"For Colored Girls" Beauty Inspiration

BET Beauty Lounge: For Colored Girls

Colored Beauty "For Colored Girls" - This Friday, “For Colored Girls,” Tyler Perry’s film adaptation of Ntozake Shange’s critically acclaimed play, enters the hearts of women all across the nation. We channeled the essence of each character, along with her signature color, to find a few beauty picks that embody these 10 phenomenal performances.

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Colored Beauty "For Colored Girls" - This Friday, “For Colored Girls,” Tyler Perry’s film adaptation of Ntozake Shange’s critically acclaimed play, enters the hearts of women all across the nation. We channeled the essence of each character, along with her signature color, to find a few beauty picks that embody these 10 phenomenal performances.

The Lady in Red - Fiercely strong and dressed to kill, Janet Jackson is “Jo,” the lady in red. Try <i>Bobbi Brown’s Lip Color</i> in "Vintage Red," a striking hue with plenty of soul and sass.

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The Lady in Red - Fiercely strong and dressed to kill, Janet Jackson is “Jo,” the lady in red. Try <i>Bobbi Brown’s Lip Color</i> in "Vintage Red," a striking hue with plenty of soul and sass.

The Lady in Yellow - Anika Noni Rose takes us on a journey from delightful dancer to damaged goods as “Yasmine,” the lady in yellow. &lt;i&gt;NYX Chrome Eyeshadow&lt;/i&gt; in &quot;Yellow&quot; is an inspiring shade sure to restore the light in your eyes.

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The Lady in Yellow - Anika Noni Rose takes us on a journey from delightful dancer to damaged goods as “Yasmine,” the lady in yellow. <i>NYX Chrome Eyeshadow</i> in "Yellow" is an inspiring shade sure to restore the light in your eyes.

The Lady in Blue - “Kelly,” played by Kerry Washington, stirs the audience with her quiet sadness as the lady in blue. &lt;i&gt;RMK Ingenious Gel Eyeliner 02&lt;/i&gt; is a perfect reflection of her somber song.

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The Lady in Blue - “Kelly,” played by Kerry Washington, stirs the audience with her quiet sadness as the lady in blue. <i>RMK Ingenious Gel Eyeliner 02</i> is a perfect reflection of her somber song.

The Lady in Brown - Kimberly Elise turns tragedy into triumph as “Crystal,” the lady in brown. Check out &lt;i&gt;NARS Coconut Grove&lt;/i&gt; eyeshadow. It’s a beautiful matte brown fit to weather the storm.

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The Lady in Brown - Kimberly Elise turns tragedy into triumph as “Crystal,” the lady in brown. Check out <i>NARS Coconut Grove</i> eyeshadow. It’s a beautiful matte brown fit to weather the storm.

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The Lady in Green - With a heart big enough to love an entire universe, Loretta Devine is “Juanita,” the lady in green. Toss in a sprinkle of forest sparkle with &lt;i&gt;MAC Pigment&lt;/i&gt; in &quot;Golden Olive.&quot;

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The Lady in Green - With a heart big enough to love an entire universe, Loretta Devine is “Juanita,” the lady in green. Toss in a sprinkle of forest sparkle with <i>MAC Pigment</i> in "Golden Olive."

The Lady in Purple - Tessa Thompson takes us on a young woman’s turbulent journey through love as “Nyla,” the lady in purple. &lt;i&gt;Urban Decay’s Deluxe Eyeshadow&lt;/i&gt; in &quot;Ransom&quot; is as vibrant and rich as Nyla’s spirit.

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The Lady in Purple - Tessa Thompson takes us on a young woman’s turbulent journey through love as “Nyla,” the lady in purple. <i>Urban Decay’s Deluxe Eyeshadow</i> in "Ransom" is as vibrant and rich as Nyla’s spirit.

The Lady in Orange - Thandie Newton is “Tangie,” the salacious woman in orange. Throw caution to the wind and perk up your lips with &lt;i&gt;Christian Dior Diorific Lipstick&lt;/i&gt; in &quot;Orange Cancan.&quot;

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The Lady in Orange - Thandie Newton is “Tangie,” the salacious woman in orange. Throw caution to the wind and perk up your lips with <i>Christian Dior Diorific Lipstick</i> in "Orange Cancan."

The Lady in White - Staying true to her spiritual convictions, Whoopi Goldberg is “Alice,” the lady in white. Keep it pure and chaste with &lt;i&gt;Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow&lt;/i&gt; in &quot;Linen.&quot;

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The Lady in White - Staying true to her spiritual convictions, Whoopi Goldberg is “Alice,” the lady in white. Keep it pure and chaste with <i>Maybelline Expert Wear Eyeshadow</i> in "Linen."

Mother to All - Phylicia Rashad radiates warmth and tenderness as “Gilda.” Although she’s not attached to a specific color, she’s the film’s glimmer of hope, like the subtle twinkle of &lt;i&gt;Make Up For Ever’s Mat Bronze.&lt;/i&gt;

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Mother to All - Phylicia Rashad radiates warmth and tenderness as “Gilda.” Although she’s not attached to a specific color, she’s the film’s glimmer of hope, like the subtle twinkle of <i>Make Up For Ever’s Mat Bronze.</i>

Twisted Sister - Macy Gray will keep audiences trembling with her performance as “Rose,” a tortured soul with a soiled past. The intensity of &lt;i&gt;Napoleon Perdis Eyeshadow&lt;/i&gt; in &quot;Queen of the Night&quot; mirrors her chilling scene.

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Twisted Sister - Macy Gray will keep audiences trembling with her performance as “Rose,” a tortured soul with a soiled past. The intensity of <i>Napoleon Perdis Eyeshadow</i> in "Queen of the Night" mirrors her chilling scene.