Have you checked out Season 2 of Bravo's "The Fashion Show"? The show is even bigger and better this year thanks to a cast shuffle that brought in the incomparable Iman. The delightful Isaac Mizrahi is back for another season and Harper's Bazaar editor Laura Brown was promoted to a full-time judge. The Lancôme PR team loves Laura, who is as funny as she is fashionable, so we thought we'd do a little Q&A with her. Enjoy!
How did you get involved in “The Fashion Show”?
Harper's Bazaar–my day job–is the magazine partner for “The Fashion Show,” and I am the staffer most desperate for attention.
How was Season 2 compared to Season 1?
Season 2 is like night and a new day from Season 1. Firstly, we've been Iman'd, and she is both a fashion icon and a hoot. Isaac is being his wonderful self and giving the designers his wisdom, and the designers themselves stand a real chance of being successful in this industry. And, of course, they make great TV.
How do you like being on television?
I love it, actually. The constant need to think on your feet is a shot of adrenaline (the tequila of hormones). Still learning about my best side, though. I'm betting on the left.
What is the best part of your job at Bazaar?
Having ideas that seem totally inconceivable and then somehow making them happen. Glenda, my boss, gives you the freedom to think big. Looking back at some of the things we've done, I still can't quite believe it came together. Hmm, what else? Free lip gloss and borrowed shoes.
Is there a cover girl you’re dying to get? (And why?)
We are lucky that we've had all the big girls on our covers at some time or another. I'd love to do a solo cover with Kristen Stewart sometime next year, though (we did her with Rob Pattinson last year). I think she's such a cool girl, and she's really growing into herself.
Who is funnier? Iman or Isaac?
Both. Honestly. It's like “Laugh-In,” even when we've been shooting for 12 hours. Iman is so blunt, she's hysterical, and quite British in her humor (which, as an Aussie convict, I enjoy). Isaac was just born funny.
Who does your makeup for the show?
I had an assortment of lovelies do my makeup for the show this time–I think they did a great job (but you tell me¬high-def is horrifying).
Who has a better makeup artist? You or Iman?
Ha! Nice try. Iman will freely tell you she has a whole glamour infrastructure. I just wing it (which might be the reason why I occasionally look confused).
We heard you’re a big Lancôme fan? True or false?
It's not a lie. I slather my face with any sort of Secret de Vie or Génefique I can get my hands on. I don't look 15 yet, but any minute now.
What is your favorite Lancôme product?
This fabulous matte red lipstick called Color Design Red Haute. All the girls at Bazaar are obsessed with it. A really true red, and it really stays on. Actually, they should rename it Tenacious Red.
Best beauty advice?
Sleeeeeeeeep. Vitamin D–be it in sun or a supplement. And, when all else fails, dim light. ;)
