Nicki Minaj Covers V Mag in Chanel Beaute

V Magazine's Spring 2011 issue is out right now.
As I thumbed through the mag and got to the cover photography (Inez van Lamsweerde & Vinoodh Matadin) and Styling ( George Cortina) credits, I couldn't help but notice that Nicki's makeup was done by none other than Peter Philips for Chanel!
Although Chanel's Inimitable Intense Mascara in Noir is used on Ms. Minaj's eyes, I would really like to know what lipstick she is wearing?
Hopefully its a hint for what's to come for either Chanel's Rouge Coco or Rouge Allure.
** crossing fingers!**

Oh Mahogany! Sessilee & Tyra in V Magazine- October 08

Last week at the office, a friend showed my this spread in V magazine' October issue aptly titled " I Called Her Mahogany".
I squealed, then I bought it.

I am enamored with the makeup looks in this spread! Especially Sesilee Lopez's.

She goes from one bold look to another that looks completely editorial and club ready ( for us not readily in front of the camera).
From Fire Engine Red Lips to a proper plum.

Tyra doesn't do too bad either, I love the golden look focusing on her favorite- the eyes.

In one shot she is on the cover of a Bazaar issue from 1975 and the spread says that the makeup is done by Ayako (of NARS). I would love to know the products used. A wild guess would be Black Moon Eyeliner, Exhibit A Blush and Shanghai Express Lipstick.

Plus, can you spot a Michelle Obama influence in some of these shots?

Enjoy!