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Get the Look: Taraji P. Henson—Classic Hollywood Makeup with Nude Lip
Taraji P. Henson was stunning in a snug red hot dress at the premiere of at the “Larry Crowne” Los Angeles premiere at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre on June 27, 2011 in Hollywood, California. Taraji was red-hot on the red carpet, but…
Beauty News: got2b at the 2011 Lollapalooza Music Festival
göt2b will be rockin’ in style this weekend at the 2011 Lollapalooza Music Festival, encouraging music fans to “shower anywhere” with the göt2b rockin’ it dry shampoo. Celebrity stylist Larry Sims, along with göt2b hairstyling professionals, will be setting records by styling the most musicians, celebs and tastemakers at Miami Express…
Tika Sumpter at the BET Awards by Celebrity Makeup Artist Ashunta Sheriff
Tika’s dress was a form-fitting metallic silver Herve Leger bandage dress, so we wanted to complement the dress with a sexy and sultry makeup look. On her face, I created glowing skin by first using COVERGIRL Queen Collection Natural Hue Concealer in…
The Curvy Fashionista Covers The Cover Girl Queen Collection BET Beauty Lounge
I was invited to CoverGirl’s BET Beauty Lounge event and I was not able to attend. However, my fellow blogger and friend, Marie Denee of The Curvy Fashionista was more than happy to cover the event for me. She got…
Get the Look: Caribbean International Fashion Week with IMAN Cosmetics
Fawning over the beautiful model makeup seen at Caribbean International Fashion Week? Iman Cosmetics was the official makeup sponsor of the evening, bringing the beautify of diversity into the spotlight! Now you can achieve these looks straight from the runway using…
Get the Look: Paula Patton at The Premiere of Jumping The Broom
Celebrity makeup artist Sam Fine perfected Paula Patton’s beautiful face at the premier of Jumping the Broom. Here is Sam’s step-by-step instructions to recreate Paula’s look for the premiere. Inspiration for the look: It always begins with the dress! Once…
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Get the Look: Vanessa Williams at the 36th Annual March of Dimes Beauty Ball by Celebrity Makeup Artist Sam Fine
Celebrity makeup artist Sam Fine shares the makeup look for Vanessa Williams at the 36th Annual March of Dimes Beauty Ball: I always look to what my client is wearing for inspiration. Vanessa wore a chic black Lanvin gown that…
Circumspect Sunday: The Generosity of the Makeup Artist Community & a Darn Good Hummus Recipe
I haven’t written a Circumspect Sunday post in a long time. I wonder if maybe I haven’t been too circumspect lately. Hmmm. At any rate, I woke up wanting Hummus. And I thought about my friend and colleague Patrick Eichler,…
What I Learned From My Interview with Pat McGrath: Be Obsessed
I had the pleasure of interviewing the most awesome makeup artist ever—Pat McGrath, (the creative genius behind D&G and CoverGirl and the deft hand behind almost every designer ad in the glossies) during New York Fashion Week (Spring 2011). During…
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Circumspect Sundays: Curvy is Hot!
I’m a curvy girl. Although I haven’t always been so happy with that blessing. My mom was 5’9′ and 122 lbs for most of her adult life. AARRGHH. And that’s not pirate talk. That’s frustration at being an hourglass at 12…
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Fierce Friday: Get Banged
Get your mind out of the gutter. I’m talking hair. I’m talking about rocking ferocious bangs. It’s Friday so change it up. Get fierce. Rock some bangs. While I’m not one to follow trends (I pride myself on doing my…
Monday Means Makeup: FINE The Basics Of Beauty
I have been a makeup artist for many many years, and I really thought I had seen and heard it all. But recently I purchased Sam Fine’s DVD, FINE the Basics of Beauty, and found that there are a few…
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Fierce Friday: Secret Weapon — Big Hair
I have a penchant for big hair. I think it began when I first saw and heard Chaka Khan. Even though I couldn’t sing a lick, I secretly yearned to be Chaka Khan, Chaka Khan, Chaka Khan. So, since I…
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