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  • Black-Owned Businesses,  Brown Beauty Brands,  Cookie's Closet,  EmpireFOX,  Fashion

    Shopping #Empire: S2, E12 Fashion Finds

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    MAC Viva Glam Taraji P. Henson Lipglass and Lipstick now available at Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue. Available until February 2018. The fashion credits for episode 11 (“Death Will Have His Day”) is still in draft but I was able to get a jump on this week’s episode. First, thanks to Mary Collins of Vauje Jewelry enthusiastically sharing that Cookie Lyon wore one of her necklaces (from her “Empire Inspired” collection) all over her Instagram (follow her at @vauje), I secured my first sighting of the night. And now, after a little searching, here’s the rest of my findings (with cheaper and black-owned alternatives where appropriate):

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  • Black-Owned Businesses,  Cookie's Closet,  EmpireFOX,  Fashion

    Cookie Lyon Vauje Necklace [Shopping #Empire]

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    Cookie Lyon Vauje Necklace costs less than $100 making it a steal and one of the more accessible items worn on the show. Anyone that has been keeping up with Cookie Lyon’s wardrobe this season knows that the billionaire hasn’t worn many affordable items as of late. However, later today, we will see Cookie wearing an $85 custom gold necklace by black-owned brand Vauje Jewelry. Take a gander at the bold neckpiece below: Cookie Lyon Vauje Necklace, $85 Counting Betsey Johnson and Lanvin as inspirations, jewelry designer Mary Collins has created luxurious statement pieces since 2009. Now, thanks to the show’s costume designer Paolo Nieddu, she’s made her way to the Empire! I…

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  • Cookie's Closet,  EmpireFOX,  Fashion

    Cookie Lyon Sunglasses Empire Season 2

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    Editor’s note: I’ve started working on Cookie Lyon Sunglasses Empire Season 3. Check it out now! Cookie Lyon sunglasses (typed this way for SEO purposes) is today’s Empire fashion topic! One peek at my dash, and I knew I had to hurry up and publish this post! Although we’re well into the Fall season, it’s never too late to shop for a pair of show-stopping sunnies. And if Empire still has your attention, if only for the fashion, then you’re in luck! This season, Cookie Lyon (Taraji P. Henson) really flaunted her sartorial proclivities, boasting lusty-worthy shades from Thierry Lasry, Versace, Dita, and Le Snob.  Let’s recap the styles we’ve seen Cookie Lyon wear thus far:

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  • Anika's Closet,  EmpireFOX,  Fashion

    Anika Calhoun Grey Wrap Jumpsuit | Shopping #Empire

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    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

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    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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