"The best revenge is to do well and to look good."
-Mom
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Sunday, December 16, 2007
Fly Alert: Jill Stuart Trisha Coat
Warning Label: Don't wear if you can't deal with all eyes on you. For die-hard divas only.
Purchase at http://www.shopbop.com/ for $1250.
SPOTLIGHT: J'adore Commercial, Charlize Theron, Marvin Gaye (vocals), 2007
I have no idea what the scent is like, but this may be one of the best Perfume commercials ever created. It stars Charlize Theron.
Oh, and this is Marvin Gaye's "Funky Space Reincarnation" in the background." This commercial is fierce on so many levels.
Oh, and this is Marvin Gaye's "Funky Space Reincarnation" in the background." This commercial is fierce on so many levels.
Saturday, December 15, 2007
Glamour Make-Up for the Holidays
Hey Divas,
The crew went to a holiday party last night and it was a great excuse to get holiday glam. This is why I love the holidays. Ostentatious fabulosity is permitted! While the summer calls for bronzy glows and ethereality , 'tis the season of decadence and rich color. The Natural wore a fabulous bubble dress in a retro print of olive green, red, black and white. For her face, I gave her a dramatic kohl lined eye with a deep-berry lip.
The transformation is documented below.
Before and After!!!
We began by evening out the complexion with Revlon's creme to powder foundation. It's light but even coverage. Because it is the holidays and she wanted to have abit of a shine, I applied Revlon's Skinlights with a sponge all over. It has a light consistency and in the summer can be worn alone. This time we used Black Opal loose powder to finish it. I don't really believe in shiny-glossy-dewy skin in winter. I like a polished, powdered look.
Then we contoured her face. We used Milani's light loose powder to high light her t-zone, the bridge of her nose, cheeks, and chin. I used Milani's press powder in earth glow with a contour brush to contour under her cheek bones, her hair line, the side of her nose, and just under her lip. Note her enhanced bone structure. Contouring also brings dimension back to your face after you've just powdered down. Powder tends to leave your flace flat, lessening it's natural shadows.
Next I did her eyes. I used an angle brush dipped in L'oreal's mocha to darken the brows. Then I applied a fantastic duo, Loreal's HIP high intensity eye shadow in "Dynamic". It is a subdued gold with a deep brownish forest green. I used an angle brush dipped in black shadow to line her top lid and I extended the line out and up. Then to make her smaller eyes pop, she rimmed them, bottom and top lid, with a black eye-liner. I used wig-lash (liquid false lashes) as mascara.
Finally I applied a deep plum blush, Milani's Plum Parfait, and I gave her a deep berry lip. First I lined her lip with a chocolate brown, filled it in with Milani's lipstick in Royal Ruby, and covered that with Revlon's Amethyst Dazzle lip gloss. By the way, Revlon lip gloss is amazing and on par with Chanel.
The crew went to a holiday party last night and it was a great excuse to get holiday glam. This is why I love the holidays. Ostentatious fabulosity is permitted! While the summer calls for bronzy glows and ethereality , 'tis the season of decadence and rich color. The Natural wore a fabulous bubble dress in a retro print of olive green, red, black and white. For her face, I gave her a dramatic kohl lined eye with a deep-berry lip.
The transformation is documented below.
Before and After!!!
We began by evening out the complexion with Revlon's creme to powder foundation. It's light but even coverage. Because it is the holidays and she wanted to have abit of a shine, I applied Revlon's Skinlights with a sponge all over. It has a light consistency and in the summer can be worn alone. This time we used Black Opal loose powder to finish it. I don't really believe in shiny-glossy-dewy skin in winter. I like a polished, powdered look.
Then we contoured her face. We used Milani's light loose powder to high light her t-zone, the bridge of her nose, cheeks, and chin. I used Milani's press powder in earth glow with a contour brush to contour under her cheek bones, her hair line, the side of her nose, and just under her lip. Note her enhanced bone structure. Contouring also brings dimension back to your face after you've just powdered down. Powder tends to leave your flace flat, lessening it's natural shadows.
Next I did her eyes. I used an angle brush dipped in L'oreal's mocha to darken the brows. Then I applied a fantastic duo, Loreal's HIP high intensity eye shadow in "Dynamic". It is a subdued gold with a deep brownish forest green. I used an angle brush dipped in black shadow to line her top lid and I extended the line out and up. Then to make her smaller eyes pop, she rimmed them, bottom and top lid, with a black eye-liner. I used wig-lash (liquid false lashes) as mascara.
Finally I applied a deep plum blush, Milani's Plum Parfait, and I gave her a deep berry lip. First I lined her lip with a chocolate brown, filled it in with Milani's lipstick in Royal Ruby, and covered that with Revlon's Amethyst Dazzle lip gloss. By the way, Revlon lip gloss is amazing and on par with Chanel.
And here is the final product. She looked fab. Remember, if you are going to be decadent with your glamourous make up, you must go all the way. Pair with chandelier or big cluster earrings. Wear a voluminous hair style or an elegant up-do and when you enter the room... own it.
And here is the Chocolate Diva and I at the same event.
-With flyness, glamour, and funk,
Ike
SPOTLIGHT: Miss Black USA Pageant, Gambia Africa, June 2007
Miss Black USA 2007
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As Miss Black CT USA 2007 I had the priviledge of traveling to the Gambia with 35 other beautiful Black women to compete in the Miss Black USA pageant. The trip was blessed. The women and I bonded as we shared in each others spiritual and culturally-enriching experiences. Somehow this experience allowed me to put my life into pristine perspective. It solidified my priorities to myself and to my world, and I really returned to the USA a different person, confident in her purpose here on Earth. Nevertheless, executive producer Dawn Moss composed this moving montage that I'm sharing with you. To learn more about the pageant please visit http://www.missblackusa.org/.
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As Miss Black CT USA 2007 I had the priviledge of traveling to the Gambia with 35 other beautiful Black women to compete in the Miss Black USA pageant. The trip was blessed. The women and I bonded as we shared in each others spiritual and culturally-enriching experiences. Somehow this experience allowed me to put my life into pristine perspective. It solidified my priorities to myself and to my world, and I really returned to the USA a different person, confident in her purpose here on Earth. Nevertheless, executive producer Dawn Moss composed this moving montage that I'm sharing with you. To learn more about the pageant please visit http://www.missblackusa.org/.
FIERCETROCITIES
Deelishis you look crazy!1. Head to toe denim ensembles went out in 1998. I know. I was in the sixth grade.
2. Bamboo earrings went out right after LL rapped about them... I want a girl with extensions in her hair Bamboo earrings At least two pair A fendi bag and a bad attitude Thats all I need to get me in a good mood...
3. Mixing denims was NEVER in.
4. What is that substance in your hair, Hair gel or baby oil?
5. Can you ask your stylist to cut some layers in your weave?
6. Can you please powder your face, your shining. And... it's the mature thing to do.
7. Please study the likes of B' and Tyra when they pose for cameras. This push your booty out stance is very junior high.
FIERCE
Noemie Lenoir, French Model of Rush Hour 3 Fame, at the Heart of Gold Ball. This dress is phenomenal as is that lip color.
She said what??? (The Daily Black Woman Quote)
"I don't know if it's people love to build you up to break you down or – I don't know what's going on. Things have just turned a little vicious. 'Cause I read stuff about me on the Internet, like, baby, what did I do to you?"
-Vivica Fox
-Vivica Fox
SPOTLIGHT: Debbie Allen, Dreamgirls, 1982
In honor of dancer/choreographer/ legendary fly diva Debbie Allen's directorial debut on Broadway (Street Charity, West Side Story), I'm posting the Dreamgirls number she performed for a tv special. It's fierce.
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