12/22/2025
Timed to 2025’s festive fall/winter season, comes the first in our [SO BEAU] series that showcases the makeup trends to try now and keep in your pocket forever, with looks curated + created by , and photographed by Beau Nelson. LA-based and originally from a small town in Southern Alberta, Canada, Beau is a Story + Rain go-to makeup pro who’s designed looks for our signature cover stories and more. He began working professionally at the age of 14, and today he’s a resource for such luxury brands as , Miu Miu, and Giorgio Armani. He can be seen on the screen, all over , and working with the world’s top photographers. Known for his keen eye for color, Beau’s clientele has included Kristen Stewart, Riley Keough, Emma Roberts, Anne Hathaway, Nicole Richie, Alessandra Ambrosio, Christina Hendricks, Ellen Pompeo, Story + Rain cover star Nathalie Emmanuel, and many more. Here, in a range of looks from the most modern take on natural, to ways to play up features that are bold and bright, ’ sports 3 looks for eyes, 1 for blush, 1 for lips, with 2 ways to wear nail color. Always inspired by what reigned the runways, discover + shop 5 hot looks for holiday (and beyond) with all the steps and tips by Beau➖and go BTS with Michelle as she lays out what it’s like to take on Texas style for Landman and what’s in her own makeup bag of essentials.
Get the looks and find the products + tools on storyandrain.com.