Hollywood: The Way They Do the Things They Do
If you’re one of those people who’d love to look like Winona Ryder in “Girl, Interrupted” or Kate Winslet as a dewy ingenue in “Titanic,” we’ve got the Web site for you, https://www.makeup411.com.
A subsidiary of the trade journal Makeup Artists, the site gives information on who wore what when, as well as tips from top makeup artists in the movie and TV industry. But a word to the wise: These people are professionals, and you might not want to try this at home. Oscar-winning makeup artist Tina Earnshaw used three different foundations on Winslet to give her that look for Rose in “Titanic”--1W Make-up Forever (panstick), Camelia Prescriptives Custom Blend (specially blended for Winslet) and Estee Lauder Lucidity in pale ivory.
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Tommy, Boy: Keep an eye on Tommy Hilfiger Corp. . . . In the last two weeks alone, the company has become a top bidder for the Calvin Klein empire, brought on a well-known women’s wear designer as a consultant, and hired investment firm Morgan Stanley Dean Witter for advice on acquisitions and other ways to boost its stock.
Last week, Hilfiger made it through the first cut of companies bidding on fashion giant Calvin Klein. The two designers are such American fashion icons--Tommy with his love of rock and Calvin as, well, Calvin. Hilfiger fought long and hard to gain respect among the fashion community, something that was not easily won, even with the designer’s lock on the under-35 market.
The hire of Daryl K, a very downtown designer, as consultant for women’s wear may bring refinement to Tommy for women. Daryl K, whose last name is Kerrigan, is the antithesis of Hilfiger, who loves bright colors and logos. Kerrigan is all about sleek and sexy, but utilitarian. Her tight-fitting hip-huggers are still a hot item.
With all that, the stock is tanking after a disappointing season, with prices falling from a high of $41 in August to just under $14 this week. “Tommy Hilfiger is at a crossroads,” Kurt Barnard, retail consultant and president of Barnard’s Retail Trend Report, was quoted as telling reporters. “Fewer and fewer people are buying Tommy Hilfiger.”
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Feng Lips: This is something we’ve been thinking about for some time. Color Investment Cosmetics in Boston has a new line based on feng shui. Now, we really do believe that a mirror in the living room will change our love lives. (Not that we want it changed, dear!) But lipstick? Maybe we have a personal beef with the concept. Two colors we cannot possibly wear--soft pink and pearl pink--bring romance and innocent passion. Which just leaves us wine, which brings destiny, and red-copper, which brings fame. A girl can tire of all that, if you know what we mean.
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Barbara Thomas can be reached at barbara.thomas@latimes.com.
