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| Ep. 270: Listen along to episode 3 of In Vogue: The 90s – The Hollywood Merger. From Elizabeth Hurley in that Versace dress to the arrival of Tom Ford at Gucci and Baz Luhrmann's Romeo + Juliet | 15 Sep 2024 | 00:18:08 | |
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 episode is released I’ll be sharing these listen-along episodes breaking down some of the main stories and also adding my own 90s beauty moment at the end of each one. I’d love to know if you’re watching the show too so be sure to tag me @charisse_kenion over on Instagram. If you head to my TikTok @charissekenion you’ll see the accompanying videos I’ve created for each episode of the series and if you enjoyed this episode, do please leave the show a review or rating wherever you like to listen. Don't forget there's also a newsletter that you can subscribe to for free at beautymenotes.substack.com. Links Calvin Klein FW93 show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bj7tM7OA5pE Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CharisseKenionYT Find me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@charisse_kenion/ BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com Find me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme | |||
| Ep. 269: Listen along to episode 2 of In Vogue: The 90s – The Fashion Rebels. From iD magazine to grunge to the British invasion of designers, artists and Brit Pop | 14 Sep 2024 | 00:15:45 | |
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 with iconic faces and names and with each installment I’m sharing these listen-along episodes breaking down some of the main stories and also adding my own 90s beauty moment at the end of each one. I’d love to know if you’re watching the show too so be sure to tag me @charisse_kenion over on Instagram. If you enjoyed this episode do please subscribe or follow wherever you like to get your podcasts you’ll never miss another episode! Don’t forget there’s also a newsletter that you can subscribe to for free at beautymenotes.substack.com. Artwork image courtesy of Disney+ Links Alexander McQueen SS95 The Birds show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOuFflTkPQ8 Kevyn Aucoin Larger than Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_PzlszyeB94&t=846s Look Behind the Look podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0tAq4qjJ63Q9hUDSaAwBrX?si=5e71ef43c9e74ca6 Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CharisseKenionYT Find me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@charisse_kenion/ BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com Find me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme
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| Ep. 260: The rise and fall of 2000s magazine Suede | 21 Jun 2024 | 00:26:43 | |
Today I’m talking about Suede magazine – a magazine that came and went in a blaze of glory in the early 2000s but gave us just 4 issues. The reason I’m talking about Suede is because while we only got 4 issues, that magazine absolutely became a new fashion bible for black women, women of colour, actually women of all skin colours. In this episode I share more on Suede’s history inaugural issue, the team who made it happen and the huge impact the magazine had on black women and women of colour. I discuss the rumours surrounding the magazine’s demise and I share an update I received via email from the magazine's former editor Suzanne Boyd. Don’t forget my DMs are always open, so if you’d like to share an insight re Suede magazine, or anything else beauty related, find me @beautymepodcast on Instagram or @charisse_kenion on Threads. Links Ep. 254: Andrea Lewis, creator of the Black Beauty Effect: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2kBs5fbYu6kxJ3bNjCug2u?si=b936cc43bd6f45e5 Alicia Keys reportedly unlocks diva side: https://www.today.com/popculture/alicia-keys-reportedlyunlocks-her-diva-side-wbna5868734 Find me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@charisse_kenion/ BeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/ BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com Find me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme
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| Ep. 170: '90s Beauty Moments - Sharon Stone as Ginger McKenna in 1995 movie Casino | 18 Dec 2022 | 00:09:38 | |
Today’s ‘90s Beauty Moment is all about Sharon Stone’s magnificent portrayal of Ginger McKenna in Martin Scorsese’s 1995 film Casino. In this episode I break down the retro looks we see in this film that’s based in the ‘80s, from the hair and makeup pros to my favourite beauty moments from the film. Apparently Sharon Stone was dead set on playing this character and I really think that comes through in the movie – it’s an absolute classic. Let me know if you’ve been enjoying this series over in the DMs on Twitter or Instagram @beautymepodcast or email me your thoughts at beautymepodcast@gmail.com. And don’t hesitate to tag me when you’re listening! Don’t forget there’s a full series of ‘90s beauty TikToks to go with each of these mini podcasts over at @charissekenion. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, feel free to give us the gift of a 5-star rating over on Spotify, or write a review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you so much for listening. Look Behind the Look Tricia Sawyer talks Sharon Stone in Casino: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4EWDoAxjuRSeJTlac9QcVf?si=5425934531f24646 BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast | |||
| Ep. 169: '90s Beauty Moments - Missy Elliott's iconic video for 1997 song The Rain | 17 Dec 2022 | 00:09:47 | |
If you’re a fan of ‘90s music then you need to check today’s ‘90s Beauty Moment: Missy Elliott’s video for The Rain, which came out in 1997, from her first album Supa Dupa Fly. Directed by the equally iconic director Hype Williams, this video is so ahead of its time and is a must-watch if you’ve never seen it before. In this episode I break down the hair and beauty moments, including Missy's epic finger waves, and also share some insights into the black lipgloss and liner that we see in the video, which is also very on-trend today on social media. Let me know if you’ve been enjoying this series over in the DMs on Twitter or Instagram @beautymepodcast or email me your thoughts at beautymepodcast@gmail.com. And don’t hesitate to tag me when you’re listening! Don’t forget there’s a full series of ‘90s beauty TikToks to go with each of these mini podcasts over at @charissekenion. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, feel free to give us the gift of a 5-star rating over on Spotify, or write a review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you so much for listening. BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast | |||
| Ep. 168: '90s Beauty Moments - R&B singer Aaliyah's video for her 1996 hit One In a Million | 16 Dec 2022 | 00:12:34 | |
Aaliyah Dana Haughton released her second album, also called One In A Million in 1996 and with six hit songs coming from that album, it’s at that point in time that she really took over the charts and became a major inspiration for young black girls when it came to how they dressed and how they wore their hair and makeup. Today's '90s Beauty Moment is all about the video for Aaliyah's single One In A Million because it's the perfect blend of '90s fashion, beauty, hair and music video influences. Let me know if you’ve been enjoying this series over in the DMs on Twitter or Instagram @beautymepodcast or email me your thoughts at beautymepodcast@gmail.com. And don’t hesitate to tag me when you’re listening! Don’t forget there’s a full series of ‘90s beauty TikToks to go with each of these mini podcasts over at @charissekenion. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, feel free to give us the gift of a 5-star rating over on Spotify, or write a review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you so much for listening. BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast | |||
| Ep. 167: '90s Beauty Moments - how the Spice Girls and their Girl Power took over the world | 15 Dec 2022 | 00:08:03 | |
Today’s ‘90s Beauty Moment is all about the power – the so-called Girl Power – of the Spice Girls, five women, chosen from hundreds to take on the boy bands of the mid-90s. In this episode I break down the looks that the world would go on to expect from Emma Bunton, Geri Halliwell, Melanie Brown, Melanie Chisolm and Victoria Beckham (formerly Victoria Adams.) I also explain the super simple reason that we would go on to refer to these adult women as Baby, Ginger, Scary, Sporty and Posh for the rest of their lives. Let me know if you’ve been enjoying this series over in the DMs on Twitter or Instagram @beautymepodcast or email me your thoughts at beautymepodcast@gmail.com. And don’t hesitate to tag me when you’re listening! Don’t forget there’s a full series of ‘90s beauty TikToks to go with each of these mini podcasts over at @charissekenion. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, feel free to give us the gift of a 5-star rating over on Spotify, or write a review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you so much for listening. BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast | |||
| Ep. 166: '90s Beauty Moments - the iconic video for Don’t Let Go by En Vogue 1996 | 14 Dec 2022 | 00:05:48 | |
Today’s '90s Beauty Moment is all about the striking beauty looks for En Vogue’s 1996 video for their single Don’t Let Go. In this episode I break down the hair and beauty moments for all four band members: Cindy Herron, Dawn Robinson, Maxine Jones and Terry Ellis and I also get into the truly quintessential ‘90s fashion looks each of them are wearing. Let me know if you’ve been enjoying this series over in the DMs on Twitter or Instagram @beautymepodcast or email me your thoughts at beautymepodcast@gmail.com. And don’t hesitate to tag me when you’re listening! Don’t forget there’s a full series of ‘90s beauty TikToks to go with each of these mini podcasts over at @charissekenion. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, feel free to give us the gift of a 5-star rating over on Spotify, or write a review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you so much for listening. BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast | |||
| Ep. 165: '90s Beauty Moments - ‘Black Barbie’ and Queen of Rap Lil’ Kim’s ‘90s beauty influence | 13 Dec 2022 | 00:11:55 | |
For me, Lil’ Kim, AKA Kimberly Denise Jones, is someone who should get all the awards when it comes to being iconic across the board – the hairstyles you’ve played with, the makeup you’ve experimented with, even the clothes you’re wearing and the music you’re listening to – Lil’ Kim was arguably the blueprint for it all back in the ‘90s. In this episode I’m firmly sticking with the Lil’ Kim of the ‘90s – one, because there’s a lot to discuss when it comes to the Brooklyn rapper, and two, because amongst all that information, there is also the often discussed topic of her lack of self love, which some even refer to as internalised hate for how she looks. So in this episode I’m focusing on the image that first caught our attention, and how she would go on to influence her fans, the music industry and the fashion houses. I’ll be back with another in-depth episode though, so watch this space. In the meantime, I’d love to know what you think of this series – have you been enjoying it? Let me know over in the DMs on Twitter or Instagram @beautymepodcast or email me your thoughts at beautymepodcast@gmail.com. And don’t hesitate to tag me when you’re listening! Don’t forget there’s a full series of ‘90s beauty TikToks to go with each of these mini podcasts over at @charissekenion. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, feel free to give us the gift of a 5-star rating over on Spotify, or write a review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you so much for listening. BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast | |||
| Ep. 164: '90s Beauty Moments - Jennifer Aniston’s iconic haircut – The ‘Rachel’ from Friends | 12 Dec 2022 | 00:06:55 | |
It’s a hairstyle that has its own Wikipedia page; that’s how iconic the Rachel haircut was. It was first seen on screen, on Aniston’s character Rachel Green in Friends in 1995, near the end of the first season in the episode entitled The One with the Evil Orthodontist and she wore it until the third season. In this episode I focus on how big the influence of the cut was, and why Jennifer’s longterm hairdresser Chris McMillan designed it specifically for the star – even though she never loved it! I’d love to know what you think of this series – have you been enjoying it? Let me know over in the DMs on Twitter or Instagram @beautymepodcast or email me your thoughts at beautymepodcast@gmail.com. And don’t hesitate to tag me when you’re listening! Don’t forget there’s a full series of ‘90s beauty TikToks to go with each of these mini podcasts over at @charissekenion. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, feel free to give us the gift of a 5-star rating over on Spotify, or write a review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you so much for listening. BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast | |||
| Ep. 163: '90s Beauty Moments - Skin from Skunk Anansie’s iconic bald-headed beauty | 11 Dec 2022 | 00:07:16 | |
Skunk Anansie is a British rock band that shot to fame in the ‘90s, and from day one, all everyone could talk about was the striking lead singer, Skin, AKA Deborah Ann Dyer. While I knew Skin had to be in this ‘90s series, I initially thought that I would be more focused on her more edgy makeup looks, like black lipstick and liner, but recently I saw the video for one of their hits, Hedonism (Just Because You Feel Good) and I was blown away by a really pretty, ethereal take on ‘90s makeup. It’s not something you see much of when you examine the music videos of that decade, so I really wanted to include it in the series. I’d love to know what you think too! Have you been enjoying this series? Let me know over in the DMs on Twitter or Instagram @beautymepodcast or email me your thoughts at beautymepodcast@gmail.com. And don’t hesitate to tag me when you’re listening! Don’t forget there’s a full series of ‘90s beauty TikToks to go with each of these mini podcasts over at @charissekenion. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, feel free to give us the gift of a 5-star rating over on Spotify, or write a review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you so much for listening. BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast | |||
| Ep. 162: '90s Beauty Moments - Uma Thurman’s trend-setting beauty as Mia Wallace in 1994’s Pulp Fiction | 10 Dec 2022 | 00:10:53 | |
Today’s ‘90s Beauty Moment is dedicated to the star of one of my all-time favourite films; Uma Thurman in 1994’s Pulp Fiction. In this Quentin Tarantino classic, Uma plays newlywed Mia Wallace who’s definitely in the mood for trouble, and looks so good while doing it. The movie set off several beauty trends, and it also helped to catapult the success of Chanel’s Rouge Noir nail polish – the beauty brand’s biggest-selling product ever. Let me know if you’ve been enjoying this series over in the DMs on Twitter or Instagram @beautymepodcast or email me your thoughts at beautymepodcast@gmail.com. And don’t hesitate to tag me when you’re listening! Don’t forget there’s a full series of ‘90s beauty TikToks to go with each of these mini podcasts over at @charissekenion. If you’ve enjoyed this episode, feel free to give us the gift of a 5-star rating over on Spotify, or write a review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you so much for listening. BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast | |||
| Ep. 161: '90s Beauty Moments - RnB singer Toni Braxton's 1993 Pixie haircut | 09 Dec 2022 | 00:05:37 | |
Coupled with her deep contralto tones, RnB singer Toni Braxton's short hair became an iconic inspiration for black women the world over in 1993, and it's a look that she still wears today. In this episode I discuss the impact the Pixie cut had throughout the '90s, why Toni's take on the trend has been so enduring and why the Pixie cut is still a stylish go-to today. Don’t forget there’s a full series of ‘90s beauty TikToks to go with each of these mini episodes over @charissekenion. Let me know if you’ve enjoyed this episode and feel free to give us the gift of a 5-star rating over on Spotify, or write a review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you so much for listening. BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast | |||
| Ep. 259: Unlocking new scent memories with Phlur, Charlotte Tilbury and more. Fragrance faves right now. | 14 Jun 2024 | 00:24:35 | |
This episode is a perfume special that features scents from Phlur, Charlotte Tilbury, Fine'ry - all new to me - plus one very special scent that's been my go-to for years. Fragrance can evoke a memory or a mood in an instant and in that sense it’s really powerful, so in this episode I discuss embracing a scent wardrobe, rather than sticking with one 'signature scent' for life. I’d love to know your favourite perfumes right now, so feel free to get in touch over in the DMs on Instagram @beautymepodcast or comment over on Threads @charisse_kenion. If you enjoyed this episode please leave a review or rating wherever you listen as it really helps others to find the show! Artwork by Charisse Kenion Links Ep. 253: Fenty to Laura Mercier; Prada to Mugler; fragrance reviews for anyone ready to add something new to their fragrance wardrobe: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6cLP6JSrx2SSoO9vjkQozR?si=8f942c7af16c400e Find me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@charisse_kenion/ BeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/ BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com Find me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme
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| Ep. 160: '90s Beauty Moments - Janet Jackson's Poetic Justice braids from the 1993 film | 08 Dec 2022 | 00:07:41 | |
If you’re someone who ever gets your hair braided, then you will know exactly what this episode is about. Box braids have been a black girl go-to for decades, well, actually, thousands of years! But in 1993, when Boyz N The Hood director John Singleton wrote and directed Poetic Justice, he definitely had no idea that the most enduring conversation around this movie would arrive via his female star, singer Janet Jackson and her hair. In this mini episode I break down the origin of so-called Poetic Justice braids and discuss how braided styles have been integral to not only black style, but also how tribes communicate who they are, where they're from and so much more. Let me know what you think of this episode - have you seen Poetic Justice? Get in touch over in the DMs on Twitter or Instagram @beautymepodcast or email me your thoughts at beautymepodcast@gmail.com. Don’t forget there’s a full series of ‘90s beauty TikToks to go with each of these mini podcasts over at charissekenion. Let me know if you’ve enjoyed this episode and feel free to give us the gift of a 5-star rating over on Spotify, or write a review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you so much for listening. BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast | |||
| Ep. 159: '90s Beauty Moments - Sade Adu and the original 'clean girl' aesthetic | 07 Dec 2022 | 00:07:58 | |
If you're up on your social media trends, then you'll be familiar with the less-is-more vibe of the 'clean girl aesthetic' trend, but for many black and brown women, it's simply a more natural, pared-down approach to beauty that they have been enjoying for decades. Despite many a content creator labelling the likes of Bella Hadid and Hailey Beiber as the originators of the 'clean girl' trend, for me, the original clean girl has to be Sade, lead singer of her eponymous band. Folasade Adu is a Nigerian-born British singer known for her velvety tones and clean beauty aesthetic - think red lip, hair in a bun and a pair of gold hoop earrings. In this episode I discuss the look and also touch on the concept of black beauty creators not always being given credit for starting new trends, in fashion, beauty or social media. There is also a video to really show you what I'm talking about, which you can find on the @beautymepodcast Instagram or on my TikTok @charissekenion. In fact for each of these 25 '90s Beauty Moments podcasts there's a matching video! | |||
| Ep. 158: '90s Beauty Moments - Mary J Blige, Queen of Hip Hop soul and black beauty icon | 06 Dec 2022 | 00:11:11 | |
If you love ‘90s makeup AND rnb then you need to check out today’s 90s Beauty Moment; I'm talking about Mary J Blige, AKA the Queen of Hip Hop Soul and an absolute icon for black women around the world when it came to hair, beauty and fashion throughout the '90s. Between 1992 and 1999 Mary released 4 albums and with each album came new looks and new inspiration. Mary absolutely deserves her own full-length episode, so stay tuned for that! In the meantime, let me know, are you a Mary J fan? Or is this the first time you're hearing about her? Let me know over in the DMs on Twitter or Instagram @beautymepodcast or email me your thoughts at beautymepodcast@gmail.com. Don’t forget there’s a full series of ‘90s beauty TikToks to go with each of these mini podcasts over at charissekenion. Do let me know if you’ve enjoyed this episode and feel free to give us the gift of a 5-star rating over on Spotify, or write a review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you so much for listening. BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast | |||
| Ep. 157: '90s Beauty Moments - Demi Moore's nude pregnant body on the cover of Vanity Fair's August 1991 issue | 05 Dec 2022 | 00:07:31 | |
Thirty years ago the image of a naked pregnant woman on the cover of Vanity Fair magazine caused outrage around the world. While it absolutely impacted how the pregnant body was seen, in this episode I question if we've really come that far. Today, the likes of Serena Williams and Rihanna have publicly embraced their baby bumps for the covers of Vogue and Vanity Fair, respectively, but yet, for every positive comment, there's always someone saying they feel disgusted and that a pregnant body is not something that 'should' be on show. I'd love to know what you think, so please feel free to DM me at @beautymepodcast on Twitter or Instagram, or email me direct beautymepodcast@gmail.com. Don’t forget there’s a full series of ‘90s beauty TikToks to go with each of these mini podcasts over at charissekenion. Do let me know if you’ve enjoyed this episode and feel free to give us the gift of a 5-star rating over on Spotify, or write a review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you so much for listening. BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast | |||
| Ep. 156: '90s Beauty Moments - Sinéad O'Connor's political and personal reasons for her shaved head | 04 Dec 2022 | 00:08:58 | |
TW: in this episode I will touch on themes of abuse so please skip to the next episode if that's not something you want to hear today. In the mid 1980s, Sinéad O'Connor was just getting started with her music career, and a record exec asked her to consider growing her hair long and start wearing short skirts ‘like a girl’ as a way of ‘selling’ her music. The next day she walked into a barbershop and asked a young barber to make her look ‘like a boy.’ In this episode I break down the reasons Sinéad gave for her cutting her hair - reasons that changed between the '90s and when she later appeared on popular TV show Dr Phil in 2017. Don’t forget there’s a full series of ‘90s beauty TikToks to go with each of these mini podcasts over at charissekenion. Do let me know if you’ve enjoyed this episode and feel free to give us the gift of a 5-star rating over on Spotify, or write a review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you so much for listening. BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast | |||
| Ep. 155: '90s Beauty Moments - Madonna’s 1990 Vogue video and why it’s important to ballroom culture | 03 Dec 2022 | 00:09:06 | |
It’s the third of my 25 '90s Beauty Moments and today its’ Madonna’s music video for her 1990 single Vogue. I believe this video is so valuable to not only the history of music, but also to the New York counterculture of ballroom. Before this video, the pageantry of ballroom, including the style of dance, Vogueing, would not have been seen in the mainstream. In this mini episode I break down just why this music video is so important and share information on the hair and beauty imagery we see, which is heavily influenced by artists and photographers from the 1940s. I’ve also created a TikTok to go with this episode and each of the other 24 episodes so head to my account @charissekenion. Do let me know if you’ve enjoyed this episode and feel free to give us the gift of a 5-star rating over on Spotify, or write a review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you so much for listening. BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast | |||
| Ep. 154: '90s Beauty Moments - Madonna's 1990 Blond Ambition World Tour | 02 Dec 2022 | 00:06:25 | |
It’s the second of 25 '90s Beauty Moments and today I'm looking at the iconic wardrobe, hair and makeup for Madonna's world tour, Blond Ambition, which took place from April to August 1990.
Alongside 24 other episodes, consider this my alternative gift guide, or Advent Calendar, as each day I'll be uploading a new minisode, alongside a dedicated TikTok too! In this episode I share insights into who worked on the hair and makeup for this 57-date tour and why the wardrobe, designed by Paris-based fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier has stood the test of time.
Let me know if you’ve enjoyed this episode and feel free to give us the gift of a 5-star rating over on Spotify, or write a review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you so much for listening.
BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast
BeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/
BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com
BeautyMe on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion
BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme
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| Ep. 153: Jennifer Aniston says she’s never felt better – so why was her Allure magazine cover so retouched? Why do magazines want us to look younger? | 02 Dec 2022 | 00:30:14 | |
This episode is all about my love/hate relationship with the final print cover of Allure magazine. I’m sharing what I truly love about the shoot with Friends and Along Came Polly actress Jennifer Aniston, and I’m sharing why I’m still annoyed with magazines for their excessive reliance on Photoshop and retouching in general. I’d really love to know what you think if you’ve seen the Jennifer Aniston Allure cover and if you think that retouching is just par for the course when it comes to celebrities and beauty media. If you haven’t seen the cover, head to my TikTok to see what I’m talking about @charissekenion. Let me know your thoughts on Twitter or Instagram @beautymepodcast or feel free to share them via email at beautymepodcast@gmail.com. Don’t forget there’s also the newsletter which you can subscribe to for free at beautymenotes.substack.com. Thank you so much for listening; if you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5-star rating on Spotify or write a review over on Apple Podcasts – it really helps! Links mentioned: Ep 129: Why do we still use Photoshop to retouch beauty images? https://open.spotify.com/episode/7cMMB7u0I4AQTh0Q9GxMgI?si=JWpDdSmXRmO_MXM06lzJmw Ep 137: A conflicted breakdown of Linda Evangelista’s British Vogue September issue cover: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5y7Fhvg0cIl3llWCSdgfHT?si=9846560859bf4865 Ep 146: The future of Allure magazine as it goes digital-only; why Brits aren’t bothered about Sephora, yet and Taylor Swift: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4Nfn6GDY9WtjG2Jlu0bCdg?si=4bff03a6357c4385 Jennifer on Allure’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CNQ37AE_sRM&t=6s Jennifer Aniston TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion/video/7167015236279569669?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1 James Welsh - CGI Beauty in Reality TV. Fake age, fake skin, fake tears? Instagram Vs Reality: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m1PSu3qnCec | |||
| Ep. 152: '90s Beauty Moments - George Michael's 1990 supermodel-filled video for Freedom 90 | 01 Dec 2022 | 00:07:02 | |
It’s the first of 25 '90s Beauty Moments and I’m starting with George Michael’s 1990 video for Freedom! 90. In this mini episode I break down just why this music video was so iconic – and still is, 30+ years later. I’ll be back with 24 more similar mini episodes as part of my alternative Advent Calendar. I’ve also created a TikTok to go with each of the 25 episodes so head to my account @charissekenion to see how I bring each one to life with images and video from the ‘90s. Do let me know if you’ve enjoyed this episode and feel free to give us the gift of a 5-star rating over on Spotify, or write a review on Apple Podcasts. Thank you so much for listening. BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast | |||
| Ep. 151: The skincare I buy on repeat | 25 Nov 2022 | 00:22:12 | |
This episode is all about the products that I always go back to. They might not have anything to do with a specific concern – they are simply the products that make my skin feel good or better – the kind of products about which I only have good things to say. If you’re a regular listener to BeautyMe you might have heard me mention a couple of them in the past so this episode will be further proof of just why I love them. Do let me know if you’ve used any of these products over @beautymepodcast on Instagram or Twitter, or DM me over on TikTok @charissekenion. You can also now shop my shelf! From now on any product-focused episodes will feature a link to ShopMy where I can earn a small commission if you use my link: https://shopmy.us/beautyme I’ve also got a newsletter for you over at beautymenotes.substack.com so be sure to subscribe and read for free. And if you’ve enjoyed this episode, I’d love it if you could leave BeautyMe a 5 star review over on Spotify, or write up a review at Apple Podcasts. Thanks so much for listening. Products mentioned: Elemis Pro-Collagen Cleansing Balm: https://go.shopmy.us/p-821354 BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast | |||
| Ep. 258: Beauty editor Kayla Greaves on thinking independently about black hair, slow mornings and Kacey Musgraves | 07 Jun 2024 | 00:59:02 | |
This week I’ve got a very special guest, Kayla Greaves. Born in Montreal, Canada, Kayla is a beauty journalist who lives in Brooklyn, New York and over the past 10 years she has made a name for herself as someone who speaks with authority when it comes to all things beauty. Kayla is the former executive Beauty Editor of InStyle magazine and she’s written for the likes of Allure, Vogue and Elle. In this episode we cover so much! We start out with skincare before Kayla shares her early beauty inspirations and also how she’s been embracing a slower approach to her mornings, and life in general. Along the way Kayla speaks passionately about thinking independently when it comes to our hair, and also shares on her experiences of going from the corporate world to deciding her own schedule as a freelance beauty editor. Finally we end up discovering our shared love of music - specifically Kacey Musgraves. This has to be one of my favourite interviews ever, so I'd love to know what you think! As always my DMs are open over @beautymepodcast on Instagram, and you can also find me on Threads @charisse_kenion. Also, be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel because I've been uploading there too! If you enjoyed this episode it would be amazing if you could take a minute to leave a rating or review for the show anywhere you like to listen, and be sure to hit subscribe or follow so you never miss another episode. Follow Kayla on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaylaagreaves BeautyMe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/charissekenionYT BeautyMe on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@charisse_kenion/ BeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/ BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com BeautyMe on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme | |||
| Ep. 150: Bleached brows, braids and Taylour Paige - the best beauty moments from the Savage X Fenty show Volume 4 | 18 Nov 2022 | 00:20:15 | |
This episode is all about about what I liked and loved about the Savage X Fenty Volume 4 show and I’ll share some of the looks and how they were created and just my thoughts in general. For me this was a heavily produced and edited take on the show and I totally get it's likely that that's what Rihanna and the team wanted to achieve with this fourth show. I just prefer the rhythm of the previous shows, a little less done. But I think I'm in a minority when it comes to that criticism and of course I have a ton of positive things to say too. The main focus is the makeup, again headed up by the brilliant Fenty Beauty Global Makeup Artists Hector Espinal and Priscilla Ono, and I loved their metallic theme in particular - such a major trend right now! BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast | |||
| Ep. 149: The best beauty moments from the Savage X Fenty shows so far and what we can expect from Volume 4 | 07 Nov 2022 | 00:24:21 | |
This episode is all about the magic of the annual Savage X Fenty show that Rihanna and her team have been producing since 2019. I thought it could be fun to look back at its history and share some of the beauty looks from the first three shows as volume 4 is happening this week. By the way, at the time of recording, I didn’t know that Johnny Depp might be featured in the show and even if I did, I wouldn’t really have gone into that story, purely because it just seems very murky as to who was in the right. How could we ever know? So instead this episode focuses on key beauty looks and why the Savage Fenty show does more for body positivity than any other brand. I also predict the looks we might expect from Volume 4 so stay tuned and let me know what you’re looking forward to. If you’re already a fan of Savage Fenty you’ll love this episode, but if you’ve never checked it out before, you’ll find out why you should. The show airs in over 240 countries, exclusively on Amazon Prime Video from Wednesday November 9th. Let me know how watching the Savage Fenty show makes you feel over at @beautymepodcast on Twitter and Instagram and check out my TikToks at @charissekenion. Don’t forget you can also subscribe to my newsletter for free at beautymenotes.substack.com, and if you enjoyed this episode, I’d love it if you could leave a 5-star review over on Spotify or share a review on Apple Podcasts – it really helps! See you next time. Shop the Savage Fenty Volume 4 show here: https://www.savagex.com/show BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast | |||
| Ep. 148: Exploring body neutrality, beauty as currency and the end of the (traditional) influencer with beauty and lifestyle writer Ata-Owaji Victor | 04 Nov 2022 | 00:58:41 | |
In today's episode I sit down with Ata-Owaji Victor, a London-based beauty and lifestyle writer of Nigerian descent who writes for the likes of Black Ballad, Elle and Vogue and is on a mission to encourage discussions around the politics of beauty. Ata briefly touches on her ADHD experience and brings up so many thoughtful subjects, such as why we work the way we do; why work and labour are so prized and praised in society and why she chooses to nurture a neutral view of her body. Her mother comes up a lot in this conversation, and it’s clear to see she not only influences how Ata sees her own body but she’s also the one who taught her how to choose the right foundation. We discuss how makeup is all about expression and why it might be time to reclaim the word ‘beautiful’. Finally, if you’re a budding beauty writer, listen out for Ata’s offer of advice – you can find her email address on her Instagram profile @ataowaji if you want to reach out. Don’t forget to subscribe and follow BeautyMe so you never miss an episode, and you can also find me on Instagram @beautymepodcast. I’m also sharing videos at @charissekenion and there’s a newsletter too if you want even more; sign up at beautymenotes.substack.com. See you next time! Products mentioned: Charlotte Tilbury Eyeshadow Palettes: https://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/products/makeup/eyes/eyeshadow/eyeshadow-palette Pat McGrath Eyeshadows: https://www.patmcgrath.com/collections/eyes Laura Mercier Caviar Stick: https://www.lauramercier.com/makeup/eyes-eyebrows/eye-shadow/caviar-stick-eye-color-prod450002.html Isamaya Beauty Industrial Palette: https://isamaya.co.uk/products/industrial-color-pigments Kiss Falscara Individual Lashes: https://www.superdrug.com/make-up/eye-makeup/false-eyelashes/individual-eyelashes/kiss-falscara-individual-lashes-starter-kit/p/792699 | |||
| Ep. 147: From London to Los Angeles – beauty trends and wellness tribes with freelance beauty editor Ava Welsing-Kitcher | 28 Oct 2022 | 00:34:18 | |
This episode sees the return of my friend and former guest Ava Welsing-Kitcher. She moved from London to Los Angeles earlier this year and I really wanted to catch up with her to find out what, if anything, was different when it came to beauty trends between the two cities. During our chat we touch upon trends in makeup and plastic surgery and Ava shares how she's enjoying certain aspects of the wellness culture that LA is well-known for, but not loving some of the less than friendly vibes from certain 'tribes' of gym-goers and grocery shoppers. Ava also shares her musings over how LA is different to California as a state, and we discuss how the LA sun does so much for her mind and morning routine. Be sure to check out Ava's Instagram @avawelsingk and give her newsletter a read over at facetsbyava.substack.com. Don't forget to subscribe to and follow BeautyMe on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss another episode and be sure to check out my newsletter over at beautymenotes.substack.com. Find me on TikTok to check out the Sza video I mentioned in the intro! BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast | |||
| Ep. 146: The future of Allure magazine as it goes digital-only; why Brits aren’t bothered about Sephora, yet and Taylor Swift’s Midnights | 25 Oct 2022 | 00:20:40 | |
This week it’s a beauty news round-up; I’m talking about the latest print issue - the penultimate print - of Allure and dipping into the history of the magazine, and I’ll be talking about the early reactions to Sephora’s online store here in the UK and briefly wondering what Taylor Swift’s visuals for her new album Midnights could look like. I had to dedicate much of this episode to Allure because I'm a longterm fan who's seen it change hands from founder Linda Wells, to former Nylon editor Michelle Lee, to the current editor in chief, Jessica Cruel. Discussing print and people of colour comes up and I'd love to know your thoughts on the conclusions I make. Sometimes it feels like the major magazines bring in people of colour way too late, which leaves them in a vulnerable position, as if they alone have to save the title. Let me know what you think! Tag me when you're listening over on Instagram @beautymepodcast or reach out to me on Twitter @beautymepodcast. I also give my thoughts on the latest print cover over on my TikTok, @charissekenion. I also touch on Sephora's arrival in the UK - for now it's online only and it's getting a lot of criticism, but I'm intrigued to see if they're going to bring in same-day delivery for us as well as the States - and I wonder what kind of visuals we can expect as Taylor Swift's album Midnights takes over the internet and makes Spotify history. At the point of recording Taylor had only released several lyric videos and one video for Anti-Hero, but this morning I've seen she's released a video for Bejeweled. Ciara breaks down her most iconic music videos for Allure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0IFrVucSv6g Black Icons in Herstory by Darian Symoné Harvin: https://bookshop.org/p/books/black-icons-in-herstory-50-legendary-women-darian-symone-harvin/17359104 BeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/ | |||
| Ep. 145: Donyale Luna, the first black supermodel | 21 Oct 2022 | 00:43:05 | |
This episode is going to be a timeline of the life, impact and death of Donyale Luna, the first black supermodel. We’ll be touching on her life growing up in an abusive household in the 1940s, becoming a model during a time when racism was alive and well within the fashion industry and 1960s America as a whole, and we’ll be looking at how her rise to the top led to an inevitable drug addiction and a lonely death at the age of 33. If you’ve been following my Tiktoks you’ll know that I’ve been talking a lot about the concept of the supermodel lately and really trying to break down what makes a supermodel. Despite labelling the concept as a ‘90s phenomenon, I think there were early signs of this phenomenon, and that Donyale was actually the first black supermodel, particularly because of how she impacted the fashion industry as a whole. That’s just one of the reasons I wanted to dedicate an episode to her; I feel like she’s often a footnote in the history books and there are so many inaccuracies in much of the content that’s created around her life. So, this is kind of my love letter to Donyale, an audio memorial that hopefully fills in any gaps for her fans and brings her to life for a whole new audience. This episode probably wouldn’t have happened if it hadn’t been for the work of journalist and author Ben Arogundade. His book: Beauty’s Enigma; the story of Donyale Luna – The First Black Supermodel – was hard to track down but was one of the few solid accounts that I could rely on for real facts. I’ve left a link to it for you below if you’re interested. I’d love to know what you think of this episode? Had you heard of Donyale before? Do you like these historical look backs at beauty? Let me know over @beautymepodcast on Instagram or Twitter and definitely look out for some Donyale-themed TikToks over at @charissekenion. I’ll also be saving a Donyale highlight on my Instagram so you can see much more of her looks and style. I’ve also written about the research process for this episode at beautymenotes.substack.com. Thank you so much for listening – don’t forget to follow and subscribe and please do leave a 5-star review if you liked this episode! See you next time. Links: The Tragic Tale of Donyale Luna, by Ben Arogundade for the Telegraph: http://fashion.telegraph.co.uk/news-features/TMG9658276/The-tragic-tale-of-Donyale-Luna.html Beauty’s Enigma; the story of Donyale Luna – The First Black Supermodel: https://sites.fastspring.com/arogundade/product/donyaleluna Supreme Models series on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObeHmWsyshM&t=268s Remembering Donyale Luna, by her daughter Dream Cazzaniga: https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/donyale-luna-model-vogue The Luna Year, Time magazine 1966: http://content.time.com/time/subscriber/article/0,33009,840625-1,00.html | |||
| Ep. 144: Talking trends, talent, trolls and Tumblr with forecaster Mandy Lee AKA Oldloserinbrooklyn | 13 Oct 2022 | 01:01:39 | |
Today’s guest is Brooklyn, New York-based writer, trend forecaster, analyst and content creator Mandy Lee. If you’re a regular TikTok user, then you’ll likely know her as @oldloserinbrooklyn. Since focusing on fashion content in February 2021, Mandy has built up a 400,000 following in a bid to bring real research and context to her trend critiques. I really wanted to get her on the pod to basically be nosy about what life is like for a trend forecaster, so of course we're talking about her morning routine and skincare - turns out she's a major Biologique Recherche Lotion P50 fan. We also get into the murky world of plagiarism and Mandy shares her prediction for the next IT model. Clue: her mother is on one of the Real Housewives shows... Please note: there are a couple of expletives in there, and we briefly mention eating disorders. Thank you so much for listening. I would love to know what you think; do you think trends still matter? Did our chat get you thinking about whether you’re the cute girl, the hot girl or something entirely different? Be sure to check Mandy out on Instagram and TikTok @oldloserinbrooklyn and don’t forget there’s a beautyme newsletter too, you can sign up for free at beautymenotes.substack.com. See you next time. Products mentioned: Banilo Clean it Zero Cleansing Balm: https://banilausa.com/products/clean-it-zero-cleansing-balm-original#:~:text=What%20it%20is,impurities%20in%20just%20one%20step. Biologique Recherche Lotion P50: https://biologiquerechercheuk.co.uk/skincare/face/lotions/lotion-p50 | |||
| Ep. 143: My Top 5 Mascaras | 07 Oct 2022 | 00:16:06 | |
This episode is dedicated to mascara. It’s that one product that for me, makes my face feel finished. So I'm sharing my top reasons for deciding why a mascara deserves a place in my routine and I'm sharing my top 5 mascaras that I'm loving right now. It would be amazing to hear from you when it comes to your favourite mascara, as I'm always up for trying a new one! Let me know on Twitter or Instagram @beautymepodcast or email beautymepodcast@gmail.com. As always I really appreciate you for listening and if you enjoyed it, do feel free to leave a 5-star review over on Spotify or share your thoughts on Apple Podcasts. See you next time. Links: My friend Nush, the makeup artist, on BeautyMe: https://open.spotify.com/episode/07kr9MresMX23A8OOnrz3X?si=5ec3c805b85e442a and on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nush.mu/ Maybelline Great Lash Lengthening Mascara: https://www.maybelline.co.uk/eyes/mascara/great-lash-mascara DIOR Diorshow Mascara: https://www.boots.com/dior-diorshow-mascara-10316395 Milk Makeup Kush Mascara: https://milkmakeup.com/products/kush-mascara Isamaya Beauty Rubberlash Latex Lift Mascara: https://isamaya.co.uk/products/rubberlash L’Oréal Paris Volume Million Lashes Mascara: https://www.superdrug.com/make-up/eye-makeup/mascara/loreal-paris-volume-million-lashes-mascara-black-9ml/p/207102 L’Oréal Paris Lash Architect 4D: https://www.loreal-paris.co.uk/false-lash/lash-architect-4d-mascara-black Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk Push-Up Lashes! Mascara: https://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/product/pillow-talk-push-up-lashes-mascara Ilia Fullest Volumizing Mascara: https://iliabeauty.com/products/fullest-volumizing-mascara Huda Beauty Legit Lashes Double-Ended Volumizing and Lengthening Mascara: https://hudabeauty.com/us/en_US/mascara/legit-lashes-double-ended-volumizing-and-lengthening-mascara-HB00373M.html BeautyMe Notes newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com | |||
| Ep. 142: Beauty Flashback: What beauty trends were we reading about in British Vogue in 2002? | 30 Sep 2022 | 00:28:34 | |
This week I’m taking it back, all the way back to a 2002 copy of British Vogue, to look at how we used to talk about beauty. I've always been a big magazine collector, especially when it comes to the international editions of Vogue, and lately I've been drawn to flicking through old issues for inspiration. What I found in this 2002 issue were adverts for Dior mascara (pre DiorShow) and Estee Lauder perfume; beauty reports and articles that looked back at the Past Masters of Makeup, as well as a piece written by Business of Fashion Editor at Large Tim Blanks, about the demise of the Supermodel. Listen in as I flick through the pages, from the front cover onwards, and reflect on how trends always seem to come back; even the current 'sad girl' downturned eye trend was around 20 years ago apparently. I’d love to know what you think so let me know if you enjoyed sitting down with me over a vintage copy of Vogue. You can DM me on Twitter or Instagram @beautymepodcast and you can also find a special TikTok in this episode over at @charissekenion. I'm also going to share the images from the magazine on my Instagram Stories so be sure to head there and take a look! As always, it would be amazing if you could leave a review over on Apple Podcasts or give BeautyMe a five-star rating over on Spotify. Don’t forget, there’s also the BeautyMe newsletter, which you can sign up for for free at beautymenotes.substack.com. See you next time! BeautyMe on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/beautyme-with-charisse-kenion/id1466941875 BeautyMe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0A3yloKnIQ6wagUxLxBuaT?si=46ba629297eb40d8 Find me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion BeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/ BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast | |||
| Ep. 141: Ami Cole beauty finally arrives in the UK, new Byredo Liquid Lip Vinyls and the magnificence of makeup artist James Kaliardos | 26 Sep 2022 | 00:21:08 | |
This week it’s a chatty, newsy kind of episode. I’m talking about Ami Cole products finally arriving in the UK (whoop!), thinking about buying the new Liquid Lipstick Vinyl range from Byredo and discussing the value of It Girl Lori Harvey’s makeup artist James Kaliardos. James is the original multi-hyphenate, a major player in beauty, and for some reason, when Lori referred to him as simply her 'makeup artist', during her recent get ready with me for Vogue's YouTube, I got a tiny bit upset. So, I decided to create an episode - and a newsletter, and a TikTok - to shed some light on James' impact on the worlds of fashion, beauty and art. You can sign up for that newsletter for free, here: beautymenotes.substack.com I’d love to know your thoughts on this episode and by the way, I’m always open to your suggestions when it comes to content and guests for future episodes! You can reach me at beautymepodcast@gmail.com or say hi over in the DMs on Twitter or Instagram @beautymepodcast. I’m also sharing videos on TikTok @charissekenion I'd love if you could subscribe to the show over on Apple Podcasts or follow BeautyMe on Spotify - so you never miss an episode, and while you’re there, feel free to leave a 5-star review! Thanks so much for listening, see you next time. Links: Ami Cole: https://www.amicole.com Ami Cole at Net-a-Porter: https://www.net-a-porter.com/en-gb/shop/designer/ami-cole Byredo Liquid Lipstick Vinyl collection: https://www.byredo.com/uk_en/liquid-lipstick-vinyl-campaign Lori Harvey gets ready for Vogue World: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1ReRYvZbXg Lori Harvey ‘90s makeup: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MluwtOjBHwI&t=94s James Kaliardos on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameskaliardos/ James Kaliardos on thekit.ca: https://thekit.ca/beauty/makeup-artist-james-kaliardos-on-nye-beauty-and-his-mac-collab/ | |||
| Ep. 257: The Week in Beauty: Youthforia's weak AF statement on inclusivity is too little, too late | 04 Jun 2024 | 00:16:08 | |
It's a Week in Beauty episode and it's all about the latest Youthforia update. The brand keeps fumbling when it comes to inclusive shades and the entire beauty community has been waiting for an apology over its 'black pigment in a bottle' foundation for over a month. They've finally made a statement on their Instagram page, and it's not really what anyone was hoping for. By the way, if you want to see the visual version of this episode, head to YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CharisseKenionYT I’d love to know what you think – do we even need to care anymore or is Youthforia cancelled for good? Let me know over in the DMs on Instagram @beautymepodcast or comment over on Threads @charisse_kenion. If you enjoyed this episode do please leave a review or rating wherever you listen as it really helps others to find the show! BeautyMe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/charissekenionYT BeautyMe on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@charisse_kenion/ BeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/ BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com BeautyMe on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme
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| Ep. 140: Assessing your happiness levels and why pivoting can be a super power with Blogosphere founder and CEO Alice Audley | 23 Sep 2022 | 00:45:36 | |
This week’s guest is Alice Audley, founder of Blogosphere, an online magazine and events agency that also has its own podcast: Serious Influence. London-based Alice has a background in print journalism but decided to ditch her job to launch Blogosphere in 2013. Since then it's gained the respect of the influencer community and has become known as a media company that respects the craft of the blogger, the vlogger and the creator. In this episode we dig into how content creation has changed and discuss the criticism that some creators attract once they decide to go full time. We talk about authenticity and personality, and I also try to get to the heart of why Alice is so hard-working. Just a quick heads-up: there is a slight echo on my side for the first 10 minutes of this chat. I really do apologise but hope you can stick with it as the conversation truly is valuable. Be sure to follow Blogosphere on Instagram at @blogosphere_magazine and check out series 5 of their podcast Serious Influence. Let me know what you think over in my DMs on Instagram or Twitter @beautymepodcast or follow charissekenion on TikTok to see my beauty breakdowns. See you next time! BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/beautymepodcast | |||
| Ep. 139: Why blocking people is good for social media growth with TikTok beauty analyst Lily Twelftree of Barefaced Media | 17 Sep 2022 | 00:39:01 | |
This week’s guest is Lily Twelftree, a Junior Marketer and part-time graphic design student based in Sydney, Australia who has an amazing ability to analyse trends in beauty and then make them make sense to the rest of us. I can’t remember how I first found her account, Barefaced Media, but she was an instant follow, as her approach to analysis really appealed to my own inner nerd. Since we recorded this episode Lily has seen her best performing TikTok yet, amassing over 450,000 views so it definitely makes sense to have her on at such an early stage in her TikTok career. I wanted to find out what made her start her account, ask her about the most challenging aspects of social media and how content creation fits around her day job. Thanks so much for listening - definitely go check out Lily's work on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@barefacedmedia. Be sure to follow BeautyMe on Spotify or subscribe on Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode - and feel free to leave a 5-star review! If you've got some feedback on the show, let me know at @beautymepodcast on Twitter or Instagram and you can also find me on TikTok @charissekenion or email me direct beautymepodcast@gmail.com. See you next time! | |||
| Ep. 138: How to make the content you want to make and finding your voice with multi-hyphenate beauty creator Ehlie Luna | 09 Sep 2022 | 00:42:21 | |
This week it’s a guest interview with New York-based makeup artist and all-round creative Ehlie Luna. For me Ehlie was the perfect guest for an episode that's all about evolving and finding your voice. She first came onto the show in May 2021, and at the time she was adjusting to taking a break from working in makeup for the New York City Ballet, and had thrown herself into full-time content creation. She really dropped some truth bombs in that episode, so I had to get her back on to find out how she's evolved her content. Once again, she drops some essential nuggets for anyone who's a creator but also, anyone who just wants to get more from their life. Let me know what you think! I really hope you found Ehlie as inspiring and insightful as I did and I’d love to know if you’ve gone through your own inner glow up over the past year. DM me at @beautymepodcast on Twitter or Instagram or email beautymepodcast@gmail.com. Be sure to check out Ehlie’s work at https://www.instagram.com/ehlieluna/ on Instagram and https://www.tiktok.com/@ehlieluna on TikTok. See you next time. | |||
| Ep. 137: A Conflicted Breakdown of Linda Evangelista's British Vogue September Cover Shoot | 02 Sep 2022 | 00:32:26 | |
As promised on Instagram, in this episode I'm going to go through the stunning September issue of British Vogue, with THE supermodel, Linda Evangelista on the cover. For this shoot, the Canadian super reunited with equally iconic photographer Steven Meisel, to create some truly fantastical images. But, as a photographer and a Linda fan, I've been torn about this shoot. Because while Linda looks stunning, a lot has been done to turn back time, to show us a Linda that existed decades ago. It's not that retouching in itself is the problem; but, when viewed alongside the interview with the supermodel, where she expresses that she no longer wants to see herself in a mirror, the images bring up a troubling disconnect. So in this episode I break down what makes a September issue so special, who the Big Five of modelling were back in the '90s and then hone in on the efforts made to create what is undoubtedly a dreamy love letter to an iconic fashion figure. Let me know what you think over in the DMs on Instagram @beautymepodcast or tweet me @beautymepodcast. Also, feel free to email beautymepodcast@gmail.com and don’t forget to sign up for my newsletter at beautymenotes.substack.com – I share a lot more detail on what’s next on the podcast over there! See you next time. Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeautyMePodcast | |||
| Ep. 136: Shady aestheticians, self-tan that can change your skin colour and America’s Next Top Model’s toxic beauty standards | 29 Aug 2022 | 00:35:58 | |
This week I’m diving into three key beauty stories that have basically annoyed a lot of us, or, if not you, me! The three stories I’m focusing on are a shady aesthetician who Photoshopped an actress from Stranger Things to look 'prettier', the toxic beauty standards that Tyra Banks and her America’s Next Top Model team fed to us back in the 2000s and the Bali Body self-tanner that’s allowing white women to change their race while never having to deal with racism or stereotypes. I'd love to know your thoughts on this episode, so feel free to get in touch @beautymepodcast on Instagram or Twitter and be sure to follow me on TikTok @charissekenion to see some video content on this toxic topic and more. You can also stay in touch with me by signing up for my free newsletter https://beautymenotes.substack.com. Links mentioned: Episode 96 Beauty standards in the age of filters and fillers with Berlin-based content creator Jessica G: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2URoUugnPEXHx8d5yje8rV?si=f000ed9372234df2 Episode 129 Why do we still use Photoshop to retouch beauty images? https://open.spotify.com/episode/7cMMB7u0I4AQTh0Q9GxMgI?si=78a365dc2b7649a8 My TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion BeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/?hl=en BeautyMe on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeautyMePodcast | |||
| Ep. 135: The Products I use for Glowing Skin all year round | 19 Aug 2022 | 00:17:18 | |
This week I’m sharing my favourite products that keep my skin glowing all over, all year round. I know for a lot of people, glowing limbs and collarbones are only really a thing when the summer months roll around but for me, as someone with brown skin, it’s always been about enhancing my skin tone. Just this week I started to see the Autumn press releases coming in - and I got my first Christmas beauty release! - but none of them really seem to be grasping that some of us like to glow all year round. It’s like Summer is for glowing and Autumn is for covering up, but surely that depends on where you are in the world and what your preferences are? This episode is split into prep products, which is all about exfoliation, and enhancement, from hydration to adding a hint of shimmer. I definitely share some all-time favourites and cult classics in there, but I was also sent a few products to try from Fenty Beauty, Charlotte Tilbury and Ole Henriksen, so I'll give you my honest reviews on everything. However, every single product in this episode is something I actually love! Let me know your favourites over on Twitter or Instagram @beautymepodcast or email beautymepodcast@gmail.com. If you enjoyed this episode please do like, subscribe and follow - that way you'll never miss another episode! Thanks so much for listening, below is the full list of products mentioned. Links Episode 74: My Hydration Tips for Fighting Maskne: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Jgz0BzacGevUscajFPFpE?si=4b07fd2c3436479c Lush Buffy Body Scrub: https://www.lush.com/uk/en/p/buffy-body-buttter Lush Orange Body Scrub: https://www.lush.com/uk/en/p/orange-shower-scrub Rituals Ritual of Hamman Deeply Purifying Hot Body Scrub: https://www.rituals.com/en-gb/the-ritual-of-hammam-body-scrub-1111370.html Fenty Skin Buff Ryder Exfoliating Body Scrub: https://www.boots.com/fenty-skin-buff-ryder-exfoliating-body-scrub-170ml-10296795 Frank Body Buff Marshmallow Scrub: https://www.frankbody.com/us/products/buff-marshmallow-body-scrub/ Neutrogena Hydro Boost Body Gel Cream: https://www.boots.com/neutrogena-hydroboost-body-gel-250ml-10245781 Fenty Skin Butta Drop Whipped Body Oil Cream: https://www.boots.com/fenty-skin-butta-drop-whipped-oil-body-cream--10294792 Frank Body Perky Sculpting Body Hydrator: https://www.lookfantastic.com/frank-body-butt-first-coffee-kit/12936998.html Ole Henriksen BeamCream Smoothing Body Moisturiser : https://www.boots.com/ole-henriksen-beamcream-smoothing-body-moisturizer-190ml-10311431 Ole Henriksen Firmly Yours Toning Dry Body Oil: https://www.boots.com/ole-henriksen-firmly-yours-dry-body-oil-100ml-10311432 Hei Poa Pure Tahiti Monoi Oil with Golden Mother of Pearl: https://www.heipoa.com/pure-tahiti-monoi-oil-golden-mother-of-pearl Nuxe Multipurpose Golden Shimmer Oil: https://www.marksandspencer.com/huile-prodigieuse-multipurpose-golden-shimmer-oil-50ml/p/hbp22511670 Fenty Beauty Body Lava Body Luminizer: https://fentybeauty.com/products/body-lava-body-luminizer-brown-sugar Charlotte Tilbury Supermodel Body Highlighter: https://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/product/supermodel-body | |||
| Ep. 134: My top 3 non-beauty podcasts: Jay Shetty's On Purpose, Recho Omondi's The Cutting Room Floor and Maintenance Phase | 17 Aug 2022 | 00:21:03 | |
This week I really wanted to share three podcasts that influence me every single week; Jay Shetty's On Purpose, fashion designer Recho Omondi's The Cutting Room Floor and Maintenance Phase, an anti-wellness show hosted by Aubrey Gordon and Michael Hobbes. While Jay Shetty inspires me to grow and create the life I want, Maintenance Phase is the podcast that makes me question everything health-related and The Cutting Room Floor is an exercise in research and reflection, with a fashion angle. I wanted this episode to be an insight into what I love and I really hope you love them too! Be sure to let me know – do you already listen to these podcasts? Have you got some favourites to recommend to me? I’d love to know so feel free to DM me @beautymepodcast or email beautymepodcast@gmail.com. I’ll see you next time, thank you again for listening. I have got some amazing episodes coming up so be sure to subscribe and follow so you never have to miss an episode. Links Big Sean ON: Releasing Negative Perspectives to Realise Your Own Path Forward: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5pRel0VDhB0YIK6gqw9tdk?si=21e75e9aa7fd4be6 Jay Shetty's website: https://jayshetty.me/podcast/ Maintenance Phase: Worm Wars: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ujpdCPK5hKPgUYDGV87aV?si=1a28a62153d84c96 Maintenance Phase: Oprah Winfrey and the ‘Wagon of Fat’: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7ujpdCPK5hKPgUYDGV87aV?si=a328058db32d45e5 The Cutting Room Floor: The Tanning of America ft Leandra Medine: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1gfuHa3yM2g9Dzti3SApWb?si=a03cd751cca54f3c The Cutting Room Floor on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thecuttingroomfloor/posts | |||
| Ep. 133: Take an Enneagram Personality Test with me | 05 Aug 2022 | 00:38:55 | |
Something a bit different this week! All throughout the pandemic lockdowns I kept hearing more and more about various types of personality tests. Everyone seemed to be talking about INFJs and ENTJs or whether they were a number 4 with a Bear wing and I had NO clue what was going on! More recently, one of my favourite YouTubers, Hindz did a personality test on his channel and I started to think that it could be an intriguing way to perhaps learn something new about myself. I’ve left a link to Hindz’s one below if you want to check it out. Personality tests date back to the 1920s and the one that’s most often used lately seems to be the Enneagram. It’s based on a typology system that describes a human personality as a number of interconnected personality types, with 9 types, 27 subtypes and 3 basic centres. So that’s the test I’ll be taking, and I used a website called Truity, linked below. Feel free to take the test along with me via the link and definitely let me know if you do! Hindz Personality Test on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P00uXFeYru0&t=24s Take an Enneagram Test: https://www.truity.com/test/enneagram-personality-test As always thank you so much for listening; do please rate, review, follow and subscribe wherever you can. See you next time. Follow me on Instagram @beautymepodcast and Twitter @beautymepodcast/@charissekenion and check out my newsletter beautymenotes.substack.com | |||
| Ep. 132: Hannah Harris, creator of the @browngirlhands Instagram on diversity in beauty, her creative process and the cost of a college education | 29 Jul 2022 | 00:41:29 | |
Few people have made as much of an impact on the beauty industry, at just 21 years old, as Hannah Harris. The Florida-born creative launched a ground-breaking Instagram account in the summer of 2020 and nothing was the same again when it came to diversity in the beauty industry. The account @browngirlhands showed brands what they hadn't been showing and since that moment, Hannah has become known as the go-to creator for brands who truly want to serve all communities. Recently graduated with a degree in The Business of Beauty and Fragrance, Hannah has just started working for cult beauty brand Summer Fridays, so in this episode we talk about how she got to where she is and what she's excited for next. Hannah also opens my eyes to the sheer cost of education in America and shares how she had to follow her gut when it came to choosing the right college for her. Don’t forget to check out @browngirlhands on Instagram and you can follow Hannah’s personal journey @hannahharris__ Thanks so much for listening – let me know what you think, send me a DM @beautymepodcast. Visit https://www.charissekenion.co/podcast to check out all previous podcasts and sign up for my newsletter at beautymenotes.substack.com. Products mentioned: Lesse Refining Cleanser: https://lesseofficial.com/products/refining-cleanser Lesse Bioactive Mask: https://lesseofficial.com/products/bioactive-mask Lesse Ritual Serum: https://lesseofficial.com/products/face-serum Summer Fridays Cloud Dew Oil-Free Gel Cream Moisturiser: https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/summer-fridays-cloud-dew-oil-free-gel-cream-moisturizer/13322274.html Glossier Boy Brow: https://www.glossier.com/products/boy-brow Glossier Brow Flick: https://www.glossier.com/products/brow-flick Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm: https://www.cultbeauty.co.uk/summer-fridays-lip-butter-balm/13322271.html | |||
| Ep. 131: How Ashley Nelson of Restroom Rituals maintains authenticity, privacy and a sense of humour as a beauty creator | 22 Jul 2022 | 00:52:40 | |
This week’s guest is someone I’ve wanted to have on for a while now and Ashley Nelson, AKA Restroom Rituals was worth the wait. Ashley has built up a 13k Instagram following since launching her irreverent and honest profile just two years ago; a fact that I find unbelievable as Ashley was so clearly destined to be very public-facing, but I've also learned that she likes to keep her social and personal separate. In this episode I find out more about LA-based Ashley’s entertaining persona, how she developed a passion for beauty at a very young age and I also put her through a really quickfire product round so be sure to wait for that at the end. I hope you love this episode; if you do, please go ahead and rate or review the show anywhere you like to listen. Let me know if you already follow Ashley by the way, and if you don’t go check her out @restroomrituals. You can also find me @beautymepodcast on Instagram and Twitter. In our conversation Ashley mentions my episode with fellow content creator Gina Knight; check it out here Products mentioned: Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Bronzer: https://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/product/airbrush-matte-bronzer-medium | |||
| Ep. 256: ‘Palestine on my mind, while I still have to go to work.’ Bella Hadid on resilience | 30 May 2024 | 00:14:06 | |
This is a stream of consciousness episode. If you can relate, or think it could be useful to others, do please share it. Don’t forget to subscribe or follow the show so you never miss another episode. Thank you for being here. BeautyMe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/charissekenionYT BeautyMe on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@charisse_kenion/ BeautyMe on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beautymepodcast/ BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com BeautyMe on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme
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| Ep. 130: What does the future of content creation look like? With UK Alopecia activist, creator, model and wig maker Gina Knight | 15 Jul 2022 | 00:51:29 | |
This week’s guest is one of the UK’s original hair bloggers and award-winning wig maker, Gina Knight – you might know her as Gina The Wig Witch, and if you’ve been on the internet for a while, you might have known her as Naturalbelle. Based in Reading, UK, Gina has been blogging since 2008 and launched her wig design company in 2016 as a way to support her love for creating content built on community. I've met Gina in real life; she has the most amazing smile, is quick to laugh but will always keep it very real. She's also very open with her experiences, from growing up with white parents, to motherhood to accepting and embracing hair loss. Believe me there are so many things I want to talk with Gina about, and we'll get to that, but for this episode we're specifically focusing on the future of content. It all started with a conversation in the DMs that started with a British Beauty Council webinar held in partnership with Meta (owner of Facebook, WhatsApp etc). The webinar focused on how businesses could use influencers in the future, and often the subject of virtual influencers came up. For Gina and a few others who came into my DMs that morning, some of the subject matter felt disconcerting and disheartening. So I invited Gina on for a chat and this what happened! Let me know what you think; if you're listening on Spotify I've posted a poll for you to get involved in. Or you can DM me while you're listening @beautymepodcast or feel free to email beautymepodcast@gmail.com. Thanks for listening and if you enjoyed this episode please give it a rating or review! More information on the British Beauty Council webinar here: https://britishbeautycouncil.com/event-details/beyond-beauty-get-future-ready-with-creators/ | |||
| Ep. 129: Why do we still use Photoshop to retouch beauty images? | 08 Jul 2022 | 00:15:40 | |
Note: I know I shared on social that this week's episode was going to be with a guest but the audio came out really poor.
So, I’ve been thinking about the concept of retouching lately and I’ve been wondering, as a photographer, beauty writer and consumer, do we really need it?
When Photoshop was first launched by Adobe in 1990, the founders thought it might sell a few hundred copies a month but today it would be challenging to find un-retouched beauty imagery, whether that's in a brand campaign or on the cover of a magazine.
In this episode I question our motives for relying on retouching software; I wonder if it's making us pretty, or just pretty boring? I bring up the fact that activist Sasha Pallari has had a huge effect on the advertising industry with her #FILTERDROP hashtag, resulting in brands being encouraged to work with influencers who don't use filters in ads. If this can happen with social media, why hasn't it happened with the publishing industry? CORRECTION: in the episode I incorrectly label Sasha's hashtag as #NoFilter. I really apologise for this and I am so annoyed with myself!
Throughout the episode I focus on three different cover shoots that have looked super retouched to me, featuring Rihanna, Naomi Campbell and most recently, Beyonce. I'd love to know what you think; do you think retouching is just part of beauty and media? Do you want to see real skin? Do you think I'm over-reacting?
Let me know over in the DMs @beautymepodcast or email me beautymepodcast@gmail.com. If you enjoyed this episode be sure to rate and review it and share it with a friend! You can find out more about what I'm up to via my weekly newsletter; sign up for free at https://beautymenotes.substack.com. See you next time!
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| Ep. 128: Fat Mascara co-host Jennifer G. Sullivan on staying curious yet cynical about beauty and what makes the perfect podcast guest | 01 Jul 2022 | 00:46:09 | |
This week’s guest is New York-based Jennifer G. Sullivan, a beauty journalist with 20+ years experience and the co-host of one of the biggest beauty podcasts EVER, Fat Mascara. Alongside Jessica Matlin (Director of Beauty at luxury online retailer Moda Operandi) Jenn started Fat Mascara back in 2016. More than 400 episodes later they have this really balanced approach to discussing the beauty industry and it’s easy to see why the podcast is so popular. In this episode I get to flip the interview process around - after being on Fat Mascara myself in the past - and dive into Jenn’s beauty experiences and experiments. Of course I ask her about her favourite beauty products right now so stay tuned for that. Along the way we discuss everything from foreskins in Jenn’s favourite serum to travel, eighties influences and she also shares some personal insights into how the pandemic affected her family. I know you're going to enjoy this, and if I'm right, please rate and review the show anywhere you like to listen! Be sure to check out Jenn on Instagram as well as Fat Mascara and feel free to tag me when you're listening. See you next time. Me co-hosting Fat Mascara with Jenn: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4bEHsFoeng6dfEWMtBeGsi?si=4d0a22de7ce444c9 Products mentioned (full list at charissekenion.co): Bioeffect EGF Serum: https://www.bioeffect.com/uk/products/egf-serum Charlotte Tilbury Magic Cream: https://www.charlottetilbury.com/uk/product/charlottes-magic-cream Weleda Skin Food: https://www.weleda.co.uk/skin-food-30ml-106056 Naked Sundays SPF50 Collagen Glow 100% Mineral Perfecting Priming Lotion: https://nakedsundays.com/products/spf50-100-mineral-glow-collagen-sunscreen-naked-sundays?variant=39811783852196 Ultraviolette Queen Screen SPF50 Luminising Serum Skinscreen: https://ultraviolette.co.uk/products/queen-screen-spf50 Yves Saint Laurent Opium: https://www.theperfumeshop.com/yves-saint-laurent/opium/eau-de-toilette-for-her/p/33700EDTJU Guerlain Shalimar: https://www.guerlain.com/uk/en-uk/p/shalimar-eau-de-parfum-P011355.html Estee Lauder Pleasures: https://www.esteelauder.co.uk/product/12853/2094/product-catalog/fragrance/collections/pleasures/este-lauder-pleasures/eau-de-parfum-spray Thrive Causemetics Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara: https://thrivecausemetics.com/products/liquid-lash-extensions-mascara | |||