Mary J. Blige knows how to work blonde hair and a dark skin tone with ease. When it comes to her makeup, she goes for full on dramatic eye makeup and glam lips to match. If you want to look as fabulous as Mary J. Blige, start by using silver, charcoal grey and black eye shadow to create a smoky eye. Add some fake lashes like Mary J. too if you want an extra sexy look. Highlight the apples of your cheeks with a neutral blush and finish this look off with a earthy brown-pink lipstick.

Ladies with dark complexions and blonde hair can pull off brighter lipstick shades too, so don’t be afraid to experiment with rich berry shades and reds.

The sides and back of this highlighted 'do are tapered into the head, while the top is jagged cut and left long enough to give the over-all look plenty of height and shape. This formal hairstyle is best suited to complement a round face and great for any day or night occasion.