusses the importance of authenticity and inclusion, how things are changing on sets... and how they aren't... in this illuminating conversation.  Nakoya also discusses Sarah Jessica Parker being the ultimate boss on And Just Like That, and how she got her start in this difficult business as well as juggling raising a teenager through it all.  I love this episode, and know you will too.

Tuesday was International Women's Day, but let's be honest, EVERY  day is women's day, right?  To celebrate I wanted to talk to 2 women, Cynthia O'Rourke who was the Makeup Department Head for the film A Mouth  Full of Air, and Catherine Deriana who was the Makeup Department Head for the film God's Country which just celebrated it's premier at Sundance 2022.

I picked these two and combined them in the same episode because these women both worked on  films with very strong female leads and those parts were played by  powerful female talents.

Listen to Cynthia O'Rourke talk about crafting Amanda Seyfried's looks in A Mouth Full of  Air, and Catherina Deriana speak about working with Thandiewe Newton on the unforgettable film God's Country.

0-:26 min. Catherine Deriana

:26 -:50 min. Cynthia O'Rourke

This week are are talking about the beloved clean beauty brand, jane iredale, and the brand's founder, Jane, with Director of Artistry and Education, Ami Mallon.  Listen as we talk about what clean beauty is, and what it not, and hear from Ami some real talk about work/life balance and how she discovered her purpose and how to turn it into a career. 

Ami has over 15 years of experience in beauty. As a makeup artist, oncology  certified esthetician, educator, and leader, she has worked closely  with top spas, medical spas, dermatologists, plastic surgeons in her  role as Director of Education for Osmosis Pur Medical Skincare and  former National Makeup Artist and Skin Care Educator  for gloProfessional.

Enjoy!

Links in this episode:

Ami Mallon IG

https://www.instagram.com/ami_janeiredale/

jane iredale

https://janeiredale.com

This week I sat with (should I say zoomed with?) Oscar award winner Alessandro Bertolazzi and BAFTA nominated Sian Miller.  This is the duo  behind the epic 18th century looks in the film Cyrano which finally will be coming to theaters Feb 25.  In this interview Sian and Alessandro tell me about their Baroque Bubble that kept production going through the height of COVID, of a volcano that contributed to Alessandro's makeup looks, and as commonly discussed by the greatest artists, it's never about the awards, but about the integrity of the  work.  Both are nominated for the BAFTA this year for their work in Cyrano and when you see the film, you will understand why.

Sian Miller IG

https://www.instagram.com/siantmiller/

Alessandro Bertolazzi IG

https://www.instagram.com/krsoze/

Cyrano Website

https://www.unitedartistsreleasing.com/cyrano/

In this episode, I'm sharing with you a conversation I had with Kim  Baker.  I met Kim at an event re-launch of her beauty line, Glamazon  Beauty and I was so truly impressed with the product that I invited her  on the show to tell me more about how it all came about.  From her beginnings as a successful Wilhelmina Model, to her unexpected career as  a celebrity makeup artist, and finally to the launch of her own  successful makeup line, we cover it all.  Join Kim and I for some real  talk about the industry... and a lot of inspiration.

Glamazon Beauty https://glamazonbeautycosmetics.com/pages/behind-the-brush  

Kim Baker's IG https://www.instagram.com/makeupbykimbaker/

Bonus Episode: Pam and Tommy On Hulu

This is the day.  It's finally here.  You can now watch Pam and Tommy for yourselves on Hulu and I want you to report back.  Pam and Tommy has been loaded into your feed nonstop but now you can experience the series.  Let me know what you think.  I devoured the 8 episodes and in this Bonus Episode of Look Behind The Look we get into the HOW'D THEY DO THAT of it all.  I have all 3 magicians here: Barry Lee Moe the Hair Department Head, David  Williams the Makeup Department Head, Jason Collins Special Makeup Effects Designer: Autonomous F/X, Inc. (Yes, we talk about those special prosthetic body parts...)

for an amazing rundown of how the looks were created and INSANE stories from set.  Enjoy!

LINKS

Pam and Tommy IG: https://www.instagram.com/pamandtommyonhulu/

Barry Lee Moe IG: https://www.instagram.com/barryleemoe/

David Williams IG: https://www.instagram.com/davidwilliamsmakeup/

Jason Collins IG: https://www.instagram.com/jcollinsmakeup/