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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.…

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22 Feb 2012
Beauty, Black-Owned Businesses, Fashion

Labor Day #BlackOut: Shop These 30+ #BlackOwned Brands & Businesses

Editor’s note: Will add more sales as I find them. ALIKAY NATURALS Take 15% off everything on the site. ASHLEY’S NATURALS Save 15% off with code LABORDAY (all caps, no spaces). Expires…

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7 Sep 2015
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
Celebrity Fashion Secrets, Fashion

Shopbop Spring 2019: Celebrity Jewelry ID Edition

Shopbop Spring 2019 offerings are here! It’s been a while since I’ve blogged, and even more time has passed since my last Celebrity Jewelry ID entry. In 2014, I wrote…

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8 May 2019
Beauty, Fashion, Fashion News

Win $5,000 From The RealReal: My Top 5 Obsessions

Have you received a text message from The RealReal lately announcing their latest contest? It’s been years since I’ve bought anything from the authenticated luxury e-tailer so this contest is…

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14 May 2023
Beauty, Fashion

#Scandal 4 x 1: Back to Life From the Beach

Situation at the Location: Livin’ La Vida Pacífica In the opening scene of “Randy, Red, Superfreak and Julia,” Olivia (a.k.a. Julia Baker) has gotten her life on the coast of…

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25 Sep 2014
Beauty, Celebrity Makeup

Kerry Washington 2014 Emmys Makeup

Kerry Washington by Carola Gonzalez: Neutrogena, Kevyn Aucoin and Dior skin.  Kerry’s skin is always exalted as “naturally flawless” so I’ll continue with the accolades. I’m sure Gonzalez followed a similar regimen in preparing…

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25 Aug 2014
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, Beauty News, Black Beauty Brands

CoverGirl Queen Collection Reviews By Black Women

Editor’s note: In honor of Black History Month, Blaq Vixen Beauty will publish guides highlighting black beauty brand reviews from black beauty bloggers. Today, the spotlight is on Queen Latifah’s…

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1 Feb 2014
Beauty, Beauty News, Celebrity Makeup, Celebrity Nails

Black Celebrity Beauty ID: Sephora Collection

MOBILE USERS: SHOP THIS POST THROUGH THE IBOTTA APP AND RECEIVE 3% CASH BACK. DURING THE MONTH OF JULY 2018, REFER 10 FRIENDS TO USE IBOTTA AND SCOOP UP $150.…

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27 Jan 2014
  • 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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    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’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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