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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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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.
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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, in the Hamptons, as well. Sonja is all about Southampton.What's wrong with this picture?Kelly Killoren Bensimon avoids conflict like the plague but ends up between Cindy and Sonja at Countess Luanne's little get together when it becomes clear that if it wasn't for the filming, these women would never be in the same room! READ MORE »
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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 eal Housewives of New York. 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 cut both ways. They both landed on their feet, so move on ladies and stop using it for ratings! Sonja Morgan is so not interesting to me. Do we really want to see Sonja panting like a Bit*h in heat over her date? In my opinion, it appears that he doesn't want you, he wants the limelight.The omnipresent Luanne at Orsay and her sexy man Jacques truly have a connection that you can feel two tables away! Luanne, why I ask would you choose for your big reconnect with the audience in Season 4 to have dinner with a classless act in a dress that can't speak French in a French restaurant really?! READ MORE »
Tags: Alex McCord , brad boles , Cindy Barshop , gossip , Jill Zarin , Kelly Killoren Bensimon , LuAnn de Lesseps , Ramona Singer , Real Housewives of New York City , review , RHONYC , Season 4 , Sonja Morgan , The Real Housewives of New York City , TV
The Real Housewives of New York City- Season 4 Inside Track
A message from Brad Boles: RHONYC gossip IS about to start again! Set your TV to fun, it could be a bumpy night with tonight's season premiere…I love all the hats that I wear. Of course you've come to know me as being the contributing editor at large here at FocusOnStyle, my home away from home that brings you all the hot trends as well as practical day-to-day style, beauty, and fashion advice.There's the how-to tips and Impromptu Madness style videos Sharon Haver and I post weekly are so much fun because you get to put a face to our work .But then so many of you know me as Jill Zarin's gay husband on "The Real Housewives of New York City." READ MORE »
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London Fashion Week Gossip Recap- From the legacy of Alexanader McQueen to Mark Ronson’s fete, my tipster has the dish
London Fashion Week Gossip Recap- From the legacy of Alexanader McQueen to Mark Ronson's fete, my tipster has the dish. The Alexander McQueen legacy is coming to New York City on May 4th, The Box makes it to London and is graced with the like's of bad boy Damien Hirst, Kate Moss, Tilda Swinton and Daphne Guinness! London Fashion Week proves to be filled with lots of Tartan… READ MORE »
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Getting Gifty- Robert Verdi’s Luxe Laboratory is way too cool to discover new products
More from New York Fashion Week with the best insider’s luxe sampling retreat. Check out the brands… What could be better than some time to try new products and a yummy lunch?
Look no further for beauty touch-ups and a bit of swag at Robert Verdi’s Luxe Laboratory. My editor in chief and FocusOnStyle founder, Sharon Haver and ! made a NYFW pit stop and I even made another! Here …
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Pop Gossip- Justin Bieber’s new haircut. Lady Gaga spotted in the East Village in bikini and fishnets on one of the coldest days of the year
Pop Gossip- Justin Bieber's new haircut. Is this star on the way out? Lady Gaga spotted in the East Village in bikini and fishnets on one of the coldest days of the year READ MORE »
Tags: Alexander McQueen , brad boles , East Village , gossip , hair , Justin Bieber , justin bieber new haircut , Lady Gaga
The Jewelry of Van Cleef and Arpels, Timeless Iconic Design on Display
The Jewelry of Van Cleef and Arpels, Timeless Iconic Design on Display. Must See: “Set in Style: The Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels” at the Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt, National Design Museum. For more then century, the remarkable history of Van Cleef & Arpels has been intertwined with the lives of many of the greatest personalities of our time. Each has enhanced the other and set the stage for the display of some of the grandest jewelry of out time.Going back to Van Cleef & Arpels' opening on the Place Vendôme in Paris in 1906 to the establishment of Van Cleef & Arpels in New York in 1939, the best-known and most beautiful women of the twentieth century have passed through the jeweler's fabulous doors.The Smithsonian's Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum has amassed over 350 works from Van Cleef & Arpels, including jewels, timepieces and so much more. Many works were commissioned for American clientele as well as Royalty and Hollywood Royalty alike- such as H.S.M. Princess Grace of Monaco's Tiara, the Alhambra necklace, with it quatrefoil motif recalling Moorish architecture that is most identified with Grace Kelly; or the Manchette emerald bracelets, owned by Daisy Fellowes, the granddaughter of Isaac Singer of sewing-machine fame. READ MORE »
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Fashion Week Gossip- Oscar de Renta’s Global Revolution draws on the Silk Road, Tinsley Mortimer at Robert Verdi’s Luxe Laboratory and…
Fashion Week Gossip- Oscar de Renta's Global Revolution draws on the Silk Road, Tinsley Mortimer at Robert Verdi's Luxe Laboratory and… The Genius Collection from Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig's Marchesa was truly overflowing with drama as a sure bet for the Red Carpet! Brad Boles is still terrorizing the town in fabulousness with his Blackberry…I'm sure that I love Oscar de la Renta as much as Sarah Jessica Parker does!He has drawn inspiration throughout the years from Morocco, India, and Paris in the 1920's. The fall 2011 Oscar de la Renta collection is every bit as glamorous as his previous iconic collections. Between the embellished jackets of gold bullion and sequined gowns, my source the "Debutante It Girl," was front row at the show and kept me and you in the loop via her cryptic texts. READ MORE »
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Fashion Week Gossip- Michael Kors is channeling Faye Dunaway, Nanette Lapore is into a raunchy 1970’s porn inspired look…
Brad Boles is out and about, and he still has his Blackberry to take notes and share those opinions of his…Michaell Kors dresses his client with a city chic, no frills power strut! And believe me, he did not disappoint in the the Michael Kors fall 2011 collection in a melange of simple chic cropped pants, straight shoulders, crisp suitings in a melange of camels, black & blue stripes, and bright whites.>> MORE: Fashion Shows and Runway ReviewsOne huge stand-out look was the black leather shirtdress… think Faye Dunaway in Network! READ MORE »
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