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Anika Calhoun Grey Wrap Jumpsuit | Shopping #Empire
Anika Calhoun grey wrap jumpsuit was one of the highlights of the latest Empire episode. I was hoping the show’s costume designer Paolo Nieddu would have spilled the deets on where to buy, especially since the understated piece would be a sleek addition to any wardrobe. Alas, we the fans received crickets instead. Anika’s D-Ring Grey Wrap Jumpsuit by Warehouse | Anika Calhoun Grey Wrap Jumpsuit Well, allow me to answer the call! In “Without A Country,” Anika grabbed her morning latte in a $60.61 WAREHOUSE D-ring Grey Wrap Jumpsuit. Anika’s Eyelet-Embellished Leather Tote Bag by Azzedine Alaia Taking a page out of Camilla‘s stylebook, Anika accessorized her gray wrap jumpsuit…
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Shopping #Empire: Cookie Lyon Prison Visit Makeup
Last season, I yearned to know what products the Empire makeup department used on their leading ladies. I was absolutely famished for beauty tidbits so I hit up IMDB to see who was working in Empire‘s makeup department. I briefly exchanged tweets with the show’s chief makeup artist Beverly Jo Pryor (who was so warm and generous) for a time, asking what shades Taraji wore in certain scenes and with particular outfits. Unfortunately, there was not much she could divulge but I understood. As for Anika, Grace Gealey replied to me and another fan on the ‘Gram to say her makeup artist Jessica Williams used MAC Pro Longwear Lustre Lipcolour in ALL Nighter on her in the episode “False Imposition.” Did you know? You can…
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Labor Day #BlackOut: Shop These 30+ #BlackOwned Brands & Businesses
Editor’s note: Will add more sales as I find them. ALIKAY NATURALS Take 15% off everything on the site. ASHLEY’S NATURALS Save 15% off with code LABORDAY (all caps, no spaces). Expires Tuesday, September 9 at midnight PST. BALM & CO Save 25% with promo code LABOR25 until today 11:59 EST. BELLE BUTTERS Use code THECUTLIFE for 20% off your entire order. COLOR DU JOUR Receive 25% off the entire site with coupon code LABORDAY25 at checkout. CRYSTAL STREETS JEWELRY Save 30% off all items sitewide with code EOS30. To save an additional 20% off selected items, use code SALEONSALE20.
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How #BlackUp Curiously Lost Its Black Founder Fabrice Mahabo
Blaq Vixen Beauty researches what happened to BlackUp Cosmetics’ original founder/owner Fabrice Mahabo. Check out my latest article “Black Beauty Brands That Aren’t Black-Owned.” TL;DR: Fabrice Bernard Mahabo was the founder and owner of black|Up. He did not willingly sell his company. Jean-Francois Damour is the new owner and president of black|Up Lionel Durand is the new CEO of black|Up Updated 25 July 2016: On Linkedin, a Mr. Jean-François Damour has the dual title of “Owner-President” of black|Up on his profile. He is also the owner of the La Criée restaurant in Paris, France. This is the investor Mahabo named in his blog. Updated 11 July 2016: I’ve finally included Lionel Durand’s The Decision Makers profile page…
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Shopping #Empire: Anika Calhoun’s Gucci Ribbed Cardigan & Dress
I’m kicking off my Empire season 2 fashion coverage by identifying the white ribbed sweater and matching ribbed dress Anika Calhoun (Grace Gealey) wore in the first episode “The Devils Are Here.” Boo Boo Kitty returned as her devilish debutante self in a $1,147.67 Gucci White Viscose Ribbed Cardigan paired with a $1,535.39 Gucci White Viscose Ribbed Dress, both still available at Profile.
