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Beauty

Dear Readers from Ezili Freda

Metres Ezili Alada Freda Dahomey is happy to see me coming back to myself as a blogger and a beacon to Black women. Every Black woman is blessed in the…

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20 Apr 2023
Beauty, Hair

Blaq Vixen Beauty Reviews Black Crown Natural Hair Care

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…

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24 Nov 2014
Beauty

Halle Bailey Wears Lele Sadoughi Coquille Pearl Hoop Earrings

Halle Bailey’s Lele Sadoughi Coquille Pearl Hoop Earrings, $195 are available at ShopBop. Check out the matching Coquille Pearl Bracelet, $125. At Nordstrom, an Imitation Pearl option is available for…

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1 Jun 2023
Beauty, Celebrity Makeup, Celebrity Nails

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…

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22 Sep 2012
Beauty Campaigns, Beauty News, Skin Care Sundays

Kerry Washington for Neutrogena’s Visibly Even Line

Watch Washington’s first Neutrogena® Visibly Even® Daily Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 daily lotion commercial that aired during the Scandal finale last night: Also, Bellasugar has a tutorial on how to…

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24 Oct 2013
Beauty, Celebrity Skin Care, Skin Care Sundays

Pharrell Glytone Skincare Regimen: Get Lucky!

Let’s get lucky with Pharrell Glytone skincare regimen! Pharrell Williams, once a devout Cetaphil user, has switched up his skincare regimen. Living by the maxim “Cleanliness is next to godliness,”…

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27 Oct 2013
Cookie's Closet, EmpireFOX, Fashion

Shopping #Empire: Cookie Lyon in Chanel, Alexander McQueen & BCBGMAXAZRIA

Shopping Cookie Lyon I found out where you can buy (or at least lust over) Cookie Lyon’s (Taraji P. Henson) Chanel Necklace! It’s sold under a few different names; when…

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23 Jan 2015
Beauty, Beauty News, Celebrity Makeup, Color Story, True to Hue

Kerry Washington Nude Lipsticks: 14 & Counting

 Kerry Washington nude lipsticks: let’s examine. Kerry Washington’s signature pinky-nude lipstick as Olivia Pope is pretty epic so I thought I’d continue the trend by identifying similar shade she’s worn throughout…

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24 Oct 2013
Cookie's Closet, EmpireFOX, Fashion

Empire Season 3 Episode 6 Fashion Credits

Agent Provocateur Fleura Robe Nina Ricci Red Feather-Embellished Sweater Michael Kors Silver-Tone Cubic Zirconia Drop Earrings | Vintage Hermes Silk Dress Alain Mikli Red Rhinestone Sunglasses   Michael Kors Collection…

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17 Nov 2016
Beauty

Kerry Washington’s L’Oreal Live UStream Video Makeup

Naturally gorgeous Kerry Washington recently recorded a L’Oreal Live UStream with her hairstylist Takisha Sturdivant-Drew in which she talked about the products that helps keep her hair shiny, healthy and…

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19 Jan 2011
  • FACE CARD NEVER DECLINES BIANCA LAWSON
    Beauty

    Face Card Beauty Glamour

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    This Face Card Beauty Glamour Spell is inspired by the original Beauty Card spell by Tumblr user Windvexer. Further inspired by Bianca Lawson, 44, who I am convinced is immortal at this point. I’ve developed a somewhat obsession with self-preservation so seeing Lawson seemingly refuse to age is such a sight to behold. I believe her 50s will be just as remarkable. Does this inspire anyone else to go beyond the usual anti-aging measures to preserve their life force as much as possible? Elements. Five index or five stationary cards you can fit into your wallet or purse Tape to attach each card together Dedicate each card to the following…

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    Dear Readers from Ezili Freda

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    Metres Ezili Alada Freda Dahomey is happy to see me coming back to myself as a blogger and a beacon to Black women. Every Black woman is blessed in the eyes of Bondye and Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Amen. VODOU.RENAISSANCE /INSTAGRAM

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  • Lori Harvey Nude Lips Blog image
    Beauty,  Beauty News,  Celebrity Makeup

    Lori Harvey Nude Lips: 7 Lip Looks to Try Now

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    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 another fave of mine for beauty tips. I am always extremely grateful for professionals like Harris and Kareem. They not only post beauty breakdowns but answer fans’ queries! I found a few answers to my own questions this way. Let’s get into these nude lip looks:

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  • Halle Bailey wears Lele Sadoughi Coquille Pearl Hoop Earrings
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    Halle Bailey’s Lele Sadoughi Coquille Pearl Hoop Earrings, $195 are available at ShopBop. Check out the matching Coquille Pearl Bracelet, $125. At Nordstrom, an Imitation Pearl option is available for $125. Complete your collection:

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  • LIZZO BY ALEXX MAYO USING CLINIQUE
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    Lizzo by Alexx Mayo. She is wearing all Clinique products to include the following: The Best of Black Honey All About Shadow Palette All About Shadow Quad Eye Palette in Teddy Bear Clinique Pop Matte Lip Colour + Primer in Icon Pop Even Better Clinical Serum Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 25 Even Better All Over Concealer + Eraser Blended Face Powder in Transparency 5 Chubby Stick Cheek Colour Balm in Roly Poly Rosy Chubby Stick Sculpting Highlight in Hefty Highlight

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  • Lizzo wears Clinique and Ardell Lashes
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