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The end of summer signals the start of Global Fashion Week, beginning with the Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week! And so far the weather has been really good, so there are no limits to what people can wear! I love people watching at this time of year!

Yesterday, I went backstage at the fashion designer Harbison’s show. The makeup was sponsored by AJ Crimson Beauty, Beauty Blender and the hair was by Federic Fekkai. Key makeup artist was Edward Cruz! The location was gorgeous! Milk Studios with the Hudson River, New Jersey and the Meatpacking District as the backdrop!

So two of AJ Crimson’s products were featured here, his Dual Skin Crème Foundation, which is a buildable, HD compliant, waterproof foundation and his brand new Banana Crème in the Pro Pan form.

Look at that colour range! Especially the deepest shade!

Think the famous Banana Powder without the starkness, dryness and settling, especially on deeper skintones. The product is very creamy and similar in texture with his Dual Skin Foundation.

Banana Creme on the left in pan form

I was pleased to see such a diverse array of skintones and AJ’s line worked quite well from the palest to the deepest.

Key makeup artist was Edward Cruz and he was kind enough to chat with me after he demoed the look. Talk about being so genuine and nice!

Key Makeup Artist Edward Cruz

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For the second night in a row, celebrities came out for the Primetime Emmys and we had a red carpet to ogle over! I kinda watched a little bit. I wanted Luther to win! You know that show on BBC America staring Idris Elba? Yeah….watch that! I also need to watch Sherlock with Benedict Cumberbatch and OITNB on Netflix.

So of course I had to pick out my favourite looks of the night and here they are!

Angela Bassett in Elisabetta Franchi, turning back the hands of time….Image via E!

Uzo Aduba looking gorgeous in red and that makeup is amazing! Dress by Christian Siriano.Image via Zap2it.  Congrats on her win!

Teyonah Parris. In love with the bright colors!! Dress by Christian Siriano. And the makeup was beautiful!

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I didn’t even try to watch the VMAs. I don’t know have the performers and haven’t watched a music video since….well, since they were actually good and meant something. I only happen to flip on MTV when a Sam Smith featuring Mary J. Blige was on and I fell in love! He’s A-mazing!

But I did get a glimpse of some of the gorgeous dresses on the red carpet. I love the glided, mirrored, sequined theme that was going on this year!

 

Jennifer Lopez in Charbel Zoe – breathtaking! Image via B.Scott

Chanel Iman – supermodels are back! Love this bondage inspired dress by Balmain! Image via Style Bistro

Nicki Minaj – I think this is the best she has ever looked! Dress by Saint Laurent.  Image via Mashable

Gwen Stefani in L.A.M.B. – Love this pink ensemble. And the makeup too! Image via RCFA

Joan Smalls looked stunning in this beaded Balmain from their resort collection! All about the legs! Image via OnSugar.com

 

What were your favourites?

#WCW: A Janelle Monae-inspired hair AND makeup LOTD!

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I love when artists show us their raw talent and they are not hidden behind autotune or fancy costuming. I love it when there is some element of  the artist’s personality, that they are being themselves and that they are not a total creation of a label.

This is why I love Janelle Monae, from her signature pompadour, her black and white tuxedos and her earthy jazz/pop/funk vocals, yeah…you could say I have a girl crush!

Janelle Monae, image courtesy CocoaFab

I wanted to recreate her signature look, with a little twist!  Allyuh know that I am no hair expert, but I am stepping out of my malaise!

In honour of doing a look based on a musical artist, I am also going to use a few products created by Ardency Inn, a new brand, heavily influenced by music.  Check out my writeup on their launch here.

Here’s what I created!

 

My Janelle Monae inspired LOTD

Wearing Bite Beauty High Pigment Pencil in Quince

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Hello all!

I have finally put up my first video tutorial! This was a look I did for a MUFE competition.  My look was Glam Rock, inspired by the icon Tina Turner!

It’s rather short as it had to comply with the rules of the competition and many of the products were Make Up For Ever.

I hope to create more tutorials in the future.  If there is anything you want to see, technique or otherwise, let me know and I will see what I can do!  I also hope to do product reviews, and whatever fun stuff that I could think of!

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