The Art of Makeup

by Kevyn Aucoin

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Kevyn Aucoin partners with the industry' s greatest talents to create an exquisite, star-studded collection of portraits, and reveals some timeless beauty tips that helped earn him his super-status in the fashion industry. It' s a visual feast as supermodels and celebrities such as Susan Sarandon, Jessica Lange, Grace Jones, Christie Brinkley and Janet Jackson, to name a few, are exquisitely made up by Aucoin and photographed by the world' s most famous photographers, including Richard show more Avedon, Patrick Demarchelier, Steven Meisel, Michael Thompson and Peter Lindbergh. "The Art of Makeup" includes an introduction by Linda Wells, editor of "Allure," and essays by Donna Karan, Cindy Crawford, Polly Mellen and Liza Minnelli that discuss Aucoin' s talent, his incredible rise in his field and what he' s like to work with. It also features tips to help women achieve the Aucoin look. Through step-by-step instructions, sample makeovers and an explanation of the 10 most commonbeauty mistakes and the four basic makeup combinations, Aucoin helps women accentuate their positive features, enhance their beauty and look and feel their best. Elegant and instructional, this book is a celebration of beauty and a remarkable showcase of the talents of a man who has defined the look of the ' 90s. show less

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Nonfiction, Home & Garden, Art & Design, General Nonfiction
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746Arts & recreationDrawing & decorative artsFashion Design / Weaving, Knitting, Embroidery
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RA778 .A872MedicinePublic aspects of medicinePublic aspects of medicinePublic health. Hygiene. Preventive medicinePersonal health and hygiene
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