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Cookie's Closet, EmpireFOX, Fashion

Shopping #Empire: Cookie Lyon’s French Connection Viven Dress

Shopping Cookie Lyon I am beyond enthused right now! I needed to unwind during this unbelievably busy week so I figured I’d finally do an Empire post. Like so many…

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16 Jan 2015
Beauty, Celebrity Makeup

Jill Scott Curly Bob at Get On Up NYC Premiere

On the heels of her “The Beauty &  The Brand” brunch (which I, unfortunately, could not attend), Motions celebrity hairstylist Ursula Stephens created a curly, sexy look for singer Jill Scott…

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22 Jul 2014
Beauty

Teanna Trump’s Pristine Pocketbook Tips

The Teanna Trump x Brown Girl Friendly  Interview in collaboration with Krissy of Heart of the Hustle and Nesh of Western & Rose. Beauty | Beautifying the Box with Teanna Trump…

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10 Nov 2014
EmpireFOX, Fashion

Shopping #Empire: Camilla Marks’ DVF Metallic Gold Mia Playsuit

In “The Devil Quotes Scripture,” Naomi Campbell guest stars as Camilla, a London-based fashion designer who embarks on a scandalous affair with Hakeem. When we first see her, she struts…

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22 Jan 2015
Anika's Closet, Cookie's Closet, EmpireFOX, Fashion

Empire Season 3 Episode 3 Fashion Credits

MAC Viva Glam Taraji P. Henson Lipglass and Lipstick now available at Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue. Available until February 2018. Apologies for having this published so late – there…

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10 Oct 2016
Cookie's Closet, EmpireFOX, Fashion

Shopping #Empire: Cookie Lyon’s Gray REISS Fion Snake Print Dress

In tonight’s episode “The Lyon’s Roar,” Cookie Lyon (Taraji P. Henson) harmonized with the fam wearing a gray REISS Fion Snake Print Dress. Completely sold out, this dress has a contoured…

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25 Feb 2015
Beauty, Celebrity Makeup

Keke Palmer BET Upfronts Makeup

Last night, Keke Palmer, who is set to have her own talk show on BET starting June 30, made an appearance at the network’s annual Upfront presentation. Swaddled in a…

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23 Apr 2014
Beauty, Beauty News, Black Beauty Brands, Black-Owned Businesses, Brown Beauty Brands, Celebrity Makeup, True to Hue

Black-Owned Highlighters For Total Glow-balization

This compilation of black-owned highlighters for deeper skin tones has been in draft for a bit. At first, I wanted to showcase great highlighters that looked beyond on richer skin tones. If…

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25 May 2016
Beauty, Celebrity Makeup

Uzo Aduba White House Makeup

Uzo Aduba by Jessica Smalls: Alter Ego Lashes, Black Opal Beauty, Damone Roberts, and MAC Cosmetics Celebrity makeup artist Jessica Smalls did a glam slam on “Orange Is the New Black” star…

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3 May 2014
Cookie's Closet, EmpireFOX, Fashion

Shopping #Empire: Cookie Lyon’s REISS Leila Navy Floral Dress

In addition to snake print and leopard print, Cookie Lyon (Taraji P. Henson) loves to indulge in floral prints. Case in point, she read online reactions to Jamal’s coming out…

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26 Feb 2015
  • FACE CARD NEVER DECLINES BIANCA LAWSON
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    Face Card Beauty Glamour

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    This Face Card Beauty Glamour Spell is inspired by the original Beauty Card spell by Tumblr user Windvexer. Further inspired by Bianca Lawson, 44, who I am convinced is immortal at this point. I’ve developed a somewhat obsession with self-preservation so seeing Lawson seemingly refuse to age is such a sight to behold. I believe her 50s will be just as remarkable. Does this inspire anyone else to go beyond the usual anti-aging measures to preserve their life force as much as possible? Elements. Five index or five stationary cards you can fit into your wallet or purse Tape to attach each card together Dedicate each card to the following…

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    Dear Readers from Ezili Freda

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    Metres Ezili Alada Freda Dahomey is happy to see me coming back to myself as a blogger and a beacon to Black women. Every Black woman is blessed in the eyes of Bondye and Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen. VODOU.RENAISSANCE /INSTAGRAM

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  • Lori Harvey Nude Lips Blog image
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    Lori Harvey Nude Lips: 7 Lip Looks to Try Now

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    Welcome to my first Lori Harvey Nude Lips roundup! I literally stalked celebrity makeup artist Sean Harris’s IG for this information. Lori’s best friend, celebrity makeup artist, Courtney Kareem, is another fave of mine for beauty tips. I am always extremely grateful for professionals like Harris and Kareem. They not only post beauty breakdowns but answer fans’ queries! I found a few answers to my own questions this way. Let’s get into these nude lip looks:

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  • Halle Bailey wears Lele Sadoughi Coquille Pearl Hoop Earrings
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    Halle Bailey Wears Lele Sadoughi Coquille Pearl Hoop Earrings

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    Halle Bailey’s Lele Sadoughi Coquille Pearl Hoop Earrings, $195 are available at ShopBop. Check out the matching Coquille Pearl Bracelet, $125. At Nordstrom, an Imitation Pearl option is available for $125. Complete your collection:

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  • LIZZO BY ALEXX MAYO USING CLINIQUE
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    Lizzo by Alexx Mayo. She is wearing all Clinique products to include the following: The Best of Black Honey All About Shadow Palette All About Shadow Quad Eye Palette in Teddy Bear Clinique Pop Matte Lip Colour + Primer in Icon Pop Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 Even Better All Over Concealer + Eraser Blended Face Powder in Transparency 5 Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balm in Roly Poly Rosy Chubby Stick Sculpting Highlight in Hefty Highlight

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