It’s happened to most of us – our lipstick dries out in the tube, or we end up throwing it away when we know there’s more in there. Our makeup pens get clogged. We drop our compacts and the product cracks or crumbles. But don’t worry! Here’s how you can make your makeup last and solve makeup
Katrina Says: Face It – Let’s Get Peachy This Year!
Pantone’s Color of the Year for 2024 is “Peach Fuzz” – a color they say “captures our desire to nurture ourselves and others. It’s a velvety gentle peach tone whose all-embracing spirit enriches mind, body, and soul.” For some, peach might seem unappealing or boring for clothes, wall coverings,
New Year, New Look with Private Makeup Lessons
Makeup Lessons For Individuals Katrina believes in beauty that is healthy, clean and cruelty-free. Many of her favorites are available at her studio, including Kevyn Aucoin Beauty, Ellis Faas, Saint Jane, Damone Roberts, Skin Owl and Olga Lorercon. Katrina is always looking for
Katrina’s Fresh Fall Makeup Looks
This fall season brings warmth with matte eyeshadows in neutral colors, smudged eye liner, a golden glow to highlight your face, a touch of blush, and matte lips in neutral pinks, plums and warm reds. Here are my cruelty-free favorites… Eye Shadow Start by applying a light or medium neutral
Newport Glamours Wedding
Couple: Hayley & Scott Venue: Castle Hill Inn, Newport, RI Hair Styling: Priscilla Collin, Boston Photographer: Zev Fisher Photgraphy, Boston It was a pleasure working with Hayley and Scott on their big day! Seaside weddings are perfect for giving the bride and bridesmaids
Katrina’s Faves for Smooth, Hydrated Summer Skin
Recently I had the pleasure of talking with my friend Annie Tevelin, Founder and CEO of a fabulous skincare line called SkinOwl… Annie, why do oils penetrate faster and absorb more than creams? Essentially, oils are a smaller molecule than creams made with lipids. This smaller molecule allows
Katrina Says Brush Up on Brush Care!
I love being a beauty contributor for Brenda After Sixty! This month, I’m going to share with you my favorite makeup brushes and tools, and how I keep them clean. It’s hard to find a GOOD, cruelty-free makeup brush set without breaking the bank. I love Kevyn Aucoin’s brush sets – especially
Clean, Easy Beauty! Katrina’s New Faves For Spring
This month I’m bringing you two amazing new makeup lines, plus adorable bags to store it all in! I spend a lot of time researching and experimenting with new products, and NudeStix is my new fave beauty line. NudeStix is a relatively new line that’s clean, vegan, cruelty-free and all good!
Viva Magenta! A New Color for Lips & More
The annual Pantone Color of the Year is here! Pantone calls this year’s gorgeous fuschia-reddish color Viva Magenta, “brave and fearless, whose exuberance promotes a joyous and optimistic celebration.” It’s a spectacular color and I think it will have a big impact on textiles, fabrics, clothing –
Glitz & Glamour! Katrina’s Holiday 2022 Makeup Guide
Tis the season to party in style with these easy-to-do sparkly eyeshadows, highlighters and lips. Here are my cruelty-free picks for you… Always start with a wash of face tint, whether it’s a light tint or a full coverage foundation. Set it with a light, sheer translucent powder. My favorite is
Springtime Wedding Makeup @ Chilton Club Boston
Date: May 14, 2022 Couple: Shelley & Harry Church: Trinity Church Venue: Chilton Club, Boston Makeup: Katrina Hess Photographer: Paul Blackmore Videographer: 3 Bells Production Hair Stylist: Katelyn Alberts Florist: Bittersweet Gardens Dress: Pronovias Shoes: Jimmy Choo
Katrina’s Favorites for Summer Body Skincare!
After being in the sun and heat at the beach, poolside, attending parties or weddings, or just running around town doing errands, the skin on our arms, chests and legs can look and feel dry. That’s especially true if you’re wearing sleeveless tops, shorts or a bathing suit. Here are my fabulous,
The Best Products for Glowing Summer Skin
Now that summer is here, it’s time to show the world fresh, glowing skin. Creating that glow starts with good, basic skincare. You can use a gentle face scrub 3 or 4 times a week to remove product buildup and dead skin cells that trap oil and dull your skin. It’s easy to do! Here are my