Guess who’s getting into the makeup game now? Kanye West… yep.  His new brand will be called Donda after his mom of course, and will feature perfume, lotion, makeup… Go head and pick up that Yeezy concealer…

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The 15-time-Grammy-winner has been getting lots of love from fans since taking a stand against society's beauty standards.

Some praised the "Girl On Fire" singer for confidently rocking her au naturel look, while others had a lot of criticism for her choice.

My Darling Baby Jeff “J Enriquez” of One80 Salon served me a royal beat for the DC Lottery Red Carpet Experience.  He did such a fabulous job that I found myself staring in the mirror pouting because I didn’t want to wash my face before bed.  It wasn’t until I looked back at the pictures […]

Recently, I discovered Tarte Maracuja Creaseless Concealer.  Oh Em Gee!  I am in total love with this full coverage, waterproof concealer.  It’s made with high performance natural ingredients and doesn’t crease, crack or flake.  As a matter of fact, this concealer contains hydrating and anti-aging ingredients that are helpful to your skin.  One application is […]

The concept of “natural fakeness” is oxymorinic but life is full of contradictions.  Drama is good when wearing false lashes for a special event, a fashion runway or a performance.  But for everyday use, false lashes should look more natural.  Opt for individual lashes and have them installed by a certified lash specialist.  Thin, natural […]

I have one of the most amazing customers a stylist could ask for. Alison Smith or “The Legislative Diva”, as I affectionately call her, trusts my professional opinion and is always game to try something new. Most importantly, she is comfortable in her own skin. She is gorgeous and has a radiant smile. I worked […]

LSAW LOVES Janelle Monae! In addition to being a bonafide talent, she is unique and unabashedly true to herself. We were pleased to pick up the May issue of Essence Magazine and find the “electric lady” gracing the cover in vintage Chanel earrings and an Yves Saint Laurent blouse. If you’d like to mimic Janelle’s […]

Although I was not a fan of Jennifer Lopez’s leg-bearing dress by designer Anthony Vaccarello, her hair, make-up and accessories were perfect.  I particularly loved the black and metallic gold Jimmy Choo envelope clutch.  You can pay Jimmy Choo prices to recreate J-Lo’s red carpet look or you can go to Aldo and get a […]

On-the-Go Mascara Now mascara comes in colorful shades like blue and violet, but the best option for a purse is to keep it basic with black or brown. Choose the mascara color based on the color of one’s eyebrows. If you have extremely dark features “extra black” mascara might be a good fit for you. […]

It’s winter, you’re paler than usual and wondering what make-up can brighten up your face. Refinery29 has narrowed down the best lip colors of the season to four that anyone can pull off. DEEP PURPLE We’d recommend a lip gloss for a sexy, dramatic look. The gloss will look healthy if you use a semi-transparent […]

How can you keep an au naturale face but still stand out? Here’s how! Black Eyeliner Rim top and bottom lash lines with a black pencil, then soften the line with a smudger tip or cotton swab. Sweep top lashes with one coat of black thickening mascara. Bronze Shadow Apply a rosy-bronze cream shadow on […]