Blaq Vixen Beauty

Editor's note: As Blaq Vixen Beauty is a member of Rent the Runway, by clicking the link to rent Amber Riley's red dress we benefit from the transaction by receiving a $20 credit.

It's always a treat to see what Glee star Amber Riley will wear next and at this year's Golden Globes, the voluptious vixen sauntered on the red carpet in a form-flattering Badgley Mischka Ruflles in Red Gown.

The electric crimson silk chiffon, complete with a sweetheart neckline, flowed over Riley's curves and catapulted her a spot on several Golden Globes best dressed lists, including ours. The ruched bodice displayed her cleavage tastefully and the strapless style allowed her caramel-tinged locks to frame her decolletage.  Glittering Neil Lane jewels and an equally stunning Swarovski clutch completed her look.

If you adore the look as much as we do, rent this $650 red hot number from Rent the Runway for $100 for four days or $160 for eight days.

It is a well known fact that men love a woman in red. Let him swirl you round the floor in this sweetheart neck strapless gown by Badgley Mischka and be prepared to fall in love!

If you're stumped as to what to buy in order to get free shipping ($50+), black|Up Cosmetics have teamed up with their brand ambassador, celebrity makeup artist Mylah Morales, to give black|Up Facebook fans exclusive beauty tips. This post will be updated with new information weekly!

Sweatpants, hair tied, chillin' with no makeup on...

Yesterday I finally picked up the March 2011 issue of Essence Magazine (with Angela Bassett on the cover). I was looking forward to a couple of features in this particular issue - the Essence 2011 Beauty Awards, Angela Bassett's "Unstoppable" and of course, Amber Riley's "She's Every Woman" photoshoot. I shot celebrity makeup artist Saisha Beecham an email after she revealed that she did Riley's makeup on Facebook.

For a moment, I honestly didn't think I would get this exclusive but Saisha came through last night. I am totally grateful that she emailed me back and I'm able to share this information with you all! She used all NARS Cosmetics. You can check out her profile on the Tamu Artist Agency website. For even more information, check out her website, her Facebook and Twitter.

Amber Riley is such a scene-stealer, thanks to Saisha Beecham!

I've been really feeling Amber Riley lately - and her photoshoot by famed photographer Derek Blanks in Essence Magazine's "Black Women in Hollywood" Issue was so fabulous (but where are her knees?) that it inspired this post. If you have a similar figure, this sequin Silver Coin Dress ($450 for sizes 0-8, $525 for sizes 8-12) by LaQuan Smith will look just as tantalizing on you as it does on Amber. I think the strappy byzantine heels are a nice touch too - I'm happy that they didn't go with basic black! If you want to order this dress, contact Kelly.

Amber Riley is "every woman" here!

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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