Dior will take over the cosmetic floor at Macy’s Queens for an exclusive backstage beauty event featuring Celebrity Makeup Artist Ashunta Sheriff and the talented DiorShow Artist Team. Sheriff is one of the most sought-after makeup artists today, known for her signature “glowing skin” technique and her ability to make A-List women of color look gorgeous and radiant, whether on the red carpet or on stage in front of millions of fans. Some of her clients include: Alicia Keys, Mary J. Blige, Ciara and Jazmine Sullivan.

Ashunta Sheriff

WHERE: Macy’s Queens Blvd.
THE DIOR Beauty Counter
90-01 Queens Blvd.
Elmhurst, NY 11373

WHEN: Wednesday, September 23rd through Saturday, September 26th

Talking Makeup has the scoop behind Alicia Keys’s hair at the 2009 BET Awards thanks to Pantene and their Celebrity Stylist Tippi Shorter.

Tippi Shorter’s Regular clients include: Jennifer Hudson, Rihanna, Alicia Keys, and Keri Hilson.

 Here is how to get Alicia Keys’s hair & big curls at 2009 BET Awards by Pantene Celebrity Stylist Tippi Shorter:

“I started with the Pantene Pro-V Nature Fusion Smooth Vitality Shampoo & Conditioner. I love the smell and it made her smooth and manageable for styling.”

Introducing Giorgio Armani Beauty’s latest addition to the Dress Code for Face, Lasting Silk UV Foundation SPF 20. Mastering a new high-definition cosmetic textile, Lasting Silk UV Foundation SPF 20 is a starlight proof, spotlight proof foundation that gives a luminous semi-matte finish that last all day.

Lasting Silk UV Foundation SPF 20 made its first red carpet appearance at the Academy Awards on Anne Hathaway where she was the first of the night to don Armani from head to toe (literally!). This awards season has been a great win for Lasting Silk UV Foundation SPF 20 as well!

Alicia Keys wears BLACK OPAL at the 5th annual “Keep a Child Alive Black Ball”!

It’s no surprise that the always-fabulous Alicia Keys looked super chic at the 5th annual “Keep a Child Alive Black Ball”!

BLACK OPAL Invisible Oil Blocking Powder.

Her makeup artist, Ashunta Sheriff, says:

“I wanted to make Alicia look a little more sophisticated and grown compared to years before. I made her complexion a radiant and creamy beige using DermaBlend Quick Stix in Natural to conceal eyes and then sprayed DiorSkin AirFlash Spray Foundation in 400 for a flawless finish. Then I set makeup with BLACK OPAL Invisible Oil Blocking Powder.