Look Behind The Look

It's Episode 22 and recent BAFTA WINNER (!) Mia Neal talks about her incredible career and her Oscar nomination.  Mia joins me to talk about work/life  balance (and laugh), her historic Oscar Nomination this year which she shares with Jamika Wilson as the first Black women to be nominated for  makeup and hairstyling since the categories inclusion in 1981, her admiration for the Safdi Brothers' and her wild times working on Uncut Gems, and ... as always... so.  much...

What could powerful Marvel villain Hela from Thor: Ragnarok and (some might say equally powerful) Phyllis Schlafly possibly have in common? Well, both were played masterfully by iconic thespian Cate Blanchett and both were expertly created with the artistry of makeup artist, visionary, and BAFTA winner, Morag Ross.  Listen as we discuss just a few of Morag's incredible looks, her career, and, as always, so...  much.....

Dreams do come true - I was able to have a conversation with the legendary Sam Fine to ask him about some of his most memorable shoots, his illustrious career and the creation of his beloved, iconic book that changed so many of our lives and set the world on a path of unforgettable beauty...

Andrew Sotomayor and I had a lovely conversation about his work, his Emmy win and his philosophies on his artistry.  He shares his  origin story and secrets to longevity in this career.  Hint, always say yes and do whatever it takes to seize opportunities the second they arise...

In this fun episode, the truth comes out that I was a late bloomer in the Schitt's Creek world.  This beloved treasure is celebrated by myself, makeup artist, Lucky Bromhead and hair stylist, Ana Sorys, who create so many of the iconic looks that you know and love on the show.  We discuss at length Moira Rose's infamous Crow look, her Cabaret look and so much more...

In today's episode, we talk with Makeup Artist and Hair Artist Jon Lieckfelt about some of his incredible creations with his clients including Maye Musk and Adam Lambert, and fun stories about his other clients like Christie Brinkley, Fran Drescher, Anne Heche, and Minnie Driver.  Hear his beautiful thoughts on not getting caught up in followers, likes, and other numbers; and keeping the focus on creation...

Theo Kogan.  Punk Rocker, beauty entrepreneur, makeup artist, model, actress and mom.  There is no "former" in any of these labels, she is all of these at any given time.  In today's episode, we talk about Theo's Iconic band The Lunachicks, and their new book, Fallopian Rhapsody written  with Jeanne Fury and available everywhere from Hachette...

In Episode 29 I talk with Beauty Director of Harper's Bazaar, Jessica Matlin.  Jessica is also the co-founder of your favorite Beauty Podcast, Fat Mascara and as a long time admirer of her work, I invited her on to Look Behind the Look for some fun beauty banter and a chat about some of our favorite Bazaar covers featuring Kevyn Aucoin's makeup artistry.  Listen and enjoy as we analyze the definition of a smokey eye .....

In Episode 30, we are talking to the photographer Keith Barraclough and his partner, Kate Lorenz.  Keith is a well-known photographer living in NY and you may have heard of their innovative endeavor, The Redhead Project.  It's been featured on CNN, and in Vanity Fair, and is indeed fascinating.  Keith has photographed over 500 redheads, capturing each of their unique personalities in a grand fashion...