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

Grass Collection Belted Shorts Romper! HAUTE!

Hello Divas!

I hope your weekend was relaxing and blessed. Considering how far I have come, I have SO MUCH to be thankful for? What are you thankful for?

Today I am going to talk about my HAUTE Grass collection black romper I purchased from Macy's.  I wore it to the Blogalicous Party at Blogher 2010 and I received so many compliments.  As a matter of fact, Style Mom, a mama diva who's opinion I highly trust, even told me it was HAUTE! If Style Mom put her stamp of approval on it, I knew it was smoking!

I purchased this romper from Macy's in the Junior's department. Yes I still shop in the Junior's department when I am looking for something stylish.  I was a size 4 but inching back up to a 6, so I need to get myself back in the gym. LOL!  I have always been a fan of Macy's because they frequently have sales and deeply discounted clearance items in every department.  I was specifically looking for a fly romper for summer and found this one!

It was originally $49.50, but of course, I purchased it for only $29.99. Not a bad deal!  As you can see it has the cutest wide belt.  It perfectly cinches my waist.  Also, the front drapes in the front, so there is some skin showing but not too much.  But more importantly, it shows off my pretty track star legs.  LOL!  I can wear it with flats or with my platforms.  I can dress it up with the platforms for a lounge or night out on the town or down with flats hanging out at the park or going to a museum. Plus it is so comfy.  I love it!

Here is a picture of it on me.  What do you think?

Photo courtesy of funkidivagirl.

Grass Collection has an entire line of rompers and dresses at Macy's.  Check them out next time you are in the store!

Toodles!

Fun Fridays! Fashions Shows and More!

Hello Divas!

I hope you are having a fabulous Friday! Remember life is what you make it. Regardless of what happens, make it beautiful!

Next month, the biggest fashion show in Atlanta will take place! Jeffrey Fashion Cares Atlanta is a charitable fashion event benefiting the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Greater Atlanta and the Atlanta Aids Partnership Fund. This year the special guest will be none other than Jason Wu!!! Wowza!!! Jeffrey Fashion Cares is a major who's who event in Atlanta. This is the event's 17th Anniversary and will feature the best of the best in Fashion! Jeffrey's is one of my favorite "luxe" stores. The store features luxe shoes from Christian Louboutin, Manolo Blahnik, Prada, Gucci and more! Individual tickets start at $1500! But it is all for a good cause! If you want additional information, please click here.

Also if you live in NYC, Lancome is hosting a very cool event. Best-selling author, Jennifer Weiner will be signing copies of her new book, "Best Friends Forever" at the Lancome Boutique on the Upper West Side, Tuesday, July 14th. If you buy $75 worth of product, you will receive a complimentary signed copy of the book! Champagne and cupcakes will be served! Oh how I wish I still lived in NYC! I would so be there! For you NYC Divas, here is the info:

The Lancôme Boutique
201 Columbus Avenue at 69th Street
Tuesday, July 14th
4 to 7 p.m.
RSVP: 212.362.4858

Toodles!