Rihanna
So we all know Rihanna, international pop star, fashion and beauty icon, and now entrepreneur.
According to biography.com Robyn Rihanna Fenty moved to the United states of America from her home island Barbados at the age of 16. She moved in with music producer Evan Rodgers and his family in order to begin pursuing music. In 2005 Rodgers got Rihanna an audition with Jay Z, the then new president of Def Jam Records. From then on she became a household name, taking the music world by storm with her hits "Pon de Replay", "Unfaithful", and "SOS". Throughout her career her presence in the media has been prevalent; whether from her onslaught of awards she received, a new red carpet look wear she slayed in that classic Rihanna way, or in a bit of a darker light. In 2009 Rihanna and then boyfriend Chris Brown made headlines after he assaulted her before an awards ceremony. During the course of events that followed Rihanna became a spokesperson against domestic violence. In recent years Rihanna has even been awarded the Harvard Humanitarian awards for the efforts she has made towards helping student obtain education.
Rihanna has always been an advocate for women's right to dress however they want. Often seen on the red carpet in sheer and revealing ensembles she is has never allowed the public's opinion of an issue as small as some slightly exposed nipple slow her down. While she wouldn't be what many individuals would coin a "warrior woman" she has however pioneered one of the most inclusive steps for women. A make-up brand whose shades and products span the spectrum of ALL women! Fenty Beauty, named from the singer last name is the worlds first all inclusive make up brands containing the lightest lights and the darkest darks. The line launched in the recent weeks and already has beauty guru's going crazy.
Make up has long been a form of free self expression for women. The way that you apply your eyeliner, the color lipstick you wear, whether you take the time to contour or simply slap some mascara on you lashes is the morning says a lot about who you are and Rihanna realizes that. She sees that with out a platform available for all skin tones then how are you truly free to expressive yourself. I have always found it hard to find make up in shades flattering to my own, often making me feel locked out of an arena I should've felt welcomed in. Now with the Fenty Beauty I have the opportunity to go in a make up store and find not only foundation but a highlighter and a nude lipstick that is actually nude.
I absolutely love Rihanna and I completely agree that makeup is a very empowering thing for women and anyone who wears makeup. I also would say Rihanna is a modern woman warrior for the way that she remains confident and inspires other women, despite all of the negative criticism in media she receives. Amazing job!
ReplyDeleteI loved your representation of Rhianna! She is such a great spokesperson and advocate in the media. I love how she has taken her talents in performance and applied them to an amazing makeup line. Both of the art forms have such a influence on a young girl's life and I love how she doesn't test on animals while keeping her line pretty affordable. Great post
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love your take on Rihanna! She has been an inspiration to millions since she first stepped onto the stage many years ago. I commend her for being so strong and brave following her domestic dispute with Chris Brown. As someone who has been in the same position and struggled with domestic violence it is reassuring to see that she is using her platform as a celebrity and woman warrior to speak out on the issue! I also really enjoy her makeup line, the way that she does not test on animals and her use of inclusion of ALL skin colors, being that it is big problem on both sides of the spectrum. Rihanna truly is an inspiration to many people and a great woman warrior!
ReplyDeleteRihanna is a goddess. From her singing career, to her beautiful clap backs, all the way to her makeup line. She is a woman who has been there and seen it all. She knows what she is talking about. She uses her fame for good, to bring education to people who need it, creating a make up line for all skin types and supporting women of all types.
ReplyDeleteWow! Reading your blog made me appreciate Rihanna and her music a lot more. I had no idea she even had a makeup line out, let alone have a shade available for every women.
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