The Oscars are over, but that's not going to stop me from taking another look at movie tie-in beauty products. I first covered these in 2010 so it's high time for a refresher. 1. Stila "And the winner is" palette... Read more →

If you're not too tired from viewing the exhibition, here are some behind-the-scenes shots I took as I was setting up. I still can't believe how expensive it was to put together...cake plates don't grow on trees! Still, I was... Read more →

Whew! It was a lot of work, but I'm finally ready to share the Museum's latest special exhibition! "Sweet Tooth: Confections in Cosmetics and Beauty" examines makeup and other beauty products that are inspired by sweet edibles. From candy to... Read more →

Links for this week. - As you know, I don't like Valentine's Day but I did like these Baltimore V-day cards, along with these works of art rendered in chocolate and Belgium's new chocolate-scented stamps. - 'Tis Girl Scout cookie... Read more →

MAC seems to have the market cornered on cartoon/comics collaborations. In addition to numerous Disney collections, 2011 was the year they released a Wonder Woman-themed collection. This time MAC is back in the comics game with Archie's Girls, which is... Read more →

As much as I liked pulling together heart-adorned cosmetics for yesterday's post, I maintain the belief that Valentine's Day is stupid (except that it does give me an excuse to eat an entire box of chocolates by myself). Therefore I... Read more →

I couldn't believe the volume of heart- or love-themed items this spring. And these aren't specifically for Valentine's Day either - these are just part of the company's regular seasonal lines. I've rounded up some of the best examples. 1.... Read more →

This week wouldn't have been so bad if my normally stellar immune system hadn't faltered and allowed some nasty bug to get in. It's been five days of fever, headache and a horrific cough that will not budge. As of... Read more →

Makeup Museum (MM) Musings is a series that examines a broad range of museum topics as they relate to the collecting of cosmetics, along with my vision for a "real", physical Makeup Museum. These posts help me think through how... Read more →

Raoul Dufy, The Battleship "Provence," First Squadron, n.d. Lise Watier Pastel Power Eyeshadow Quartet, spring 2013 Read more →