Rihanna looked, well, sparkly at the launch of her Viva Glam make-up collection for Mac Cosmetics. The crooner is working a number of different trends, but we’re not entirely sure they should be paired together.
The Charge sheet
Hair and make-up
Rihanna’s hair is too sleek, too perfect. We love her natural waves, and they suit her face cut much better than this hairdo. As for her make-up, Rihanna rarely goes wrong and this is one of those times. Ironic isn’t it? That her make-up isn’t on point at the launch of her own make-up line! The star’s lips were wine coloured, more suited towards a business meeting, and her eye shadow was non-existent. Why isn’t her make-up as fun as her cosmetics line? We don’t understand, Riri.
Outfit
Rihanna clearly wants the whole world to know she’s collaborating with Lanvin, as she’s dressed head-to-toe in the brand’s Spring 2014 collection. She’s working a number of different trends which would have looked brilliant, but only if not paired together. Her metallic jacket is gorgeous, as is her skirt, but sparkly purple and cobalt blue together? The songstress needs to call her stylist stat, and maybe reconsider her collaboration.
Shoes and Accessories
Suede pumps, a multitude of rings and a flashy, trashy scarf. Rihanna kept her accessories to a minimum, and we’re grateful because any more sparkle in this outfit and we would need sunglasses. Take note, there should only be one sparkly piece in your outfit, that is all.
Bail out!
Nikki Reed
The Twilight star shows us how it’s done! With her golden, snake print, metallic blazer, Reed keeps everything else about her look simple, with wavy hair and a plain white top. She looks effortless.
Lauren Conrad
The actor pairs a pale pink with a sparkly, edgy black. With no accessories whatsoever, and natural hair and make-up, Conrad let’s her blazer do the talking.
Blake Lively
She’s absolutely beautiful and her dress sense is on point. Lively goes monochrome, pairing black with white in this ensemble. Rihanna should really take note. One key sparkly item is enough to put together an entire outfit.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 6th, 2014.
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