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Rihanna Vampy Lips & Tips
Say what you will about Rihanna but the chick has a face made for makeup. How many times have you marveled at celebrity makeup artist Mylah Morales’s work? Can you say that you are not moved by Morales’ mastery of luminizer, lashes, and lips? Save it – I don’t believe you…and here’s why. At the iHeartmusic Festival in Las Vegas, Rihanna introduced us to “The Ruby in the Smoke” when she hit the stage in matte eggplant lips and ruby stiletto nails. Inspired by Rihanna’s scintillating Jeremy Scott Spring 2013 scrap, celebrity makeup artist Mylah Morales revealed to Who What Wear Beauty that she decided to “go with a lip…
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Japonesque Artist Tools: A Blaq Vixen Beauty Review
1. Brow/Lash Comb, $4; 2. All Over Eyeshadow Brush, $4; 3. Bent Liner Brush, $4; 4. Shadow Crease Brush, $4; 5. Foundation Brush Head; 6. Dual-Ended Magnetic Brush Handle, $12. Not pictured: Powder Brush, $9. Japonesque Artist Tools: The Backstory I prefer a bold lip color (my “power lip“), mascara and eyeliner over a fully beat face. I’ve got a decent makeup brush collection, but Japonesque’s new Artist Tools collection changed everything. After learning about these great brushes in late November, I was intrigued by this interchangeable, magnetic, snap-on makeup brush collection. These travel-savvy beauty must-haves actually look high-quality and professional-grade. Of course, I had to see how easy makeup application would be with…
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Solange Carol’s Daughter’s Spokesbeauty Event Makeup
When Solange was asked by MTV Style the cheapest thing she copped recently, Solange confessed, “I don’t know if this would be considered cheap, but this suit, which everyone keeps asking me if it’s some high-end designer, is a $150 suit from Mango. It’s amazing. It’s not the cheapest thing, but it’s definitely reasonable!” Yes, it’s very reasonable that Solange, as the spokesbeauty that she is, would arrive at the Carol’s Daughter’s Spokesbeauty and Monoi Repairing Collection Launch looking canary cool. With a luscious crown of springy curls, she rounded out her look with t-strap sandals, a plunging necklace and orange nails. Celebrity makeup artist Jackie Gomez was so kind to send over the beauty breakdown for Solange.…
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Urban Beauty Legend: Monica for Orly Beauty
Did you know R&B singer Monica is collaborating with Orly on a nail polish line scheduled to come out in July 2011? She tweeted, “Thanks to Team Monica [for] the support, [I] just closed the deal for my nail polish line. It’s an extension of Orly. Orly is an amazing product found in spas, Sally’s (as in Sally Beauty) and many other beauty supply stores so this is an honor. Heading into the manufacturing plant now.” She then added, “My kids, family and fans support is the reason I am able to do these things. So I will name one polish after one of my fans VERY soon…” Monica tweeted that she…
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Video Vixens Beauty Secrets: Body Drench, Ardell Lashes, & China Glaze
You ever wonder what type of beauty products video vixens might use on set? I know this subject might be taboo but sometimes you can’t help but wonder, right? Well, I recently found out which products were used to keep the gals glimmering and gorgeous in the “Kush” music video from rapper Dr. Dre featuring guest rappers Akon and Snoop Dogg. One of the nail colors used on the set was First Class Ticket from the China Glaze Vintage Vixen Collection, as you can see on the model in the center. Here’s what the shade looks like up close: I used the Seche Clear Crystal Clear Base Coat and the Seche Vite Dry Fast…
