Fast approaching 50 Madonna still shows that she can reinvent her look and make it work. I've really been inspired by her Vanity Fair and H&M ads lately. Aging hasn't stopped her from not only setting trends but defining...more on Madonna makeup & hair at 50

I see many clients who want to achieve the flawless complexions of the many famous faces gracing covers of today's magazines. Reluctant to say most are the result of excellent retouching techniques, rather than the skills of a celebrity makeup artist. I still believe flawless skin can be achieved with proper makeup techniques. One face that comes to mind as inspiration for great skin is Jennifer Aniston. She always has an even consistent matte complexion in all of her photos. Jennifer Aniston is best know for her time on Friends. During the 1990s matte clear skin was all the rage. ...more on flawless skin makeup

This week's American Idol makeup trend was all metallic. A lot of the contestants were done up with different hues of metallic shadows and paired with gorgeous pink glossy lip shades. I've always been a fan of metallic colors but they can be a bit dramatic when you aren't singing live on...more on Kimberley Locke makeup