I'm not sure if I can adequately describe my adoration of Keri Hilson's makeup look at this year's Billboard Music Awards but I'll try. I love how Hilson's winged, green and gold eyes complemented her chartreuse, sheer bell sleeved Rachel Roy mini dress (paired with a turquoise belt) and nude glitter Christian Louboutin Balota Sandals. The touch of blush and baby pink lips pulled it all together. Celebrity Ashunta Sheriff so graciously (again) shared the details and inspiration behind Hilson's look. "[I] was reminded of Michelle Pfeiffer from Scarface. It was very 1970's inspired with icy pastel colors [which I] made modern and fresh by infusing warm golden and copper colors to make Keri's skin glow. We also added two pairs of Ja'Maal Buster Lashes to add some serious drama."
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How to Get Keri Hilson's Makeup Look at the 2011 Billboard Music Awards
MBNYFW 2010: Ashunta Sheriff + LaQuan Smith
For those of you who aren't familiar with LaQuan Smith, he is a 21-year-old fashion designer. Yesterday, he held his first fashion show at the Society of Illustrators. Also, if you seen Rihanna's "Rude Boy" video, that gold jumpsuit that she's wearing? Yep, Smith designed that piece. Even Lady Gaga has been seen wearing one of his creations - specifically his gilded fishnet leggings. Other fans of his line include Amerie, Alicia Keys, Electrik Red, Livvi Franc and America's Next Top Model winner Jaslene Gonzalez.
Celebrity makeup artist Ashunta Sheriff was on hand yesterday, creating looks for LaQuan Smith's "Water Goddess" show. "The look for LaQuan Smith's Fall 2010 collection was exciting because it was his debut to the fashion world after such huge buzz for the last few years. We wanted to make it special. LaQuan's concept of water and sand inspired the sun glow goddess look we created using COVERGIRL and COVERGIRL Queen Collection," Sheriff revealed.
She applied CoverGirl Smoky Shadow Blast Shadow Stick in Bronze Fire on the lids and completed the eye look with a few coats of CoverGirl LashBlast Length Mascara
. Urban Decay glitter eye liner was applied in the corner of the eye. To make the lips pop with brilliance, she mixed CoverGirl Shine Blast Lipgloss in Flare with MAC Pigment in Old Gold. CoverGirl Queen Collection Natural Hue Minerals Bronzer
was the driving force to give glowing radiant skin.
How to Get Keri Hilson's Makeup Look at the 2011 Grammys
Okay, so makeup is so not my strength but I've managed to learn quite a few things. For one, I've noticed that Ashunta Sheriff's signature seems to be some type of "body bling" (not to be confused with Scott Barnes product that he created for Jennifer Lopez). For the 2011 Grammys, Sheriff used Josie Maran Argan Illuminizer, which is "an ultra-light skin brightener with a hint of bronze." As soon as I spotted the sparkles on Hilson's decolletage and chest, I automatically knew that it was Ashunta Sheriff's work. Get the rest of Keri Hilson's look below:
In Vogue at the VMAs: How to Get Alicia Keys' Makeup Look at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards
Celebrity makeup artist Ashunta Sheriff created this sizzling look for Alicia Keys at last night's MTV Video Music Awards.
cheeks. To complement Keys' entire look and give her that bright, rosy complexion, Sheriff accentuated Keys' cheekbones with Mary Kay Mineral Cheek Color in Strawberry Cream.
lips. As a sultry but soulful songstress, Keys' lips are a focal point of her performance. To make her lips "pop" but still appear natural, Sheriff applied Mary Kay NouriShine Lip Gloss in Melon Sorbet.
Summer Beauty with Celebrity Makeup Artist Ashunta Sheriff
I thought it would be fun to create a spread with Ashunta Sheriff beauty tips (via Twitter). The recommendations are mine except for the L'Oreal HIP Jelly Balms. Amber from Brown Bombshell Beauty suggested those!
