Look Behind The Look

The Oscar's Short List, the BAFTA's Long List... this duo is at the  top of every list as far as all the awards' buzz and in this episode you will see and hear why.  Jaime Leigh McIntosh (Hair Department Head) and Heba Thorisdottir (Makeup Department Head) talk about Margot Robbie, Diego Calva, Toby Maguire... and snake fights, dirt, and creating a Studio 54 for an entirely different decade.  Find out here if Margot was truly crying for each and every take of that incredible scene in Black  and White.

Babylon is literally the talk of the town right now and I am thrilled to share our talk about the hair and makeup artistry with you.

This episode is sponsored by Alcone Company

www.alconemakeup.com

Jaime Leigh McIntosh's IG

https://www.instagram.com/jaimeleigh.hair/

Heba Thorisdottir's IG

https://www.instagram.com/hebathormakeup

Interview with Jovan Adepo

https://cassiuslife.com/627171/jovan-adepo-babylon-blackface-scene-exclusive/

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Today's Episode is with the effortlessly cool Costume Designer and  Stylist, Dawn Ritz.  Her resume includes working with Selena Gomez,  Ariana Grande, Bella Thorne, Elton John, Grammy Winning  Producer Timbaland,  Emma Roberts, Keke Palmer, Nick Jonas, Grammy  Winning Slipknot, Academy Award winner John Hawkes, Multi Grammy and  Academy Winner Glen Campbell... and today, we are bringing you all the details of her design for Icon, Ozzy Osbourne.  Dawn talks with me all  about how she created his look for the Rams Half-Time Show this year and  you can see it for yourself at the link below.

We also get  into her unique philosophy and outlook and what keeps her engine running  in this ever evolving industry.  Grounded, sincere, and talented as  hell, I'm thrilled to have Dawn on the show as the last episode of 2022!

OZZY OSBOURNE - Patient Number 9 & Crazy Train at Rams Season Opener (Live Performance)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iZMPB13Lp8

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This episode was recorded from The Makeup Show’s, Holiday Makeup Shop which is an annual event that makeup artists love to attend.  I talked to the Creative Directors of some of your favorite brands so take a look below to see the breakdown of the guests and listen for what is new from your favorite companies. Enjoy! HUGE thank you to Shelly Taggar, everyone’s favorite I-Don’t-Know-How-She-Does-It makeup champion and The Makeup Show Queen.More about The Makeup Show here: https://www.themakeupshow.com/

***apologies in advance for the background noise - the place was hoppin’! And if you can tolerate my high-pitched enthusiasm, I’ll know you are in-fact a True Fan!

0:00 James Vincent

Makeup Artist James Vincent is the Director of Education and Artistry for The Makeup Show and The Powder Group.

More about James: linktr.ee/JamesVincentMakeup

James' LBTL Interview: https://www.lookbehindthelook.com/s2e23

4:55 Angelique Velez

Angelique is the Founder of Breakups To Makeup and the Host of Hey Glowfriend and creator of The Coming In Clutch Club.

We also get to Be A King- her SON’S brainchild which was created by his suggestion when he was 5 years old!

Angelique's LBTL Ep here: https://www.lookbehindthelook.com/s1e13

More here: withkoji.com/@theangeliquetechnique

8:45 Nick Lujan

Nick is a makeup artist, and the Director of Artistry and Education at Kevyn Aucoin Beauty. 

More about Nick: https://linktr.ee/NickLujan_Artistry

Kevyn Aucoin Beauty: https://kevynaucoinbeauty.com/pages/about-kevyn-aucoin-beauty

Kevyn Aucoin here: https://amzn.to/3Yn7uPY

16:07 - Terry Mcdonald

Terry  talks to me about T. Mcdonald Cosmetics and the inspiration behind her brand.

More about T Mcdonald: https://www.tmcdonaldcosmetics.com/

19:51 - Jake Aebly

Jake is the Director of Education and Outreach for Alcone.

More about Jake: http://makeupbyjake.com/

More about Alcone and their Pro Program: https://alconemakeup.com/pages/pro

40:41 - Belinda Salazar Belinda is a makeup artist and educator. We talk about the company B3’s products including the Beauty Wand. 

More about B3 :https://b3balm.com/?p=HyieIpkNO/

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Ellen Arden is a makeup department head who knows her way around a  Marvel Studio... and a Netflix Studio.  She can make Maya Hawke look glamorous and execute editorial trends on Camela Mendes in Do Revenge on Netflix, and then create terrifying looks on the otherwise adorable Gael García Bernal in Werewolf By Night.  Listen as she breaks down her most memorable creations and takes me through her career and the unexpected twists and turns she took to arrive in the makeup trailer of the biggest studios and networks in the industry.

Watch Werewolf By Night

https://www.disneyplus.com/movies/werewolf-by-night/J1sCDfT3MaDl

Watch Do Revenge

https://www.netflix.com/title/81127150

Ellen's IG https://www.instagram.com/ellenarden/

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In this episode, you will learn absolutely everything you want to know about the makeup and hair design in the film, Amsterdam.  All the details behind Margot Robbie's beautiful looks and the effort put into the most perfect shade of brunette I've ever seen are broken down by Lori McCoy-Bell (hair department head), Oscar Winner, Adruitha Lee (hair co-department head), and Nana Fischer (makeup department head).  We discuss Christian Bale, Taylor Swift, and Anya Taylor-Joy's many looks as well.  Frequent collaborators with director David O. Russell, these women discuss their process, reveal their painstaking detail and we celebrate their successful jumps between periods.  And hold your breath as you hear the story about re-envisioning Mike Myers' entire look on a moment's notice and working with Jason Collins to remain in line with the overall look of the film.  It cannot be denied that these ladies executed impeccable work which I encourage you all to see upon its upcoming digital release.

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Things are looking spooky! Channel the spirit of Halloween with Orphan: First Kill’s Makeup Designer Doug Morrow and actress Isabelle Fuhrman, who plays Esther - the child killer -  in this prequel to the cult horror hit. In this episode, Doug and Isabelle share what it was like filming Orphan: First Kill during the pandemic, the different techniques used to make Isabelle appear much younger, and how fans can recreate the main character Esther’s costume for Halloween this year.

Watch Orphan: First Kill 

paramountplus.qflm.net/OR76YN

8:00 — The Age of Infection: filming during the pandemic

10:04 — Orphan Life: A look behind the scene of life on set

16:54  — Lights, camera, contour: how light, makeup, and technique can influence age

19:30 — Prosthetic Pros: how imprint helps makeup artists sculpt and create prosthetics

21:45 — From Kills to Prequels: The idea behind the prequel for Orphan: First Kill

YouTube

0:00 — Intro: Meet Doug Morrow and Isabelle Fuhrman

4:10 — Isabelle aging backward

5:10 — Doug’s makeup secrets

8:00 — Filming during COVID-19

10:04 — Life on set

21:45 — Behind the prequel

30:00 — Filming the sequel

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In today's episode with Antoinette Messam, we explore the need to keep and challenging yourself in life.  Already well established in her costume design career, Antoinette was offered the task of creating a superhero costume for the first time in her life for Owen Wilson.  She  jumped whole heartedly into the challenge and succeeded with flying colors as you will see when you watch SECRET HEADQUARTERS on Paramount  Plus.  Hear how she did it in our conversation.  As a surprise throwback, I brought up her work on The Orphan, starring Isabelle Fuhrman, which she loved revisiting... is anyone dressing as Esther for Halloween?  Let me know in the comments!

Antoinette's IG

https://www.instagram.com/therealantoinettemessam/

Secret Headquarters

https://www.paramountplus.com/recommended/news/1010443/how-to-watch-secret-headquarters-on-paramount-/

Orphan

https://amzn.to/3EZVmNK

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What do Sephora, P. Diddy, and Brandy have in common? They’re all notable milestones in the career of Rea Ann Silva, the creator of the Beautyblender®! In this episode, Rea Ann takes us through her career, from working at makeup counters, to transitioning to an on-set makeup artist for music videos and TV, and then finally creating her identity as a founder and owner of Beautyblender®.  Plus, she shares expert career advice for all aspiring makeup artists that you'll soak up like a sponge!
Highlights:
10:30 — Switching Shades: Moving between TV, commercial, and editorial makeup
17:00 — Blending Ideas: How on-set airbrush challenges led to the Beautyblender
36:30 — The Beauty of Balance: Being a business owner, parent, and creative force
YouTube
0:00 — Intro
1:54 — Meet Rea Ann Silva
10:30 — Rea Ann’s Career
17:00 — Behind the Beautyblender®
36:00 — Growing as a business owner
Beautyblender Website https://beautyblender.com/
Rea Ann Silva IG https://www.instagram.com/reaannsilva
BUY a Beautyblender https://amzn.to/3rJTY9S

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#BLONDEonNetflix #marilynmonroe #blonde

Netflix’s highly-anticipated Blonde documents the life of one of the most famous faces to ever grace the silver screen, but the real beauty of this film is the work behind the scenes. Hair Designer and Hair Department Head Jaime Leigh McIntosh and Makeup Artist, Makeup Department Head and Personal Makeup Artist to Ana de Armas, Tina Roesler Kerwin give us a look behind Marilyn’s most iconic looks, filming in her orphanage and home, and how intentional, subtle changes to Ana’s look could make or break the illusion of Marilyn. We also dive into the challenges on set, a possible Marilyn haunting, and coordinating hair and makeup with the costume team for the most authentic looks possible. Plus, stay tuned until the end to get Tina’s best-kept Hollywood makeup and skincare secret!

Jaime Leigh's IG https://www.instagram.com/jaimeleigh.hair/

Tina Roesler Kerwin's IG https://www.instagram.com/tinaroeslerkerwin/

AbOvo Skincare http://abovoskincare.com/

BLONDE by Joyce Carol Oats https://amzn.to/3dP5fm8

12:30 — Gentleman Prefer Brunettes: How Ana’s dark hair led to creative prosthetic placements

27:30 — Some Like it Haute: Balancing Marilyn’s glamour with Norma Jean’s rawness

44:35 — Whitey is a Girl’s Best Friend: Marilyn’s rare comfort with her personal makeup artist

49:45 — The Silver Screen Itch: Buzz around the upcoming award season

YouTube Stamps

0:00 Hello!

2:07 — Clip: Blonde

4:40 — Meet Jaime & Tina

5:50 — Controversies and Surprises on Set

11:45 — Bald Caps, Prosthetics, and Haunted Sets

27:30 — Separating Norma Jean and Marilyn

44:35 — Marilyn & Her Makeup Artist

49:45 — Award Season Buzz

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Hulu’s The Bear may be about grief, but I’ve had so much fun in my conversation with Ignacia Soto-Aguilar and Allyson Vickers, the makeup and hair artists behind the new drama everyone is talking about. They tell us about the importance of creating ‘maintainable’ looks for characters, preparing to film theater-inspired scenes, and how they’re gearing up for Season 2. Ignacia and Allyson compare their time working on set to in fashion and glam environments, behind-the-scenes moments, and the creative decisions that has made the show such a smash hit.  https://www.hulu.com/series/the-bear-05eb6a8e-90ed-4947-8c0b-e6536cbddd5f

2:20 — Welcome to The Bear: Creating a world of style in the critically acclaimed Hulu hit show

12:15 — Episode 7 - The One Shot Wonder: Behind that one-shot episode and ensuring visual continuity

20:30 — From Loud Glam to Quiet on Set: Comparing the fashion and costume worlds

29:30 — Getting Inked: Working with Jeremy Allen White and Molly Ringwald

YouTube Stamps

1:20 —  Clip: The Bear #1

2:20 — Meet Ignacia & Allyson

12:18 — Clip: The Bear #2

12:37 — Behind the Scenes on The Bear

20:30 — Evolving in the Beauty Industry

31:55 — Clip: The Bear #3

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