Brad Boles

Brad Boles landed in New York in the early eighties at the height of “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" and worked his way up the make-up artist ladder to fame with his work being featured on the cover's of countless fashion magazines, as well as editorial spreads. MTV was his playground working with the most celebrated artists of the time from Pat Benatar to Grace Jones.

When Hollywood came calling, he landed his first film doing Kim Cattrall’s make-up and went on to work with Reese Witherspoon, Gina Gershon, Sandra Bernhard, Karen Black, Billy Zane, Andrew McCarthy and more.

Brad was the creative director for Denise Rich for 12 years as her stylist and make-up artist, as well as designing her legendary parties for such luminaries as President Clinton, Patti Labelle, Natelie Cole, and Richard Avedon.

Later, Brad opened a store of exotic interiors in NYC in 2002 and then opened a store in Moscow! Brad also designed the Zarin Fabrics showroom with Jill Zarin thus leading to being on the “The Real Housewives of New York City” seen as Jill Zarin's gay husband. Brad is currently working globally on interior projects and has been busy doing interiors in New York City, The Hamptons, Moscow, Morocco, and Dubai.

He has shot the pilot for his own TV show produced by Nancy Glass Productions. Look for his coffee table book, "The Art of Extravagant Luxury" coming soon. Brad and Sharon Haver are developing a style book and series.

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It’s Black and White- Fashion for your size that’s age-appropriate too!

Alice + Olivia Constance Striped Coat at Shopbop
Whether you're a size 2, 12, or 22 there is no excuse not to look fabulous at any age! Knowing your body and what works isn't always easy, however. Then, when the latest trends are thrown into the mix, the result can be confusing.  High fashion magazines aren't always entirely helpful. They don't translate into the battlefield of life. So many of my design clients often ask me to incorporate fashion into their style makeovers. And, I say stay on trend and modern in both your home and wardrobe. One of the hottest fashion trends is the return of black and white. Just take a look at the many fab options out there. And, the best part is that color

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Kim Kardashian’s divorce news, is it the beginning of the end on celebrity products?

Kardashian Kollection at Sears
In the wake of Kim Kardashian's divorce announcement and her pr-powered mega wedding event, one has to wonder how her divorce will impact the way consumers see her brand. Could this possibly be the beginning of the end on fashion and beauty products built on celebrity brand power? Let's think celebrity products-  does it really ever work? Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Sarah Jessica Parker, Jessica Simpson , The Kardashians, Jennifer Lopez, The Olsens, and The Housewives franchise... love their products or leave them? I need to address this subject; as much as I love Sarah Jessica Parker's, her Bitten line has long bit the dust, as has her days at Halston Heritage. Is there really a market for fans to

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Cat Eye Liner- Some sultry, sexy eye makeup tips

I'll Have What She's Having: Jamie King's dramatic cat eyes With a return to classics finding their way back into your wardrobe, you can naturally expect the return of  Cat Eye Black Eyeliner. Here's a little beauty tip on how to get your cat on, ladies. Apply base primer to the lid. Powder lightly. Take your liquid eyeliner wand starting with the inner upper lid, when you get to the end of the lash line, tip your wand upwards to create a perfect delicate cat eye point. Makeup Artist Trick of the Trade: Start out with a thin band of eyeliner and increase the width as you fan out to the edge of the lash. This is where things can

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Mad Fashion on Bravo is pretty darn fabulous

The cast of "Mad Fashion"
Geez, the last time I spent an evening on 10th Ave. and West 41st street with Sharon Haver was probably in 1986 when a famous diner sat in that location! Truck drivers, drag queens, and runaways with a dream filled the booths. This time my foraging to the West Side of Manhattan was for the premiere party for "Mad Fashion" on Bravo, starring Chris March. The show celebrates the fab, new and wild fashion designs of its star, previously known to most from "Project Runway." When asked what the premise of the show was Chris replied: "lots of fashion and fun". It sure is! We chatted with Bra Style Expert Jene Luciani, AKA the "Bra Book Lady," who had plenty to say

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Anti-Aging Eye Cream That Claims to Help Skin Act 15 Years Younger From Artistry

How do you determine what skin care regime works in an over-saturated market when every product claims to turn back time, erase wrinkles, and diminish fine lines?  Artistry claims just that, helping skin act up to 15 years younger.  The active ingredient is Cardiolipin, an agent so powerful and rare with its anti-aging benefits it truly is the ultimate indulgence in skin transformation. MORE: Anti Aging Artistry has introduced their newest product Crème LuXury Eye.  In just four short weeks you will see a visible reduction of wrinkles.  If it’s as fabulous as their face cream, you’re in for quite a treat. Now here is the best part: the makers of Amway products created it for he Asian market three

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Age Appropriate Fashion- Over 40, It’s Back to classics and how to navigate trends for Spring 2012

The Urban Jungles of this world inevitably produce trends in fashion that make their way into closets across America. With fashion week upon us, I'm looking forward to the fashion parade outside of Lincoln Center. The young and restless work the stairs and promenade leading up to the tents ala Lady Gaga!  Yet, there are elements that can be lifted from the wreckage such as the vintage print scarfs that reemerged during the fall 2011 fashion week in February. Tied to a handle of a petite bag or knotted at the neck, they can be quite beautiful: think Grace Kelly. MORE: Age-Appropriate When you are in your mid-forties how do you translate the runway into your personal style? The good

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I”ll Have What She’s Having- Sexy Red Lips Like Olivia Wilde at the Ralph Lauren Show

Ralph Lauren Spring 2012 Collection Show - Olivia Wilde
Celebrity beauty that you will want to covet... Nothing says classic glamour faster than the pale skin and matte red lipstick Olivia Wilde graced the Ralph Lauren show front row with- flawless skin and gorgeous lips. *If you have a good complexion you'll require only a sheer base and a light powder, where there is a little ruddiness use a medium weight foundation blend from side to side, from forehead smooth below the jaw. *This look is all about the lips so the eyes are all about the lashes, use two coats of mascara and define the brow with your shade of eyebrow powder. *This lip is defined with a medium natural lip pencil with a matte Red Lipstick that

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Buzzing Through NYFW- Rebecca Taylor and Luca Luca Spring 2012

Listen up! I've discovered a really great energy boost that doesn't come in a bottle when I popped over to  Chic Week Retreat at Robert Verdi's Luxe Laboratory. It's called Sheets Energy Strips.  Absolutely will revolutionize the way you get through your day - 50mg of caffeine that doesn't give you a headache plus B6 and B12.  Plus, it fits in your pocket and contains calories and zero sugar! Check it out at GNC nationwide. >> MORE: FASHION SHOWS AND RUNWAY REVIEWS If its good enough for Labron James, co-founder and brand ambassador, and Amare Stoudemire and Pitbull, then you don't want to miss out on this burst of energy! That burst helped me get thru my last few days of fashion week including

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RHONYC Gossip-Behind the Scenes Video of Brad’s Birthday Party In Morocco of Those Housewives

The Real Housewives of New York City in Morocco and the meaning of GRACE, and a snake charmer too! The Majorelle Gardens were the subject of my last piece here on Focus on Style. Now, I bring to you this week with the ladies and my birthday in Morocco. When I was planning my birthday party, I had no idea The Real Housewives Of New York City were coming to Morocco at the same time! When Jill Zarin called me to tell me their plans, I was delighted. I thought it would be fun to included traditional Moroccan delights, such as snake charmers and fortune tellers. Jill had never been to Morocco, and I wanted her to see the magic and the splendor of

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Exclusive Video of Yves Saint Laurent's Majorelle Gardens in Marrakech, Morocco for RHONYC Fans

Brad Boles shares a sneak peek inside the world of YSL & The Real Housewives of New York City go exotic! Come watch my video of my exclusive look inside the private world of Pierre Berge and Yves Saint Laurent's Majorelle Gardens in Marrakech, Morocco... It's all about THE BLUE: Watch Brad Boles and his friend Daniele Pollitz explain You may have spotted me on the teaser at the end of last week's episode of The Real Housewives of New York City. Well, I guess you can figure out the rest! When I think of great style, one of the icons would have to be Yves Saint Laurent and his love of all things beautiful. The first time I step

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Beauty Product Reviews and Tips- Conceal Dark Circles and How to Sculpt Your Face

The challenge to conceal dark circles started our product search & ended with a fantastic little box of tricks known to fashion and movie make-up artists for over a hundred years! I have been in the fashion, music video and film world as a make-up artist for over 25 years. Sharon Haver put me to the challenge to find the best dark circle concealer that does not look caked or dry for under and over eyes, and a great way to sculpt your face. The goal was to find products that were easy-to-use and worked for a more sophisticated age of woman- not a teenybopper who can wear sparkle and frost. A few surprises arrived from a menagerie of companies;

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Gossip Recap- The Real Housewives of New York City, Season 4, Episode 4

Brad Boles isn't pulling any punches on what went on with those Housewives last night From the class of the Royal wedding fashion, to the crass of some of those RHONYC, we've got our favorite Queen, Brad Boles, aka Jill Zarin's gay husband dishing the dirt. --S.H. Does anybody really need to see a pathetic middle-aged women pull her broken laments out of a Hermes box?! Cindy Barshop didn't win any favors by asking Sonja Morgan downtown for lunch at Ciprinani's only to let vanity get in the way! What was Sonja's comment about her driver boy taking her downtown where she won't go even for her best friend, "Nose Bleed”! She made it clear she won't go to Quogue,

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The Real Housewives of New York City- Season 4, Episode 1 Review

Brad Boles shares his opinion on what happened last night with those attention-seeking Housewives Well, it seems the girls haven't changed much since that last time we saw them! Ramona Singer was so rude and downright mean when interviewing people for an assistant's position. Of course, I would not expect anything less from her. The only thing that's changed with Ramona is that she finally got someone to do her makeup, but that hair.... come on, Ramona this is not an episode of Ally McBeal. Next up, Jill and Kelly hanging out on Jill's bed that I designed! It seems Bethany issues still hit a deep nerve in Jill. Now, I do know from an insider's point that the sword

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