buzz with the booze {blind barber nyc}

the art of barbering behind this chair

you know this little pug made my heart sing

booze to choose from while you wait

the tools

the shave

is that project runway contestant jeffrey sebelia in the chair?

I have always been mesmerized by old barber shops around town. I even peaked in one recently, near my work hood and paid a visit to the local barbers during a break, according to them business is a little slow, but thank goodness for the regulars.  I love the look of the lighted pole outside the shop that signifies the its open. You don't see that much any more. I love seeing the tools of the trade, so many different attachments for their clippers, and the art of a good, close, shave. I can always tell when one of my male clients has come from a barber, they know the clipper number of their buzz. I am glad to see that it looks like business is booming here, do you think it's the extra bar menu?

images: blindbarber

back at the gym

I must admit, I needed a little time off to work outdoors with mother nature and my dogs

Reflecting on all I have learned over the years of exercising.. as in life you have to work hard to get results. Now if only I could ween myself off of sugar I think my life would be perfect.  Amidst all the controversy, this little dynamo, Tracy Anderson does a body good.  I can barely keep up with her video's  they leave me panting even in my own living room, now that's a good work out. What are you doing to keep your body and soul good?

image: here

pop

loving blonder hues in hair and colors that pop

didn't your mother tell you never open bottles with your teeth

a great gift idea, to personalize a bottle of pop on any special occasion

for fall I wouldn't mind some big coke bottle looking lenses like this, how about you?

Reflecting back on this week in the salon one of my greatest inspiration came from colors that pop. Adding more shine to my blondes with an aftercare that seals in the shine. Just because it's fall doesn't mean you can't go brighter. I tend to encourage it as the season is in the midst of changing here in L.A. Why not brighten up your day with a little more color that pops, and in small doses start with some fun fall, hues for nails.

images: oribe,nonpareilmag

dye hard {oribe for v magazine} + happy friday confections

 I am a dye hard fan of color and of this hairstylist, Oribe, you can see more of the fabulous editorial here. More colorful inspiration from these macaroons made for a make up artist.  Hope your Friday is just as sweet. More kool-aid color craze here

vmagazine,pierreherme′,rosanna

early to rise {birthday celebration}

I hope my girlfriend feels like a Queen for  today's a special Birthday

a little evening attire

make sure to bundle up the weather is changing and fall is in the air

Perhaps we'll celebrate with a pizza,  good eats and drinks here 

and some cupcakes for dessert from dots

I woke up way too early thinking I would get the party started by getting to the gym early,

until I realized it was only 2am, I went back to bed

Lots of Brazilian Blowout talk in the salon. I worked on a treatment today, leaving my clients hair beautiful and shiny, and bouncy. More news about dealing with summer ravaged hair here.  I hope you enjoy and share it with your hairdresser.

images: stojbulic,mattstegh,rosanna,terra

real housewives of d.c. {this colorist has their backe}

In case you  have missed a few episodes, Jason Backe is the mane man for these 3 D.C. ladies. Color  formulations here:

  Watching the show I want to join the girls for drinks and after the show I love to Watch what happens here

A former hairdresser, petite powerhouse Linda, with her big smile that lights up her whole face. You can read more about her here.

 With his magnetic personality and client dish list, I think Jason Backe could have a show all of his own  just like his partner, Ted Gibson. 


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happy weekend {dreaming of a new handbag}

I am a pretty practical gal when it comes to most things. Handbags and new sunglasses which I mentioned here make me weak at the knees and I have passed up many a season to purchase a new one and restored my vintage designer bags to last for seasons to come. This fall has me dreaming of a new bag that I can wear from day to night to cocktails and thru the Holidays. Want to see it? 

A practical purchase don't you think?

Tell me about your dream item this fall? 

 images: adlerfresneda,lvcampaign,lvspeedy