makeup

“Bathrooms are the perfect place to be silly,” she says of her lipstick kiss-themed bathroom, inspired by a makeup wipe she purchased from her favorite drag queen, Tammie Brown, on Instagram and later framed.

They didn’t know who I was, so it just looked like some a—hole in Kiss makeup.

But, it's not all makeup, travel and fashion - some of those honoured are using their platform to inspire and educate.

So if we had a press day, had an appearance or had confessionals, we’ll text each other and be like, “Do you want to grab drinks? I don’t want to waste the makeup.”

Distinct facial markings, intricate designs, and vibrant hues - especially vermillion -define the unique makeup and costumes of theyyam.