In both her products and this book, iman embraces skin of all tones, and. Iman and her husband of 18 years, david bowie, graced the red carpet at the 2010 cfda fashion awards at alice tully hall in nyc, with the almost 55 yearold model looking stunning as usual. Iman is the daughter of marian and mohamed abdulmajid. Mar 20, 2011 make up enthusiasts and artists, if iman s the beauty of color. The beauty of color by iman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. She is the widow of english rock musician david bowie, whom she married in 1992. Women of color around the world are being left out of the beauty sector. The first beauty and makeup book to address skin tones from across the spectrumincluding latina, black, asian, indian, native american, mediterranean, and middle eastern, as well as multiple ethnicities the beauty of color features skin care basics with specialized beauty. But shes a black model in a world where white women represent the standard of beauty. Launched in 1994, the iman brand philosophy holds that women with skin of color. The ultimate beauty guide for skin of color by iman 2005. Jul 23, 2015 iman is a supermodel and ceo of iman cosmetics.
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Hsn curates the very best in hair color products so you can get the look you want without damaging your hair or your scalp. Sure, shes genetically blessed, but shes also got serious knowledge of skincare and makeup her beauty line, iman cosmetics, skincare, and fragrance, has been. All formats available for pc, mac, ebook readers and other mobile devices. Former supermodel iman takes a multicultural approach. The ultimate beauty guide for skin of color, she teaches readers how to work with skin care regimens. This book is about discovering the inner and outer beauty in us and how to enhance it further through makeup techniques. Oct 18, 2005 a private pressing, commissioned and compiled by david bowie, to celebrate the publication of his wifes iman abdulmajid book, the beauty of color. It is recognized as the first beauty and makeup book that truly addresses skin tones across. She is also an author of two books, 2001s i am iman and 2005s the beauty of color. Sep 05, 2006 the first beauty and makeup book to address skin tones from across the spectrumincluding latina, black, asian, indian, native american, mediterranean, and middle eastern, as well as multiple ethnicities the beauty of color features.
Skin care basics with specialized beauty regimens for skin of color. The ultimate beauty guide for skin of color, iman was in houston last month to talk about her life and her beauty secrets, and to help empower young girls of color. In addition, there were times in the book where iman s wit and fun personality shined thru to make learning about beauty products and make up application interesting. Iman is founder and ceo of iman cosmetics, a beauty company that created. To address the needs of women of color, she launched a line of cosmetics, iman, in 1994, and with this beautifully illustrated coffeetable book geared to black, hispanic, middle eastern and asian. The ultimate beauty guide for skin of color has 2 available editions to buy at half price books. Imans ageless beauty antiaging tips for young looking skin. That it is wonderful to look at wont come as a surprise to anyone. In the beauty of color, iman teaches readers how to work with skin care regimens and palettes targeted to their exact skin tone and type. For a perfect color match that lasts, depend on the true match color of loreal makeup. In this book, she teaches readers how to work with skincare regimens and palettes targeted to their exact skin tone and type. Iman s fullcolour guide to makeup for women of every skin tone. But if you get compliments and are feeling generous, reveal your secrets. With the release of her new book, the beauty of color.
Iman on the launch of her book the beauty of color born iman abdulmajid on july 22, 1955 in mogadishu, somalia, she was discovered as a. With the beauty of color, she revolutionizes the way women of color can think about the way they look and feel. Iman does a wonderful thing in her makeup line and her books, she shows women of color from all ethnic backgrounds who are women of color. And when they do, they want them to look like white girls dipped in chocolate. Offering over 10 bestselling foundation shades, iman works to meet the skincare needs in african american and multicultural makeup that other companies were lacking.
Iman shares photo of her and david bowies rarelyseen. As one of the first women of colour to become a supermodel, iman found that most makeup artists had little idea how to handle her unique skin tones. I am iman universe, 2001, and the beauty of color, the ultimate beauty guide for skin of color putnam penguin 2005. Large selection and many more categories to choose from. With stunning color photographs and images on every page. For iman, beauty begins with celebrating your natural, godgiven features.
In her book, the beauty of color, iman shows women of every shade how to look their best. The first beauty and makeup book to address skin tones from across the my beautiful dark fantasy. The ultimate beauty guide for skin of color the beauty of. When i started in beauty, the general market usually talked about the girl next door, which meant blonde hair, blue eyes. Launched in 1994, the iman brand philosophy holds that women with skin of color represent many races, cultures and ethnicities. Jul 25, 2015 in 2005, she wrote her second book, the beauty of color. Iman s ageless beauty antiaging tips for young looking skin. Iman abdulmajid bio, facts, family famous birthdays. The first beauty and makeup book to address skin tones from across the spectrumincluding latina, black, asian, indian, native american, mediterranean, and middle. New york perhaps the biggest surprise about former model iman s first book is that it is not a beauty guide. Iman is founder and ceo of iman cosmetics, a beauty company that created the first cosmetics and skincare collection designed for all women with skin of color. Iman shares photo of her and david bowies rarelyseen teenage daughter. Iman on wellness, diversity, and turning 60 the cut.
Iman signs her book the beauty of color at the fashion. Few faces are as instantly recognizable as that of iman s. Bowie arrive at the party for iman s new book the beauty of color. Sep 01, 2006 iman says the book sums up the philosophy of her company. Her first book in 2001, i am iman, was an autobiography. Remember, it is not the box or the bottle that does the work, it is the hands and the mind using the color that is key. Now with the help of her allstar beauty team, iman is transforming some everyday viewers into their most beautiful selves. With stunning color photographs and images on every page, the book itself is a work of beauty, featuring salma hayek, tyra banks, venus and serena williams, and other celebrities, as well as ordinary women of all ages.
The ultimate beauty guide for skin of color, she teaches readers how to work with skin care regimens and. Shop the best selection in skin, hair, makeup, nails, beauty tools, and more from top luxury beauty brands. This book was an interesting collection of women who have been worked on using her cosmetics. She cohosts bravos the fashion show with isaac mizrahi in the fall of 2010. Thats my singular message about this, stresses iman. From the beloved fashion icon and cosmetics entrepreneur, the first book to embrace global beauty and women of all ethnicities. See all books authored by iman, including the beauty of color. Models inc how tyra banks, iman, and other black models. When she retired from the catwalk 10 years ago, she went on to found a line called iman, color products and skin care potions for women of color. She married her third husband, david bowie, in 1992. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. The ultimate beauty guide for skin of color has 2 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. In both her products and this book, iman embraces skin of all. After all, she certainly has a base of knowledge from which to speak.
Shes since gone on to pen two books i am iman and the beauty of color. The days when iman, a supermodel of the 1970s and 80s, had to blend her own foundation on photo shoots seem archaic. The first beauty and makeup book to address skin tones from across the spectrumincluding latina, black, asian, indian, native american, mediterranean, and middle eastern, as well as multiple ethnicities the beauty of color features. Iman cosmetics is much more than a makeup brandit serves as the premier cosmetics and skincare collection designed for all women with skin of color. With stunning color photographs and images on every page, the book itself is a work of beauty, featuring salma hayek, tyra banks, venus and serena williams, and other celebrities, as well as ordinary women of. Shes been a groundbreaking supermodel for the worlds top designers and a muse for photographers, and. I love the foreword by salma hayek which i think really touches me. This is an excellent book, and is overflowing with helpful ideas for those just starting out in make up or for those who are looking for some creativity in their make up application. To address the needs of women of color, she launched a line of cosmetics, iman, in 1994, and with this beautifully illustrated coffeetable book geared to black. Now, in an era when the face of beauty has changedand the most celebrated women in hollywood include such stars as halle berry, jennifer lopez, and lucy liu iman delivers a new approach to makeup and skin care.
I m a fan of iman and i got this book to learn more on the beauty of color. Find highquality iman signs her book the beauty of color at the fashion institute of stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. She was so acclaimed as a model in the 80s that when fashion editor carrie donovan was late for a show, she would ask to see iman s work, knowing the designer would have trusted her to spotlight the best parts of. The ultimate beauty guide for skin of color, take up tv cohosting with issac mizrahi, and design a line of handbags, jewelry, and fashion accessories exclusively for. This book is an awesome toolresource for us women of color the book is filled with women of various ethnicities. She has two daughters named alexandria and zulekha. In 1994, supermodel iman started her own makeup brand, iman cosmetics, largely. The ultimate beauty guide for women of color isnt in your library, then it needs to be. The ultimate beauty guide for skin of color by iman 2006, paperback at the best online prices at ebay. One of the reasons has to do with my own interest to get some makeup ideas. Iman is founder and ceo of iman cosmetics, skincare and fragrances, a beauty company that created the first cosmetics and skincare collection designed for all women with skin of color.
The ultimate beauty guide for skin of color, and i am iman, and. She was later renamed iman at her grandfathers urging. The colour of beauty is a shocking short documentary that examines racism in the fashion. Iman, worldfamous model and founder of a successful cosmetics. Explore amazon luxury beauty and luxury mens grooming. Instyle brings you the latest news on model iman, including fashion updates, beauty looks, and hair transformations. The ultimate beauty guide for skin of color by iman in my wishlist for quite some time before purchasing it. In both her products and this book, iman embraces skin of all tones, and teaches her readers how to work with colors and skin care regimens targeted to their exact skin tone and type. Iman was born zara mohamed abdulmajid in mogadishu, the capital of somalia.
Consisting of words from famous beauties such as tyra banks, salma hayek, and serena williams, iman s the beauty of color explores what its like to navigate the beauty world as a person of color. Neither did the available beauty products take into account the wide range of skin tones that defy categorization whether african, latina, mediterranean, middle eastern or ethnic mixes. In addition to her successful cosmetics line, iman has written two books. Iman books list of books by author iman thriftbooks. Iman, worldfamous model and founder of a successful cosmetics brand, is aware of the difficulties women of colour have always had with skin care and makeup. She was so acclaimed as a model in the 80s that when fashion editor carrie donovan was late for a show, she would ask to see imans work, knowing the designer would have trusted her to spotlight the best parts of the collection and make up for the worst. What is a suprise, visually, though, are many of the photographs, all chosen by iman. Thats why my book covers everything from a blond and blueeyed brazilian to a woman from the philippines who may be as dark as i am. The book itself is a work of a beauty, with stunning colour photographs and images on every page, comprising five main sections. The ultimately beauty guide for skin of color here is. A former muse of designers gianni versace, halston, calvin klein, donna karan and yves saint laurent, she is also noted for her philanthropic work. Even if a hair and makeup team nails a beauty look for a woman of color. I personally feel that anyone,despite of our skin color or race can be beautiful.