Blaq Vixen Beauty

Promotions: On the Set of The Preacher's Kid with Celebrity Makeup Artists Denise and Janice Tunnell

BlaqVixenBeauty — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 12:00:00 -0600

"In The Preacher's Kid, actress Tammy Townsend's look is glamorous from start to end. For most of her makeup look we used products from Illusions Cosmetics," Janice Tunnell told Sophisticate's Black Hairstyles in the March 2009 issue. "We used a lot of powders, and we have a blush in the color Terra Cotta (right) that I like to use on her. I also like to apply a gold shimmery eyeshadow under Tammy's brow bone. I use a lot of Cargo's Bronzer on her cheeks. My best tip for applying bronzer? If it's a shimmery bronzer, I like to apply it in the cheek area. But if it's not shimmery, I like to use it in the area where I normally contour - the forehead, the jaw line and the cheeks."

Denise described Essence's character in The Preacher's Kid as "very bright and loud!" On Essence's makeup, Denise says, "Her eyes have a lot of color on them! We'll do sheer lip glosses, light pink blush, but then I'll use a lot of Illusions Cosmetics Eye Dust on her in colors like light yellow, light blue and green. I also like to use Precious Eyes Eye Color Pencils from Colors by Cynde Watson in Amethyst and Gold. I'll use it on the lower portion of her top lid so when she opens her eye, you can see just a flash of color! Sometimes I'll just use a lot of liner just as her eyeshadow and pump up her eyes with faux lashes and mascara.

LeToya Luckett also stars in the movie. "Actress/singer LeToya Luckett's character in the movie The Preacher's Kid is a young lady who is heavily in the church. Throughout the movie her character develops into a young lady...who plays with a little more makeup and becomes more glamorous," explains Denise. "The character grows up from being a Daddy's Girl and into a woman. LeToya likes Chanel blush in a light, pretty coral color. We loved to use faux lashes on her. As her character developed we used Ardell Fashion Lashes Strip Lashes in 110. LeToya also loves Revlon's ColorStay liquid foundation. It's really good for her, and we actually applied it by airbrushing it on her!"

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VIX FIX: The Game, Season 1

BlaqVixenBeauty — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 19:35:00 -0500

Via Twitter, I learned that The Game is indeed coming to DVD...starting September 1, which is payday! Let's hope I have money by then! Also, you can request that BET pick up The Game by emailing Debra Lee (debra.lee@bet.net) and Barbara Zaneri (barbara.zaneri@bet.net). Here is the artwork:

Thoughts?

*Edit:* It seems like The Game will be going into overtime on BET! Black Voices writer Jawn Murray has the scoop!

VIX FIX: Free Victoria's Secret Panties

BlaqVixenBeauty — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:20:00 -0500

I love shopping for underwear but you want to know what's even better? Getting them for free! Vixen favorite Victoria's Secret is hooking you up with a free pair when you become a fan of their Facebook group!

And please don't act like this is scandalous...you know you want them free drawers!

VIX FIX: White Blazers for Summer 2009

BlaqVixenBeauty — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 15:24:00 -0500

After reading about how white blazers are a blindingly hot trend this Summer, I had a flashback of myself in high school. Blazers were a serious part of my wardrobe because I hated showing my bare arms - they're scarred from chickenpox and various questionable activities (yep, even that from time to time but that's a different post. Promise). Then from there, my beloved blazers evolved into jackets and sweaters. Now, I've learned to love my marred upper limbs. However, I think I might have to embrace this white-hot trend:

GOLDEN STATE Stretch Velvet Brushed Corduroy Blazer, $15; The 15Dollarstore.com. Available in small and medium.

Women's Twill Blazer, $29.50; Old Navy. Available in XS, XL, & XXL

White Blazer, $14.99; Metro Style. Available in 6T, 8T, 10T & 12T.

Textured Blazer, $16.99; Metro Style. Available in 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, & 20.

Bell Sleeve Blazer, $39; Metro Style. Available in 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20

VIX FIX: Andrea's Beau

BlaqVixenBeauty — Fri, 29 May 2009 16:14:00 -0500

Andrea's Beau sounds like the new "Jason's Lyric," doesn't it? But seriously, Andrea's Beau is the name of an online boutique of gorgeous, handmade handbands, clips, pins and combs. The only hair ornaments I wear nowadays are the Goody Small Spider Clips, the Contour Clips and the Ouchless Extra Thick Elastics for when I do my weekend drills. As for everyday wear, I rarely wear anything eye-catching but I'd try one of these pretty things:

Wild Rose Adjustable Soft Handband - $72. Available in pink, ivory and black.

Lattice Organdy Adjustable Soft Handband - $22. Available in champagne, black and amber.

Metallic Mesh Bow Handband - $22. Available in gold and silver.

Velvet Open Rose Handband - $24.50. Available in wine, navy, black, brown and claret.

Then of course, their hairpins are very elegant - something that I would wear in my hair if I attended a wedding or some other special occasion:

From top: Star Flower Hair Pins ($30), Crystal Rhinestone Hair Pin ($72), Enamel Flower Hair Pin ($58), and Pearl Crystal Hair Pin ($22).

So what do you think? Would you buy something from Andrea's Beau? If you do decide to order, use the code "blaqvixenbeauty" to get a 20% discount now through June 8.