More photos from the Gina Sais Quoi photo shoot!
Gina Sais Quoi models
TSPA students and GSQ model shot
Gina Sais Quoi Designs
Gina Sais Quoi Designs
See more on The Villages Salon Professional Academy at www.thevillagestspa.com and for Gina Sais Quoi visit www.ginasaisquoi.com
Seaweed is always greener… at TSPA! Thursday, Feb. 19, The Villages Salon Professional Academy surfaced life from under the sea in a photo shoot competition for fashion designer/ educator Gina Sais Quoi’s line of beautiful fashions! 4 models, 8 students, and a lifetime of memories, Gina held this competition for a chance for her students to experience editorial makeup/hair as well as see whose model will appear on her new fragrance. Now how exciting is that for the students? To be able to have their model showcased on a “Sais Quoi” fragrance bottle!? Dripping with glitter, clothed in shells, TSPA once again rocked the house!
Here are the models and names of the stylists:
Gina Sais Quoi Models
I had the honor of being one of Gina’s models Thursday. Gina is a very sweet, beautiful person with a talent that is just through the roof. If you asked me to sum up her dresses in one word it would be…. STUNNING!!!! Every dress and every makeup/ hair look literally had its own theme. Taking Gina’s vision, the personality of each model and the personality/creativity of each student, combining it into one “walking ocean” design, showed that these students will be ready for anything in this industry!
Gina Sais Quoi models
Gina’s show and fragrance launching will be held on April 16 at the Orpheum in Tampa. Stay tuned to my blog for updates on the winner of the photo shoot competition and for the upcoming show! For more info on Gina Sais Quoi Designs visit www.ginasaisquoi.com
Ever since I was little I always wondered what it would be like to walk the red carpet. How would I feel with all those cameras. Will I be so excited I can hardly contain myself? But most importantly what would I wear. Me I LOVE sparkle and red so my ideal red carpet look would be including red and silver together. I figure if your going to a show be the showstopper.
Weddington Way
1. No red carpet look is complete without a beautiful dress. Weddington Way’s Social 8130 dress in Burgundy is my go to red carpet gown. With it’s asymmetrical skirt and mesh like fabric accenting the design is to me a true showstopper. I have always loved asymmetrical looks and with the mesh fabric’s rippling effect I would feel like I’m not walking but gliding down the red carpet. Those photographers wouldn’t know what hit them. hahahaha
Carmen Steffens Victoria
2. How can you walk a red carpet without shoes? And now it’s time to pull out those sparkles baby! With Carmen Steffens’ “Victoria” style shoes you may just blind someone..with your feet. This line of shoes are very comfortable and have the perfect height when it comes to heels. With just the right amount of sparkle, these heels can go from awards show to after party instantly.
Grandma’s jewelry
3. We have shoes, we have a dress now it’s time for some jewels and what better jewelry to wear than a family heirloom. These rhinestones belonged to my grandmother. Even though they are very old they give off a certain elegance that, I find, lacks in some of the jewels you see today. Vintage is the new fashion and I think these particular rhinestones will turn any gown into red carpet glory!
Eyehadow
4. For those countless numbers of photos, a perfect makeup look is required. I say accentuate your best feature and I find mine to be my eyes. With this bold silver and black look the whole outfit ties together. Eye makeup, when chosen and put on right, can bring out every color you have chosen. Black and red always go well together and of course the silver tie giving this look an amazing photographic look. On the red carpet its all about those pictures.
Hair accessory
5. With my hair being shorter sometimes being able to give it a pretty style can be hard but when you add an accessory it’s all good! I chose this red and grayish flower clip to help show of the red in the dress but help tie in the silver.
Crackle nails
6. Last and definitely not least…NAILS!!! Snap, crackle and POP with some crackle nails. The perfect combo of silver with red crackle is the best finisher for my red carpet look. Its simple yet bold making this whole outfit scream “look at me”.
So there it is. My “one of a kind” red carpet look. Red, silver and black you ain’t going back. Work it COVERGIRL! For more info on the dress visit http://www.weddingtonway.com/all/bridesmaid-dresses.
EDUN
GET THE LOOK with James Pecis for PHYTO
· Part hair to one side and sweep down to the forehead while pulling the rest behind the ears
· Some of the girls have hair tucked into the collar while others have hair falling down naturally at the back with a very blunt, straight cut.
· Apply Phytovolume Actif Volumizing Spray at the roots to control the direction of the hair for a clean side part
· If the hair is thick and curly, apply the PHYTO PROFESSIONAL Intense Volume Mousse to define the part
· Mist Phytolaque Soie Hairspray to finish and hold in place.
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MILLY:
GET THE LOOK: HAIR with Recine for PHYTO
· Work PHYTO PROFESSIONAL Intense Volume Mousse and Phytolaque Soie Hairspray into dry hair
· Blow dry using fingers to keep the hair textured
· Finish with Phyto 7 Hydrating day cream for additional texture
GET THE LOOK: SKINCARE
· Jurlique Rosewater balancing mist
· Jurlique Age-Defying Nourishing Cleansing Oil (Coming soon to Beauty.com)
· Jurlique Rose Moisture Plus Revitalising Gel-Lotion
· Jurlique Rose Love Balm
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ZERO + MARIA CORNEJO:
INSPIRATION: Inspired by independent, spirited women and artistic clients that wear Zero+Maria Cornejo pieces. The look is all about finding your individuality and eccentricity.
GET THE LOOK with James Pecis for PHYTO
· Rake the hair back and create a top section with partings on either side.
· Create a cornrow at each parting, connecting the braids at the nape of the neck underneath the hair from the top section.
· Spray the hair with PHYTO Phytovolume Actif and blow dry, repeating two to three times to achieve a textured, windblown feel.
· Place clips in the hair, while blow drying to add natural-looking bend to the hair.
· Once dry and unclipped, use PHYTO PROFESSIONAL Matte Texturizing Paste to texturize the loose hair in the top section.
· Finish with PHYTO Phytolaque Soie.
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GET THE LOOK FOR SPRING WITH HSN’S STYLE EXPERTS
NEW FASHIONS, JEWELRY & BEAUTY DURING
‘THE FASHION EDIT’
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HSN’s Annual Spring Fashion Series Features the Debut of Stylish Exclusive Collections from Giuliana Rancic, Wendy Williams and Lisa Kline and New Spring Offerings from HSN Favorites Serena Williams, June Ambrose, Diane Gilman, Hal Rubenstein, Snob Essentials and More!
ST. PETERSBURG, FL. (February 12, 2015) – Innovative entertainment and lifestyle retailer HSN celebrates the return of spring with an impressive line-up of top style experts and fashion icons during The Fashion Edit, the company’s popular annual spring fashion series. Over the next two months, HSN will serve as the ultimate destination for spring style across all of its platforms – TV, online, mobile and social – allowing women to freshen up their wardrobe from a curated mix of new and existing fashion and jewelry brands.
HSN’s own in-house style expert Dree Harper will help customers ‘Get the Look’ through a series of informative and fun The Closet with Dree Harper styling videos, available exclusively on HSN.com. Dree will show customers the “must-have” pieces they will need to be on-trend this spring. Hot styles this season include the Jumpsuit & Wedge, the Spring Sweater & Footbed Sandal, the Skirt & the Scarf, and the Easy Pant & Sport Inspired Shoe. Spring essentials also include jackets, dresses, sporty shoes, scarves and jumpsuits, colored denim candy colored gem jewelry and nude nails.
On February 24, Lisa Kline, a fashion icon for more than 20 years, will launch the Lisa Klein collection exclusively at HSN. Inspired by her relaxed Los Angeles attitude and her cool sexy style, the collection will range in price from $24.90 to $69.90 and feature pieces that are created with an ultra lush fabric that brings comfort and style together like never before.
Building on the success of her G by Giuliana collection for HSN, Giuliana Rancic will be adding denim to her line when she appears on HSN on February 26. In addition, she will be launching Off-Air by Giuliana, an exclusive line of casual wear inspired by favorite pieces that she wears off camera when she is not walking the red carpet.
On March 25, celebrity stylist, June Ambrose, returns with gorgeous new additions to her June by June Ambrose collection for HSN that will brighten up anyone’s wardrobe with sophistication and style. Three days later on March 28 media icon Wendy Williams will make her HSN debut with the Wendy Williams collection, a line of modern, chic, figure-flattering apparel that is versatile for every occasion.
Not only does “The Fashion Edit” feature new styles from top HSN designers like Iman, Steve Madden, Liz Lange, Hal Rubenstein, Vince Camuto and Christos; but the series boasts exciting new beauty launches as well from Jay Manuel, Elizabeth Arden, Wei East, Martino Cartier, BECCA, Christie Brinkley , Dr. Brandt and exclusives from Benefit and Lancôme. Exquisite fashion jewelry collections from Iris Apfel, RJ Graziano, Roberto by RFM, Jean Dousset, Melissa Gorga & King Baby, celebrity stylist Crystal Streets and Ranjana Khan will provide customers the perfect finishing touch to their new spring look.
“The Fashion Edit” fashion series is now underway with a special preview available on HSN’s digital platforms (online and mobile), followed by an on-air “first look” on February 12 featuring Serena Williams and Tiana B. Later in the month, Giuliana Rancic, and Lisa Kline will join Diane Gilman, Marla Wynne, Emma Fox and Snob Essentials’ own Tina Craig for the official series kick-off February 22-26.
For more show dates, times and to shop the special preview of the spring fashion collection at HSN now, visit hsn.com and join the conversation @HSN on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Pinterest.
Our lucky “It’s a Glam Thing” January Beauty Box winner is Carolyn D. from Coral Springs, FL!
Thanks to everyone for entering this daily entry give-away. We hope to see more & more entries for gifts from these and other generous companies in the months to come.
January Giveaway
January “It’s a Glam Thing” Beauty Box sponsors include:
MIYU Beauty Tea Quartet
Bittersweet Bracelet
Dove Oil Therapy Hair Care
Hot Designs Nail Art Pens
Norvell Spray Tan
Good Earth Lemongrass Balm
Vertere Skin Care
Apothederm Acne CLarifying Serum
Athena 7 Minute Lift
Be a Bombshell Eye Shadow
Put your paws up little monsters… Lady Gaga is engaged!!! I am so excited for Mother Monster. Looks like she got a herself not only an extremely handsome man but one who knows how to treat his lady. Taylor Kinney popped the question on Valentine’s Day giving Gaga a one of a kind rare ring that definitely caught my eye.
Lady Gaga ring
As a lover of all things beauty, and fashion related I couldn’t help looking more into her rare heart shaped diamond. Every time I think of heart shaped diamonds I think of the “Heart of the Ocean” as seen in the Titanic. Turns out heart shaped diamonds were used as symbols of friendship between royalty. In fact in the 1500s Queen Elizabeth was gifted a heart shaped diamond from Mary Queen of Scots. Even though heart shaped rings are often seen, there have been none quite like Gaga’s. The rave over Gaga’s ring has made headlines with not only the shape, but the size, cut and carats.
We know Gaga for her outrageous fashion, controversial music videos and her love for her little monsters, but recently Gaga has toned it all down. Having cut an album with the one and only Tony Bennett, Gaga’s new fashion sense is soft, elegant and lovely so this ring really accentuates her new look. So congrats Gaga and may I add…. your hubby to be is so handsome I’m a little jealous. No “Bad Romances” here 🙂
INTERNATIONAL STYLE ICON BLEONA PARTNERS WITH SHOEDAZZLE TO LAUNCH SHOE & HANDBAG LINE
Bleona
“BLEONA FOR SCENE”
(Los Angeles, CA) – International style icon Bleona has partnered with ShoeDazzle®, the world’s largest online, subscription-based fashion service, to launch her new shoe and handbag line “Bleona For Scene,” which has already generated Best Seller status. The fashion-forward collection reflects the signature glam & glitz style that the platinum recording artist has become known for, gracing high-profile red carpets both domestically and abroad. ShoeDazzle® boasts an 18 million+ subscriber base, redefining the way women shop online, with Kim Kardashian as a co-founder and Rachel Zoe as chief stylist. For more information, please visit shoedazzle.com.
Bleona will promote the line with a special live performance at L.A.’s Greystone Manor on February 13, presented by the White Party’s Jeffrey Sanker and Paul Nicholls. She will also officially launch her new e-commerce site shopbleona.com featuring her jewelry line.
Comments Bleona: “As a pop singer, fashion, music and outrageous visuals are how I express myself so when the opportunity came to design this line for ShoeDazzle, I was ecstatic! Since I consider myself a citizen of the world, I decided to name each product in the line after my favorite cities and had so much fun doing it!”
About Bleona:
Bleona Qereti is an international music superstar, Bravo TV’s “Euros Of Hollywood” star and multi-hyphenate Renaissance woman. The best-selling, award-winning artist, producer, actor, model and entrepreneur has performed for large-scale stadium crowds, presidents and royals, selling more than1.5 million albums worldwide. She has appeared on more than 35 international magazine covers and her European stadium-sized concerts sell out. Her U.S./English language debut will be released in 2015, with Timbaland, Fuego and Roccstar attached. Her first single “Take It Like A Man” hit #7 on the UK Pop Dance chart without promotional support. Her current single “F**k You I’m Famous” is now available on iTunes, and high rotation on SiriusXM.
A major part of her message is support of the LGBT community. She has performed at the White Party and Las Vegas Pride.
About ShoeDazzle®
ShoeDazzle is the original online personal-styling innovator, treating millions of women to a monthly showroom filled with on-trend, personalized shoe and accessory recommendations. At the helm of ShoeDazzle’s style team is Chief Stylist Rachel Zoe: fashion icon, designer, and world-renowned stylist. Devoted to pampering their clients with world-class service, “Daily Fix” deals, and both exclusive ShoeDazzle label and designer-brand styles—the company curates a personalized experience based on their individual style profiles, offers fashion inspiration and guidance, and gives its members expert advice on how to wear the latest trends. ShoeDazzle also offers VIP Membership: a members-only “Shoe Fund” program for $9.95 per month which you can spend or save and have it roll-over to the next month, 10-25% off all full-price items, free shipping off all orders, and more. ShoeDazzle has been making women look and feel beautiful since 2009. The company boasts award-winning client services, over 2 million Facebook fans and more than 18 million clients.
Sweet + Sexy Side Braid
Side Braid tutorial
1. Begin with dry, prepped hair with NEVO Invisible Control throughout and NEVO Hydra Pearls through the ends
2. Part the hair straight back in an extreme side part
3. Section out three strands of hair to braid in the fringe
4. Begin a Dutch braid by crossing the middle strand beneath the outer strand
5. Continue working back this way, gathering strands from the top, above the part and side below the braid
6. Once you reach the back of the head, pull strands into the braid from below the part
7. Finish the braid by working down towards the side of the head.
8. Fasten with an elastic band
9. Beginning at the end of the braid, tug and loosen each side to increase fullness
10. Work your way up the head, continuing to tug and loosen the braid 11. Finish by setting the hair with NEVO Super Shape Hair Spray for all-night hold
New York’s largest media event, Mercedes-Benz fashion week is a golden, global opportunity for designers all over the world to showcase, and emerge into the industry. Mercedes-Benz fashion week travels through the globe from NYC to Australia, Miami, Berlin and Instanbul. Features many designers such as Ralph Lauren, Vera Wang, BCBG and Calvin Klein. Just to name a few of the many! Designers showcase their newest fall line for 2015. But here in Miami the fall fashion is swimwear. Here are some of the fashions that caught my eye on the runway! 🙂
swimwear Lilliana
BCBG
A.J. Araujo
Not only does Mercedes-Benz fashion week give designers a chance to showcase their talent, but also needs a team of talented hair stylists as well. Check out my how to blog.
For more info on the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week visit www.mbfasionweek.com