Aveda Twisted Ponytails Backstage at Jason Wu

Hello Divas!

Always forgive and let go.  Harboring anger and resentment only poisons your body and soul.

As promised, I am updating you Divas on some fabulous beauty looks being created for Fall 2011 at New York Fashion Week.  First up, hairstyles from Aveda:

At the Jason Wu show, lead Aveda stylist Odile Gilbert created a sleek and elegant gilded twist using Aveda Smooth Infusion Glossing Straightener, Aveda Brilliant Spray-On Shine, and Aveda Control Force Firm Hold Hair Spray.   Odile also coated the hair with 24 karat gold leaf to echo the gold accents and feathers from the collection.  Now walking around with 24 karat gold leaf in your hair is definitely not "everyday practical" but the twisted ponytail is definitely different and intriguing.





And of course Jason Wu is a fashion star and never disappoints.  Love these clothes!








All photos are courtesy of Aveda.


Toodles! 

NY Fashion Week Spring 2011: Aveda Backstage at Christian Siriano

let the beautiful madness begin-- fashion week for the spring/summer season is underway, beauties! so much is going on, but i will do my best to bring you the best hair and beauty as the week progresses. so, here we go...




Aveda lead stylist Antoinette Beenders (pictured above with Christian Siriano) created an amazing, textured bun at the Christian Siriano spring/summer 2011 show. using a lot of Aveda Control Force Firm Hold Hair Spray, Antoinette explains, "the Christian Siriano hair look for this season is all about different cultures mixing and blending together. the style is a modern bun—full of attitude—with sections of crimped hair cascading over it for texture. it's a strong, contemporary twist on the classic bun."

here's how she created the look:

1. brush hair with a Mason Pearson brush. pull the top section of hair — from the hairline to the crown — and clip it out of the way.

2. comb the remaining hair back into a tight, high ponytail and secure with a bungee elastic. spray with Aveda Control Force Firm Hold Hair Spray for hold.

3. spray Aveda Brilliant Spray-On Shine directly onto the bristles of a kabuki-style Aveda Uruku Bronzing Brush. "paint" the sides of hair with the Uruku Bronzing Brush for shine.



4. take the ponytail and braid it. then twist the braid into a bun, securing to the head with bobby pins. spray with Aveda Control Force Firm Hold Hair Spray for ultra-strong hold.



5. remove the clip from the remaining top section of hair and comb to the crown. working with small portions of hair (approximately one inch) at a time, use a micro-crimping iron to add texture from the crown to ends.

6. brush the hair with a Mason Pearson brush to loosen the crimp. gently pull the hair over the bun and secure at the base with hair pins. spray with Aveda Control Force Firm Hold Hair Spray.



7. pull a few pieces of hair out of the bun with fingers for extra texture. set the look with Aveda Control Force Firm Hold Hair Spray.



visit aveda.com for more info about the styling products used.

xo
all images courtesy of Aveda

New York Fashion Week: Aveda Backstage At Christian Siriano

Hello Divas!

I am back! Yes I have been on a little hiatus, yes sometimes the Diva needs rest! But never fear, I am bringing my fab readers all the backstage hotness during Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week!

The fabulous hair stylists from Aveda, worked their magic at the Christian Siriano and Jason Wu shows.  And apparently up-dos will still be the trend for Fall 2010.  However, these up-dos are a bit more chic and glamourous!

When Christiano was creating his Fall 2010 line, he said his inspiration was "Parisian Women from the 1960s and the idea of getting "dressed up" from morning to evening."  "The line includes soft romantic shapes that compliment strong structured jackets, coats, and cocktail dresses."  Funny my friend Natasha and I were just having a dicussion about how women really dressed up in the 60s and our generation is so missing that. But I digress.   Lead Aveda Stylist, Antoinette Beenders drew from Christian Siriano's inspiration and created a 1960s Parision Glamour Wave Updo using Aveda Control Force Hairspray.  She said this look is great for a "very chic and glamourous evening."  I love it! Back to Glamour we go!

Simply Gorgeous!

Toodles!

Cyber Monday Deals! Macy's, Aveda, Benefit Cosmetics, Avon, and More!

Hello Divas!

Happy Cyber Monday! I hope you had a beautiful Thanksgiving. Mine was lovely. I finally caught up on sleep! Yeah for me!

For those of you who love to shop online, today is your day, Cyber Monday. There are tons of deals and steals to take advantage of before the clock strikes midnight. LOL! Here are a few fashion and beauty deals I thought were pretty cool:

Avon is having a mega Cyber Monday sale. Shop their online boutique and receive deep discounts on their Anew Clinical skincare line. This line has several products such as their anti-wrinkle cream and eye lift cream that was voted the Best in its category by Allure Magazine. Buy one product from this line and get the second product for $5! Woot!

Benefit Cosmetics is offering free shipping on any order until 11:59 midnight. Simply enter CYBERMON at checkout.

Aveda is offering free shipping on any order $25 or more. Plus you will receive 4 Aveda samples of your choice free! Love! Simply enter PICK4 at checkout.

Macy's is offering free shipping on any order $75 or more. The great thing about this sale is that Macy's has tons of Christmas gift ideas already deeply discounted. This is really an opportunity to rack up!

Lastly, my favorite beauty emporium, Sephora, is offering free shipping on all orders until tonight at 11:59pm. They have the best beauty brands, plus I love their holiday sets! Simply enter SHIP4FREE at checkout!

Toodles!

Fun Fridays! Father's Day Edition

Hello Divas!

I hope your life is fabulous! It is so hot in Atlanta...unbelievably hot!

Well Father's Day is right around the corner. On June 21st, moms and children, will honor the special "Dad" in their life. If you are like me, you still need to find a Father's Day gift or figure out what to do on that day. Well I have complied a list of cool gift and ideas to make Dad feel special on that day.

1. Aveda is offering free Father's Day E-Cards for Dad. When you send an E-Card, Dad will receive a free Aveda Men sample offer and you will have a chance to enter and win the Aveda gift set giveaway for you and Dad! Click here to send your E-Card today. This is great for Dads that live long distance. In addition, Aveda has really cool "Grooming Traditions Kit" that includes Shampoo, Grooming Clay, and a hair brush all in a beautiful box!

2. Kiehl's Daily Energizing Kit. This gift set is new and contains some awesome products. It includes White Eagle Shave Cream, Facial fuel, Ultimate Man Scrub Soap ( I love that name), and Facial Fuel Energizing Facial Wash.

3. Grooming Lounge's Hot Lather Shave. Treat your dad to the Famous "Hot Lather Shave" at the Grooming Lounge. The Grooming Lounge combines the comfort and atmosphere of a classic barbershop with the advances of a modern men’s spa. They have three locations in Atlanta, Washington, D.C., and McClean, VA. The Hot Lather Shave "comes in the form of seven steamed towels and three applications of hot lather, while the technology presents itself via a fresh triple-bladed razor and a silicon-enhanced post-shave solution. The result is 30-minutes of pure bliss..." Talk about pampering dad! Check out the Grooming Lounge Services and Products here.

4. Treat Dad to his favorite meal. A good Father's Day Brunch or Dinner is always a winner.

5. Simply tell Dad how much you appreciate him for all he does! This is worth more than all the gifts or money in the world!

Toodles!

Fun Fridays! Fashions Shows and Sales

Hello Divas!

I hope your day is awesome! Today is Friday. The last official day of Spring Break. It has been fun, but Monday it is back to the grind! lol!

If you live in the Atlanta area, Lenox Square Mall is having FREE runway fashion shows on April 24 and 25. The shows takes place at 7:30 pm on April 24 and 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4pm, and 5 pm on April 25. The show on Friday will feature new spring fashions from Neiman Marcus. The Saturday shows will feature spring and summer fashions from Bloomingdales, Macy's, Betsey Johnson, Club Monaco, Ann Taylor Loft, Guess, Banana Republic, Steve Madden and more!

Also for you beauty junkies, Kiehls, Aveda, The Body Shop, and the maker of my favorite hand cream, L'Occitane, will host Style Shops where shoppers can get an up close and personal look at new spring and summer beauty products! You know I will be at these shops! The fashion shows sound like a lot of fun and I hope to see you Divas there!

CVS is having a sale on ALL Revlon products! Buy one get one free! This is the perfect time to try out the A Floral Affair Blush I talked about yesterday!

And remember to please vote for me in the Best of Beauty Category for the Glam Awards! This is my first time participating in such an Award! So give a newbie some love!





Toodles!

Oh, it's a black thing: The miracle of MichaelJohn

The Miracle of MichaelJohnA few weeks back, I had my hair done at a
central London salon round the corner from New Bond Street and I was
totally blown away. (And you thought black hair could only be done in
‘black’ areas, huh? Great news: many highbrow salons in the centre of
London have now got at least one stylist that deals specifically with
Afro hair. About time too.At this particular