Makeda’s Mirror

Tagged as “one of the industry’s most beautiful rising stars,” Jasmine Tookes recently started in a Models.com video.  “In the Light” shows Tookes with three inspirational makeup looks created by…

Eugena Washington skin tones, these makeup tutorials are for you! Content has been edited for clarity. One of my favorite models, Eugena Washington, took to social media to give her skin twinning…

MAC Viva Glam Taraji P. Henson Lipglass and Lipstick now available at Nordstrom and Saks Fifth Avenue. Available until February 2018. Yves Saint Laurent ‘Y’ Logo Aviator Sunglasses | Custom Jacob…

Anika’s burgundy halter gown is all the rage in these e-streets. Let me start off by saying that I am mostly #teamcookie as I’m sure most of you are. I…

Want Olivia Pope Nails to celebrate the last season of Scandal? Read on! Kerry Washington’s OPI Washington D.C. Nail Lacquer Collection is still available at Ulta. Olivia Pope Nails, Season…

Cici Ali by Renny Vasquez. She is wearing AJ Crimson Dual Skin Creme Foundation, Anastasia Beverly Hills Contour Kit, Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz and Flutter Lashes (name of style…

Photo by Alex Holyoake on Unsplash Need six of the best MAC pink lipsticks for black women for National Pink Day? Read on!  Happy National Pink Day! Last year, I talked about my adoration…

I missed this year’s American Music Awards but thanks to my Instagram feed, I was able to catch the highlights. Of course, Rihanna stole the show. The Empress (as the…

For weeks following the Oscars, legions of Lupita fans waited anxiously for news of the starlet to snag a beauty contract (we’ve been waiting to hear if Nyong’o had any…

Black woman-owned Etsy shops is where’s it’s at! Shopping small, buying black is a cinch with Brown Butter Beauty, Daniela Tabois, and Ashaka Givens. I finally have a full minute…