everything's coming up braids

Braids have been the new up-do for spring. The nice thing about them is you can use your day old head of hair and a little bit of teasing. The right products will give you a bit of texture and some elastics and pins to tuck in unwanted strays. Final touches like a lovely flower below or embellished hair pin as a final touch.  What do you think is the look for you?

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fall into bangs

fall into faux fur

soft silhouettes 

                             A wardrobe that flatters your skin and haircolor

Have you designed your new fall wardrobe yet? I'm all about tights and booties like this. Are you mad about the new thigh high socks or not? How about a new hairstyle {I'm loving this one} and color?
Also in need of some down time and a possible vacation? Reading this article, Travel Smart what not to do top of the list, never let your passport expire, oops! More Abby Lee Kershaw here

I can still dream though can't I? Happy Labor Day Weekend. Safe travels to you and hope you are enjoying some much needed time off to refresh, re-organize, and replenish. More from this editorial here.

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do it yourself wedding hair {colorful tips}

When you have a wedding or any formal occasion for instance like last nights, Emmy's thats when you definitely need a little extra help from the experts:

Hairstylist:  You definitely want someone who can handle high pressure events, of course experience helps, usually your own hairstylist is the best source of referral if not she/he can refer you to someone who can rock that french roll, or a softly placed chignon, a coiled coiff or half up half down but you better have enough hair or there are other options.
Hair extensions: Many brides-to-be forgo the updo altogether in favor of long, beachy waves. For this extensions add the voluptuous hair that you need for the look. They should be professionally done at least a month in advance that way you can try them out, and wear them out.  I usually recommend wedding trials on an event like a bridal shower or dinner where you can wear the look or one similar and see how it lasts and most importantly how you feel.
Facial + Waxing A definite necessity! That's where a consultation before the wedding is so important. Wild brows on a wedding day a pretty bride does not make. Facials at least a week or two before the wedding. Microdermabrasion makes the skin especially luminous which makes for beautiful make up.
Make Up a trial is recommended if you are in town if not have a look book with all of the make up you love and it will make that day go that much smoother. I love a lash so get ready thats the day to wear them.
Spray tan if you so desire, just make sure you exfoliate first and start the tanning process ahead of time. This would be something I suggest the same time you come in for your trial make up.
Hair do Again, look book or tear sheats with the latest Giselle bunchen updo here.
If you think you, you think you can, just like The Little Engine That Could, than this is for you:

great tips on following the how to on your updo here.  Another updo kit here.

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simply red + { lipstick and an updo kit}

This redhead is so coppery and caught my eye, What do you think of the style?

I came upon this lovely lip post with all of the right colors for a redhead, which one do you favor? I love the last pale tone and the middle red.

More red lips here and timeless make up to keep me inspired

I love this a little kit with all of the essentials for a lovely ponytail, twist, or piled up barrel curls

One of my make up models from Chicago Futurevision (a trade show geared to inspire). I think when the hair is this fierce the make up should be soft and subtle. although she could rock a red lip on the runway too!

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Inspiration {discipline}

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Discipline does take a lot of time and practice just like yoga .  So many good things in my day to day life that take time and practice, practice, practice. Inspired by this lovely lady's rocking redhead, I recently took one of my blondes this color, she loves it. Had the opportunity to create a new look on some really kinky, hair like this. The trick is conditioned hair and the right products for this curly texture. I used the brazilian blowout masque, which I find leaves my brazilian blowouts so conditioned when followed by the proper after care at at home, more about the brazilian blowout here. Practice and education is essential for staying on top of my game. Have had the pleasure of working and learning with Nick Arrojo and inspired by all of his razor cutting techniques which men and women alike ask for in the salon.  Beside's all the beautiful wedding hair, I find myself so inspired with the billowy, soft, updo's, that can easily be worn for a day to night time look like this. Enhancing a clients new look with make up and a soft summer liner, is like the icing on the cupcakes, speaking of, do these not look divine? A great recipe here. Some much needed obedience classes here have been making my mornings brighter, it's amazing how the essence of what we learn in one area, in this case, discipline, relaxation, obedience, can enhance our lives in other areas. More puppy love here, and some lovely, lash inspiration here.

morning after hair

Love the look of care free wound up hair like this. A very 1960's style sexy, eyeliner, can be very  au courant try using brown instead of black. A pale, pouty, lip makes the look flawless. One of my favorite's Belle de Jour a pale, peachy, pink  from Jemma Kid What's in your make up bag?

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