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August 21, 2008
Hollywood's "barely there" make-up master Paul Starr found dead
Make-up artist Paul Starr, who was found dead at his L.A. home yesterday, had created some of our favorite "barely there" editorial looks, amping up Hollywood's glamour with measured, masterful brush strokes.
Take a look at this magazine spread of a "Girl Interrupted"-era Angelina Jolie, in which the au naturel makeup enhances Jolie's natural beauty, while allowing it to speak for itself.
Inspired by the faces of silent movie era actresses, Starr claimed to be able to entirely resculpt a woman's face, just with foundation. Even the biggest divas of all, Boy George and Marilyn Manson, trusted him to do their makeup.
His book, "Paul Starr on Beauty", featured 30 interviews with some of Starr's biggest clients, including Iman, Diane Lane, and Michelle Pfeiffer. (The book is temporaraily out of stock on Amazon, but can be ordered here here.)
Click here to see Starr's breathtaking work in Madonna's "Bedtime Stories" music video (and marvel at just how much Madonna borrows from Bjork's sound and aesthetic).
Paul Starr, 1960 - 2008
August 21, 2008 in LOS ANGELES | Permalink
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Nice good blog!
Posted by Sharon | Oct 4 2008 3:12AM
Paul Starr was a fantastic artist who could make runway look realway with a switch of a few colors. Bjork worked with Madonna on the song Bedtime Stories.Posted by MkeupJunki@aol.com | Aug 25 2008 6:11AM
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