A Fine Affair

Makeup artist extraordinaire Sam Fine officially launched his new instructional DVD FINE: The Basics of Beauty last night at the Warren-Tricomi Salon in The Plaza Hotel. And who better to host than supermodel turned cosmetics beauty maven Iman?! Sam is responsible for creating some of the most iconic makeup looks for not only Iman, but also Tyra Banks, Jennifer Hudson, Queen Latifah and Vanessa Williams. "Having dedicated my career to enhancing the beauty in women of color, I felt that an instructional DVD was a natural step toward my goal of education women everywhere, in much the same way that I've enlightened my clients," Fine said. "Translating trends and finding products that deliver have helped me become more sensitive to "real" women who don't have the time, patience or know-how to experiment with makeup. This DVD will equip them with simple, useful techniques that will make applying makeup a joy rather than a chore."This one hour DVD features three individual step-by-step makeovers that address everything from how to create a smokey eye to successfully covering blemishes and discoloration. However, the best part is the behind-the-scenes footage of Fine on set creating stellar looks for his clientele! It retails for $24.99 and will be available for purchase at samfine.com and Amazon.com.Some of the hottest makeup artists and hair stylists in town showed up for the soiree last night including Tippi Shorter (one of her top clients includes Alicia Keys!) and Ursula Stephen (the hairstylist behind Rihanna's fly do). Actresses Vanessa Williams and Taraji P. Henson were spotted in the crowd enjoying their NUVO cocktails!That's me pictured above along with singer Deborah Cox, Sam Fine & ESSENCE magazine's beauty & cover director Mikki Taylor.Ah, the life.xoFerociaAnd, of course, Iman was absolutely stunning!RuPaul & Wendy Williams...is it me, or do they kind of look alike?!Iman, Sam Fine, Deborah Cox and Vanessa Williams*Photo taken by Andrew BicknellThe founders of the Warren Tricomi Salon...they're like hair gods! (from l to r: Joel Warren, me & Edward Tricomi)Actress Taraji P. Henson sipping on her NUVO cocktail.*Photo taken by Andrew Bicknell