I haven't done a Curator's Corner in a few weeks, but I was still gathering links along the way. I can't believe this is the last one for the year! - Beautiful with Brains presented some interesting vintage ads that... Read more →

My role as a Makeup Museum Curator isn't limited to collecting objects and organizing exhibitions. I think another important part of my "job" is to record beauty trends and other items of note in the beauty world. Year's end is... Read more →

Now that Christmas is over, it's time to reflect on the past year and start gearing up for 2013. As I did last year, I want to take some time to look back at my three favorite and least favorite... Read more →

Rockwell Kent, Blue Day, Greenland, 1935-37 YSL Boreal Palette Arctic Night, Holiday 2012 Read more →

I wanted this year's holiday/winter exhibition to have sort of a retro vibe to it. I wasn't sure exactly what period - anything from the 1920s (I was very inspired by Boots No. 7 Deco Darling collection and Clé de... Read more →

Part two of this year's Ghosts of Christmas Makeup Past is devoted to this gorgeous highlighter by Clé de Peau, released for the 2010 holiday season. With flash: The golden raised stripes look like rays of sunlight streaming down from... Read more →

Do you remember last year when I started the series I call Ghosts of Christmas Makeup Past? Well, it's back this year! Although this year's series will consist only of 2 posts rather than an entire week's worth. Today I... Read more →

I bought this despite the fact that it's not so special from a collecting standpoint. But the glitter on the outer compact and the metallic mesh-like pattern that evokes a fancy party dress on the inside - both perfect for... Read more →

Adorable squirrels and deer weren't the only critters Paul & Joe had up their sleeve for the holiday season. The company also released two makeup sets, Frozen Lilac and Sleigh Ride. Each contains a cream blush, loose powder and a... Read more →

Paul & Joe's holiday offering this year is a veritable treasure trove of woodland creatures, a nice departure from the usual overabundance of cats. I love squirrels so I think even if I wasn't a collector I'd be buying this.... Read more →