FlauntFingers: Ombre/Gradient Nail Design

Recently I painted my nails by using an ombre/gradient technique. Although it took some time I love it! It's not perfect but it turned out pretty well, don't you think!?

Ombre/Gradient Nails

Polishes used to accomplish this look: Light Green by Love&Beauty, Turquoise & Caicos by Essie, Pool Party by Milani, Disco Ball by Love&Beauty, and Dry Fast Top Coat by Seche Vite 

FlauntFilm: Red Tails Shoot for Essence Mag

If you haven't heard already there's a movie coming out this Friday called Red Tails and it's an absolute must-see! I also had the amazing privilege and opportunity to be on set to assist with styling during the shoot for Essence Magazine. Make sure to get a copy of the January issue on stands now with Queen Latifah gracing the cover! Below is a sneaky peak of behind-the-scenes footage, a snapshot of the spread and the movie's official trailer. The entire staff was so amazing and professional plus the cast was hilarious and true gentlemen.

Check out and enjoy the video below I appear a few times too, can you spot me!? Don't forget to support this George Lucas film releasing this Friday January 20th, 2012!


Photographer: Derek Blanks | Stylist: Nonja McKenzie | Set Design: Eric Hollis | Grooming: Saisha Beecham | Manicurist: Tina Gold | Footage: Kawai Matthews

Behind-the-scenes footage on set at Siren Studios in Los Angeles

David Oyelowo, Elijah Kelley, Michael B. Jordan, Nate Parker, Ne-Yo, Terrence Howard, and Cuba Gooding Jr. in the January issue of Essence Magazine

Red Tails official trailer

"WE FIGHT, WE FIGHT, WE FIGHT!" Oh boy I can't wait! 

Flaunt Face: Ruby Whoo luvs Cherries!

My current beauty obsession...wearing lip color! I know, I know no big deal but if you know me at all, you probably know that I BARELY wear lip color, let alone lipstick. The main reason why I didn't was because well... my smooch is pretty large and I felt anything added just made them larger! 

However, I've broken out of that crazy notion and after quite a few trial and errors with colors and textures I found a perfect hue called Ruby Whoo. So below I'm flaunting my new bestie Ruby Whoo along with Cherry lip liner, both from MAC cosmetics. Honestly I should have rocked this look sooner because again...if you got it, flaunt it right?! Mmmuuaah!