Collier Strong Interview
This past Friday, Collier Strong, world-renowned makeup artist, joined L’Oréal & Walgreens in Times Square for a day of beauty in recognition of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month.
Hundreds of people enjoyed complimentary beauty consultations and mini-makeovers featuring L’Oréal Paris’ Color of Hope cosmetics collection, which benefits the Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF).
I had the awesome opportunity to interview Collier Strong!!!
Interview with Collier Strong, L’Oréal Paris Makeup Artist, Project Runway:
GC:Who is your favorite Beauty Icon?
CS: Elizabeth Taylor. There was a picture of Ms. Taylor with Purple eyeshadow, Lavender lipstick, and tangerine lip liner. Her lips just looked that were just dripping with gloss. I’ve also had the pleasure of working with Elizabeth Taylor, which as a Florida boy, was amazing.
GC: Best makeup by staple from the L’Oréal Color of Hope Collection?
CS: I think the whole collection should be in everyone’s bag. $1 of every product sold goes to Ovarian Cancer Research Fund (OCRF).
I designed the collection around Hope Teal (the color symbolizing ovarian cancer awareness and created 2 different looks that you can mix and match with.
The first collection is for adventurous and fun with the second collection being more everyday ready-to-wear, for all skin tones. What’s nice about this collection is that you can wear just one or two pieces and look fabulous.
GC: What are the looks you’ve seen that you’ve been liking for the fall season?
CS: The red vamp lips (Dior Show) with not a lot of eye makeup. All the throwback’s to the 80’s that we’ve been seeing.
To coincide with National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, L’Oreal Paris’ Color of Hope Cosmetics Collection will be available for purchase beginning in September 2009. The entire Color of Hope Cosmetics Collection will be available at mass-market retailers nationwide, including Walgreens, CVS, and Wal-Mart, while supplies last.
