Hello Lovies!! How was your weekend??

I almost missed the Red Carpet of the AMVCAs, I just logged onto Twitter and I saw the guys on my TL ooohhing and aaaahing about Genevieve Nnaiji, her hotness and of course her side boob  *men sha*!! I was so angry at myself for missing that, when I tuned in, I met Funmi Holder being interviewed by Denrele ( I have no idea how people can NOT love that guy!!), followed by Rita Dominic who looked beauuutiful!

I most definitely enjoyed the show, and it wasn't bad in my opinion being the first time and all, I know the next one is going to be super cool ( May we live to see that, amin!)

As expected some people turned up the heat and well, some didn't! Genevieve Nnaji ( YES OF COURSE!)  who wowed in two outfits, Rita, Karen (yes I loved her dress), Osas Ighodalo ( *bows*) Jocelyn Dumas and so on...but I'm not here to discuss the fashion aspect, let's leave that to the BellaNaijarians!! 

Ok let's talk MAKEUP!




GENEVIEVE NNAJI

 Gene wore a this white ensemble ( Victoria Beckham-isque!) that got a lot of people talking! It was daring, it was fab, it was classy, and I loved it!! This was the makeup she was sporting with her first outfit. All I can say is I love this makeup! Like I mentioned in a previous post, Genevieve looks best in subdued subtle colors and this is no exception, Brows look beautiful, foundation in place, cool lips, TOP MARKS!


For her 2nd look, she wore a stunning stunning bright yellow dress (April by Kunbi)..I know Gene's color is black (#teamblack) but this yellow color takes nothing from her! The makeup here is one of the best looks for me, the dress was the centre of attention, no clashes, no competition with the face, nothing, as it should be! Simple jewellery, beautiful nail color. Less is definitely more people!! TOP MARKS! I'm so sad she didn't win in her category, oh well *shrugs* She is still THE star!!

RITA DOMINIC



I heart Rita Dominic's makeup look. Obviously done by a professional. The highlight is beautiful, it gives her that beautiful glow. Seeing as her dress is cool toned, the eyes played a little which i love! I love how she also opted for cool lips, having only the lips stand out, with red or orange or pink, would have not given that cool and calm effect this has IMO. This dress, is not my cup of tea actually, I know most people liked it, but the fabric, naaah for me, and the seams were kind of pulling..well me I dont know sha. But she looked beauuutiful no doubt!! TOP MARKS!

STEPHANIE OKEREKE



I love a girl that can rock dark lips!! I looovvvve!!! This makeup on its own is good! For that gothic vampy look it is definitely good! ( the highlight above the brows could have been less harsh and obvious though)!  That being said, where did Linda think she was going to with this outfit??? Apapa Amusement Park? Like cammmmaaaaan!!! This makeup could have DEFINITELY worked with maybe a super sexy black long dress, with long sleeves, tight ponytail or updo, chunky neck piece with no earrings..I think that would have been fab, different, daring and really cool!! But this whole ensemble, is not werking for me *nana's voice*

KAREN IGHO


This might be the best look I've seen from Karen..the dress is gorgeous, although that chest area leaves nothing to the imagination, but that is her selling point,she has identified it, and she is rocking it!! (don't squeeze ya face, have you identified ya selling point?? hehehe!) #GoKaren. Makeup is not bad, red lips, cool eyes for the win!! I would have liked to see a little more contouring for that chiseled look, but I can't fault this, she looks fab!

JACKIE APPIAH


Please if you have any words to describe this whole look, makeup, hair, dress, please feel free to email me ogunnowoomosalewa@gmail.com errm because I have no words. That would be all.


EFYA


I love Efya with all my heart!! I really do! She is one of those few that can actually sing GOOD songs!! Her makeup looked good, not bad at all! I think we are past the era of Bad Foundation and powder in Africa ( please minus my dear Yoruba actresses..those ones are masters at mismatching foundation) I won't say much about her outfit because I don't really understand it, so I really cant say it looked good with the makeup,  but who saw her perform?? That dress, HOT!!

DOLAPO ONI


Lovely Lovely Makeup! I love how the eyes have pink tones just like her dress, with nude lips!! Class and sophistication!! Less is more!! enough said!!

TOKE MAKINWA


The makeup is glam! Toke looked like she was ready to go have a good time!! There is nothing not to like here for me, the makeup obviously brought that outfit to life! I love!

UGONNA OMUERO

I always almost love everything Ugonna! what i like most about her is how she rocks her ''lepa figure''! She doesn't disappoint on the red carpet!! I love how she played down her eyes, and gave her lips a little bit of va va voom!! The outfit obviously was speaking life ( don't you just love the skirt?!!!), The lips complimented it well! Her updo also brought out her facial features and her makeup! I think if she had let her hair down, with this makeup, it would have been a tad too much, but I think this updo just did a fab job! TOP MARKS!!

JOCELYN DUMAS
I'm not even surprised about how elegant Jocelyn looks, right from the days she used to host THE ONE SHOW in Accra, her makeup and outfits have always been top notch!! As usual, she didn't disappoint!! Jocelyn played the beautiful bride in LYNX fine fine lady music video!! And that her behind, her behind, her legendary behind, her awesome behind......ha! Africa I hail thee!!



THE AMVCA BRUNCH

Other looks spotted at the AMVCA pre-award brunch....


I love this , I love this, although the makeup artist in me would have loved to see some gradient effect on the eyes, but this is cool!! the dark eyes and matte red lips ( I see MAC rubywoo) absolutely compliment her outfit!! Her under eye highlight looks kind of ashy to me, but I love it still!



I'm just hoping that one day one day one day, someone would tell these Yoruba actresses that BOX eyebrows, wrong foundation shade, ororo (oil) dripping lips are not in vogue!! Georgina here is guilty of the Box eyebrow but everyother thing looks okay to me..


I loveeeeee it when I see CLEAN and TIDY makeup looks like this!! This is just simple, neat and nice!!  Good brows, eyeliner, subtle lips, subtle blush, 10/10. although I would have loved to see red lips, for that power look, but i think this is just fine!!





can you spot what is wrong with Linda's makeup?!!

All in all, I think I'm impressed with the makeup looks, our starts, well most of our stars are starting to realize the importance of professional makeup. Image goes a long way in their industry, their style which includes putting a good face forward is so vital, it could bring them endorsements and all sorts.

Take Kim Kardashian as an example, I know girls that don't like her one bit (For the record, I love this girl but that is mata for another day) but still watch her, search for her just for her outfit and makeup. The art of contouring and highlighting has been around for ages, since the days of Egyptian women actually, but Kim Kardashian made it popular, no doubt! She has also made her makeup artist Mario, and the BEN NYE Banana Powder popular! I won't be surprised if she is soon made the face of Ben Nye powders! She made a book with make-up artist Scott Barnes (more money!), so now all the girls want to contour!!

Another example is her sister, Kourtney! The sales of MAC So Chaud lipstick sky rocketed after she started wearing it on their show. People started asking what lipstick she was wearing, a gorgeous bright reddish orange!

 Russian Red is the top selling Red Lipstick from MAC.  It was launched in the 80’s and in 1986 Madonna proclaimed it being her favorite red lipstick which AUTOMATICALLY made a hit and a top seller.

Rihanna and MAC just announced her own line of MAC products RIRI-WOO...We all know Rihanna looks amazing all the time, and she thinks outside the box when it comes to makeup!

So yeah all these things do matter!!

Who were your best and worst dressed at the event?
Who do you think had the best and worst makeup??

Let's get talking girls!!

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