10 Tips to Infusing Nicki's Style Into Your Own

Anatomy of a Black Barbie: 10 Tips to Infusing Nicki's Style Into Your Own

Barbie Beauty - Nicki Minaj has helped to popularize a new generation of feisty Barbie-inspired trendsetters. We’ve dissected her style to help you accessorize your wardrobe with a little of the female emcee’s flavor.

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Barbie Beauty - Nicki Minaj has helped to popularize a new generation of feisty Barbie-inspired trendsetters. We’ve dissected her style to help you accessorize your wardrobe with a little of the female emcee’s flavor.

Pretty Peepers - The key to reeling him in “Barbie-style” is to enlist a pair of long, spread-out lashes. Ja’Maal Buster’s <i>Diva</i> lashes have classic features that ooze feminine appeal and accentuate your eyes with girlish charm. If you want to try out a colorful, bold lash, try Shu Uemura’s <i>Premium Lash</i> in radiant blue.

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Pretty Peepers - The key to reeling him in “Barbie-style” is to enlist a pair of long, spread-out lashes. Ja’Maal Buster’s <i>Diva</i> lashes have classic features that ooze feminine appeal and accentuate your eyes with girlish charm. If you want to try out a colorful, bold lash, try Shu Uemura’s <i>Premium Lash</i> in radiant blue.

Perfect Pout - Smooch-worthy lips are a must-have accessory for any girl. A bright pink lip can be the focus of a nude face. &lt;i&gt;L’Oreal’s Colour Riche&lt;/i&gt; lip gloss packs a serious pink punch that transitions seamlessly between the office and cocktails.

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Perfect Pout - Smooch-worthy lips are a must-have accessory for any girl. A bright pink lip can be the focus of a nude face. <i>L’Oreal’s Colour Riche</i> lip gloss packs a serious pink punch that transitions seamlessly between the office and cocktails.

Girlish Sparkle - Glitter is all grown up these days. Opt for a light bronze or translucent shimmer to offset your pretty brown skin. SUN by Sephora delivers a serious wash of golden highlights along with nurturing grape seed, palm and vitamin E oil. Shimmers reflect light and give the illusion of silky, porcelain skin.

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Girlish Sparkle - Glitter is all grown up these days. Opt for a light bronze or translucent shimmer to offset your pretty brown skin. SUN by Sephora delivers a serious wash of golden highlights along with nurturing grape seed, palm and vitamin E oil. Shimmers reflect light and give the illusion of silky, porcelain skin.

Dollface - Nicki Minaj always plays up her eyes with colorful shades. Makeup artist AJ Crimson gave us a great tip to casually wearing a bright shade. &lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;“The best way to wear a neon green would be to use it as a liner or use it in the inner corners of the eye and extend it out a little. It will bring a lot of attention and focus to that area as well as make the eyes appear bigger.”

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Dollface - Nicki Minaj always plays up her eyes with colorful shades. Makeup artist AJ Crimson gave us a great tip to casually wearing a bright shade. <br><br>“The best way to wear a neon green would be to use it as a liner or use it in the inner corners of the eye and extend it out a little. It will bring a lot of attention and focus to that area as well as make the eyes appear bigger.”

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The Big Bang - Ready to switch up your look for the summer? Try this cute little wig out for size. Nicki’s bleach-blonde tresses may be a bit too risky for your taste, so try a piece in a honey-hued blonde if you want to be a bombshell for a weekend or two.

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The Big Bang - Ready to switch up your look for the summer? Try this cute little wig out for size. Nicki’s bleach-blonde tresses may be a bit too risky for your taste, so try a piece in a honey-hued blonde if you want to be a bombshell for a weekend or two.

Bangin' Baubles - What doll is complete without her jewels? Incorporate touches of twinkle in your accessories. The ‘I Am Kimber” collection by designer Monica Leaphart transcends age and season.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;Check out Kimbervilleonline.com for more fabulous finds and prices.

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Bangin' Baubles - What doll is complete without her jewels? Incorporate touches of twinkle in your accessories. The ‘I Am Kimber” collection by designer Monica Leaphart transcends age and season.<br><br>Check out Kimbervilleonline.com for more fabulous finds and prices.

Play Dress-Up - Ladies, to successfully rock a corset, ensure that it’s the appropriate size and it covers all of your intimate areas without looking too snug. This little black ensemble from Forever21.com can be worn alone or under a light jacket. The tutu, courtesy of Soho.co.uk, is for that funky girl looking to bend the rules a bit. Pair both with heels or cool kicks.

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Play Dress-Up - Ladies, to successfully rock a corset, ensure that it’s the appropriate size and it covers all of your intimate areas without looking too snug. This little black ensemble from Forever21.com can be worn alone or under a light jacket. The tutu, courtesy of Soho.co.uk, is for that funky girl looking to bend the rules a bit. Pair both with heels or cool kicks.

Sexy Shades - Nothing reads “fun” like an oversized pair of white sunglasses. Jimmy Choo, Marc Jacobs and Gucci have you covered in that department. If you’re not ready to break the bank just yet, American Eagle and Forever 21 have pairs for just under $15.

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Sexy Shades - Nothing reads “fun” like an oversized pair of white sunglasses. Jimmy Choo, Marc Jacobs and Gucci have you covered in that department. If you’re not ready to break the bank just yet, American Eagle and Forever 21 have pairs for just under $15.

Tall Order - Even as little girls, we coveted Barbie’s amazing shoe collection. Check out Brian Atwood’s ‘Loca’ pump to fulfill that height fetish you have. Diamonds (and shoes) are a doll’s best friend.

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Tall Order - Even as little girls, we coveted Barbie’s amazing shoe collection. Check out Brian Atwood’s ‘Loca’ pump to fulfill that height fetish you have. Diamonds (and shoes) are a doll’s best friend.

Splash of Pink - Nicki always manages to infuse her wardrobe with a sprinkle of pink. Hot pink, to be exact. Whether it be in the form of a bangle, belt or hair extension, fuchsia is a great shade to accent this summer.

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Splash of Pink - Nicki always manages to infuse her wardrobe with a sprinkle of pink. Hot pink, to be exact. Whether it be in the form of a bangle, belt or hair extension, fuchsia is a great shade to accent this summer.