For those of you lucky enough to be gearing up for a sunny winter getaway down to Florida or other tropical vacation destinations, remember one thing. Your wardrobe might be ready to hit the beach, but chances are your skin isn’t! After months of winter sweaters and cold weather, you need to get
All About Hourglass Ambient Lighting Blush
My clients already know how much I love Hourglass’s Ambient Lighting Powder by Hourglass, so I am thrilled to now have six fantastic shades of Ambient Lighting Blush here in my studio. Now that everyone has been introduced to the illuminating all-over powder, it’s time to follow up with these great
Show your true colors
Spring is here- or is at least on its way. And now its time to start thinking color! Pantone has picked radiant orchid as the color of the year and cosmetics companies are taking note for spring. Diego Dalla Palma, one of my absolute favorite makeup lines, is loading their newest spring
Here Comes the Bride!
It’s always a thrill to be part of someone’s big day. This one was especially nice, from the blue and gold color scheme in honor of the groom’s Marine service to the fabulous location- the always lovely Omni-Parker House!Bride’s always have such a glow about them. It’s important to enhance that
Tropical Days and Tropical Nights
If you think you can’t wear bronzer, think again. Katrina Hess Studios has just gotten two great products from Kevyn Aucoin Beauty that are going to completely change how you think of bronzers. Tropical Nights by Kevyn Aucoin has a lovely pink undertone- which is a very hard shade to find. If you’ve
No. 28 Primer Serum
Every now and again, a product comes along that is so multifaceted and miraculous that I recommend it to everyone and right now that product is the No. 28 Primer Serum by Hourglass Cosmetics. Packed with 28 enormously beneficial ingredients including 14 essential oils (eucalyptus, lemon peel,
Sara Happ Green Apple Lip Scrub
Just in time for spring comes Sara Happ's newest lip-smacking Lip Scrub in a limited edition Green Apple. It's fresh, tart, and oh-so revitalizing! Pair it with your favorite lip gloss or Sara Happ's incredibly hydrating Lip Slip and you've got yourself the softest, most kissable lips
Hourglass Immaculate Liquid Powder Foundation
Finding the perfect foundation is a challenge for any woman, especially those with combination or oily skin and women on-the-go who are looking for a single product that will give them the lasting coverage they need to withstand a long day. With this in mind, it is my great honor to introduce the
An Evening of Glamour
Once upon a time, I hosted an Evening of Glamour for Holly Safford and the lovely ladies behind The Catered Affair, the official caterer of the Boston Public Library. Together, we toasted our Taittinger Champagne (my signature beverage in the studio) to an evening of great skincare, gorgeous hair,
The Dramatic Eye
Excellent news, ladies! Damone Roberts, the Eyebrow King, has debuted a new line of eyebrow gels to work in tandem with his brow pencils and powders! As I'm sure you've noticed, a strong brow has been prominently featured in winter's fashion editorials, and with Damone Roberts' products you can
Diego Dalla Palma is Divine
Diego Dalla Palma has brought us a daring new line of earthy tones with a richness and sensuality that is both incredibly fresh and playfully masculine. The line is Divine, and I'm having a fabulous time experimenting with the new pallet!Here's what I'm loving:Layering a matte Bordeaux Anti Age
Autumn Hues & Fashion’s Night Out
Happy September! Just in time for autumn, I received the fall line from Hourglass and the colors are fabulous! This season's matte eyes and lips are perfect for evoking a romantic sense of vintage Hollywood and will look rich and warm as the days get cooler. The Vol. 6 Eye Palette is a
Introducing Diego Dalla Palma
Ever wonder how Italian women always manage to look so chic? With their red lips, flawless skin and smokey eyes, they definitely seem to have their makeup routine together, and their secret is Diego Dalla Palma, a Milan-based cosmetic brand founded in the mid 1970s. Diego Dalla Palma is