Shoestring Extravagance: Tips on Looking Fancy for Cheap

If beauty is all about pain, then fashion is all about debt. The world’s most exclusive luxury brands can cost thousands of dollars—all before quickly falling out of style by the next season. For this reason, many fashion-forward women also become collectors, showcasing their Louboutin shoes and Birkin bags on backlit shelves. 

For those who don’t have bottomless pockets, landing the next flawless look might take time, effort, and a bit of scheming. After all, anywhere can be a runway today. Just take casinos as an example. In the last hundred years, they’ve gone from high-class clubs with red velvet curtains to online platforms where players can’t see one another.

Games like slots, roulette, and blackjack can be found easily via offers like the 888 casino promo code… but what about all the red carpet looks once worn on the casino floor? Just as these games can now be played anywhere, high fashion looks are also more mobile—it’s about street fashion, clubbing looks, professional power suits, and much more.

But how can women put together extravagant looks without overspending? Try out one of the tips below.

Switch Brand Names for Indie Designers

There’s something about a brand name that changes a piece—and that’s because designers curate and build their lines with a specific emotion, theme, or purpose in mind. It’s not just a shirt, but also a story. If you can’t seem to let go of that designer magic, then consider pivoting toward up-and-coming designers. 

Fashion students looking to make their name launch niche boutiques before jumping into the big leagues. Always keep a lookout for these amateur designers, as their lines are often much more accessible than blue-blood names.

Keep Your Thrifting Secrets

Finding a good thrift store might be harder than finding a quality boyfriend. Regardless of how you find a thrift store that has quality brands at a reasonable price, stay tight-lipped. There’s nothing worse than a hidden gem suddenly being touted as the ‘best thrift in town’ by a popular publication.

If you know where to thrift, then keep your secret—and maybe consider asking management if they recommend any other stores or online shops.

Borrowing: Professionally & Personally

Women who find themselves appearing in friends’ weddings and other formal events have recently discovered the beauty of renting formalwear. Websites and apps of all stripes now let you borrow a luxury brand piece—and some might even let you virtually try on an outfit thanks to AR technology.

It’s always a good idea to rely on these types of services, especially for black-tie events where the hosts and guests will recognize a Tom Ford, Valentino, or Givenchy look. However, don’t forget about borrowing from friends—they’re often an underutilized resource.

Follow Fashion Accounts for Inspiration

Vogue might be one of the biggest fashion publications in the world, but their recommendations can be pricey. If you’re on the hunt for new fashion inspiration, stick to a social media site. Not only do top fashion accounts post the latest trends in various industries, but they might also have a few tips and tricks to share with you.

In fact, one of the latest trends to hit the fashion field is DIY hacks. These accounts help followers repurpose their old looks, along with passing along helpful rejuvenation and repair tips. If you have a piece you just can’t let go of, follow a fashion account to see what others might do in your position.

Find a Secret Hiding Spot

Sometimes, it feels wrong to toss out a favorite piece. Even if you admit that you haven’t worn it for years, and wouldn’t be likely to wear it in the near future, some pieces feel too important and nostalgic. In these cases, you don’t need to toss out that off-shoulder sundress or those super low-rise jeans. 

After all, fashion is cyclical, and some looks are simply timeless. If you’ve already invested in a look and can’t quite let go of it, then consider placing it in storage. Maybe after a year or two out of sight (in a proper storage area), you’ll find yourself excited about the piece again—and then you’ll have a new look for free… all over again.

Add a Touch of Fashion with the Trendy Joggers for Men

Joggers are a great option for men who want to look stylish but want to avoid wearing jeans. They’re also great for those who aren’t sure whether they should wear shorts or pants.

Joggers for men are casual and comfortable, making them an excellent choice if you want something easy to move around in all day. Besides, they’re also versatile—you can dress them up with shoes and accessories or keep things simple by wearing them with sneakers or sandals. Sometimes joggers are even as comfortable as sweatpants!

So, if you are here to find inspiration on how to style your joggers – you’re at the right place. 

1: Wear Your Joggers with a Bomber Jacket

Bomber jackets are one of the most classic pieces in menswear, and they’re a great way to add more style and personality to your joggers. If you’re looking for something warm, consider pairing your favorite joggers with a polyester shell bomber jacket.

If you want an outfit that’s easy on the eyes but keeps things casual enough for running errands, try minimalist sneakers like the ones from Adidas originals.

2: Joggers and Long-sleeve T-shirts 

If you want to wear joggers with a long-sleeve t-shirt, it’s best not to wear the two together. You’ll end up looking like you’re trying too hard, or at least trying too hard for the wrong reasons. 

Instead of pairing them up, take advantage of their contrast by wearing them separately—and then add some extra style by pulling your sleeves up around your forearms when wearing them together. This will give your outfit an unexpected element that makes it feel more polished than just wearing regular sweatpants around town all day.

3: Try Joggers with Short-sleeve Shirts

Dress up your joggers a touch by adding a button-up shirt. Don’t try anything funky or fancy, but get the crisp look of a collared shirt while staying dressed because of the joggers. This look is especially good during the warmer months when you can wear it to run errands or take public transportation to work or school.

For example, wear a crisp white button-up shirt (or even a polo) if you have white joggers and want to look more professional.

4: Go Bold with Joggers and Denim Jackets 

This is an excellent style for the weekend. As you can see, it’s more suited for when Saturday afternoon and evening blend together. Try it with a worn-in light-wash denim jacket and some oversize or bulky jackets on top for extra warmth. 

For the bottoms, you can’t go wrong with cargo joggers in solid colors like blue or black with white sneakers (or boots). You can also try cargo joggers with simple embroidery details (or no details at all).

Final Thoughts

Joggers for men can be worn any time of the year, and they’re a great option for casual wear at work or on holiday. They look great with sneakers and flip-flops but also work well with formal shoes if you want to look polished. They come in plenty of colors and patterns. Look for an online store that has a vast collection of these.

The Faby’s Best of 2022: Fashion Bombshell of the Year, Featuring Chioma from Nigeria, Tatyanna from New York + More

Hey Bombshells, it’s that time of year again. All throughout the year, we’ve received submissions and nominations from women all over the world looking to be featured as our Fashion Bombshell of the Day, and now we want to hear from you. Tell us who you think should take the title and be crowned Fashion Bombshell of the Year. Here are the nominees (in no particular order).

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Chioma from Nigeria

Nothing short of fabulous, this Bombshell doesn’t shy away from bold colors or fabrics. Her style is cultural yet eclectic. Whether she is rocking a blazer and pants or a cocktail dress, she is always serves an interesting silhouette accompanied with great accessories and textured fabrics.

Blaidy

She remains very girly even when she is dressed down. This Bombshell style is uniquely sexy.

Tatyana from New York

Her style is glamorous, sophisticated and flirty. Her signature hairstyle adds an edginess to her girly attire.

Sammy from Miami

Her style eludes everything that’s Miami, vibrant colors, lightweight fabrics and bomb accessories.

Toy from Texas

Her style is sporty, yet girly and edgy. One statement piece becomes the focal point of her looks, followed by bomb complimentary accessories. This allows for many different looks to be created from the same wardrobe.

Chrissy from Los Angeles

Her style current and chic. You can count on her rocking the latest trends.

Hilary from New York

Hilary says, “I’m a New Yorker who loves to do the absolute most with my style. I love taking risks and having fun with fashion. My goal is to inspire women to try new things and to get comfortable with the uncomfortable! “

Alicia from New York

Alicia’s style is youthful, vibrant and fun. Her looks seem to be put together very intentionally, using her environment as inspiration.

Prisca

While many of her pieces are classic pieces such as the blazer, the color combinations and accessories keeps her style fresh and exciting. 

Dominique from Chicago

Her style is tomboy chic and avantgarde. This Bombshell creates unique silhouettes and one of a kind looks by layering different pieces.

ThePhreshCode

Whether she’s dressing up joggers by pairing them with high end items or rocking denim jeans with dresses, this Bombshell shows the benefits of having interchangeable items in your wardrobe.

Taylor Nicole

Fresh, fly and flirty are 3 words to describe her style. Even when dressed in joggers, she keeps it sexy by showing a little skin and remaining polished.

Vote below. Who do you think deserves the crown?

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Ice Spice Sits Court Side at the Knicks Game in a Sparkly Supportive Tee

If the game’s not lit then why would she go?

Ice Spice hit up the Knicks vs. Warriors game in a look that wa sparkly and simple. Rooting for her home team, the Knicks, Spice sat with the internet’s favorite Staten Islander, Cleotrapa.

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Ice Spice rocked her signature ginger curls with a Brian’s Couture pink sweatsuit. A cozy set featuring a zip-up hoodie and sweatpants in tie-dye pink with a rhinestone signature on the upper thigh of the sweats and across the hoodie. She finished her look with black faux fur trim Moon Boots, but the highlight of the look was the custom white baby tee with the phrase ‘HOTTEST TEAM IN NBA’ across the bust.

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Spice brought more color into her look with green nails and red lollipop.

Let us know what you think of this court side cutie and her cozy look.

The Faby’s Best of 2022: Model of the Year, Featuring Naomi Campbell, Bella Hadid, Anok Yai + More

2022 has been a year of major model moments. From Naomi Campbell’s ‘mommy and me,’  Vogue cover to Bella Hadid’s spray-on dress at the Coperni show, Supermodel vets and the newer girls have shown their talent, growth, and passion every time they’ve struck a pose. 

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Bella Hadid

Bella Hadid has shown immense growth since her first strut down the runway, and 2022 has been another year of being booked and busy. On top of owning Paris Fashion Week (with 11 shows in 9 days!), she starred in a dazzling Swarovski campaign and covered the April issue of Vogue.


Naomi Campbell

Since the 90s, Naomi Campbell has dominated runways, magazine covers, and campaigns. She’s one of the most recognized models in the world, and even with her new step into motherhood, the supermodel’s reign has not let up. This year Campbell closed the Hugo Boss show alongside Future, starred in the Fendace campaign, and covered British Vogue with her baby girl. 


Joan Smalls

From a cameo in a Beyonce music video to her dynamic walk for iconic houses such as Jean Paul Gaultier, Smalls’ career has been a joy to watch. Her strut commands attention and her gaze is one of the best in the biz. This year, Smalls was the star of the Anne Klein spring campaign, walked for Tom Ford and served a few sizzling red carpet moments. 


Winnie Harlow

Winnie Harlow stepped into her businesswoman bag this year with the launch of Cay Skin, the vegan and cruelty-free skincare line focused on sun protection. Harlow also utilized her voice during the REVOLT x Michelle Obama: The Cross Generational Conversation. She sat alongside former First Lady Michelle Obama, Kelly Rowland, H.E.R., and Tina Knowles-Lawson to discuss Obama’s book The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times.


Emily Ratajowski

This year, EmRata starred alongside Sydney Sweeney in the Miu Miu Fall 2022 campaign and struck a pose as the face of Michael Kors x Ellesse Ski 2022. Outside of her modeling, Ratajkowski launched her podcast High Low with EmRata.


Anok Yai

Since being discovered at Howard’s homecoming in 2017, Yai has covered multiple international Vogue covers and became only the second Black model (after Naomi Campbell) to open a Prada show. Her rightly deserved rise to the top continued this year with a British Vogue cover in February and an editorial in December.


Precious Lee

Precious Lee has been taking the industry by storm. A remarkable representation of a curvy body dominating a space that has, for years, kept curvy bodies out. This year Lee covered Elle, Vogue Portugal, Porter, and Stylist magazine.

Ashley Graham

This year marked the return of Ashley Graham after she gave birth to twin boys at the top of the year. The fierce mama went on a runway tour walking for Balmain, the amFAR charity gala, Tommy Hilfiger, and Boss.


Iman

Like Naomi, Iman is another model vet who still tops the industry. This year she covered British Vogue and launched her fragrance Love Memoire, a tribute to her late husband David Bowie. 

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Savannah James Wore a $4,045 Louis Vuitton Men’s Coat and Slayed in It!

King and Queen James were spotted late last week leaving gourmet restaurant Olivetta in West Hollywood after Rich Paul‘s 41st birthday dinner! The couple looked dashing, and Savannah was seen wearing what could be presumed as a steal from her NBA husband’s closet: a menswear duster coat checkered with green, red, black and white. The Louis Vuitton SS22 coat currently goes for $4,045 and is only available in-store at Selfridges. She wore it with a velvet black turtleneck dress, a feather clutch and black mesh pumps. Get the look below:

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Get the look: $4,045 Louis Vuitton Damier-print wool-blend coat

Similar style: $185 Kynamah Black Turtleneck Tamara Mini Dress available at FashionBombDailyShop.com

Would you splurge?

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5 Holislay Beauty Trends for this Christmas and New Years: Glitter Lipstick, Popart Nails, Hair Ideas and More!

Are you ready for Christmas dinner? What about the New Years Eve party? The good thing is that even if you have your outfit ready and your makeup look already in mind, we’ve got a few ways you can kick up your festive style a notch this year! Choose one of these trends or mix and match them to best suit your style for the holidays!

1. Sparkly Lips

Stay Golden Cosmetics has a bold glitter lip kit that is perfect for Christmas or New Years. The kit comes in various colors and the glitter stays perfectly in place all night long – no transfers! A must-try to instantly amp up any makeup look.

2. Minimalist Mistletoe Manicure

Nude nails are the perfect base for a simple yet fun holiday manicure, just like this viral mismatched mistletoe one! Some quick and easy DIY nail art can refresh your nails to suit all your upcoming festivities.

3. Cartoon Christmas Lights

Call it pop art, call it cartoon but whatever you call it, call it fabulous! This is the nail trend of the season, remixed and redone in so many different ways. Our minds were blown at the creativity of this Christmas lights set!

4. Glittery Hair

Glitter Eco Lovers offers cosmetic glitter products that are multipurpose, plant-based, vegan, plastic-free and biodegradable! Use it for festive makeup or even things like Christmas crafts and embellishing baked holiday goods. Or, like the hairstylist in the above reel, style it into your for maximum impact at your next event!

5. Ornamental Hair

For those of us who really take the holidays seriously, adding lights, bows and other ornaments to your hair sounds like a lot of fun! Make it your own and when done right, it can level up your outfit.

Would you try any of these beauty trends?

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Fashion Bomb Baby: Rihanna and A$AP Rocky Share Photos of Their Adorable Son and He’s Already a Fashion Killa!

Yes, you read that right! This past weekend, the world was introduced to Rihanna and A$AP’s son in a surprise post to TikTok. Mama Riri joined TikTok (username @rihanna) to share her first upload to the platform: a never-before-seen video of the adorable little guy conversing in his carseat.

Moments prior, images of their baby boy given exclusively to Hollywood Unlocked circulated online and had the internet going absolutely gaga! From the looks of it, at the tender age of just 7 months old, he is already a fashion killa:

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Photo: Hollywood Unlocked

The photos were given exclusively to Hollywood Unlocked, a black media source, for their initial release to reportedly stop paparazzi from publishing unauthorized photos of the baby. While the couple have yet to reveal their child’s name, these photos will certainly keep us all occupied as we patiently await more details regarding their bundle of joy!

What say you, bombshells? How cute is he?!

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Jenna Ortega’s Style is the Embodiment of Gothcore, Wearing Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, YSL and More

When Jenna Ortega takes on a role, she truly commits! With the involvement of her stylist Enrique Melendez, the 20-year-old actress has managed to channel Wednesday Addams’ gothic aesthetic in her off-screen style as well. Just take her recent interview on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, for instance, where Jenna wore a  Dolce & Gabbana SS23, a mesh dress with an extended white collar, white cuffs and black satin tie cinched in by a gold corset!

It’s the perfect recipe for a gothcore look done in good taste: the darkness, the heavy metals and not to mention the pairing of $515 black patent leather Aminah Abdul Jillil platform heels! Not a single detail was left out. Get yourself a pair below!

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Get the look: $515 Aminah Abdul Jillil Nayimah Heels

And the Wednesday gothcore vibes didn’t start there! Back in November, for the Netflix premiere of her starring series, Jenna was a Versace bride! She wore look 55 from the SS23 collection, a lace-y number that incorporated something old and something new.

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At the Critics Choice Awards, Jenna opted for grungy mesh once again in an asymmetrical YSL dress. It’s the one glove one the sleeved side of the gown for us!

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This Thom Browne moment lives rent free in our minds as it incorporates gothic elements but makes a slight nod to legends like Janet Jackson and Missy Elliot who have done the look their own way once before.

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What say you?

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The Faby’s Best of 2022: Makeup Artist of the Year, Featuring Yolonda Frederick, Priscilla Ono, Erica Lapearl + More

Every star has got their A1 glam team who put together those instantly recognizable looks that make our favorite celebrities who they are, and a huge part of it takes a bomb MUA to bring those looks to life!

We’re about to introduce you to this year’s nominees for Makeup Artist of the Year. Some you may know already, and others you may not. But if anything is certain, it’s that you will recognize the faces they’ve painted and will come out of this with a whole new batch of beauty connoisseurs to take notes from!

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Yolonda Frederick

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Best known for her work with Ciara, Yolonda Frederick has been in the Hollywood beauty game more than 20 years! She is a skincare expert and even invented the ‘Glam Or Ring’, a makeup palette clutch case for iPhones.

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She really has done it all, from red carpet to television and film, and apart from Ciara, she has beat the faces of our gals Jennifer Hudson, Solange, Blake Lively and so many more!

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Michele Latrice

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Yung Miami’s personal makeup artist Michele Latrice is making a name for herself both in and outside of Florida. As Miami’s sole trusted MUA, the two travel around the globe together on a frequent basis for City Girl tours, events and music videos!

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Speaking of music videos, Michele has also done makeup for several Trina songs! She carries her own line of MLatrice lipgloss, lashes, beauty blenders and more.

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Rokael Lizama

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Only so many makeup artists around the world can say they’ve had the pleasure of welcoming Beyoncé to be seated in their chair. Rokael Lizama is one of those talented few! The glam genius has been a huge part of Beyoncé image since before her Renaissance era and we are living for it.

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From Kourtney Kardashian to Sabrina Elba, LaLa Anthony, Lady Gaga, Nicole Scherzinger, Kim Kardashian, the list goes on and on! What’s more, Rokael is no one trick pony. He, too, has created a line of lashes ranging from full eyelashes to individuals.

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Ariel Tejada

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Ariel Tejada begun his journey to becoming a world-renowned makeup artist straight out of high school by direct messaging celebrities and working his way up. With time and dedication, he started working with some real bombshells such as Rosalia, Nikita Dragun and the Kardashian-Jenners, namely Kylie.

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Ariel is active all around the globe. If we could describe his makeup style, it would be less is more with a dash of oomf – which is just what the girlies want!

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Laurel Charleston

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Laurel Charleston is a full fledged artist! Her style of makeup artistry is not your ordinary, and it isn’t for the faint of heart. That’s how she attracted the attention of Doja Cat during Paris Fashion Week. Together they created numerous viral looks this past season.

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For Laurel, art comes first and therefore makeup knows no bounds. She takes it from head to toe and is not afraid to paint your entire scalp, neck, chest or hands! Since Doja, Laurel has done Normani, Teyana Taylor and her daughter Junie Shumpert.

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Priscilla Ono

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Fenty Beauty wouldn’t be Fenty Beauty without Priscilla Ono. Savage x Fenty wouldn’t be Savage x Fenty without Priscilla either! Rihanna swears by her team, and she’s made us believers because we can’t get enough of Priscilla’s work and everything she does with Riri!

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As not only her beauty consultant in business matters and head makeup artist behind her productions, Priscilla Ono is also Rihanna’s personal makeup artist and is the one responsible for that face we love oh so dearly! She’s also dolled up the likes of Latto, Meghan Thee Stallion, Normani, the Hadid sisters and a whole lot more.

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Porsche Cooper

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Everybody wants the Porsche touch! Her precision is unmatched and her glow is unreplicated, that’s what makes this bi-costal, international makeup master the sought-after beauty specialist that she is!

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Some of her longtime clients include Joan Smalls, Mary J. Blige, Iman, Jourdan Dunn, Nia Long, Big Sean, LaLa Anthony, Beyoncé and a whole plethora of others.

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Latisha Chancey-Jordan

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When it comes to reality TV stars, Latisha Chancey-Jordan is a fan favorite! Marlo Hampton from the Real Housewives of Atlanta is only one of her celebrity clients off the television screen. She’s also graced the faces of Cyn Santana from Love & Hip Hop: New York as well as TV personality and executive producer Shaunie Henderson!

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Mario

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Mario is more than a celebrity makeup artist! Like many of our nominees, he is a successful entrepreneur with a full range of cosmetics. Makeup by Mario offers foundation, contour palettes, lip kits, liners, lipsticks, glosses, eye shadow, pencils, brow gels, you name it!

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With that kind of knowledge, we can truly say that he knows makeup inside-out, which is most certainly one reason why Kim Kardashian regards him as her go-to MUA whenever possible!

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Erika Lapearl

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Exclusively Cardi B‘s key makeup artist, Erika Lapearl is one busy lady. As the third part to Cardi’s unwavering glam trio, she is always there for every appearance, performance, production, travel and all touch ups and quick fixes! This is the lady behind our favorite Cardi looks, such as the iconic Met Gala moments and our fave visuals for her hit songs.

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Yeika Glow

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What do Teyana Taylor, Winnie Harlow, Nene Leakes and Saucy Santana each have in common? They’re all regulars to Yeika Glow’s makeup services! Based between New York and Miami, Yeika not only provides makeup application to her clients, she also offers 1-on-1 makeup classes at different levels and for different looks and occasions!

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Merrell Hollis

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Two-time Emmy nominated makeup artist Merrell Hollis does it all! Glam, grooming and even photography and direction! He’s a well rounded fashion professional that keeps the stars coming back for his wholistic view of makeup and image making. Represented by crowdMGMT, Merrell is no stranger to the faces of Mary J. Blige, Cassie, and Wendy Williams to name just a handful of his accomplished clients.

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