Look Behind The Look

Dreams do come true - I was able to have a conversation with the legendary Sam Fine to ask him about some of his most memorable shoots, his illustrious career and the creation of his beloved, iconic book that changed so many of our lives and set the world on a path of unforgettable beauty.  Sam talks about his incredible career and his beloved clients from Queen Latifah and Tyra Banks, to Patti La...

What could powerful Marvel villain Hela from Thor: Ragnarok and (some might say equally powerful) Phyllis Schlafly possibly have in common? Well, both were played masterfully by iconic thespian Cate Blanchett and both were expertly created with the artistry of makeup artist, visionary, and BAFTA winner, Morag Ross.  Listen as we discuss just a few of Morag's incredible looks, her career, and, as a...

It's Episode 22 and recent BAFTA WINNER (!) Mia Neal talks about her incredible career and her Oscar nomination.  Mia joins me to talk about work/life  balance (and laugh), her historic Oscar Nomination this year which she shares with Jamika Wilson as the first Black women to be nominated for  makeup and hairstyling since the categories inclusion in 1981, her admiration for the Safdi Brothers' and...

Today,  April 16th would have been Selena's 50th Birthday. We are celebrating by talking to artist San Sigüenza who's artwork featuring Selena can be seen everywhere from on murals, to inside the Selena Museum in Corpus  Christi, and even on super fans' bodies as tattoos! I talk to Santi about how he found himself painting Selena during some of the most difficult times of his life, and how he was...

This  week our guest is none other than Daniel Martin. The makeup artist  that creates flawless looks for Elisabeth Moss, Gemma Chan, Jessica Alba, Meghan Markle, and so many more. He is currently Tatcha's first-ever Global Director of Artistry and Education. You recently saw his work on the beautiful Maya Rudolph when she hosted SNL and everyone knows the look he created with Meghan for her Royal...

The insane life of Dianne Brill began in Wisconsin, then London in her early twenties, and by some fluke of a visa problem New York City got her, thank God. By 1985 she was featured in the New York Times as the reigning queen of NYC parties. Andy Warhol famously said of Dianne, if you were at a party and Dianne Brill was there, you knew you were at the right party. Her supersonic beauty, skintight...

We’re back this week with Angie Wells who is a two-time Emmy nominated makeup artist, IATSE member, MUAHS Guild Award, and Critics Choice Award nominee. You’ve seen her incredible work in MUDBOUND, HARRIET, SYLVIE’S LOVE, and most recently, PROMISING YOUNG WOMAN with Carey Mulligan. We talk about how she came to the industry and her many talents including how she’s not only an amazing makeup artis...

We're back this week just in time for awards season…I sat down with one of Hollywood's most respected makeup artists, a distinguished leader in the beauty industry, CHANEL Makeup artist, and total rockstar Pati Dubroff. We talk all about her unique style and talent for accentuating beauty, all the incredible looks from Margot Robbie’s press & awards tour for Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywo...

We’re back this week with another amazing & humble guest, who is one of the most sought after, acclaimed, followed, and influential makeup artists in the world, a groundbreaking educator, AND CEO & Founder of his own line, Mario Dedivanovic. We talk all about handling the pandemic and launching a line amongst it, his journey as a makeup artist, remembering to take it all in, what fuels his...

Craft your favorite cocktail or garnish your seltzer with lime and join Emmy Nominated Makeup Artist, Beauty Influencer, & Director Of Makeup Artistry at MAC Gregory Arlt & icon, Queen of Burlesque and glamour evangelist Dita Von Teese, talk all about the perfect cat eye & red lip, their kismet relationship, beauty philosophies, favorite looks they’ve done together and so much more. Yo...

We’re back this week with Episode 14. I sat down with the kindest soul, legendary and visionary makeup artist Billy B. We discuss his humble beginnings from Mississippi to NYC, becoming a self-taught artist, his illustrious career and always remembering where you came from. This episode is packed with so many iconic stories of Billy’s work at the height of pop music and building special connection...

We're back this week with Episode 13. I sat down with my brilliant and dear friend, creator of My Makeup Mastermind, host of The Hey Glowfriend podcast, and CEO + founder of Breakups to Makeup, Angelique Vélez. We talk all about what it took to launch a cult-favorite beauty brand aka the original makeup clutch, getting on QVC, pivoting creatively and so.much.more. Enjoy! Breakups to Makeup: http:/...

We’re back this week with Episode 12. I sat down with the absolutely incredible makeup artist and Global Artistic Director Shiseido Makeup, James Boehmer. We discuss how he got his start, his time working at NARS, what goes into creating and launching a line, new and exciting things at Shiseido with Hunter Schafer, a Warhol inspired shoot with Andreja Pejić and so much more. Enjoy! Get full acces...

We’re back this week with Episode 11. I sat down with the absolutely incredible stage & theatrical pro makeup artist, designer, and educator, Sarah Cimino. We discuss how she got her start, her deep love for theatre and telling stories, experimenting and learning as a young artist in NYC, her brilliant makeup design and process on the Broadway spectacular Moulin Rouge! The Musical, her work wi...

We’re back this week to kick off the new year with Episode 10. I sat down with Beauty Icon, Makeup Historian, Pro Makeup Artist, NYT Bestselling Author,  Lancome  Global Creative Director, and founder of Lisa Eldridge Makeup & Jewels, Lisa Eldridge. We discuss her humble beginnings and early love for drawing & painting faces, her big break getting representation and working with Cindy Craw...

With the holidays in full swing, we’re coming back with another episode right before Christmas…Episode 9: Justin Teodoro. I sat down with my dear friend, Canadian-NYC-based, artist, designer, and illustrator, Justin Teodoro. We talked all about his current & past work including his powerful piece #WeShouldAllCare went viral and his continuous example as an artist who leads with compassion. Not...

We’re back this week with Episode 8. I sat down with the absolutely stunning makeup artist & NARS Global Artistic Director, Lena Koro. We talked all about her deep love and passion for beauty and glamour, her decades of work with Francois Nars including his books Makeup Your Mind, Makeup Your Mind: Express Yourself, and X-Ray. Plus their work together with Amber Valletta, inspired by Luis Buñu...

We’re back this week with Episode 7. I sat down with beauty expert, brand consultant, makeup artist, and all-around amazing human being, Gina Brooke. We talked all about getting her start, manifesting & reinvention, working with Steven Klein, Carolyn Murphy, Naomi Campbell, and countless others, THOSE $10K diamond eyelashes, and of course all things MADONNA. Enjoy! Get full access to Look Behi...

We’re back this with our latest episode and guest in Episode 6. I sat down this week with the ultra-talented and kind, celebrity makeup artist, beauty seeker, creative thinker, Co-Founder of the Makeup Museum Official, and Host of the upcoming Pretty Curious Show Podcast, Rachel Goodwin. We discuss ALL things blue liner/eyeshadow + how her deep love for it all began, moving out to LA, meeting + cr...

We’re back with another amazing episode and guest in Episode 5 of #LookBehindTheLook This week, I sat down with the utterly fabulous, Celebrity & Editorial Makeup Artist, Art & Beauty Director, Activist, Renee Garnes We discuss her impeccable brow work, getting her start in Austria, Indya Moore’s 3 Vogue covers THIS year, backstage moments at fashion week, being ahead of the trends with Na...

This week I had the amazing honor of talking with ICON/LEGEND, makeup artist, and author, Sandy Linter. We talked about her books Disco Beauty & The Makeup Wakeup, her current exhibit at The Brooklyn Museum, THAT Allen Tannenbaum Studio 54 photo, her favorite red lip AOC wears, her work with Debbie Harry, Patti Hansen, Gia, and so much more. Enjoy! Twitter: @LookBehindPod  Instagram: @LookBehi...

I stopped recording, and here's why...In this EXTRA episode, I explain why I didn't post a new episode for a bit after posting one every Friday. I hope you enjoy this little break from interviews- it's short, sweet, (well, I don't know about that) and personal... and I have a feeling you can all relate. Thanks for listening! Get full access to Look Behind The Look at lookbehindthelook.substack.com...

Our guests this week are the brilliant, gorgeous, and hilarious duo, Jenn Lyon, and Ignacia Soto-Aguilar.  Jenn is an actress/writer/producer & the funniest woman alive. She currently plays Jennifer Husser on #ClawsTNT where she works with beloved makeup artist & Department Head, Ignacia Soto-Aguilar. In this episode, we share lots of laughs and dive into stories of matching your tassels with your...

Our guest this week is Emmy-award winning hairstylist, Barry Lee Moe. Today we dive into his work on Pose FX,  his relationship with Tori Amos, giving back and so much more.  *Support Trans Lives* Donation Links discussed in the episode today: Marsha P. Johnson Institute - https://marshap.org/donate/ , Sylvia Rivera Law Project - https://srlp.org/donate/ , Hetrick-Martin Institute - https://hmi.or...

Welcome to our first episode of Look Behind The Look the podcast that examines iconic looks in film, television, music, and fashion history, with your host, Tiffany Bartok. Our first guest is Emmy-award nominated, makeup artist extraordinaire, Tricia Sawyer. She has worked with icon, Sharon Stone, on 19 films and the one we are going to talk about today is Martin Scorsese’s, 1995 classic, Casino -...