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The ESSENCE Fest performer’s 5-time tweet gave us beauty inspiration
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R&B sensation Tweet takes back the stage at this yr’s thirtieth ESSENCE Festival. Tweet’s vocals, which appear on Missy Elliott’s platinum-selling third album, are behind a few of the strongest albums of our time. This includes Ja Rule and Petey Pablo. In the early 2000s, growing up alongside her close friend Missy Elliott, Tweet influenced not only the music scene, but additionally iconic beauty trends that also resonate today.
To prove our point, fresh off the discharge of her debut solo single “Oops (Oh My),” the singer took the stage on the sixteenth Annual Soul Train Music Awards wearing a layered, upside-down, center-parted hairstyle. This look – combined with the glassy lips and French suggestions grabbing the mic – just erases the surface of her beauty impact. Just a few months later, she made an identical presentation on the 2nd Annual BET Awards. This time with jagged ends, purple shadow and characteristic shiny lips.
Fast forward to 2003. Tweet was sitting front row on the Luca Luca Spring/Summer 2004 fashion show, showing off his luscious, voluminous locks with without makeup AND not-nicure appearance (only an oversized lime handbag on the lap). Her return to neutral tones carried her through the tip of that yr, appearing at each Playboy’s fiftieth Anniversary and MAC AIDS Fund VIVA Glam V events. However, her hairstyles and nude looks don’t have any time stamp, they’ve existed for a long time, similarly the right way to look fashionable 20 years later.
Up next, try Tweet performing during her performance on the ESSENCE 2024 Cultural Festival. Now, have a look back at 5 times she gave us beauty inspiration.
sixteenth Annual Soul Train Music Awards, 2002
Tweet performed on the sixteenth annual Soul Train Music Awards, just months after releasing her debut solo single “Oops (Oh My),” which featured reverse levels, lip gloss and French endings.
Second Annual BET Awards, 2002
Almost the other of Soul Train, she attended the BET Awards in flared ends and purple eyeshadow, adding a pop of color to her neutral makeup.
Luca Luca Fashion show Spring/Summer 2004, 2003
The tweet drew stares, whether she was on stage or within the front row. At the Luca show, Luca presented luscious curls, make-up without make-up and styling without manicure, which is trendy today.
Playboy fiftieth Anniversary Party, 2003
Like her Luca Luca look, a nude face with glossy lips speaks alongside silky barrel curls.
MAC AIDS Fund VIVA Glam V After Party, 2003
Her loose curls (and manicured eyebrows and eyelashes) were the focus of her take care of the MAC AIDS party. In the meantime, she served sensible, neutral dishes on a silver platter.
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ICYMI: Tessa Thompson’s Mocha Lip, Danielle Brooks’ Updo and More – Essence
With just a number of weeks left until the tip of 2024, the celebrities are setting the tone for the brand new 12 months this week. And although mocha mousse is predicted to be fashionable in 2025, neutral shades in darker tones have gotten more and more popular. Paired with an array of beauty eras – from elegant Nineteen Twenties updos to 2000s-style round pink, the brand new Hollywood showcases its best 12 months-end beauty moments.
Tessa Thompson and Issa Rae are the newest to debut mocha lips holiday shade near the season, and Coco Jones’ lipstick was cranberry red. Doechii’s perforated suggestions and signature face-lift tape made it probably the most avant-garde look of the week, and within the sweetest moment, Chloe and Halle Bailey’s round pink cheeks made pink cheeks a winter styling staple.
From makeup to hairstyles, Sabrina Elba and Alva Claire opted for light, coffee colours, and Jourdan Dunn’s short hairstyle proved relevant at any time of the 12 months. Meanwhile, Lupita N’yongo, Danielle Brooks and Venus Williams’ braided buns showed just how classic this style may be.
In case you missed it, take a have a look at 17 of the perfect celebrity beauty moments from the week below.
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Black artists shine with 2024 Christmas albums – Essence
This holiday season, a few of the most talented Black music artists are reimagining the sounds of Christmas. From the soulful sounds of gospel legends to the contemporary kind of rising stars, these albums offer something for everybody who wants so as to add splendor to their celebrations. Whether it’s fresh takes on timeless classics, moving original songs, or reissues of beloved favorites, these projects bring joy, warmth and a way of community to everyone.
Jennifer Hudson makes her holiday debut with a track that mixes powerful vocals and heartfelt melodies. CeCe Winans brings a spiritual touch and Coco Jones adds her unique talent. Celebrating her thirtieth anniversary, Mariah Carey returns to the zeitgeist, and the reissue of Boyz II Men offers the right, cozy soundtrack.
As you decorate the halls and meet your family members, let these albums fill your space with music that uplifts, inspires and sets the right holiday mood. Here’s a more in-depth have a look at Black artists bringing joy to the world with their Christmas 2024 releases.
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Let Anok Yai’s spiky bun inspire your holiday hair look – the essence
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Earlier this week, Model of the Year nominee Anok Yai appeared at the Fashion Awards gala at London’s Royal Albert Hall. And regardless that the night ended there controversial joke for this yr’s award, the look of her hair stood out, as did her skilled achievements.
Paired with an archival John Galliano gown from 1994, her hairstyle was as avant-garde as the supermodels of the day – and was the most groundbreaking look of the night. On the foundation, a pixie cut with micro-mushrooms framed her sculpted features, and the sides stopped just at the tip of her eyebrows.
However, the summit took an unexpected turn. Almost like a headdress, straight, long strands gathered at the top of the head, overlapping right into a bow. The look was romantic and evoked the essence of Mugler’s Alien Hypersense, of which it’s the face. “I carry a bottle in every purse, it’s an addiction” Yai said in front of the red carpet.
The iconic outfit was repeated by Rihanna, who two days later arrived in an identical style at the thirty eighth annual Footwear Awards Gala in New York. With slight moderation – longer, blunt bangs and full updo – hairdresser Nafia Biała used an identical technique. Could this be the hottest hair trend of the season? These two icons actually suggest that.
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