‘If Beauty Was a Person’: Yandy Smith’s Gorgeous Snap Blows Fans Away

Yandy Smith-Harris is looking flawless these days.

The “Love and Hip Hop New York” star took to Instagram on Thursday, July 9, to share an up-close beauty shot of her beat face. Smith-Harris’ makeup artist and friend Jonathan Fernandez went for a bold and sultry makeup look.

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Yandy Smith-Harris poses with makeup artist Jonathan Fernandez. @yandysmith/Instagram

The diva sported a crimson red lipstick and wore dramatic fake lashes to complement her captivating gray eyes. She kept her skin muted with a bronzer and natural highlighter.

“Hangin out with guy @imsojonathan,” wrote Smith-Harris. “My friend. My laughing partner. My back up dancer and I’m his back up singer. Oh and he can beat my face!”

The mother of two brought her look together with long straight hair and a cleavage-baring halter top. Her gorgeous Instagram photo received over 35,000 likes and several compliments from fans.

“He Slayed Boo like Always ❤️😘😍 u look beautiful @yandysmith,” one Instagram user wrote. Someone else remarked, “Yasssssss Queen!!! Beautiful And Yes Jonathan Beats are the Best ❤️ you so pretty.”

Another added, “If beauty was a person it would be you 😍 your so stunning.” One person wrote, “Yesssss!!!! Wearing that SUNNY MONEY WINE LIP THO😘 you look amazing.”

“Amazing” is an understatement for Smith-Harris’ beauty looks.

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Yandy Smith-Harris shows fashion look on a New York rooftop. @yandysmith/Instagram

In a June 26 IG post, she gave fans a run for their money after she adopted a dramatic red look and a beautiful makeup guise to match. Smith-Harris wore a curve-hugging, red mididress with black open-toe heels, curly tresses, a smoky blue eye shadow, and a red lippie.

On top of the music manager’s smoldering-hot appearance, she also shared a message of encouragement for her followers to continue to aim for their dreams.

“Sky’s (not) the limit. Limits don’t exist when Gods involved,” Smith-Harris wrote. “You got this sis Keep killing it and shocking the world. Bro, they might not believe you now but trust YOU GONNA MAKE them believe. Stay 10 toes down and keep pushing. You’re stronger than they think. 💕”

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