Makeup Beat…

It’s all about transformation on RuPaul’s Drag Race…so all you Drag Queens check it out here. Yes, I’m talking to you!

Well if not actually love, then obsess…in his new book about model Ryan Kroenig. “fashion designer/photographer Karl Lagerfeld is launching his new book “Metamorphoses of an American” at a New York gallery opening tonight. It features five years worth of photos.”
blk/wht photos: from New York Magazine.

Designer Christian Lacroix (57) and singer Janet Jackson (42) share the same birth date May 16th. Happy Birthday!

British company Rootstein Display Mannequins, which has been manufacturing mannequins for nearly 50 years, debuts the Agyness Deyn mannequin May 20th
at a party in their New York showroom.

The Gap Artist Editions is a collaboration with the Whitney Museum and its current Biennial features a series of contemporary artists including Chuck Close, Jeff Koons, Marilyn Minter, Kiki Smith, and more. I guess Stephanie’s here because she and her husband are major art collectors plus she’s a hottie. These will be available from May 13 at Gap stores in the United States, Canada, England and Gap’s online shopping. The retail price will be between $28-$38.

Barrett Pall, currently ranked 8th of the top ten, has a great look. Go to V Mag to place your vote. The winner gets a Ford contract and the cover of V.

“Here’s gorgeous 24-year-old Christy back in 1993 ~ and an identically beautiful 39-year-old version in 2008.”
TMZ.com speculates whether Christy has had any plastic surgery to look this good …personally I think it’s just good living.

“The Makeup Show New York is a pro-only trade event open to anyone involved with the makeup artist industry. Makeup artists, retail artists, aestheticians, hairstylists, fashion stylists, agents and bookers and of course students of makeup, hair or aesthetics are invited to attend. Proof of profession or student status is required.

Admission to The Makeup Show New York includes all seminars and lectures, full access to the show floor and in-out privileges. Entry to The Makeup Show New York also allows participants access to great hands-on workshops. These hands-on workshops are only available to attendees of the show and are at an additional fee.”

This is a must for every Makeup Artist! Joanna Schlip, Sandy Linter and Billy B are just a few of the artists involved. Go here for all the details and tickets.