The Charisse Report

Today’s guest is Celeste Bell, daughter of the one and only Poly Styrene, a woman who was an absolute punk icon. If you know that name, then you’ll definitely know songs like Art-I-Ficial, Junk Food Junkie and Identity which Poly sang as the frontwoman of X-Ray Spex in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Through her music Poly Styrene inspired the likes of Neneh Cherry, FKA Twigs and many more, but it...

Today I’ve got the wonderful Vilde Feste, MAC Cosmetics Nordic Senior Artist as my guest. Vilde lives in Copenhagen and through her work as a makeup artist she covers Denmark, Iceland, Sweden, Finland and Norway as well as working backstage at some of the most exciting shows at the international fashion weeks. For me Vilde is the queen of the lip combo so I really wanted to find out more about her...

Tefi Pessoa is the queen of pop culture because she eats, sleeps and breathes it! I knew I wanted to start 2025 with Tefi on the BeautyMe Podcast, because if anyone can bring light relief and laughter to your day, she’s the one. Her deep dives on everyone from Richard Gere dating Cindy Crawford, to the weird and wonderful past of the members of rock group Fleetwood Mac have kept Tefi’s 1.9million...

My FINAL guest of 2024 is here! I've wanted to have makeup artist Sara Wren on the show for so long, and I'm so glad that the Director of Artistry for Milk Makeup is our final guest interview. In this episode the Philadelphia-based makeup artist takes us behind the scenes of her life in makeup. From being inspired by Gwen Stefani and her first makeup counter job working for Christian Dior to how s...

Today's guest is Charlotte Palermino, a woman who speaks her mind about the beauty industry and beyond, while also having an amazing skincare brand, Dieux. Charlotte is one of my favourite accounts to follow when I want products that work but don’t necessarily want to buy a load of different things. In this episode she shares so much - from growing up surrounded by French women, to how people judg...

Today’s guest is Alicia Lartey, a London-based esthetician, skincare expert and cosmetic chemist student who also works in new product development. As such we talk a lot about skincare and Alicia’s approach is really refreshing, especially when it comes to brands who have always put diversity at the forefront of their offerings - not just because it's a trend. However we don’t just talk about the...

This episode is an absolute MUST for anyone considering working in the fashion industry as a hair or beauty pro. London-based Aminata Kamara is a hairdresser who’s spent most of her life working in hair and has become known for her beautiful braided styles at shows such as Kenzo and Louis Vuitton. In July 2023 Aminata's stunning designs for the Dior haute couture show went viral and she learned ju...

It's a Week in Beauty and what a week it’s been – there’s a new Sephora in my hometown of Birmingham here in the UK and we’ve seen the finale of hit HBO show The Penguin which has given us a brand new super villain in the form of Sofia Falcone, also known as Sofia Gigante. I had to talk about this show because the actress playing Sofia, Cristin Milioti, goes through a stunning transformation thank...

Today’s guest is makeup artist James Boehmer, whose dreams took him from St. Louis, Missouri, to New York, to Japan – working at one of the most influential makeup brands in the world: Nars. In this episode James shares how he got to where he is today but also shares where he started, as a little queer kid growing up in St. Louis and watching glamazons such as Donna Summer and Debbie Harry on tele...

This week I’m chatting to a very special guest; makeup artist Sam Chapman. Some of you will definitely know Sam as one half of the truly iconic beauty Youtuber duo Pixiwoo. Alongside her sister Nicola, Sam created makeup tutorials that gained them a huge following and also resulted in them creating the brilliant makeup brush range, Real Techniques. In 2020 Sam retired from the beauty community but...

This week I’m chatting to a very special guest; Lauren Nicole, plus size content creator, influencer and new founder of the LND studio, a London location dedicated to content creators, podcasters and events. We cover so much in this chat from how we pick up on our differences from a young age and being inspired by YouTubers like Jackie Aina and Alissa Ashley to Lauren’s first experiments with beau...

It's the episode I didn't think I was going to make, because I didn't think I would end up watching the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show making its comeback. In this episode I'm sharing a brief history of the brand before sharing my first impressions, and then I go through the show itself moment by moment. Finally I share my highs to balance out the lows. The second segment is an interview with Amy...

In this episode I talk to the brilliant Dominic Skinner, Director of Makeup Artistry at MAC Cosmetics and it is SUCH a good chat. Many of you will know Dom and his signature moustache from the hit TV show Glow Up , currently on Netflix, but he’s been working at MAC for 20 years now, so you can imagine how many stories he has to share. We cover Dom’s early days of working at MAC Cosmetics and he sh...

Lisa Lyon is a legend in the bodybuilding industry. She won the first ever Women's World Pro Bodybuilding Championship, released her own workout book, and carried the icon Arnold Schwarzenegger on her shoulders. But Lisa Lyon was more than a bodybuilder and she definitely wasn't a 'gym bunny'. She was a dancer, actress and a performance artist intent on communicating through her body. I’d love to...

This week I’m sharing some of my favourite shows from the international fashion weeks, but of course, I’m focused on the hair and makeup. In this episode I’m sharing 7 key hair and beauty trends I noticed from shows including Chloe, Saint Laurent, Ferragamo, Grace Ling and more. To give us some insights into the otherworldly Rick Owens Hollywood SS25 show I’m sharing some backstage info from Globa...

This is my final follow along episode on the Hulu series In Vogue: The 90s . The first episode aired September 13th and the series is showing on Hulu in the States and Disney+ here in the UK. As the title suggests, the 6-part series is all about Vogue , the most well-known fashion magazine in the world, and specifically focuses on the power of Vogue in the 90s. For the past few weeks I’ve been sha...

This episode is the fifth of 6 special episodes all about the new series In Vogue: The 90s . The first episode aired September 13th and the series is showing on Hulu in the States and Disney+ here in the UK. As the title suggests, the 6-part series is all about Vogue , the most well-known fashion magazine in the world, and specifically focuses on the power of Vogue in the 90s. For each episode I’v...

This episode is the fourth of 6 special episodes all about the brand new series In Vogue: The 90s. Edit: I mistakenly say that the title of episode 4 of In Vogue: The 90s is The American Moment. That is actually the title of episode 6. The title of this episode is The Rise of the Met Gala. My apologies! The first episode aired September 13th and is showing on Hulu in the States and Disney+ in the...

This week I’m taking you behind the scenes of London Fashion Week. I’m sharing the shows I attended and talking about the hair and beauty moments that the amazing teams created backstage. In an effort to keep things organised I’m going through the shows alphabetically and will share the designer’s shownotes where possible. Then I’ll move on to hair, makeup and my random thoughts. If you enjoyed th...

This episode is the third of 6 special episodes all about the brand new series In Vogue: The 90s. The series first aired September 13th and is showing on Hulu in the States and Disney+ here in the UK. As the title suggests, the 6-part series is all about Vogue , the most well-known fashion magazine in the world, and specifically focuses on the power of Vogue in the 90s. Around the same time each e...

This episode is the second of 6 special episodes all about the brand new series In Vogue: The 90s. The series first aired September 13th and is showing on Hulu in the States and Disney+ here in the UK. As the title suggests, the six-part series is all about Vogue , the most well-known fashion magazine in the world, and specifically focuses on the power of Vogue in the 90s. Each episode is packed w...

This episode is the first of six special episodes all about the brand new series In Vogue: The 90s . The series starts today September 13th, right at the beginning of London Fashion Week, and will be showing on Hulu in the States and Disney+ here in the UK. As the title suggests, the six-part series is all about Vogue , the most well-known fashion magazine in the world, and specifically focuses on...

This week it’s a week in beauty episode plus a new Meet the Founder interview. First I’m sharing news on the gorgeous new Hunter Schafer campaign for Japanese brand Shiseido, talking Angelina Jolie for Tom Ford and sharing my thoughts on Rihanna’s Dior J’adore commercial. Then I’ll be sharing a new Meet the founder interview with Anna Ayers, co-founder of truly sustainable beauty brand Rahua. Also...

I took a month off and now I'm back with an amazing guest! Gabrielle Alvarez is one of the most inspiring makeup artists I know. Her work is instantly recognisable for her sheer love of colour and a passion for working with all skin tones. Gabi was my guest back in May 2021, so, as you can imagine, we had a lot to catch up on. In this episode Gabi and I discuss labels and trends – we touch on...

In this episode I'm sharing my most used items of makeup over the past month and why I love them. I’m talking about Byredo, Chanel, Fenty Beauty, Half Magic, MAC Cosmetics, Makeup By Mario and Make Up For Ever. Also, this is the last episode before I take a break for some Summer rest and relaxation so be sure to subscribe or follow the show so you don’t miss the next episode! Artwork by Charis...