Nominated in four categories: Video of the Year, Best Female Video, Best Pop Video, Best Choreography, and Best Editing—phew! Queen Bey kills the game again with this barely-there makeup look. We all wish we could wake up like this and spend the day dancing with our girls in a penthouse suite. To get the look, focus on balmy lips, bushy brows and tousled hair—dice are optional. And, you can work on acing the choreography later!
It’s not a secret that Nicki is owning the hip-hop category for the ladies. From top-notch collaborations to sold out shows, she’s three VMA nominations— best female video, best hip-hop video and best collaboration—she’s definitely an artist at the top of everyone’s radar.
A true beauty chameleon, she isn’t afraid to try new looks. She’s always contoured to perfection and flaunting those gorgeous cheekbones of hers with sleek high ponytails, flushed cheeks and pink lips. We may not be able to nail those moves of hers, but this look is totally obtainable!
Whether she’s leading the pack, moonlinghting as a physical trainer, or turning up the heat up in the kitchen, Nicki’s beauty looks in “Anaconda” were all on point. Nail this look with luxe falsies, a high-shine pink gloss, and a complimentary blush!
Nominated for “Best Collaboration” with Ariana Grande and Jessie J, “Bang Bang” is defintely at the top of every GNO playlist. Nicki sported glossy lips and luxe lashes for the ultimate rooftop party in this killer video!
New to the scene, FKA Twigs is defintely an artist to watch. With full brows, bitten lips and intricate baby hair, she’s nailed a beauty look that straddles the line of futuristic and nostalgic perfectly.
Want to copy her look? Tame those baby hairs, fill in your brows and draw attention away from your arch, and finish by highlighting the high points of your face—cheekbones, forehead, Cupid’s bow—skipping the bridge of the nose. Complete the look by smudging your liner and lining your lower water line with a metallic liner; and add a berry stain on the lips.
FKA Twigs makes a case for whimsical beauty in her “Artist to Watch” nominated video, “Pendulum.” She sports babydoll lashes, shimmery pastel shadows, bushy brows and balmy lips.
Nominated in two categories for her “Two Weeks” video— Best Cinematography and Best Visual Effects— FKA Twigs channels the late Aaliyah in her role of Akasha as Queen of the Damned. Clad in gold paint and an ornate gold headdress, she is a bronzed goddess. Copy with street-friendly version of this look by applying shimmer body oil from your neck down. Apply bronzer to your cheeks and the crease of your eyelids. Finish the look with a coat of mascara, nude lipstick and a lip liner that is a shade or two darker than your lipstick.
J.Hud’s video for “I Still Love You” has been nominated for “Video With a Social Message.” We love her smoldering eyes and bold lips! The bonus? This look look is a win all year round. Sexy eyes and bold lips for the win!
Bad Gal RiRi turns politico in her poignant video, “American Oxygen,” nominated alongside J.Hud for “Video with a Social Message.” The gorgeous singer sports a tru blue-red matte red lip, contoured cheeks and romantic lashes. For an added dose of chic, she flaunts wind-blown textured strands with a grey hue.
