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Beauty, Beauty News, Celebrity Makeup

Lori Harvey Nude Lips: 7 Lip Looks to Try Now

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…

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2 Jun 2023
EmpireFOX, Fashion

Shopping #Empire: Anika Calhoun’s Ted Baker Embellished Elenna Midi Dress

Reader Yvonne sent in the following Empire query today (I am beyond enthused at this!): Can’t get Anika’s red dress with the bedazzled collar, from last night’s episode out of my head.…

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20 Feb 2015
EmpireFOX, Fashion

Shopping #Empire: Tiana Brown’s Tobi Gabriela Romper & Breckelle’s Diva Sandals

Everyone loves a great glittering gold romper on Empire, don’t they? On “False Imposition”, Tiana Brown (Serayah McNeill) took to the Teen Choice Awards stage to perform “Keep It Movin'” with Hakeem in…

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29 Jan 2015
Beauty

Lori Harvey by Patrick Ta | Bellus

Lori Harvey by Patrick Ta. She is wearing Patrick Ta Major Headlines Double-Take Creme & Powder Blush Duo in “She’s a Doll” and Major Sculpt Creme Contour & Powder Bronzer…

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23 May 2023
Beauty, Hair

The Scandal Look: Olivia Pope Hair

Blaq Vixen Beauty details the process celebrity hair stylist Lisa Villalobos uses to create Olivia Pope's (Kerry Washington) signature and iconic curls on the hit ABC TV show Scandal.

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28 Mar 2013
EmpireFOX, Fashion

Shopping #Empire: Anika Calhoun’s Navy Tamara Mellon Sleeveless Lace & Cotton Jumpsuit

Shopping Anika Calhoun When I spotted Anika Calhoun (Grace Gealey) in that scandalous, navy blue lace jumpsuit in the “Enough!” promo for “Our Dancing Days,” I thought it was an…

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19 Feb 2015
EmpireFOX, Fashion

Shopping #Empire: Anika’s BCBGMAXAZRIA Leandra Bustier Dress

Anika Calhoun (Grace Gealey) accepted Lucious Lyon’s proposal in a BCBGMAXAZRIA Leandra Bustier Dress in Light Bare Pink paired with $395 B Brian Atwood Open Toe  Torrens High Heel Sandals  and…

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6 Feb 2015
EmpireFOX, Fashion

Shopping #Empire: Angie’s White Intermix Alexis Strapless Fringe Jumper

In this sneak peek from “Sins of the Father,” Angie (Mary J. Blige) posed in a sold out $598 Alexis Strapless Fringe Jumper from IntermixOnline. Step into glamorous territory with…

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11 Mar 2015
Beauty, Celebrity Makeup, Color Story

Kerry Washington 2013 Oscar Makeup

I am obsessed with Kerry Washington. I’ve said this before and it still rings true today. I have a crush on her lips alone. This is also the woman who plays…

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25 Feb 2013
Cookie's Closet, EmpireFOX, Fashion

Empire Season 3 Episode 4 Fashion Credits

MAC Viva Glam Taraji P. Henson Lipglass and Lipstick now available at Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue. Available until February 2018. Yves Saint Laurent ‘Y’ Logo Aviator Sunglasses | Custom Jacob…

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14 Oct 2016
  • Beauty,  Celebrity Makeup

    Claudia Jordan Watch What Happens Live Look

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    Last night delivered! First, we had the Golden Globes, then a new episode of the Real Housewives of Atlanta. “Puerto Read-co” was especially juicy as newcomer Claudia Jordan and Nene traded barbs in the last scene of their Puerto Rico excursion. Christened the new Queen of Shade by Cynthia, Claudia emerged as the victoress. Yes, it’s premature (there are levels to this) but it still makes for entertaining TV. “When you were my age, you had edges,” Claudia matter-of-factly reminded Nene.

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  • Beauty,  Hair

    Blaq Vixen Beauty Reviews Black Crown Natural Hair Care

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    A  || B  A  C  K  S  T  O  R  Y  This haircare review is terribly overdue, but here it is, finally! I was contacted to review select products from Margaret Mason’s Black Crown Natural Hair Care line, namely the Peppermint and Tea Tree Shampoo, the Hemp Hot Oil Treatment, and the Moisturizing Oil Spray. All of these products are for women and men with locs.  My celebrity inspiration for this review was “Shameless” star Shanola Hampton. If I ever decide to loc my hair (I have flirted with the idea), she would be the first to grace my vision board. She looks simply divine with her lengthy, roping strands. Black Crown even has a Loc…

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  • Beauty

    Teanna Trump’s Pristine Pocketbook Tips

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    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 Brown Girl Friendly: In your current career, the way the “pocketbook” looks can be important. What do you do for hair removal? Teanna Trump: I honestly shave my body with a men’s shaver because it gets super close to my skin, and makes me feel silky smooth. BGF: Which method do you prefer: waxing, shaving or laser and where do you go? T.T.: Shaving, but I’ve always wanted to try waxing! BGF:  Do you treat yourself by receiving these services…

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  • Beauty,  Gotham

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    Blaq Vixen Beauty breaks down Fish Mooney Gotham makeup look by celebrity makeup artist John Perkins. Is Fox’s new hit show “Gotham” a must-see for you on Monday nights at 8/7c? If not, here’s a reason to watch: Jada Pinkett Smith. As Gotham’s feisty and fashion-forward crime lord Fish Mooney, Pinkett-Smith is utterly delicious. She satisfies my desires for all things dark and dangerous. And of course, as I am in love with her wardrobe! According to costume designer Lisa Padovani, Jada’s leather and metallic dress as “80’s Versace/Mugler inspired.” Three parts Stephanie “Queenie” St. Clair, Griselda Blanco and Norma Desmond, I love that Jada is on this show. I love that she…

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  • Beauty,  Fashion,  Gotham

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    In “Selina Kyle”, Fish Mooney (Jada Pinkett Smith) wore two of my favorite things: a gold fringe ear cuff and a sizzling halter gown. Her exact jungle-inspired ear ornament is the Maria Francesca Pepe Gold Fringe Single Ear Cuff. The cutout teal halter with twisting gold hardware she wore on Gotham is something I’d definitely wear. Ear cuffs have been on my radar since 2012, but Maria Francesca’s version outshines all others. Even Chio’s Delfine Chain Fringe Ear Cuff excites me! It’s available at Saks Fifth Avenue for $295.

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