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Swimming Skin Smarts
Nothing is more soothing than floating in a body of water. Nothing is more invigorating than doing laps in the pool. It goes without saying that when you exit the water, you won't be getting out alone. Salts, chlorine and/or other chemicals (depending on where you...
Freedom… Independence
FIRST PEEK! From the photo session #essence #essencefest - 250 Years of America presented by #cocacola. This not my first Essence magazine photo shoot; more on that in a future post!Producer: #repoocjacobProduction Company: #letsgetdinnersometime #peacebureauStylist:...
Visiting Florida: Margaritaville’s Tenth Anniversary
Where will you go? Margaritaville Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida is celebrating its tenth year. I recently went back to visit and it was as wonderful a stay as always! Margaritaville hotels across the US and the Caribbean have a theme based on songs by singer...
Mother and Daughter: Full Circle on Mother’s Day
Not every mother/daughter get to have a professional full circle moment. Here we are, my beautiful daughter and I demonstrating the wonderful BLKOPL/Black Opal products! I was involved in development of Black Opal in the 90s with BioCosmetic Research Labs and now...
What Skin Expects When You’re Expecting
FLASHBACK PHOTO: me looking forward to meeting my amazing daughter. Mother’s Day makes me reflect on the experience of expecting, and all the effects on the body, including the skin. Here’s PatSkinSmarts advice for moms–to–be! We encounter skin conditions never seen...
Working Out Skin Smart
As a former athlete (Junior Olympic high jumper, full track scholarship recipient who competed in every sport that came my way), I know that exercise continues to benefit me. As a skincare authority and model for 30+ years, I know it’s good to be healthy outside as...
Model on the Set: Nike by Melitta Baumeister
Great day on the set with Sha’Carri Richardson shooting the promo for Nike’s new Vomero Premium and Pegasus Premium shoes by Melitta Baumeister! Some behind-the-scenes on how a product campaign promotion is made:I’m wearing @MelittaBaumeister, walking to the left of...
New Representation: In Model Mode
New representation! Never rest, never stop enjoying doing interesting things. Wonderful New Icon Agency. See me in the promo at 0:09 (0:04 remaining).I modeled in Paris for the great Partick Kelly in the 1980's, appeared in Essence and other magazines. And I am still...
Consider: a Cruise to Asia
When I travel now, I am reminded of the Rodgers and Hammerstein's song from Cinderella, sitting in my own little corner in my own little chair, dreaming of places to go. In my teenaged Junior Olympian athlete years, I competed in track and field events in several...
Winter Skin Smarts Tips
The Polar Vortex is still here.Ice-Ice, baby! Cold weather dehydrates, making skin dry out, feel tight and itchy, and even crack. So change your skin management during these harsh winter months. Never to go outdoors immediately after washing your face. It can lead...
SkinSmarts through the Holidays
Here are some elegant modeling flashback poses to grab your attention to a message about keeping your skin looking great during and after the holidays!October sweets, November feasts, December parties; while most probably only worry about waistlines and hangover...
Fall Into Skincare: DIY Pumpkin Face Mask Recipe
When one of my favorite stores begins to stock pumpkin spice–flavor foods (the only thing I don’t see there is pumpkin-spiced kale!), that’s when I know I can take advantage of that nutritious, ubiquitous, orange squash — and make my own fall harvest pumpkin mask...
Hats and Artwork at the International African Arts Festival
While looking to discover new artists at the International African Arts Festival, just had to stop at this booth to look for new hats! Buy one good hat, and become addicted to finding more! Did you know that a good hat is the best partner to sunscreen on sunny days,...
Met Gala Comes to Bed Stuy
The looks at the Met Gala blue carpet are talked about for years after. But the 2025 Met Gala is held to celebrate the opening of the “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style” exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art. In its series of talks leading up to the 2025 Met Gala,...
Returning to the International Beauty Show!
I haven’t had the chance to attend the International Beauty Show and International Esthetics, Cosmetics and Spa Conference in New York City since the pandemic began, so it was like coming back home! It is still an amazing and overwhelming-in-a-good-way experience for...
How Diana Ross in Brooklyn Put Me in New York Magazine!
The Diana Ross concert at Brooklyn's beautiful Kings Theater was a phenomenal experience!I met Ms. Ross' son, Evan! Daughter Rhonda joined her on stage. March 26 marks Diana Ross' 81 birthday. No matter her diva status, she's still a proud mom first. And an...
Black History Meets Women’s History Month: Acknowledging My Mentors in the Beauty Industry
Recognizing the icons in the Beauty industry and the under-sung heroes who mentored and inspired me in my career. From Naomi Sims (above photo) to Irma Denson, these people guided me.Irma Denson was a model, featured in "Ebony" and "Jet" magazines, born in Trinidad....
Thinking of California and Self-Care After the Fires
I found photos of my last trip to Los Angeles and am praying for all the people affected by the fires of California. I'm thinking of the people who were lost and the people who lost their cherished belongings and who have to rebuild. I'm thinking of the businesses...
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Pat Collins
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Brooklyn, New York