LIFT: Beyonce Post-Baby 2012

L.I.F.T = Look I’m Feeling Today!!

She just interrupted my regularly scheduled programming.

Beyonce looks amazing! In fact, in makes no sense that she looks this fabulous 30 days after giving birth to her daughter, Blue Ivy Carter.  She motivates me to get on my grind again.

Her whole look is on fire…from her hair, to her minimalist makeup, to her shoe game.

Beyonce

Beyonce

Shoes by Christian Louboutin

Images from Here

Thots,

Tiwa

LIFT: Beyonce at the 2011 VMA’s

L.I.F.T = Look I’m Feeling Today!!

There is no point talking about how great Chris Brown’s performance was or how passionately Adele sang at the show last night, because Beyonce stole the show. In retrospect, her baby glow was evident throughout her performance of  “Love on top”. Congrats to her and Jay-Z!!!

I love her makeup, especially the subtle coral lips which complimented her dress perfectly.

Beyonce at the 2011 MTV Video Music Awards. I love how her skin glows in this image. Totally flawless!!!

Beyonce....How cute!

Images from here

Any thoughts on last night’s show?

Thots,

Tiwa

 

LIFT: 2011 ESPY Awards

L.I.F.T = Looks I’m Feeling Today!!

I accidentally found myself watching the 2011 ESPY Awards a few hours ago. But I am happy I did, because I am truly inspired by the man who won the Arthur Ashe Courage Award, Dewey Bozella. His story of how the prison boxing program taught him never to give up, re-energized me. Against all odds, his murder conviction was overturned and he was set free after 26 years of imprisonment. No matter the odds against us and no matter what we think about ourselves and our abilities….we can do anything we put our minds to.

But you guys know me, I couldn’t help but share my favorite looks of the night

Kerry Washington. She was my favorite of the night...she looked amazing from head to toe. The silver/ gunmetal eyeshadow was the biz.

Emmanuelle Chriqui...cute look.

Serena William....She looked great!!!

I also loved her makeup look. Kudos to her Makeup Artist!

Images from Here and Here

Thots,

Tiwa

LIFT: 2011 BET Awards

L.I.F.T = Looks I’m Feeling Today!!
I really enjoyed watching the 2011 BET Awards last night. The host, Kevin Hart, was too funny. It kinda hurt laughing so hard. The “Real Husbands of Hollywood” parody sketch were simply hilarious. I also watched the pre-award show and it was nice seeing the all the Nominees for Best International Act (Africa). But I was even more excited that 2Face Idibia and D’ Banj were the big winners of that category. The highlight of the show for me, were the performances by Chris Brown, Kelly Rowland and Patti LaBelle. So, on to the the important stuff

As for the fashions and makeup looks, ummmm, I wasn’t really wowed, but I did like Tracee Ellis Ross and Kelly Rowland’s looks.  I also liked Eve’s hairstyle at the pre-award show performance. 

Kelly Rowland's Makeup is totally on point!

I love her pink dress. She looks amazing!

Tracee Ellis Ross...I love her shoes

Eve's hairstyle was the business

I thought D'Banj looked great

2face at the BET Awards

Images from Here, Here and Here

Any thoughts from the show last night?

Thots,

Tiwa

LIFT: The Royal Wedding 2011

L.I.F.T = Look I’m Feeling Today!!

Everyone is talking about it…the Royal wedding. Weddings like this only come around once in a while, so I made sure I had my eyes out for the “Fashions” of the day.  

Most of the guests came correct with very classy and timeless looks. This might seem weird, but out of all the fashion looks this morning, I was most looking forward to seeing what Victoria Beckham would wear to the Royal wedding. She did not disappoint. Her hat was stunning and even with her pregnancy, she was rocked those 6 inch Christian Louboutin heels like a CHAMP!

Victoria Beckham at the Royal Wedding

Princess Beatrice of York (the daughter of  Sarah, Duchess of York) also turned it out. Her headgear, which was created by Milliner Philip Treacy, was beautiful. I love bows, so the bigger the better. As for her makeup, I liked her smokey eye and nude-ish pink lips. I also loved her dress at the pre-wedding party the night before.

Princess Beatrice at the Royal Wedding

Princess Beatrice at the Pre-wedding Dinner

Images from here

What were your thoughts about the wedding day “fashions”?

Thots,

Tiwa

LIFT: Nail Edition

L.I.F.T = Look I’m Feeling Today!!

Lately, I have been feeling this nail polish by Essie called Pretty Edgy. I love the consistency and color payoff of the nail polish…just two thin coats was all I needed.   

 

Essie Nail Polish: Pretty Edgy

 

 

Pretty Edgy

 

 

Pretty Edgy

 

The color also reminds me of my Nigerian colors. Do you have any Nail Polishes that remind you of something? Please share

Thots,

Tiwa

LIFT: Oscars 2011 Edition

L.I.F.T = Looks I’m Feeling Today!!

I love watching award shows. I am always curious as to how trends (be it makeup or fashion trends) are translated by the actors, musicians, industry “people” and their stylists and makeup artists.

Yesterday was no different, as I tuned in to watch the the 83rd Annual Academy Awards. Of course, the red carpet looks did not disappoint.

Below are my favorite looks from last night:

Camila Alves (the mother of Matthew McConaughey’s children) was my standout person of the night. I loved her whole look. Simplicity at it’s best!!!

Camila Alves at the 2011 Oscars

Jennifer Hudson looked radiant in this tangerine Atelier Versace gown. Again, as with the Grammys, her makeup looked great.

Jennifer Hudson at the 2011 Oscars

Last but not least, I had to mention Halle Berry. I thought she looked Angelic in this dress below. I loved her whole look.

Halle Berry at the 2011 Oscars

Did you watch the show last night? What did you think?

Images from Here

Thots,

Tiwa

LIFT: Pre-Grammy Edition 2011

L.I.F.T = Look I’m Feeling Today!!

I’m getting ready to watch the Grammys, but I wanted to share these images I came across today (from the Pre-Grammy Gala and Salute to Industry Icons Honoring David Geffen). The Gala took place last night and Jennifer Hudson was on FIRE!!! She looks amazing in that dress. Her makeup is on point! I am feeling her whole look.

 

Jennifer Hudson at the 2011 Pre- Grammy Gala...I love her makeup

To create this look, I would use MAC Woodwinked eyeshadow on the lid and MAC Bronze eyeshadow in the crease, with a black liquid liner and false lashes. For the lips, I would use MAC Lady bug lipstick.

 

Jennifer Hudson...I love her dress.

I really think Miley Cyrus stood out as well. Her makeup was natural but very flattering.

 

Miley Cyrus at the Pre-Grammy Gala

I also loved seeing Brandy and Monica together. They both looked great! Remember the song “The Boy is Mine”?

 

Monica and Brandy at the Pre Grammy Gala 2011

Images from Here

Thots,

Tiwa

LIFT 2011

L.I.F.T = Look I’m Feeling Today!!

 

Happy New Year to you and yours! I wish you all the best 2011 has to offer. I want to say a BIG thank you to everyone who is reading this…Without you, there would be no need for me to share

 

I love you all!!!

 

Off to some random information…I think Rihanna looked soo beautiful on New Year’s Eve. Great way to bring in the new year!

  

Rihanna on New Year's Eve. I am loving her hair and makeup.

Image from Here

Thots,

Tiwa 

 

 

 

LIFT

L.I.F.T = Look I’m Feeling Today!!

The 2010 Soul Train Awards took place yesterday in Atlanta (The show will air on November 28). As I was watching CNN this morning, Wolf Blitzer was talking about his surprise on the show while he presented an award last night. Since I missed the show, I thought to check out the images. I came across these images below of Chrisette Michele. She is someone who I think has a beautifully unique voice and a very pretty face, but for some reason she hasn’t really been on my radar (well until I watched the video for Rick Ross’s song, Aston Martin Music a few weeks ago, lol). Anyways, I loved her whole look last night and I wanted to share the images here. Her headwrap reminds me of a Gele… which I will be talking about in an upcoming blog entry.  

 

 

Chrisette Michele at the 2010 Soul Train Awards

 

I am loving her makeup, headwrap and dress

 

 Images from here

What do you think of her look? Who was your stand out person of the night?

Thots, 

Tiwa