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This month, we welcomed Melanie Mills as a special guest speaker in our Wednesday Night Lecture series. Melanie is an Emmy winning makeup artist who has become one of the most sought after names in the industry. She served as head makeup artist on ABC television’s smash hit “Dancing With the Stars” for five years,…

Industry gurus Maurice Stein, Byrd Holland, and Tommy Cole took to the stage at this year’s Makeup Show in Los Angeles on Saturday, March 17th to hold a panel discussion before an audience of young make-up artists and aspiring professionals. Maurice Stein shared his over fifty years of experience starting off as a hairstylist in cosmetology school, working under…

“There are many opportunities for everyone in this room,” were the encouraging words Bill Corso had for the up-and-coming make-up artists attending Make-Up Designory’s Industry Speaks night on Wednesday, January 11th. While preparing for his next feature film with Jim Carrey, the make-up guru took time to share his personal experience and wisdom. He discussed…

At MUD, we believe education is a thing of beauty. Which is why we’re proud to partner with charities that are making a positive contribution to people’s lives, both locally and internationally. Most recently, we worked with The Georges Malaika Foundation (GMF) to sponsor a young girl living in Kalebuka, District Republic of Congo, named Mumba Alphonsine….

Last weekend at our free monthly workshops in NY and LA, we demonstrated how to achieve the hottest look for homecoming and apply it like a professional. Just in case you missed the workshops, we will share with you the step-by-step tips on how to get back-to-school with this perfect fall look! All eyes on lips for…

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…

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…

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…

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……

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…