Got Style? Not Like Ms. Dianne Brill.
Words absolutely cannot express how gratifying it was for me to interview Ms. Dianne Brill: supermodel, fashion designer, “it” girl, and most recently, beauty designer. This woman is off-the-charts cool and chic and you can’t help but feel exhilarated when you are around her. Ms. Brill exudes confidence and style. The fact that she has the smarts to accompany her fab looks makes her unstoppable in my book. And you won’t believe this, but I actually met someone who gets dressed the same way I do each morning - around make-up! We are forever connected.
Ms. Brill has always been into the glam scene. She was known in New York as the Queen of the Night. Curvaceous, self-assured and always poised, Dianne has been the one to watch.
Dianne designed menswear - even a specific mens line for the band Duran Duran. From working behind the runway scene with her designs to actually working the catwalk, Dianne is used to creating various “looks.” So naturally, starting her own cosmetics line, Dianne Brill Cosmetics, was really an extension of who she is - an expression of her passion. She believes that beauty is fashion. And she believes that make-up can change one’s perspective. It allows you to be playful, glamorous, powerful, sexy or flirtatious. It’s important for every woman to respect her beauty. So in 2003, Dianne launched her first beauty products - lipsticks.
Ms. Brill definitely has the know-how from a true make-up user - as well as make-up artist - perspective. 
Her own experimentation led to the company’s philosophy of tried and true cosmetics. For example, mascara has to function through it all - the pool, crying, rubbing, etc. Each and every item has been developed and tested to hold up in almost any situation. The body cream was created with the specific intention to stay with you all day. As it heats up, the soft scent rises. And can we talk about the packaging … it’s out of this world! Ms. Brill uses real cigar tubes for her eye and lip pencils. The eyeshadows are packaged in what looks like matchstick boxes - the shadow applicator is black with a red sponge tip. Lace decor gives her line a feminine, sexy appeal. And the doile wrappings … each product is like opening up a gift!
You will enjoy the personal, playful seduction tips in her “Ms. Brill says” statements on the packaging. These statements are about making a connection, one-on-one, with her customers. She knows her ingredients, too. In fact, her lipgloss contains more vitamins than any other lipgloss in the world.
Dianne Brill’s a New Yorker, with make-it-happen thinking. She says
You hear a lot of “no.” But “no” is just a step toward “yes.”
Dianne oversees the entire line, which can be found in the U.S., England, Ireland, Italy, France, Switzerland, Germany, and Austria. She writes copy and works on the product packaging. Her typical day includes everyone vying for her attention to approve something. She has a fantastic staff with whom she trusts to help grow the brand, one of which is organic, authentic and cohesive.
As nature has been calling out to Dianne, the Brill family moved to Zurich, Switzerland four years ago. She and her husband and their three beautiful children love the vibrant city.
So what’s next for Ms. Brill? Dianne isn’t content until she conquers the most complicated of formulas. Be on the look out for some fabulous new products, including a flat semi-matte liquid liner that goes on black … but at the end of the day when you are heading out on the town, rub the eyeliner and watch glitter appear - just like magic! Who’s the princess now!
You can check out her website for some fun tidbits, too. Find out if you are a Straight Angle Stunner like me! Make-up has never been so inspirational, thanks to Ms. Dianne Brill!
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