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Five Things I Loved at the Essence Best In Black Beauty Awards

By on May 14, 2012 in Archive, Celeb Beauty, Events, Inspiration

Scandalous Beauty Covers Essence Best in Black Beauty Awards

As you may recall, Essence Magazine held its first Best in Black Beauty Awards in the May issue (and online). I was elated to receive an invitation to the event, so in true Erin form, I jetted up to NYC that afternoon, and came back the same night.

Have you ever seen someone that you think you know, but aren’t sure, and semi-stare and look creepy trying to figure out if it’s them? Yep, I totally did that in a random coffee shop near the event. Who was the person? Chescaleigh! I’ve followed her on Youtube for years, and was definitely excited to meet her! Janelle Monae presented an award to Ted Gibson, Rosci Diaz was there, June Ambrose was a co-host. Every one of these ladies is pint-sized.

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Celebrity Makeup Artist Interview: Tia Dantzler

By on March 5, 2012 in Archive, Celeb Beauty

Tia Dantzler

Tia Nance-Dantzler is one of the sweetest people I know, and by “know”, I mean on the internet. She’s quite humble, which is a rarity these days. Her hands have graced the faces of  Jennifer Hudson, Maxwell, and our  Commander in Chief, Barack Obama. I could go on, but I’m sure you get the point. Read on for a glimpse into her career!

How Did you Get Started Doing Makeup?

It all happened on a whelm. I traveled to Washington D.C. to attend my Brother’s wedding and his Bride-to-be asked if I would do her makeup and I gently told her that I didn’t know how to do makeup. Then my Mom said she would do it so I stepped in to do her makeup for fear of what my Mom would do to her!

Did you go to makeup school? 

I did eventually attend Columbia College Chicago for their Makeup Artistry Program. It taught me basic and advanced makeup skills, all about highlighting and contouring, stage makeup, clinical makeup and so much more. What I valued the most was that one of my instructors really noticed my “gift” and gave me the hardest time which in turn has truly been a blessing for me now.

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10 Things Mikki Taylor Taught Me + Highlights From Her Book, Commander in Chic

By on January 10, 2012 in Archive, Celeb Beauty, Events, Inspiration

Mikki Taylor and Erin Bailey, Scandalous Beauty

Warren and I went Mikki Taylor’s book signing last Friday in the District. It’s been months since I’ve felt so excited or so eager to learn. Her book, Commander in Chic, is an homage and guide to Mrs. Michelle Obama’s style. The book gives loads and loads of tips on style and beauty. I tried to purchase the book over and over again for Kindle, but it didn’t work. Luckily, I purchased it at Barnes and Noble so I could have it signed. Sweet. This book came out at the perfect time for me, as I am looking to get my work chic look together.

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Get the Look: Beyonce Knowles 20/20 Interview Look by Mally Roncal!

By on December 5, 2011 in Archive, Celeb Beauty

20 20 Interview with Beyonce Makeup by MallyI’m not even going to lie. Everytime I hear “Love on Top”, I think of the MTV awards where Bey killed it in the purple D&G blazer. She sang the snot out of that song, and I almost lost it when they showed Jay and Kanye loosing their minds in the audience. I didn’t even give the album a fair shot until that very night. Months later, Beyonce still looks effortlessly awesome during this 20/20 interview. Mally Roncal created the look for her longtime client. Mally won me over with her booming personality and girly-girl style. Here’s how she created the look for Mrs. Carter:

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Sam Fine Tells Us How to Achieve the Perfect Smoky Eye Using CoverGirl Queen

By on November 25, 2011 in Archive, Celeb Beauty, For the Makeup Artists

Vanessa Williams at the 36th Annual March Of Dimes Beauty Ball

The king of black beauty is at it again with longtime client Vanessa L. Williams. If you have his DVD, the Basics of Beauty, it is likely that you’ve already been applying his tricks to your own routine. Sam tells us exactly how he created the look above.

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I Love This Look: Tracee Ellis Ross Covers JET Magazine Wearing The Everyday Red Lip

By on September 29, 2011 in Celeb Beauty

Tracee Eliss Ross for JET Magazine

Ms. Ross has a style all her own, one that I love and think of as “everyday chic”. I’ve never thought of her as the stuck-up celebrity, but more as the homegirl type. Tracee covers the Oct 17th JET Magazine, and gives plenty of tips on her hair and style. She loves Urban Outfitters and Zara. My kinda bff!  I really like to see women wear red lips that aren’t super over the top (the way I wear them). It looks like the makeup artist just threw on a color, and it worked.

Do you have a ‘throw it on and go red’? If so, what is it?

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I Love This Look: Kelly Rowland Rocks Orange Blush at Empress Event, Macy’s LA

By on September 19, 2011 in Celeb Beauty

Kelly Rowland Empress LABrown girls can never go wrong in orange blush, I swear! NARS Exhibit A, is my best guess for this look. I’m wearing it here in my African print dress. Kelly and Diddy promoted Empress in LA last week, and Kels was her awesome, glamorous self. Neutral lips + Smokey eye= A winning eye, every time!

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