January 30, 2011
The makeup look that Amber Riley wore the 2011 SAG Awards is by far my most favorite from her. Actually, I'm a fan of both the hair and makeup. The sleek hair with bangs provided the perfect palette for celebrity makeup artist Mylah Morales to create a simply glamorous look which consisted of false eyelashes, silver smokey shadow with a pinch of brown, coral blush and divine fuchsia lips. I thought it was red before but it's actually a hot pink shade from the new CoverGirl Lip Perfection line. Amber wore a dramatic Amber Barge dress.
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January 19, 2011
Naturally gorgeous Kerry Washington recently recorded a L'Oreal Live UStream with her hairstylist Takisha Sturdivant-Drew in which she talked about the products that helps keep her hair shiny, healthy and gorgeous. I was extremely happy to learn that she's a fan of the L'Oreal Everpure products since I invested a couple of products from this line (the EverStrong Overnight Repair Treatment and the EverStrong Deep Replenishing Masque.)
Celebrity makeup artist Valente Frazier mostly used all L'Oreal products along with a "beautiful baby pink blush" on her cheeks and "a little concealer under her eyes and around the corners of the mouth." Kerry just looked fabulous all around!
January 16, 2011
Just in case you haven't noticed, I adore Anika Noni Rose's makeup looks by celebrity makeup artist Samuel Paul. I totally forgot that the 2011 BET Honors took place this weekend until I saw this photo he posted on Facebook. Everything is fabulous - the hair, the makeup, the jewelry, the dress - just everything. And if you want to be just as fabulous - makeup wise at least - use these products:
face. For Rose, Paul used both Black Opal True Color Stick Foundations SPF 8 in Heavenly Honey and Nutmeg. Paul then set Rose's foundation with Black Opal Deluxe Finishing Powder in Medium and Black Opal Oil-Absorbing Pressed Powders in Cappuccino and Truffle.
eyes. Paul applied MAC Eyeshadow in Folie on the lid and blended Handwritten in the crease. He lined Rose's eyes with MAC Fluidline in BlackTrack. The mascara is none other than L'Oreal Voluminous Mascara in Blackest Black. Paul filled in Rose's eyebrows with Vanitymark Brow Powder in Dark Choco.
cheeks. Paul created a natural flush with CARGO Blush For Cheeks in Laguna.
lips. Rose's pout is a combination of MAC Lipstick in Kinda Sexy and MAC Tinted Lipglass in Oh Baby.
January 12, 2011
When I see this picture of model Jessica White in the limited edition 2011 Maybelline New York Calendar, I can't help but shake my head. What shade of blush of that and why did they have to pick this shade? This "fiery flush" makes her look clownish! Other than that, I love her brows, eyes and lips. What do you say?
January 10, 2011
You ever wonder what type of beauty products video vixens might use on set? I know this subject might be taboo but sometimes you can't help but wonder, right? Well, I recently found out which products were used to keep the gals glimmering and gorgeous in the "Kush" music video from rapper Dr. Dre featuring guest rappers Akon and Snoop Dogg.
Video vixens beauty secrets revealed!
January 10, 2011
According to celebrity makeup artist Matthew VanLeeuwen, Dania’s makeup was inspired by her dress. "She called me earlier that day to tell me how in love she was [with her dress] and thought that she wanted a red lip. I totally agreed with [her] once I saw her outfit. Her beauty look was classic with a twist. We stuck with a fairly clean, pale lid and sculpted brows, but I also wanted to add a little gold to the eyes in honor of COVERGIRL’s 50th Anniversary."
Classic with a twist...does this appeal to you?
December 01, 2010
Notice I didn't say "Do you have the right skin tone to wear that shade of lipstick?" or "Do you have the right outfit to wear that shade of lipstick?" I said, "Do you have the right solangitude to wear that shade of lipstick?" I wish I could have the ovaries to pull off lipstick like Solange does. I could've picked anyone but I love how adventurous Solange is in her lip choices.
I held the title, wore the crown...
August 14, 2010
I am so in love with this makeup look that Teairra Mari wore to her album release party this past Wednesday. Her lip color reminds me so much of OCC Lip Tar in Hoochie but if you want to recreate the look, celebrity makeup artist Samuel Paul used MAC Lip Pencil in Magenta and MAC Lipstick in Go For It.
face. Black Opal Foundation in Heaven Honey and Nutmeg. MAC Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation in C4 and C7.
eyes. MAC Pigment in Rich Purple. Paul layered multicolored glitter on top of the eyeshadow. This geometric smokey eye reminds me of the look seen at DSquared2.
cheeks. MAC Powder Blush in Blunt (as contour). La Femme Blush on Rouge in Fuchsia.
To see more pictures, check out VIBE Vixen's feature "A Night Out With Teairra Mari."
August 04, 2011
Yesterday, spokesbeauty Kelly Rowland made an appearance at the Sean John "Empress" fragrance preview (which Jessica, Claire and CeCe got to attend). I did not realize how much I had grown to anticipate Rowland's makeup looks until recently. Since gold and purple were my high school (RIP Wuerzburg American High School) colors, this is the type of makeup look I would've done right before the homecoming game as it's flirty, sexy and cute --- all at the same time. Achieve the look with the following products:
"The greatest thing God has ever created is a woman..." ---Diddy
by: BlaqVixenBeauty
Filed under: Vixen Validated: Makeup, Rolling with Rowland
Tags: MAC Cosmetics, Kelly Rowland, nars cosmetics, illamasqua, Make-up Designory (MUD), Lash Control, Empress by Sean John, Smoke and Beauty Lashes, Empress fragrance, Kelly Rowland makeup
May 29, 2011
When Solange was asked by MTV Style the cheapest thing she copped recently, Solange confessed, "I don't know if this would be considered cheap, but this suit, which everyone keeps asking me if it's some high-end designer, is a $150 suit from Mango. It's amazing. It's not the cheapest thing, but it’s definitely reasonable!"
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by: BlaqVixenBeauty
Filed under: Vixen Validated: Makeup
Tags: Victoria's Secret, Philosophy, Rimmel London, korres, Solange, Carol's Daughter, Tarte Cosmetics, zoya, celebrity makeup artists, celebrity makeup looks, Cover FX, mango clothing, Jackie Gomez, no makeup makeup, no makeup makeup look
