Celebrity Makeup Icon: Nicki Minaj

Celebrity Makeup Icon: Nicki Minaj

Nicki Minaj - MAC has created a special edition lipstick for her called “Pink 4 Friday”

Nicki Minaj has come a long way from Queens to MTV’s Annual Hottest MC list. This young female rapper has managed to hit the top 40 lists chart after chart in such a very short time,. But it is not only Nicki Minaj’s brand of music that has captured the imagination of America. Her very unique and distinctive makeup is also a hit. In fact MAC has taken noticed and created a special edition cotton candy pink lipstick for her called “Pink 4 Friday” to coincide with the release of her debut album “Pink Friday”.

Nicki Minaj - Very Unique And Distinctive Make-up

Nicki’s look is known as the “Barbie look” - vivid eye shadow colors and bright pink lipstick are her trademark. It is a sexy yet cute, young yet sophisticated, fresh yet ageless look. It is also a very versatile look that you can tone down for day time wear and glam up for fun nights.

Nicki Minaj rocks sexy “smokey” eyes in various dazzling eye shadow colors- yellow, blue, pink, purple that makes the eyes pop.

Nicki’s bright green eyes

For the eye shadow to last, use an eye shadow base that is in the same family color as the eye shadow colors of choice.

Choose complimentary colors for the main eye shadow. The bright green eyes of Nicki is a blend of apple green and yellow and a natural shadow.

Apply the natural shadow at the upper lid from the crease up, close to the brow bone.

Then apply the apple green eye shadow from the lash line all the way to the crease,

Top it with the yellow eye shadow and blend, blend, blend.

The eye shadows are applied with an eye shadow brush for proper blending.

To make the bright colors really stand out, purple eye shadow is applied at the inner corners of the eyes and white eye shine is used to line the lower lash line.

Black eye liner pencil or black powder eye liner applied wet for a more dramatic look is used to line the upper lash lines.

Finally, add lashes and brush it with mascara

Nicki loves pink. In fact her lips are always colored pink, whatever color is her eyes. For her lips she prefers a bring candy pink lipstick topped with lip gloss.

Nicki’s look “Barbie look” - Vivid Eye Shadow Colors And Bright Pink Lipstick

Red Carpet Trends: Best and Worst Dressed in 2009

Red Carpet Trends: Best and Worst Dressed in 2009

From the Golden Globes Award ceremony in 2009, these were some of the choices that really stood out:

Worst dressed

Frieda Pinto, from the movie Slumdog Millionaire, wore a old-looking, mustard colored Christian Lacriox gown with bunched up fabric around the middle that was very unflattering to any woman.

Olivia Wilde, from the television show House, looked very refined in her make up, but her dress looked like an ostrich gave its life to dress her. This cotton candy color look with fluffy ruffles was not her best attempt at fashion.

Olivia Wilde Golden Globes Award 2009

Robert Downey Jr. showed up in sneakers and sunglasses to this red carpet event. That is surely not the way to impress anyone!

Robert Downey Jr. Golden Globes Award 2009

Mickey Rourke was wearing a velvet jacket and sequined scarf looking more like an old hippy than the great star that he has become this year.

Mickey Rourke Golden Globes Award 2009

Best Dressed

Kristen Bell, from Gossip Girl, was ravishing in her red-orange gown with a black waist belt. She emphasized her curves which augments her smallish chest and highlights the kind of bold colors that will continue to be in fashion into 2010.

Kristen Bell Golden Globes Award 2009

Miley Cyrus was age appropriate and gorgeous in her flowing white gown. She also was showing a little bit of fashion foresight as her bold use of pattern on an otherwise plain background made her entire outfit pop! This will be continued into 2010 as well.

Miley Cyrus Golden Globes Award 2009

Zac Efron in a Burberry black suit with a white, small collared shirt and a thin black tie was youthful and elegant as an escort for the lovely Vanessa Hudgens.

Zac Efron Golden Globes Award 2009

Simon Baker from the Mentalist was a classically handsome vision in a uniquely black-trimmed, blue suit that clearly showed a bold side to his personality and sense of style.

Simon Baker Golden Globes Award 200

Celebrities in Best Bikinis

Celebrities in Best Bikinis

Rihanna is a stylish, fashion icon already with her hair and makeup but in the summer of 2009 she was caught with her two-piece black and white patterned bikini. She showed off her beautiful curves and highlighted her smaller chest perfectly for an overall balanced look. Fun in the sun!

Celebrities in Best Bikinis-Rihanna

Tara Reid was a highlight because of her choice of different colored white top and teal blue shorts and light swim vest. This look allowed her to show off her ripped midriff and move attention away from her larger chest. Her smaller rear end was highlighted by the choice of swim shorts as well. And the bright colored strings that held it all together offered a fun style to set off the whole look!

Celebrities in Best Bikinis-Tara Reid

Katy Perry looked a bit white-skinned for the beach, but she complimented her lack of tan with a bright green two-piece bikini that was perfect for her body’s curves. Her hard body and full breasts filled out her suit in a way that will make guys drool, and her straw hat and sunglasses allowed her face to be safe in the sun! Great thinking Katy!

Celebrities in Best Bikinis-Katy Perry

Audrina Patridge showed off a bikini that connected the top and bottom in front giving an elongated look to her body, and accentuating her curves. She has the body for a two-piece, but this look left something to the imagination while still offering a stunning, fashion-forward look – perfect for sitting by the pool!

Celebrities in Best Bikinis-Audrina Patridge

The real beauty of these celebrities’ choices was that their bikinis suited their body type so well. That is the real key to looking fabulous on the beach next summer also!