Susan Posnick is the founder and CEO of Susan Posnick Cosmetics, sold in day spas and specialty stores throughout the United States and as far away as Japan. Before developing her makeup line, Susan enjoyed a successful 20-year career as professional makeup artist in the film and fashion industry, working with such celebs as Rene Russo, Diane Lane and Amber Valletta.
Q: What do you regard as the lowest depth of fashion misery?
A: Having no style of your own - copycat dressing.
Q: What is your idea of fashion Nirvana?
A : The perfect Valentino red evening gown.
Q: What fashion faults are you most indulgent of?
A: Overspending on clothes . . . and shoes . . . and accessories. And short skirts over 40. If your legs look great, why not!
Q: Who is your favorite character (or characters) in fashion fiction?
A: Miranda Priestly, Cruella DeVille and Daisy Buchanan from The Great Gatsby.
Q: Who is your favorite character (or characters) in fashion history?
A: Edie Sedgwick, Marilyn Monroe, Catherine Deneuve.
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