Merry Christmas!

"It is a miracle if you can find true friends, and it is a miracle if you have enough food to eat, and it is a miracle if you get to spend your days and evenings doing whatever it is you like to do, and the holiday season-like all the other seasons-is a good time not only to tell stories of miracles, but to think about the miracles in your own life, and to be grateful for them."  Lemony Snicket

Favorite Hair of the Week

I'm liking the shorter hair on everyone!

E!

Just Jared

Just Jared

Amazing Grace Coddington

The latest book on my wishlist is Grace: A Memoir.  Grace Coddington is the creative director of Vogue.  She has appeared on fashion documentaries in the last few years, and has brought a new awareness to the fashion magazine industry...  A must read!

Amazon

Society

I am a lover of nail fashion.  Although I am not exactly a fan of nail art, I do love the latest polish colors and nail styles.  This is the smartest business!  Nail Art Society.  You pay for a monthly membership ($19.95) and you receive by mail the tools, polish, etc. along with a step by step guide for a particular look.  Genius! 

Nail Art Society

 

Einstein

"There are only two ways to live your life.  One is as though nothing is a miracle.  The other is as though everything is a miracle."  Albert Einstein

Rock That Hair

I recently read an article about some of the beauty tips the Rockettes adhere to.  They are required to wear a french twist, and for short hair a side part slicked back.  The damage to their hair is so great they use replenishing cream between shows, and they do 5 shows a day!  Hairspray of course is a staple and each girl uses approximately 540 bobby pins each season...  The final zinger, they each do their own hair and makeup!  That's good old fashioned show biz...

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Product Junkie

I would love to go to New York just to go to this store alone!  They feature the latest and greatest of beauty products...  

Emerald

I posted a year ago the color for 2012 decided by Pantone.  The color of the year for 2013 is Emerald, which I think is the prettiest green.  It goes along with the jewel color trend this year...  I love seeing it in makeup right now but you will surely see it everywhere! 

Classic

I can't wait to see the movie Anna Karenina...  The hats, jewelry and clothes will have me mesmerized.  Oh, and I'm sure I will love the hair!  I have already seen influences today in romantic hair, clothes, and makeup in deep jewel tones with gold embellishments. 

"All the diversity, all the charm, and all the beauty of life are made up of light and shade."  Tolstoy, Anna Karenina

NY mag

Beauty Blender!

I have read about this makeup tool in several different magazines but I have never tried it.  A good friend just gave me one and I love it!  One side is great for detail work, the other for applying blush and blending.  Now I know why it gets rave reviews...

Beauty Blender

Bullseye

Target has done it again!  Target is teaming with Neiman Marcus December 1st with a holiday collection.  24 designers are showcased so get ready to stand in line Saturday morning...

"1 legendary partnership. More than 50 gorgeous gifts."  Target

Fringe

Richard Ward of Richard Ward salon recently cut Kate Middleton's bangs, which they call fringe in the UK.  They will probably be all the rage now...  Click on his name for the link to his website which is interesting and fun.  From prices to the team it's another world in London! 

Vanity Fair

Happy Wednesday!

“People are often unreasonable and self-centered. Forgive them anyway.
If you are kind, people may accuse you of ulterior motives. Be kind anyway.
If you are honest, people may cheat you. Be honest anyway.
If you find happiness, people may be jealous. Be happy anyway.
The good you do today may be forgotten tomorrow. Do good anyway.
Give the world the best you have and it may never be enough. Give your best anyway.
For you see, in the end, it is between you and God. It was never between you and them anyway.”  Mother Teresa

Happy Thanksgiving!

Life Lesson

"Elegance does not consist in putting on a new dress."  Coco Chanel

Empress of Fashion

"Style is everything...  style is a way of life.  Without it, you're nothing."  Diana Vreeland

 Make sure you see the movie Diana Vreeland, The Eye Has To Travel.  Here is the trailer...

Happy Birthday!

oh, i love your hair is one year old today!  My first post was on Vidal Sassoon, noted to have changed the world with a pair of scissors...  His timeless styles and innovative approach to hair continue to remind me of why I sincerely love what I do.  Here is to another year of rapturous hair!

Vogue UK

You Are My Sunshine

Tiffani Sunshine

Tiffani Sunshine

My favorite photographer is Tiffani Sunshine.  I can't believe we have her here in Richmond!  She has a style all her own.  Tiffani captures everyday moments you never want to forget...  oh, i love her photography!

Tiffani Sunshine

Efficient Headband

These are the prettiest headphones.  They look like a beautiful headband!

The Future Perfect

Remember...

"Be kind, for everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle."  Plato

Hair Inspiration

Hairstylists get their hair inspiration the same places our clients do-magazines!  Here is my latest hair inspiration, which is now my new look...

Nicole Richie

Hair Trend

Since Boardwalk Empire and Downton Abbey came on the scene, dressed hair has continued to be 1920's era-driven.  It is and has always been my favorite hair since there is a relaxed feel while still visibly stunning...  

Here is Nicole Richie at a recent event.  Perfection!

Bella Sugar

Hats!

Bloomingdales

Hats are on my radar right now while I am adjusting to the cold weather.  Here are some of my favorites!

Urban Outfitters

 

 

 

Eric Javitz

Polished

I've had a lot of people ask me about my latest nail polish.  I try to always jump on the fashion bandwagon, but nail art has been difficult for me to embrace.  This polish is a subtle take on nail art.  You can get creative!  One side is the base color, and the other side is confetti.  Have fun!

Updo's

Here is an updo I did on Saturday.  It's very Boardwalk Empire...  I am often asked what the "look" is right now and this is it.  1920's inspired hair.  oh i love that hair!

 

Sandy

"Anyone who says they're not afraid at the time of a hurricane is either a fool or a liar, or a little bit of both."  Anderson Cooper

Inspired

I love working with people of all ages.  The young girls in the salon inspire me so!  My coworker came to work today with this style, and did it herself of course...  Adorable!

 

Dolly Lesson

"When someone shows you their true colors, believe them." Dolly Parton

RED

I LOVE seeing red lips everywhere right now!  I fell in love with red lipstick for the first time on Carolyn Bessette Kennedy.  I wanted to emulate her.  It has been said she wore FACE Stockholm lipstick in Cranberry Veil.  My personal favorite right now is Chanel Rouge Allure in Pirate...

 

Headband Day 5

TiaraTown

Headband Day 4

Nordstrom

Headband Day 3

Free People

Headband Day 2

Urban Outfitters

Headbands

I LOVE headbands...  I will feature one every day this week!

Dauphines of New York for Shop Bop

Covered

The hype over the iPhone 5 is so great they are ALMOST considered priceless...  These iPhone covers seem fitting.  Rose and 24 karat gold!

Gold & Co London

Pony

I LOVE ponytails!  I call this a bubble ponytail, it's so easy to do and it is currently my favorite...

 

Belle of the Ball

Belle Mag-Style Weekly

I was given an amazing opportunity (thank you Daniella!) to style the hair in the latest Belle magazine.  I had a wonderful experience and worked with incredibly talented people.  Click on the picture for the link to the online mag, or pick it up around town!  My credit is on page 14...

Escape

"Art is the only way to run away without leaving home."  Twyla Tharp

Spectacles

I came across these glasses, they are made of hair and bioresin!  Look at that cute comb emblem...

StudioSwine

Nails

My favorite!  OPI Pure Laquer Nail Apps...  

 

Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday to the sweetest, prettiest girl I know!  She's my toughest critic and my biggest fan...

 

Artistic Words

"The essence of all beautiful art, all great art, is gratitude."  Friedrich Nietzsche

Emmy Favorites

The dresses I loved at the Emmys this year were worn by Jessica Pare from Mad Men, Julie Bowen from Modern Family, and my favorite was Ginnifer Goodwin in Monique Lhuillier.  Click on the names to the links...  The hair of the evening was what I call Old Hollywood The Day After...  Translation: classic Hollywood with a relaxed finish, no effort to keep every hair in place!

TF

I haven't yet watched Visual Acoustics but I did see Tom Ford Visionary.  I was able to relate to him on many levels.  He is one of those people who takes your breath away yet he was so personable in this documentary.  He is a genius, and I was reminded of and learned so many life lessons...  Not to mention we share the same initials!

I am now glued to the TV watching red carpet Emmys...  Stay tuned for my favorites!

Design Inspiration

My weekend plans are to watch a few documentaries...

Visual Acoustics and Tom Ford Visionary.  I will deliver my opinion in my next post, and I've included links to both!

Cool Tool

This is such a great piece to create a top bun, a chignon, or even to sleep in over night to create pretty waves...  

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Young again...

One of the perks of working in a medical spa is receiving amazing treatments.  Today I had laser skin tightening done on my face.  Within minutes my face looked amazing!  No pain and no downtime, no swelling and no peeling!  It doesn't get any better than this...

Remember

"If you think you can do a thing or think you can't do a thing, you're right."  Henry Ford

Fall is here...

hamon jp via wikimedia commons

Fall is starting to show it's true colors.  As beautiful as the colors are in nature, we tend to alter our hair toward fall colors this time of year.  Chestnut brunettes, golden blondes, and auburn reds... 

Google Glass

I love fashion and I love technology.  Diane von Furstenberg introduced Glass by Google to the fashion world during New York Fashion Week.  Glass is a wearable camera.  Here is a short film through models, stylists, and DVF's viewpoint.  Ever wondered what it would look like walking down the cat walk?  Fashion and technology together-pure bliss...

 

Good as Gold

Space NK

I came across this polish recently.  It is gold leaf lacquer.  This would look great on it's own as well as over another color.  I love it, but I'm thinking I could create a gold leaf polish myself?  Many know I have a love of metallic leafing...

Twitter

I love Twitter!  I am following several magazines, hairstylists,  and the actual New York Fashion Week account.  I feel as though I'm actually there.  Behind the scenes pics as well as a feel for what is trending right now.   oh, i love fashion!

Makep Trend

Dewy skin is still the makeup look of the moment.  It is so fresh, young, and clean.  I just love it!

Fashionising

Shine Free

Lancome Vernis In Love

The look for nails this fall is matte.  This is a top coat you can add to your glossy shades because I suppose shine is so summer 2012...

Bronde

Hair color of the moment?  Bronde...  This is a combination of blonde and brunette.  Perfect for fall!

Tiago Chediak via Flickr

Hair Ties

My favorite hair ties right now are by Emi Jay.  Two teens designed these ties, and they are seen everywhere right now...  For those of you who can't stop putting your hair in a pony tail everyday (you know who you are) these are for you!  Emi Jay ties are gentle on the hair to avoid breakage.  Oh, i love these ties!

Emi Jay

Art Lesson

"Art washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life." Pablo Picasso

Reverse Ombre

I am seeing reverse ombre everywhere.  In my industry it is also called high glow.  This is lighter color or high lights on top, and a deeper color on the ends.  The more I see it, the more I like it.  I think it is the perfect look for Fall...

Tanya French

Must Read: Scatter My Ashes At Bergdorf Goodman

The iconic department store in New York which opened in 1901 now has a book which will be released in a few days and a documentary to follow.  The stories shared in the book will encompass the history of New York society as well as entertaining stories related to personal Bergdorf experiences.  If you haven't deduced from the title-yes, there are people who include this request in their will!  Yikes... 

Amazon

Press

Jane Iredale, the makeup line we carry at Spa 310 is featured in Allure this month and also the infamous September issue of Vogue!!!  I can't say enough great things about this makeup...

Webinars

I have been on some webinars lately, which are web delivered seminars or classes...  I have been studying some new updo ideas.  If you have an event coming up, I'm ready for you!  

Photos and work by Tanya French