July 21, 2011
Welcome to Make-Up Designory Europe!
Behind the scenes on the runways of Milan. Working for a famous cosmetic brand in Paris. On set at a film shoot in London. Now you can make it happen at our newest location: Make-Up Designory Europe. We are proud to announce the opening of our latest Make-Up Designory school and retail store in Ljubljana. This…
May 10, 2011
MUD and Lim College Team Up for a Successful Fashion Show
A month ago, we posted a story about MUD’s participation in the upcoming LIM College annual fashion show. The show, namedKemet for its Ancient Egyptian inspiration, took place on April 8 at the Roseland Ballroom. It exceeded all expectations and featured designer dresses from Rent the Runway, Missoni, Study, and many more. There were over 1,200 guests that filled the entire…
May 5, 2011
MUD Graduate Continues Work With the Blind Project
A few months back, we posted a story from MUD graduate and New York store employee, Christie Lee, about her work with The Blind Project. The Blind Project is a non-profit organization that helps victims of sex trafficking in Southeast Asia. Christie regularly volunteers her time and talents as a make-up artist, traveling through Southeast Asia and giving the women…
April 28, 2011
Make-Up Designory in Denmark
One summer when I was 16, my dad took me to Copenhagen on one of his many business trips. I remember it like it was yesterday. After just half a day in, as we were walking down one of the main streets, I finally blurted it out. “Dad, everyone here is …beautiful! I mean models……
April 26, 2011
Make-Up Designory in Slovenia
I have to be honest. Before visiting this magical place, I didn’t even know where Slovenia was. I did a bit of geographical (and, as it turns out, political) research to become a bit more familiar with what is now my new obsession… other than make-up, of course. Slovenia gained its independence from Yugoslavia in…
April 6, 2011
MUD Cares and Makeover Your MS Workshop at MT. Sinai
In a previous story, we announced that MUD Cares would be teaming up with Makeover Your MS™ for MS Awareness Week. On Friday March 18th, we wrapped up MS Awareness Week with an event at the Mt. Sinai Medical Center’s Corinne Goldsmith Dickinson Center for MS. The event treated about fifteen patients of the center…
March 29, 2011
MUD Grad Profile: Beth Ewing
“It’s quite a rush to see your work published on the cover of a magazine.” MUD graduate Beth Ewing loves taking on new challenges. After completing the Beauty 101 course at MUD in June 2010, she began working as an apprentice hair stylist and co-designer at a salon, while simultaneously pursuing a freelance career as…
March 25, 2011
MUD Welcomes Back Students from Katsura College
Every year, I look forward to our visit with our international students from our sister school in Japan, Katsura Make-up Design College. This month, instructor Takashi and his students, Ayumi, Anna, Yukie, Tomomi, and Ayaka arrived in Los Angeles to participate in a specialized intensive Beauty make-up course designed especially for their school. Throughout the…
March 10, 2011
MUD Grad Profile: Daniela Corcuera
“I get excited by people who excel in their craft.” Daniela Corcuera graduated from MUD in January 2011 after completing the Multimedia Program. Two months later, she has landed a position as an intern assisting a fashion editor at Vogue Magazine, and gaining valuable skills as an Image Consultant. Since graduation, Daniela says that finding a…
March 3, 2011
MUD Graduate Works With “The Blind Project” Charity in Southeast Asia
For the past few years, MUD graduate and New York store employee Christie Lee has been working with a non-profit organization,The Blind Project, helping victims of sex trafficking in Southeast Asia. She uses her talent as a make-up artist to give the women and young girls makeovers and boost their self-esteem. MUD has also donated…