The practice of grooming dates back at least 40,000 years. When archaeologists opened the tomb of King Tutankhamun they found a pot of three-thousand-year-old moisturizer made from animal fat and perfumed resin. In the British Museum there is a woman’s cosmetics box, also from Egypt, dating to about 1400B.C. Inside it are an ivory comb, […]
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Beauty Secrets Reveal: Cleopatra’s Ancient Make-Up Inspo
Queen Cleopatra, one of the most famous beauties in ancient history make-up secrets will be reveal here to inspire you for your New Years’s celebration ladies. Over 5,000 years ago, the ancient Egyptians used eye shadow, not only for cosmetic but practical purposes as well. Dark pigment painted around the eye helped protect the eye […]
Read MoreLipsticks In Ancient Times
Modern fashion could not be what it is today without the presence of lipsticks. Lipsticks were with us for thousands of years, and they will remain with as long fashion exists. Since the dawn of prehistoric times, humans always had the need to distinguish themselves among others. Clothes, shoes, tools, jewelry and cosmetics were first of […]
Read MoreHighlights for your skin tone
What is makeup highlighter for? The lightness on the inner crease will open up your eyes and the brow bone contouring will give you a brow lift effect. Applying highlighter to your lips is less common but can reap great results. Before applying your lipstick, blend some highlighter in the Cupid’s bow and underneath the […]
Read MoreCosmetics from Ancient Times
Vanity is as old as civilization, and the ancient Egyptians were no exception. Both men and women were known to wear copious amounts of makeup, which they believed gave them the protection of the gods Horus and Ra. These cosmetics were made by grinding ores like malachite and galena into a substance called kohl. It was […]
Read MoreModel: Chanel Ayan
Nationality: Unknown Ethnicity: African She is 5’10 ft tall. Currently work & resides in Dubai. Fashion weeks may be dominated by Paris, London, New York and Milan, but Dubai’s Fashion Forward is about to change all of that. – model turned photographer: Mirjama Zigic Khairallah Dubai’s bold & beautiful light up Tribeca celebration – Emirates […]
Read MoreMake-Up By International Artist Pat McGrath
Amazing Colors! Beautiful on her skin tone. Metal Morphosis005 by Pat Mcgrath (Make-Up) Sudanese Model: Nyadak “Duckie” Thot patmcgrath.com International Make-Up Artist Extraordinaire: Pat McGrath Model: Nyadak “Duckie” Thot Sudanese Model: Nyadak “Duckie” Thot Unknown or Forgotten Meroe pyramids surrounded with dunes in Sudan, Africa. Queen Qalhata’s tomb in Sudan Nubian pyramids are pyramids that were […]
Read MoreModel & Actress: Cherina Montenique
Nationality: (Baton Rouge, Louisiana) American. Ethnicity: French mestizo & African descent. She is 5’10 Ft Tall. Cherina a perfect face for the advertising campaigns , particularly for makeup. ” Revlon ” has understood this and that is why she has become one of the brand faces. The model is also praised by other cosmetics brands such […]
Read MoreQueen Nefertiti
An Egyptian queen renowned for her beauty, Nefertiti ruled alongside her husband, Pharaoh Akhenaten, during the mid-1300s B.C. Little is known about the origins of Nefertiti, but her legacy of beauty and power continue to intrigue scholars today. Her name is Egyptian and means “a beautiful woman has come.” Worship of the Sun God Nefertiti and […]
Read MoreHead of a Statue of a Queen
Some people think it’s Nefertiti or one of her daughters Meritaton or Anchesenpaaton? Although the eye liner and lipstick are faint in color, I still love ancient make-up. Simply beautiful. Head of a statue of Queen Merit-Aton? Dynasty 18. C.1340-1335 B.C. Quartzit. From Amarna. Gift of James Simon, 1920. Egyptian Museum in the Altes Museum. Berlin, Germany. […]
Read MoreModel: Joan Smalls
Nationality: American Ethnicity: Puerto Rican, Afro-Latina. Ms. Smalls is 5’10 Ft Tall. She speaks English & Spanish. Smalls is the first Puerto Rican fashion model chosen by brands to front their advertising campaigns. In 2011, Estée Lauder signed Smalls to its line-up of global beauty ambassadors. She is the first Latina signed to a worldwide campaign […]
Read MoreModel & Actress: Tas Aleeah
Nationality: American Ethnicity: (Guyana, South America) Indian & Her mother is of African descent. She is 5’9 ft tall. This Belle model focus is on BEAUTY · GLAMOUR · EXPERIMENTAL ART/VIDEO. She has a similar look to the former singer Vanity of Vanity 6. I hope to see this young lady in ads & television more […]
Read MoreModel: Naoumie Ekiko
Nationality: Unknown Ethnicity: Cameroon, African. She is 5’10 ft tall. Quote: I was born and raised in Cameroon. I moved to The United States to join my family who were already established here. Growing I was very determined to find a career that I will love and fortunately for me I fell in love with Modeling. […]
Read MoreAmazing Art From Ancient Egyptian To Futuristic
Maybe for the next Movie, Television shows, Comic books, Video Games, Costumes, Photo-shoots, Commercials & Webinars of Egyptian, African, Ancient History (fictional or real) Art? I’m speechless by the talent that is out there. These are spectacular art works from incredible talented artist. There is no limit to their creativity. All the super talented artists with fantastic visuals […]
Read MoreModel: Ayan Elmi
Nationality: Canadian Ethnicity: Somali, African. She is 5’11 ft tall. Elmi has modeled both haute couture and ready-to-wear designs, working with many top designers. She has also done print work. Elmi catwalked for Jean Paul Gaultier‘s Spring/Summer 2007 collection. Other haute couture designers she has worked with include Gavin Rajah, Georges Hobeika, Frank Sorbier, Mark Le […]
Read MoreModel: Hajju
Nationality: Nigerian Ethnicity: African I saw this woman and thought, she looks Royal like a Princess or Queen from an Ancient land. I inquired about her and was told she was the sister of Huda Fadoul who owns a clothing and tailoring shop called Hudayya Bridal In Abuja, Nigeria. Beautiful make-up & head gear by Claire Transformations. […]
Read MoreInternational Make-Up Artist Extraordinaire: Pat McGrath
Nationality: British Ethnicity: Jamaican, African descent. She was born in Northampton, England to Jean McGrath, a Jamaican immigrant. Jean was a single mother who raised McGrath in Northampton. McGrath credits her mother for her love of fashion and make-up, saying that Jean would comment on clothes as they watched classic movies together. Of her career, […]
Read MoreModel: Leomie Anderson
Nationality: British Ethnicity: African descent. She started modeling at 15 years old & is 5’10 1/2 ft tall. On Feb 18 Leomie Anderson has spoken out about how ill-equipped many make-up artists are to properly work with darker skin. The model, who is currently in New York and has appeared on the catwalk several times […]
Read MoreModel: Nyadak “Duckie” Thot
Nationality: Australian Ethnicity: South Sudan, African. Nikki Perkins’s baby sister Nyadak “Duckie” Thot below was on Australia’s Next Top Model Cycle 8 television show. She made it to the top 3 finalist. www.digitallivre.com Duckie’s Height is 5’9. 1/2 ft tall. pridemodels.com.au/melb/models/view/duckie Quote: Thank you so much Jaton Couture this moment was everything & more. ️ Runway show […]
Read MoreEgyptian Eyeliner
Egyptian mummy mask of a Queen from the 19th dynasty During the reign of Ramesses II Ca. 1200 BCE (This is made out of Wood). These ancient artisans were very talented. This carved image of her almost looks like she’s coming to life.-Sola Egyptian Eyeliner May Have Warded Off Disease | Science Eyeliner was first […]
Read MoreModel: Aliane Uwimana Gatabazi
Nationality: French Ethnicity: African She speaks French and English. Ms. Gatabazi stands at 5’7 1/2 ft tall. I was totally captivated by this stunning photo. Not much is known about this young lady but I would definitely like to see her more often in the fashion world. Brilliant in gold This Photo Above was taken with […]
Read MoreModel, Socialite & Ex-Beauty Queen: Miriam Odemba
Nationality: French Ethnicity: (Arusha, Tanzania) African. She speaks 3 languages: French, Swahili & English. She was Miss Tanzania Earth 2008 and Miss Earth Air 2008 (first runner up). She is one of the best models from her country where she started her modeling career at an early age and emerged into the limelight in 1997 when she […]
Read MoreA few of my favorite Make-up Vanities
Plexiglass/clear acrylic table with ornate mirror as an option to be unique. Custom built vanity cabinets and draws. More inspiration: closet vanities If you have the wall space, you can cheat and buy one already made. (Keep this in mind gentleman for your girlfriends, wives and daughters. Great surprise gift for the […]
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