Please give a warm welcome to Space Babo! He's a bit of a space cadet, obviously, so I'm not sure what I can have him do at the Museum. He's got a super fancy belt that he can store things... 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 →

Walter Launt Palmer (1854-1932), Winter Haze, n.d. Encrusted Treasures collection, Essie, Holiday 2013 Read more →

As you know, I've been quite harsh on the more recent releases from Yves Saint Laurent. Just as I had completely lost my faith in the brand being able to come up with some worthy collectible items, they released this... Read more →

This pretty little palette from Lise Watier nearly slipped through my curating radar (curadar?) when it was released about a month or so ago with their Jardin de Givre collection. I guess technically it's a holiday piece, but the silver... Read more →

Links from this week and last. :) - Loved these gorgeous Egyptian-inspired beauty tools created by Sarah Linda Forrer. - Remember how I mentioned that I wanted to see this exhibit on vanities and dressing tables? Well, lucky duck Meli... Read more →

Amidst all the holiday bustle I forgot to introduce our newest staff member, who joined us a few weeks after Thanksgiving. Say hello to Ugly Yeti! As you know, it's very rare to spot a real live Yeti, but we... Read more →

One prediction I have for 2014 is that it will be the year of the strong lip. And by "strong" I don't mean deep burgundy, neon pink or even bright orange. I'm talking about the truly extreme hues - blue,... Read more →

Two MM staff members, hard at work helping me dream up new ideas...or maybe just thinking about cookies. I've been a little quiet but it's not for a dearth of ideas. In fact, I have tons, but I'm finding they're... Read more →

Happy new year! Here are some links from the very first week of 2014 (and some from 2013). - Congratulations are in order for legendary makeup artist Pat McGrath, who was named an MBE (Member of the British Empire) for... Read more →