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The Fairest Interview: Jemma Kidd

Beauty mogul Jemma Kidd wears many hats: she’s a celebrity makeup artist, author of Jemma Kidd Makeup Master Class, creator of 3 cosmetics lines (Jemma Kidd Makeup School, professional line Jemma Kidd Makeup School Pro, and JK Jemma Kidd for Target), founder of the Jemma Kidd Makeup Academy in London, soon-to-be ‘yummy mummy’, and also happens to be Countess of Mornington and the future Duchess of Wellington.

I find Jemma hugely inspiring, so in advance of Jemma Kidd Makeup School going on sale at The Fairest tomorrow, we chatted about her business, beauty tips, and the difference between English and American women.

Q: You have three extremely successful cosmetics lines, run a makeup school in London, and have just published a beauty guide, so you’re obviously a cosmetics expert. Did you always dream of becoming an entrepreneur, or is it something that you fell into?

A: I have always loved make-up and, starting my career as a model, I was always more interested in what the make-up artists were applying backstage than what was happening on the catwalk. (more…)

1 comment November 30, 2009

The Fairest Contributor: Julia Coney, All About the Pretty

Who’s The Fairest? contributor Julia Coney, the prettylicious blogger behind lifestyle site All About the Pretty, is not only a class act but a divinely passionate writer–and lover of the finer things in life!

I had the pleasure of traveling to France with Julia last year, where we bonded over wine, la vie Francaise, and she introduced me to Chanel Sublimage. Mosey on over to All About the Pretty, and fall in love with Julia yourself…

How did you get the inspiration for AATP?
I was in inspired to start my blog by Tia Williams of Shake Your Beauty. I met her at a Writer’s Conference and she told me per my conversation that I had a great voice and I should start blogging. Two months later I did and I love it.

Who’s your personal beauty/style icon?
My personal style icon is my grandmother who I’m also named after. She was a midwife in Louisiana and she was fabulous. She didn’t deliver about with her makeup being done, every hair in place, and a beautiful outfit. She was a diva before it was a household name. I still miss her every day.

What’s the best beauty advice you ever received?
Exfoliate and moisturize. My grandmother was big on skincare and so am I. Just like she always said “pretty makeup looks good on pretty skin.” It’s my motto. (more…)

Add comment October 5, 2009

The Fairest Contributor: Christine Mielke, Temptalia

Christine Mielke Temptalia Makeup addicts, take note: you will adore Christine Mielke, founder of popular beauty blog Temptalia, which comprehensively covers new launches and must-have items from brands big and small. At the tender age of 23 (as a matter of fact, today is her birthday!), Christine has already established herself as one of the most influential bloggers in all of beautyland.

How did you get the inspiration for your blog?
I really wanted to have a place to keep all of the different makeup looks I was doing. In a sense, it became an archive of looks I had done, but it also was somewhere I could post the latest look I did, too. It also helped that I had just recently become makeup OBSESSED so I needed an outlet for all my beauty chatter!

Who’s your personal beauty/style icon?
I can’t say that I have one. I find beauty is so much more than the outside, and it really has to do with how you feel inside, so it’s just such a personal view that I couldn’t see myself looking up to someone for their beauty/makeup. There are plenty of gorgeous ladies who have phenomenal faces and styles, though. If I had to choose someone who amazes me, it would be Kevyn Aucoin. He just showed me what it was like to experiment, have fun with makeup, and do what you want to do without thinking about rules and boundaries. (more…)

Add comment September 28, 2009

Who’s the Fairest? Lauren Bush and Ellen Gustafson, co-founder FEED Projects

While I’ve been writing about lip gloss and pondering the use of dangling participles in chick-lit, my Columbia sorority sister, Ellen Gustafson, has been busy saving the world.

Together with Lauren Bush, CEO and Creative Director of FEED Projects, Ellen co-founded the now-wildly popular eco-friendly bag company dedicated to eradicating child hunger in developing nations. (For more on FEED’s mission, I urge you to visit here!)

I chatted with Ellen and Lauren about their work, their travels and how their notions of beauty have been influenced by what they’ve seen. (Plus, they spill about an upcoming collaboration with Bobbi Brown!)

Q: The two of you have traveled extensively working with FEED. Have you picked up any unique beauty tips or tricks from your travels that you might otherwise never have learned? (more…)

1 comment September 3, 2009

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