My hair stylist Dontay Savoy and makeup artist Valerie Hunt are MAGNIFICENT! They arrived to our hotel suite before I did – they are more excited about the Golden Globes than I am! Dontay is showing Valerie and I some ESSENCE-inspired looks for the red carpet today. Dontay wants to do something very soft and elegant, yet still timeless today to complement my dress.
My makeup artist Valerie Hunt begins by applying a moisturizer and primer then concealer and foundation. Since my makeup has to stay fresh for so many hours, the primer keeps the makeup in place. Before a big show like the Golden Globes, getting my makeup done really relaxes me. I can take a moment to breathe and think about all the questions I’m going to be asking the stars on the red carpet.
Time for lunch! I ordered a Chinese Chicken Salad – the Beverly Hilton makes a delicious one! I definitely need a meal that is going to sustain me but I don’t want anything heavy. This salad is just perfect. I always make sure, when I order, to say NO ONIONS! Heck, in a couple hours, I will have George Clooney up close and personal.
I just saw Viola a few days ago at the Critics’ Choice Award, and she had on a vibrant red. Tonight she has on a deep plum. She just embraces color, and chooses the ones that make her skin glow, and I like that about her. She’s confident and works the red carpet, exuding self-assurance. She’s very comfortable in her own skin.
My hair stylist Dontay Savoy and makeup artist Valerie Hunt are MAGNIFICENT! They arrived to our hotel suite before I did – they are more excited about the Golden Globes than I am! Dontay is showing me and Valerie Hunt some Essence-inspired looks for the red carpet today! Dontay wants to do something very soft and elegant, yet still timeless today to compliment my dress.