TEXTURE AND VOLUME: AN INSPIRATION FOUND IN UNIQUE PLACES

Check out this great video showcasing Giuseppe Zanotti from Millan Fashion Week 2012.  His shoes are amazing and the collection is so large but still has such a a great cohesiveness; I love it.

With an inspiration from "a girl from the 70's" with an African twist of details and colors, Zanotti creates his collection using a lot of texture and volume.

His inspiration really comes out within this collection. I think there is a lot of strength in the choice of colors and shape in what he's doing. "The shoes in the 70's were a little more aggressive..... [these] shoes are a little more ergonomic.... sweet."

As a hair stylist I love the idea of building inspiration from something like this. It is so much fun when we are able to truly find inspiration in our Fashion. Personally I am so drawn to the use of the texture... with the combination of the colors.

Another piece of this video that was so great was the passion he had for his work. It really shows when someone cares and puts their heart and soul (no pun intended) into what they do. I think it shines through... some how your work is just better. To me that is just such an amazing lesson!

Hair Stylist Halloween Costume Of The Day!!

O.K. So if you don't have your costume by now you might be lost.

That's O.K.  Here is one last hurrah. This is the last Hair Stylist Halloween Costume Post for the year.

If your looking for something fun with attitude and looking to have fun with your hair try this one on for size:

Courtesy of: idolator.com

Nicki Minaj Halloween Costume: A How-To Guide

Pop stars and outrageous outfits go hand in hand, which makes it oh-so easy to dress up as one for Halloween. Having trouble deciding which artist to choose from? We’re back to help you handpick the most iconic ensembles from 2011 and give you some tips on how to recreate them. As always, save us a fun-size candy bar from your trick-or-treat bag as thanks. (Just no, Smarties please!)

Today, we’ll walk you through how to add a splash of pink to your Halloween bash with our Nicki Minaj costume guide. Jump below to check it out.

“Super Bass” Nicki Minaj:

Here’s what you’ll need:

• A pink wig (like this one from Nicki’s site)
• White rib tank top or men’s undershirt
• Distressed jean cutoffs (be sure to roll them down like the Harajuku Barbie)
• Hot pink Doc Martens
• And of course a prominently displayed yellow push-up bra (like this sassy lady from Victoria’s Secret) with matching undies.

MTV VMA Barbie:

What you’ll need:

• Since a blonde and pink beehive might be hard to track down, opt for a solid pink one instead.
• White tights
• White over the knee socks
• Grab a colored surgical mask and some markers and go crazy.
• From there literally anything goes. Raid Babies R Us and grab everything you can find, hit up a dumpster and pull out anything bright and shiny, use a vinyl shower curtain to make a dress.
• Don’t want to shell out $100 for an ice cream cone necklace like Nicki’s or $80 for the rapper’s infamous pink fried chicken wing? Just nab a plastic chicken wing keychain and spray paint it pink!

Pink Friday Minaj:

What you’ll need:

• Once again, a pink Nicki wig
• Either replicate the rapper’s outfit with a sparkly bustier and silver tutu or opt for a silver, shiny dress like this.
• Pink platform lace-up ankle boots (these should be a close enough match)
• Silver beaded cuff bracelets

HALLOWEEN COSTUME OF THE DAY!!

So I was having a discussion with a guest of mine while working behind the chair today and I figured I just had to share this for the costume of the day.
 

Personally I think this is brilliant! In fact to share a little bit about my self... it's totally where I am going with my Halloween this year.

1980's wrestling costumes.

Now for all of those of you reading this who are females don't worry, there is a whole club of female wrestlers! They are dubbed G. L. O. W. - The Gorgeous Ladies Of Wrestling.

Do you remember this?? If you do your amazing!! Either way this is definitely a must for Halloween. Also, it's extremely easy and you get to wear super huge 80's hair!

Also Please Watch This!:

For all the guys out there, it is pretty much endless. But if your lost here are some great buys from amazon:

Sargent Slaughter

Rowdy Roddy Pipper

Iron Sheik 

And of course your classics.... Hulk Hogan, Macho Man Randy Savage, The Ultimate Warrior.... the list goes on and on... But one thing is for sure with male wrestlers THERE WERE A LOT OF MULLETS!!

BEYONCE GETTING HER HAIR HIGHLIGHTED IN NEW VIDEO

Have you seen Beyoncé's New Video "Party"

You need to! Not only is she getting her hair highlighted in the video, the Fashion in this video is HOT HOT HOT!!!

It uses a killer filter on the video so it has a really cool summer vintage vibe, which flows really well with the fashion showcased. The song has a good beat, slow tempo; just a really chill song.


Enough talking about it. Check it Out! 

Looking For Some Halloween Inspiration From The Fashion World?

Check out this awesome look book of Raquel Zimmerman in Vogue Paris November 2011.

It's modern, sexy and a little dark. What more could you ask for! 

Photographed by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin with styling by editor in chief Emmanuelle Alt, including the designs of Atelier Versace, Elie Saab and Chanel Haute Couture.

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Halloween Costume Of The Day!!

Looking for something a little more.......  "Provocative?"

This one is for you! Chances are you're already sweet.. right? So, you might as well show it off!

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But, It's not enough to just be a BAG OF SKITTLES. This is for hair stylists remember!!

So, you have to make the hair "TASTE THE RAINBOW"

Try these on for size!:

Looking For A Perfect Fall Length For Your Hair? Julianne Hough Knows Where It's At

Looking for that perfect length? Not to short and over the length? Julianne Hough has got you covered. Not sure if you saw her hair yet, but I think it is a great length and style for the fall.

A Salon (SPY) witness tells that Hough and a friend came into Los Angeles' Nine Zero One salon last Thursday.

"She was in a super good mood because it was her first day being done with all her [Footloose] press." "She wanted to cut her hair off to get it healthy from all the styling since she doesn't work until the new year."

Tons of texture and movement give this style everything it needs and like the quote said... best part... it's easy! In fact its very reminisent of Jennifer Anistons new look from August. 

Looking to take it up a notch? Try adding strength in the color with lots of dimension. This will help to bring out the texture more and keep the maintenance way down! For stylists and clients.... everyone loves low maintenance.

Hair Stylist Costume Of The Day!

So we decided with Halloween Coming!!.... we would give you some great Halloween costume ideas up until the big day.

Every day expect to see the "Hair Stylist Costume Idea of the day!" I mean come on... If your a Hair Stylist it needs to be epic, hot and stylish!

So... with out further waiting here is today's costume of the day.......
  
SEXY COP

HA... yeah not really, I think we can do better than that....

 

 I'm loving this idea. For all you Girl With The Dragon Tattoo Fans this one is for you. Lisbeth has everything you need to make this Halloween killer and you can do it super cheap... just take a look at everything above, chances are you already have most of what's there. Want to take it further? Go for the cut! 

"Being Lisbeth involves two things: an all-black ensemble and a penchant for pain. (Don't worry, you can fake the latter.) Start with the basics: a pair of liquid leather leggings (we like these from American Apparel), a black tank top (only $5 at Old Navy), a leather jacket (check out this cheap option from Forever 21) and a pair of heavy-duty black boots—the better to kick your enemies right in their motherfrankin' teeth. Then, accessorize with short black hair (a wig works, if you don't want to chop your own locks), a spiked collar and a faux septum piercing, and, of course, a large dragon tattoo on your upper back. Smokey eyes complete your Lisbeth look... along with a raging desire to issue an epic beatdown or two."

Snooki Goes Red!

Snooki Goes Red. Is it Red Hot or Red Not? You Tell us!

Looks like Snooki is loving it and her stylists according to her tweet - "Thank u my love @BradleyStyleNYC for the intense hair workout lol!"

The look was achieved with Goldwell color. 

Can't get enough Jersey Shore? Check out US Magazines Top 10 moments - Follow The Jump

Inspirational Hair Picture from Elle Mexico

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The latest issue of Elle Mexico lists some of the best beauty products of the year ranging from Chanel to Clinique. With art direction by Sophy Holland, model Ragnhild Jevne showcases multi-color hair by Elsa and baby smooth skin by makeup artist Robert Greene in the stunning portraits.

How amazing is this!?

I love how classic yet fashion forward this style is. It brought together everything that is Hot right now and put such an elegance to it!

 

Can't get enough?

Follow the jump ......

Audrina Patridge Goes Blonde... What do you think?

Audrina Patridge showcased a new look when she showed up to an appearance at Sears in Los Cerritos promoting Bongo jeans.  The 26-year-old actress was seen sporting a dramatic change by lightening up her locks with a blond ombre effect.

According to Patridge this look feels a little more natural and "[my] natural hair color is actually a dirty, light blond."

It's interesting to still see this ombre look in the mainstream light. It's something I thought would have more than likely died down by now; more than it has anyways. Even though we are seeing a little less and less of this look, we are still seeing it.

With that said, I love the change on her and I do think its a perfect fit for her.

WHAT DO YOU THINK?