I created my eponymous lifestyle brand, McKenzie Renae, nine years ago September 2010, as a freelance makeup artist and full time college student at Hampton University. It all started from a Tumblr page that served as a creative outlet and platform to review and talk about all the hot new makeup launches. Over a short course of time, my site morphed into a destination to address questions and concerns from both clients and friends on any and everything related to beauty and skin care needs.

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The 411 On My Hair

And the Products I’m Using Right Now

Threads of the Day

Day Time Black Dresses

Threads of The Day: Silk & Cargo

Jam Jar: My Favorite Red Wine

My Home Feature on XO Necole

Thigh High Boots: Where To Buy Them + How to Rock Them

How To Rock Blue Eyeliner Like A Boss

Threads of the Day: Peachy Keen Co-Ord & My Love/Hate Story For Matching Sets

August 21, 2019

I love a good matching set. What’s funny about this statement, is that it hasn’t always been true. When I was a little girl my parents used to dress me and my brother in matching athleisure sweat suits by Champs, Reebok, and Adidas all the time. We were two years ...
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Why You Need Neon Eye Liner This Summer

August 21, 2019

As I’ve been scouring my own “Gimme Face” Pinterest board for summer makeup inspiration, I kept noticing a trend that I’ve been continuing to pin. Very bright cat eyes in neon liner. From red, to orange, to pink, to electric green and yellow, neons were dressed on the lids of ...
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New Meal Series: Plated

August 21, 2019

I am so excited to announce a new series here on the blog called, "Plated". I love to cook. It is so relaxing and empowering to whip up a meal for yourself, to know where all of the ingredients came from, and best of all, to save yourself a few ...
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Dope Nails of The Day- The French

August 21, 2019

Once upon a time, I used to wear thick white tip acrylic nails. French tips were my signature back in high school. I was never too specific when it came to how thick the line was, but my girlfriend was a whole other story. Have you ever had a friend ...
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Throughout the past nine years, I’ve had the opportunity to partner with some amazing brands. I’ve collaborated with companies that have been a dream to work with, such as NARS, Grey Goose, ASOS, Jam Jar, CoverGirl, Bobbi Brown, Dermologica, Afrian Pride, Dark & Lovely, The Civil Rights Museum, Seventeen Magazine, Allure Magazine and more. If you’re interested in working with the McKenzie Renae brand, let’s talk!

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