The Charisse Report

This week I’m chatting to a very special guest; Lauren Nicole, plus size content creator, influencer and new founder of the LND studio, a London location dedicated to content creators, podcasters and events. We cover so much in this chat from how we pick up on our differences from a young age and being inspired by YouTubers like Jackie Aina and Alissa Ashley to Lauren’s first experiments with beauty. Lauren also shares her journey from blogging to influencing to now having her very own creator studio. It’s just a great chat, I hope you love it, and I know you’ll love Lauren! If you enjoyed this episode please let me know by either dropping a DM over at @charisse_kenion on Instagram or tagging me when you’re listening or you can now comment directly on Spotify and I can actually respond! Also, don’t forget to follow or subscribe to the show so you never miss another episode. Links Follow Lauren on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/laurennicolefk Find her studio at: https://lndstudio.co.uk/ Sol De Janeiro Beija Flor Body Wash: https://go.shopmy.us/p-9182858 Naturium Bio-Lipid Restoring Body Lotion: https://go.shopmy.us/p-9182855 Naturium Skin Renewing Retinol Body Lotion: https://go.shopmy.us/p-9182856 Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CharisseKenionYT Find me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@charisse_kenion/ BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com Find me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme 

It's the episode I didn't think I was going to make, because I didn't think I would end up watching the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show making its comeback. In this episode I'm sharing a brief history of the brand before sharing my first impressions, and then I go through the show itself moment by moment. Finally I share my highs to balance out the lows. The second segment is an interview with Amy Gordinier, the founder of Skinfix and an entrepreneur who’s focused on giving all of us our best skin ever. Let me know if you enjoyed the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show over in the DMs @charisse_kenion on Instagram or find me on Threads @charisse_kenion and you can also let me know direct on Spotify if that's where you're listening. If you enjoyed this episode please do write a review on Apple Podcasts or give the show a rating on Spotify. Don’t forget there’s also a newsletter you can subscribe to and read for free at beautymenotes.substack.com and I’m also now on YouTube! Links Watch my video review of the high points of the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show: ‘Angels’ in Hell: The Culture of Misogyny at Victoria’s Secret: ⁠https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/01/business/victorias-secret-razek-harassment.html⁠ Skinfix: https://www.sephora.co.uk/brands/skinfix Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CharisseKenionYT Find me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@charisse_kenion/ BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com Find me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme 

In this episode I talk to the brilliant Dominic Skinner, Director of Makeup Artistry at MAC Cosmetics and it is SUCH a good chat. Many of you will know Dom and his signature moustache from the hit TV show Glow Up, currently on Netflix, but he’s been working at MAC for 20 years now, so you can imagine how many stories he has to share. We cover Dom’s early days of working at MAC Cosmetics and he shares a wide array of life insights from how he truly embraced who he was, how he adapted after divorce and how he learned to be more selfish with his time. Of course we also talk about his new book, Glowography which is out October 24th! This is a great episode for anyone who wants to know more about working in makeup but it’s also the perfect wake-up call for anyone who needs to hear it. Let me know if you enjoyed this episode over in the DMs @charisse_kenion on Instagram or find me on Threads @charisse_kenion and if you really want to show me how much you enjoyed it do feel free to write a review on Apple Podcasts or give the show a rating on Spotify. Don’t forget there’s also a newsletter you can subscribe to and read for free at beautymenotes.substack.com and I’m also now on YouTube! Links Check out my video where I wear Dom’s controversial lip combo: Follow Dom on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dominic_mua Pre-order Dominic Skinner’s Glowography: A Practical Guide to New Makeup: https://www.waterstones.com/book/dominic-skinners-glowography/dominic-skinner/9780711295001 MAC Cosmetics MACstack Mascara: https://go.shopmy.us/p-8706890 MAC Cosmetics Hyper Real Serumizer Skin Balancing Hydration Serum: https://go.shopmy.us/p-8707072 MAC Cosmetics Macximal Sleek Satin Lipstick in Cream in your Coffee: https://go.shopmy.us/p-8707143 MAC Cosmetics Macximal Sleek Satin Lipstick in Modesty: https://go.shopmy.us/p-8707169 MAC Cosmetics Macximal Sleek Satin Lipstick in Call it Cozy: https://go.shopmy.us/p-8707108 MAC Lip Pencil: https://go.shopmy.us/p-8707711   Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CharisseKenionYT Find me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@charisse_kenion/ BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com Find me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme 

Lisa Lyon is a legend in the bodybuilding industry. She won the first ever Women's World Pro Bodybuilding Championship, released her own workout book, and carried the icon Arnold Schwarzenegger on her shoulders. But Lisa Lyon was more than a bodybuilder and she definitely wasn't a 'gym bunny'. She was a dancer, actress and a performance artist intent on communicating through her body. I’d love to know if you already knew of Lisa, or if she’s inspired you in some way after listening. By the way, this episode is also available on YouTube as a full-length video so if you want to see more of the woman this episode is dedicated to, head here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aCtsTbMIcyI&t=304s If you enjoyed this episode do please leave a review or a rating wherever you're listening and if you're listening on Spotify feel free to leave me a comment so we can chat!. You can also find me on Instagram @charisse_kenion, or on Threads @charisse_kenion. Resources Lady by Lisa Lyon and Robert Mapplethorpe: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Lady-Lisa-Lyon-Robert-Mapplethorpe/dp/0821222775 Body Magic by Lisa Lyon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Body-Magic-Lisa-Lyon/dp/0553012967 Thanks again to the wonderful Gigi Williams; you can find her on Instagram @gigiwilliams1985. Also special thanks to John Hunt for allowing us to use an excerpt of Lisa Lyon: A Portrait of Power. Lady in Weighting: https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1981/05/27/lady-in-weighting/9b30198a-cc20-492d-9f80-2f366512eb0d/ Lisa Lyon obituary in the Washington Post: https://www.washingtonpost.com/obituaries/2023/09/15/lisa-lyon-dead/ Lisa Lyon obituary in the New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/14/arts/lisa-lyon-dead.html John Hunt's Lisa Lyon: A Portrait of Power: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=86UsEvzTzFQ Christine and the Queens True Love: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vOQLq5-c4Vk Christine and the Queens To be Honest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RNh-6sNxx6A Subscribe to my YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/charissekenionYT⁠ Find me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@charisse_kenion/ Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/charisse_kenion BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com Find me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme 

This week I’m sharing some of my favourite shows from the international fashion weeks, but of course, I’m focused on the hair and makeup. In this episode I’m sharing 7 key hair and beauty trends I noticed from shows including Chloe, Saint Laurent, Ferragamo, Grace Ling and more. To give us some insights into the otherworldly Rick Owens Hollywood SS25 show I’m sharing some backstage info from Global Senior Artist for MAC Cosmetics Nordic Market, Vilde Feste, and sharing some soundbites from Tayaba Jafri, Global Beauty Director at Laura Mercier, who worked on the Grace Ling show in New York. If you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review or a rating wherever you like to get your podcasts and finally make sure to follow the show wherever you listen so you never miss another episode plus you’ll also be helping me to build this community! Artwork image via Laura Mercier Ep. 271: Welcome to my chaotic London Fashion Week: https://open.spotify.com/episode/760ndUwzz5UnXdjM9m9OLM?si=dd07faf2c84442de Chloe show: https://www.youtube.com/watch v=YQXcAQuMz1I Ferragamo show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOWQTNNtqso&t=16s Saint Laurent show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k42vhOWQk-Y Grace Ling show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ombu4IA9RlU&t=319s Rick Owens show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tANpb-K9rbY Iceberg show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QMGRWjh3sY Follow Vilde Feste on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vildefeste Follow Tayabi Jafri on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tayabaxmercier Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CharisseKenionYT Find me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@charisse_kenion/ BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com Find me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme 

This is my final follow along episode on the Hulu series In Vogue: The 90s. The first episode aired September 13th and the series is showing on Hulu in the States and Disney+ here in the UK. As the title suggests, the 6-part series is all about Vogue, the most well-known fashion magazine in the world, and specifically focuses on the power of Vogue in the 90s. For the past few weeks I’ve been sharing these listen-along episodes breaking down some of the main stories and also adding my own 90s beauty moment at the end of each one. I’d love to know if you’re watching the show too so be sure to tag me @charisse_kenion over on Instagram. I’d love to know if you’ve watched In Vogue in its entirety and now that it’s over, what do you think? Do we need a season 2? If you enjoyed this episode please let me know by either dropping a DM over @charisse_kenion on Instagram or commenting directly on Spotify because now we can actually chat to each other over there. Also, if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review or a rating wherever you like to get your podcasts and finally, make sure to follow the show wherever you listen so you never miss another episode plus you’ll also be helping me to build this community! Artwork image via Hulu/Disney+ Courting controversy; how Calvin Klein uses provocation: https://open.spotify.com/episode/32uFwO7vKlN3K5WO0xiJ2w?si=b2cbe13cd77741e8 CK1 video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGdJ13bB4/ Ep. 181; Beauty Bio: The importance of ‘90s model Jenny Shimizu when it comes to race and sexuality: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4lBQ2ftdASmyY5gbbi6QIa?si=244518638f124e8e Donna Karan’s Cashmere Mist on Fragrantica.com: https://www.fragrantica.com/perfume/Donna-Karan/Cashmere-Mist-Eau-de-Toilette-496.html Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CharisseKenionYT Find me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@charisse_kenion/ BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com Find me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme 

This episode is the fifth of 6 special episodes all about the new series In Vogue: The 90s. The first episode aired September 13th and the series is showing on Hulu in the States and Disney+ here in the UK. As the title suggests, the 6-part series is all about Vogue, the most well-known fashion magazine in the world, and specifically focuses on the power of Vogue in the 90s. For each episode I’ve been sharing these listen-along episodes breaking down some of the main stories and also adding my own 90s beauty moment at the end of each one. I’d love to know if you’re watching the show too so be sure to tag me @charisse_kenion over on Instagram. Now we're getting towards the end of the series, it's time to ask: do we need a season 2? I think so! If you enjoyed this episode please let me know by either dropping a DM over @charisse_kenion on Instagram or commenting directly on Spotify because now we can actually chat to each other over there. Also, if you enjoyed this episode, please consider leaving a review or a rating wherever you like to get your podcasts and finally make sure to follow the show wherever you listen so you never miss another episode plus you’ll also be helping me to build this community! Artwork image via Hulu/Disney+ Links Nzingha interview for Complex: https://www.complex.com/style/a/aria-hughes/nzingha-lil-kim-makeup-artist Tommy Hilfiger show 1997: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGd1u9Sv5/ Lil Kim, Missy and Mary Vogue photoshoot: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DAqS8zPoFht/?igsh=eTg1bGl1OW9ld2Rq Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CharisseKenionYT Find me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@charisse_kenion/ BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com Find me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme 

This episode is the fourth of 6 special episodes all about the brand new series In Vogue: The 90s. Edit: I mistakenly say that the title of episode 4 of In Vogue: The 90s is The American Moment. That is actually the title of episode 6. The title of this episode is The Rise of the Met Gala. My apologies! The first episode aired September 13th and is showing on Hulu in the States and Disney+ in the UK. As the title suggests, the 6-part series is all about Vogue, the most well-known fashion magazine in the world, and specifically focuses on the power of Vogue in the 90s. Around the same time each episode is released I’ll be sharing these listen-along episodes breaking down some of the main stories and also adding my own 90s beauty moment at the end of each one. I’d love to know if you’re watching the show too so be sure to tag me @charisse_kenion over on Instagram. If you are a regular listener of the show do please be sure to follow the show on Spotify or Apple – this way you’ll never miss another episode and I’ll get to see this community grow. Don’t forget there’s also a newsletter that you can subscribe to for free at beautymenotes.substack.com. Links Alexander McQueen’s No.13: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CmcF8BgBHbl/?igsh=MWJhZDh0azZ4bXAzbA== Supermodel Shalom Harlow’s Life in Looks: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XiwfqSoaCOg&t=601s Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CharisseKenionYT Find me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@charisse_kenion/ BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com Find me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme 

This week I’m taking you behind the scenes of London Fashion Week. I’m sharing the shows I attended and talking about the hair and beauty moments that the amazing teams created backstage. In an effort to keep things organised I’m going through the shows alphabetically and will share the designer’s shownotes where possible. Then I’ll move on to hair, makeup and my random thoughts. If you enjoyed this episode I’d love if you could leave a review or rating on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or anywhere you like to get your podcasts. Also, feel free to let me know your thoughts over in the DMs -  you’ll find me @charisse_kenion. A huge thank you to everyone who invited me to a show or spoke to me backstage; I’m so grateful and can’t wait to do it all again! Artwork by Charisse Kenion My video on Feben’s inspiration, Antonia Singla: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGeEE1m1v/ My Sinead Gorey video: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C_8iP5Vo2s_/?igsh=MTUwdnFodDVzODJwbA== My Feben imagery: https://www.instagram.com/p/DAD0XNyIxMe/?igsh=aHhnNDE3NzRsNWps My Dreaming Eli imagery: https://www.instagram.com/p/DAJRBBQIUNe/?igsh=MThwczIwaW16YWdrbg== My Ahluwalia imagery: https://www.instagram.com/p/DAIqXkDokKh/?igsh=amxqZ2Ezc3Q4M3d3 Perceptions of beauty with Aoife Cullen: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4t1Oaod4yLkYIlvBZrjPmT?si=e0edbcd8925a47cb Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CharisseKenionYT Find me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@charisse_kenion/ BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com Find me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme       

This episode is the third of 6 special episodes all about the brand new series In Vogue: The 90s. The series first aired September 13th and is showing on Hulu in the States and Disney+ here in the UK. As the title suggests, the 6-part series is all about Vogue, the most well-known fashion magazine in the world, and specifically focuses on the power of Vogue in the 90s. Around the same time each episode is released I’ll be sharing these listen-along episodes breaking down some of the main stories and also adding my own 90s beauty moment at the end of each one. I’d love to know if you’re watching the show too so be sure to tag me @charisse_kenion over on Instagram. If you head to my TikTok @charissekenion you’ll see the accompanying videos I’ve created for each episode of the series and if you enjoyed this episode, do please leave the show a review or rating wherever you like to listen. Don't forget there's also a newsletter that you can subscribe to for free at beautymenotes.substack.com. Links Calvin Klein FW93 show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bj7tM7OA5pE Find me on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CharisseKenionYT Find me on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@charisse_kenion/ BeautyMe newsletter: https://beautymenotes.substack.com Find me on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@charissekenion BeautyMe on ShopMy: https://shopmy.us/beautyme