MEET CLEMENTINA RICHARDSON: CELEBRITY LASH EXPERT & FOUNDER OF ENVIOUS LASHES
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Founded in 2011 by celebrity lash expert Clementina Richardson, Envious Lashes is one of New York’s most sought after Lash Extension salons. Specializing in the art of eyelash extensions and applications resulting in longer, thicker, fuller and more beautiful looking eyelashes, Clementina and her team of talented lash artists are committed to transforming your eyes to convey a beautiful natural look in her fashionably chic, intimate studio located on 5th Avenue in Manhattan.
Since opening, Clementina has built up an incredible list of loyal international and celebrity clientele, including Mary J Blige, Naomi Campbell, Kate Capshaw and Nicole Baharie among many who keep coming back aga
MEET MARGRET AVERY, IN-DEMAND MAKEUP ARTIST
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Margret Avery is a renowned makeup artist who’s been in the business for 30+ years for a very good reason…when she’s got a makeup brush in her hand, it’s pure magic! She’s done makeup on numerous beauty icons and all time greats like Cindy Crawford, Naomi Campbell, Christy Turlington, Barbra Streisand and Goldie Hawn, worked with major fashion and beauty brands including J.Crew and L’Oreal and has been featured in too-many-to-count magazines such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Elle and Vanity Fair. She recently worked on the campaigns for Kensie, Nanette Lepore and Catherine Malandrino with the photographer Haley Ballard — you’ll see them in the Fall/Winter ’15 magazines. This very busy
MEET VINCENT LONGO – MAKEUP ARTIST EXTRAORDINAIRE
Makeup artist and cosmetic brand developer, Vincent Longo was born in Swan Hill, Australia, and spent his childhood amidst the majestic beauty of the outback. The light, colors, textures, sounds and purity of wild nature made a life-long impression and deeply stimulated his exceptional “eye” for color.
While in his late teens, Vincent’s family immigrated back to Italy, and he enrolled in B.C.M. – the Beauty Center of Milan. With effort and passion, Vincent soon mastered the art of makeup application through working with Gianni Versace, Giorgio Armani, Dolce and Gabbana and Gianfranco Ferre.
His career took off when he was booked to work on Cindy Crawford for the cover of Italian
MEET GINA BROOKE – HOURGLASS COSMETICS’ ARTISTIC DIRECTOR
Gina Brooke
An architect of glamour, Gina Brooke is the artistic director of Hourglass Cosmetics, the popular niche makeup brand created by Carisa Janes. In addition to collaborating with Carisa on product development, Gina leads photo shoots and makes appearances on behalf of the brand. Her work exudes an appreciation for art, color and the rejuvenating power of light. And her gifts have been appreciated by some of the world’s most beautiful faces, including Madonna, Anne Hathaway, Naomi Campbell and Gisela Bündchen. Gina attended the Fashion Institute of Technology and discovered her calling for makeup on her first test shoot. Central to her makeup philosophy is the idea of illum
