beauty bootcamp

beauty bootcamp in braids and summer updo's

That's where I've been, looking this good takes work!

How you doing? You can read more of my bootcamp inspiration on my other post here.

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fashion week {a smashing week}

backstage action at fashion week 

hairstylists leave your ego at the and door let your passion flow

smooth styling and setting

can create a beautiful work of art

a glimpse of Anna is always nice too.

Like many who work in the beauty industry I have had the honor of working various fashion shows.

The nervousness, anticipation, sleepless nights, and long work days, are quickly forgotten when the runway show begins. I am a team player thats my strength. When you are working in a flurry of model mania and a time limit, many times two hands are not enough. I have lent many a helping hand and have been given in return. I love the backstage action, It's an adrenaline rush. What excites you in your creative outlet? More inspiration from my favorite Wella artist Eugene Soleilman here

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rainbow of color

what a great visual to introduce this Swatch & Learn class

so futuristic and fun

Inspiration for stylists using real hair swatches to dip into color a great way to explore that vibrant red or special blonde you wanted to try

My favorite of the Blonde Pro Series, Blonde Impression, a color blending of  sophisticated blonde using new color techniques

Extra Cool for that Blonde Impact

Blonde Infusion I can think of a few long haired clients I would like to use this beautiful wheat colored blonde on.

I hope you forgive me for the lack of posts, I  have been busy preparing for this class sharing the latest trends, as well as a sneak peak at some new Wella  blonde formulations to come. Speaking of Blondes, Have you seen Cate Blanchett on the Cover of W? I think her hair is styled divine by one of my favs, Odile Gilbert More about her here

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lucite love

she reminded me how much I love Lucite heels especially these

I love thinking about having these wrapped around my ankles too, feathers, ruffles, all so sexy

shiny and black nothing like a new hot tool, loving a shiny black patent heel

Kelly Ripa wears these well and shoes how well a neutral pump can go with just about anything

shimmer and shine not just in clothing in shoes but hair too with this product

These fendi lucite platforms have been all over the runway, Demi wears them here, and Julianna wears them here. Love the dressing of her curly locks with added hair swags by Wella Creative Director  Eugene Souleiman. Products like Volumagic gives just the right amount of airy hold for curls and waves.

A dab of Pearl Smooth used on damp hair preserves long lasting waves. Bronzing can start in the bath with products like these above from Sephora. I can't say enough about these Brian Atwood pumps above, I lust for them every time. This girl loves all the glitter and glamour, especially those disco ball looking pumps. 

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cotton candy + color

 hair spun with cotton candy colors

texture and weave of pink, yellow and a pop of peacock blue,

fierce, bright and bold, how about those pom-poms a play on fun with bold color

                                poof, colors of a flame 

                                  love the plastic corset

Remember when you went to your first carnival and you pulled apart the cotton candy with your fingers? How about an Easter egg hunt and the varied colors of eggs gathered in a basket. How about the hot, fiery,  crackle of a fire blazing? It's amazing how these images become illusions of inspiration to me from this artist, Eugene Souleiman, Wella Professionals Global Creative Director.

Most of us look at a ball of yarn and see…a sweater.  He unravels the illusion and creates explosive shapes, textures, colors and silhouettes as seen here.  He sees candy-floss pinup girls,  and the arc of leaping flames.  He envisions fiber, textile, embellishment and ornamentation. With vision and courage, he transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary! More of his inspirational magic here. I love how he works so well with another Wella expert Eva Scrivo more of her here. 

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