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K. Michelle's Breakup Makeup is Everything We Want in Life

In her third studio album, More Issue Than Vogue singer and personality, K. Michelle brings a real rawness that rivals the classic 90s and early 2000s ballads that we loved so much. In her recently released music video "Not a Little Bit," the singer sports some drool-worthy beauty looks we're drying to try for ourselves.
By Virginia Lowman · Updated October 27, 2020
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K. Michelle is Taking Us To Beauty School

In her third studio album, More Issue Than Vogue singer and personality, K. Michelle brings a real rawness that rivals the classic 90s and early 2000s ballads that we loved so much. In her recently released music video “Not a Little Bit,” the singer sports some drool-worthy beauty looks we’re drying to try for ourselves. We’ve broken down four of our favorites for you here.

K. Michelle's Breakup Makeup is Everything We Want in Life
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Sophisticated

K.Michelle rock an all black ensemble with an equally chis beauty look pairing blushed cheeks with flirty pink lips.

K. Michelle's Breakup Makeup is Everything We Want in Life
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K. Michelle ‘Not a Little Bit’ Beauty

1. Anastasia Beverly Hills brow Definer ($23, at sephora.com)

2. Dior Addict Lipstick in ‘Be Dior’ ($35, at sephora.com)

3. Tarte Tarteist Contour Palette ($45, at sephora.com)

4. Nars Larger Than Life Lip Gloss in ‘Penny Arcade’ ($26, at sephora.com)

5. Black Up Contouring Stick ($42,at sephora.com)

K. Michelle's Breakup Makeup is Everything We Want in Life
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Grown Up Pink Manicure

K. Michelle elevated a sheer pink manicure with  glittery hot pink tips.

K. Michelle's Breakup Makeup is Everything We Want in Life
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Nailed It!

1. JINsoon Fete Nail Lacquer ($20, at sephora.com)

2.Deborah Lippmann Nail Lacque & Top Coat Duo in She Bop ($15, at sephora.com)

3. Formula X Transformers Top Coats Nail Polish Effect ($12.50, at sephora.com)

K. Michelle's Breakup Makeup is Everything We Want in Life
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Silver Accents

K. Michelle’s up’s the ante with this metallic beauty look. Lengthy lashes and frosted lips take this look to new heights.

K. Michelle's Breakup Makeup is Everything We Want in Life
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K. Michelle ‘Not a Little Bit’ Beauty

1. Estée Lauder The Estée Edit ‘The Barest’ Blush in ‘Ember Glow’ ($28, at sephora.com)

2. Nars Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow in Lysithea ($29, at sephora.com)

3. Ardell Lashed Double Up 203 ($5.49. at drugstores.com)

4. Tarte RAinforest of the Sea Drench Lip Splash Lipstick in Happy ($22, at sephora.com)

5. MILK Makeup Eye Vinyl in Tunnel ($20, at sephora.com)

6. Bobbi Brown Art Stick in Rose Brown ($28, at sephora.com)

K. Michelle's Breakup Makeup is Everything We Want in Life
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K. Michelle ‘Not a Little Bit’ Beauty

Contoured cheeks and smoked out lids look add drama to an otherwise romantic beauty look.

K. Michelle's Breakup Makeup is Everything We Want in Life
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K. Michelle ‘Not a Little Bit’ Beauty

1. Battington Lashes ‘Monroe’ ($26, at battingtonlashes.com)

2. Estée Lauder The Estée Edit more Than Brows ($22, at sephora.com)

3. NARS Du Eyeshadow in Brumes ($35, at sephora.com)

4. Ilia Illuminator in Polka Dots & Moonbeams ($34, at sephora.com)

5. MAC Lipstick in ‘So Select ($17, at maccosmetics.com)

K. Michelle's Breakup Makeup is Everything We Want in Life
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