Iman Cosmetics

DECEMBER

MY YEAR IN PICTURES
Oprah Winfrey
Kimora Lee Simmons
Star Jones and Al Reynolds
Damon Dash and Rachel Roy
Wesley Snipes
Jermaine Dupri and Naomi
Mayor Bloomberg, Diana Taylor, and David Bowie
Naomi Campbell
Tyson Beckford
Alan Cummings
Alan Cummings and Janice Dickinson
Garcelle Bouvais
Gabrielle Union
Michelle Rodriguez
Sam Fine and Oscar James
At City Hall with Mayor Bloomberg
Bethann Hardison and Drina Deniro


MARTHA, MARTHA, MARTHA!
It was such a delight to have been on the Martha Stewart Show as she has been truly a pioneer in her chosen field and is beyond well respected in my household. I read everything Martha as i like cooking dinner at home almost every evening and i find her recipes easy to follow and delicious!
(Photo: with Martha Stewart)

The Isaac Mizrahi Show
I have been friends with this designer extraordinaire for almost over 10 years. There is absolutely nothing he can't do... From couture designs to affordable chic for Target, singing and now the host of his own show on the Style Network. The studio where the show takes place is a sight for sore eyes! 18,000 square feet of both showroom and his talk show takes place.... with a live band and a capuccino bar!
(Photo: with my friend Isaac)

WENDY WILLIAMS!
well, this was a first for me as i thought I have done almost all the talk tv/radio shows. This outrageous, sexy and funny gal rules the air waves.... my publisher finally convinced me to do the show to promote The Beauty of Color. She was gracious and outrageous! What a way to end the year! Happy Holidays!
(Photo: with the notorious Wendy Williams)

NOVEMBER

THE NY LAUNCH OF THE BEAUTY OF COLOR
It has been a whirlwind for a couple of months with parties, book tour, interviews and lots and lots of fans. I have been very lucky that I have the support of so many and I wanted to thank everyone who came out to see me in all these cities that I visited. I was overwhelmed with good wishes and lots of encouragement. Thank you everyone!
(Photo: in a Roberto Cavalli dress at my NY party.)

EVA MENDES HOSTS LA "THE BEAUTY OF COLOR" PARTY Los Angeles was the last stop on my book tour for North America and my dear friend Eva Mendes hosted a party for me at the hip Roosevelt Hotel. It was the perfect way to close the tour as I was escorted by my dear friend the actor Alan Cummings and both actresses Gabrielle Union and Garcelle Bouvais stopped by .... also in the mix was Mischa Barton, Kristen Dunst and Janice Dickinson, the self titled "the first supermodel of the world" and lots of fans.
(Photo: with Eva Mendes at the Roosevelt Hotel in La)

NY %26 COMPANY
I took over from Eva Longoria, who was the face of this company for the xmas holidays 2005 and I will be the face for Spring 2006. Photographer Patrick Demachelier made it look all so easy while make up artist: Sam Fine and hairdresser: Oscar James made it look glamourous and my job was made all the easier. Keep your eye out for this, come next spring!
(Photo: dancing with Patrick Demachelier)

OCTOBER

THE OPRAH SHOW AND THE BEAUTY OF COLOR I appeared on the Oprah show to promote my new beauty book The Beauty of Color with a little help from my friends Eva Mendes and Naomi Campbell who appear in the book as well. They helped supervise 3 makeovers using IMAN Cosmetics on 3 well deserving women and it was a glorious show ..... they even surprised me with a an interview by Naomi as she considers me her Legend! What an honor and that is how I kickstarted my book tour..... That's what friends are for.... Thank you Eva and Naomi.
(Photo: with friends Eva and Naomi at the Oprah Show)

CONTEST WINNER
Nichole Williamson, who was the winner of our sweepstakes, arrived in the big apple with a flurry of activities. After she checked in her hotel our makeup artist Byron Barnes did her makeup flawlessly for the big sexy 70's themed book launch party that Naomi Campbell threw for me at the Cipriani in NY!..... and fun was had by all.
(Photo: Wesley Snipes with Nichole)

BOOK SIGNING
Thank you all for attending my book signings and make it a success. Lots of you took advantage of the expert advice and makeovers by leading makeup artist Byron Barnes. It was gratifying to see how many customers and fans showed up and hopefully you will be able to now use IMAN Cosmetics in your towns.
Thank you!
(Photo: with The Beauty of Color fans)

SEPTEMBER

MAYOR BLOOMBERG PROCLAIMS "THE BEAUTY OF COLOR DAY" It was my honor to have Mayor Bloomberg to proclaim Sept 7th, 2005 as "The Beauty of Color Day". To celebrate women with skin of color African American, Hispanic, Asian, and Native American and all the other spectrum in between. There are 10 other cities that I will be touring for my book launch that also those mayors will be honoring us with their own proclamations. Check on my book tour to see and visit us in your own city.
(Photo: with Mayor Mike Bloomberg at City Hall, New York City)

FASHION FOR RELIEF My dear friend Naomi Campbell took it upon herself during fashion week in New York to help raise money for the victims of Katrina. She single handedly within few days galvanized both models and celebrities to an event that closed fashion week. With a major fashion show, clothes all donated by top designers and models and celebrities walking down the runway.... from Beyonce, Veronica Webb, the legendary seventies model Pat Cleveland, Janice Dickinson, Nicole Richie and many more. Clothes went on auction on Yahoo.com. and specially designed t-shirts by Ralph Lauren on Polo.com
(Photo: backstage with Naomi Campbell)

FASHION ROCKS What an event! What a night of fashion and music. Call me biased... but David was the highlight of the evening. Both when he sang on his own "Life on Mars" and when he was joined by The Arcade Fire. There were other great performers my favorite being Gwen Stefani... there were also some nostalgia moments with Duran Duran also Billy Idol singing "White Wedding" with Lisa Mary Presley. The evening raised money for the displaced by Katrina. Check me out in a beautiful Versace dress!

AUGUST

THE BEAUTY OF COLOR: FACE KITS For the past 2 years I have been working on my new
beauty book which is slated to be released on October 11th, 2005, titled The Beauty of Color: The Ultimate Beauty Guide for Skin of Color and we created 4 face kits that were inspired by the book. I have chosen these 3 models to represent the looks in the book and the 4th will be me. It was so much fun to create this and it came out beautiful! Stay tuned as we unveil the looks and the kits which will be available in a store near you by November.
(photo: 3 models for The Beauty of Color Face kit Collection)

BAZAAR AND HIRO
I haven't worked with this famous photographer in
years so I was overjoyed when Bazaar asked me to pose for him for 4 beauty pages in their October issue in celebration of my new book The Beauty of Color: The Ultimate Beauty Guide for Skin of Color.
We did all time classic hair and makeup with a little edge and gorgeous accessories! don't miss to pick up this issue and gaze at these wondrous photos.
(photo: with Hiro and Stephen Gan, Creative Director of Bazaar)

Lexi IS FIVE!
Wow! How time flies! My little Lexi has turned five on
August 15th and we had one of the best party yet. Stress free and fun. This time it was manageable and fun for both parents and the children. We had the funniest clown/magician that kept the children entertained for a whole hour... I am thinking maybe I should get her for my beauty book launch!
(photo: Lexi's high five)

JULY

The Wayuu Taya Foundation Benefit Dinner
Honoring Lila Downs, Edward James Olmos %26 Russell Simmons I hosted for the 3rd year this foundation benefit dinner and auction for my dear friend, model/actress and UNESCO Artist for Peace, Patricia Velasquez. She created the foundation in order to improve the quality of life of Latin American indigenous communities. It was a very successful evening with music by Lila Downs. Please, log on to www.wayuutaya.org for info on this worthy charity.
( with Wilmer Valderama )

Shop Etc.
September issue of Shop Etc magazine's major story is on "What's chic..." and I was one of the fashion/beauty luminaries who was asked this question. The other participants are fashion designers Carolina Herera, Isaac Mizrahi and it shoe designer Holly Dunlap of Hollywould shoes among others. Obviously, what I have always considered chic is a beautiful radiant skin and I chose to demonstrate this on model Jessica White... It all starts with the IMAN Cosmetics and Skincare Collection... pick up Shop Etc/Sept issue and see what products I chose to get this luminous skin.
( with model Jessica White )

Doctors of the World
John Demsey, President of Estee Lauder and I joined at Skylight Studios to honor Kofi Anan. The United Nations secretary-general was awarded the 2005 Health and Human Rights Award by the Doctors of the World organization. "Iman and I are competitors in a sense," said Demsey about me, as I emceed the evening, "But we are united in our appreciation of some things." Yes, indeed.
( with Nan and Kofi Anan )

JUNE

CFDA
CFDA awards are the Oscars of the fashion industry. Hot designers, hotter models and the assorted actress flogged to this event held at the New York Public Library. Vera Wang won the women's year designer while John Varvatos won best for men and Marc Jacobs won best accessory. Diane von Furstenberg received lifetime achievement award, and my dear friend Kate Moss won the fashion influencer award which was presented by my husband, David.
( with hubby Bowie )

BEACH BEAUTY
My dear friend and colleague, Elizabeth Hurley, presented a small sexy aptly named "Beach Collection" at Saks fifth avenue, with a small fashion show and a light luncheon attended by industry insiders and Mr. Elton John. Who knows best about beach than Miss Hurley, not that she needs covering up. check it out at select Saks stores nationwide.
( with Elizabeth Hurley and Sir Elton John )

A.L.T. 365+
A.L.T. 365+ is the new book from Editor at Large of Vogue Magazine, Andre Leon Talley. You might know him from his monthly column in Vogue, Stylefax, but I have known Andre since 1977 and we have stayed friends since. I can honestly say he is one of the most knowledgeable "editors" in our business... from fashion, textiles, furniture and definitely in opinions. I attended his low-key but very chic book launch party at La Grenouille restaurant on Madison Avenue in New York. FYI.... Andre first book was called Andre Leon Talley, A Memoir.
( with Andre Leon Talley and designer Michael Kors )

MAY

WOW! ESSENCE CELEBRATES 35 YEARS. The Beautiful Ones... 35 of the Most Remarkable Women in the World, and yours truly made it. Cover girls... me, Susan Taylor, Monique, Fantasia, Angela Bassett and Alicia Keys. What a celebration of sisterhood it was... we laughed, we cried, we sang, we danced and we gossiped. I remember my first Essence cover at the age of 20 and that is when I knew I have finally arrived.It surely is a beautiful sight for sore eyes... black women from diverse backgrounds being celebrated for their beauty, brains, talent and sheer power. Baby, we all have a come a long way.
( with the cover girls, Susan Taylor, Monique, Fantasia, Angela Bassett and Alicia Keys. )

VANITY FAIR/ TRIBECA FILM FESTIVAL
TRIBECA Film Festival celebrated the festival's 4th year by hosting the famous Vanity Fair dinner at Church Street. Actors/actresses, musicians, directors, models, moguls, politicians and all sorts attend this fabulous event as it celebrated theopening of the festival and reminding people what a national treasure actor Robert De Niro is for New Yorkers as he is the founder of the festival and a true believer of the greatness of our beloved city. From all the movies showcased at the festival my favorite was Mad Hot Ballroom, which is a documentary about public school students competing in a city wide ballroom dancing! Check it out if you haven't seen as it is truly irresistible.
( on the steps of the State Supreme Courthouse )

ONE WORD, OPRAH!
Only Oprah could have orchestrated such an amazing once in a lifetime event. A Bridge to Now... A Celebration for 'Remarkable Women during Remarkable Times' was a 3 day event called simply by her as LEGENDS WEEKEND, May 13-15, 2005in Santa Barbara, where she has a home.It was a weekend to honor those women who came before us and has made it possible for us women now to reap the benefit of their strength, determination and pure survival. 25 women were honored and here are their names... Dr. Maya Angelou, Shirley Caesar, Diahann Carroll, Elizabeth Catlett, Ruby Dee, Katharine Dunham, Roberta Flack, Aretha Franklin, Nikki Giovanni, Dr. Dorothy Height, Lena Horne, Coretta Scott King, Gladys Knight, Patti Labelle, Dr. Toni Morrison, Rosa Parks, Leontyne Price, Della Reese, Diana Ross, Naomi Sims, Tina Turner,Cicely Tyson, Alice Walker, Dionne Warwick and Nancy Wilson. Thank you Oprah for inviting me to be part of this historical celebration.
( with Michelle and Barack Obama, US Senator for Illinois, and Leontyne Price )