Aveda Creates Graceful Waves at the Christian Siriano Show

Hello Divas!

I am so thankful for God's grace.  It is more than sufficient.

So Aveda is creating some very cool and interesting looks for the BEST shows.  I remembered when I went to New York Fashion Week, I loved watching the Aveda team work their magic. They are so talented!

At the Christian Siriano show, Aveda's lead stylist Antoinette Beenders, created graceful waves using Aveda Damage Remedy Daily Hair Repair, Aveda Air Control Hair Spray, and Aveda Control Force Firm Hold Hair Spray. 

“The Christian Siriano hair for this season is sinuous and matte—beautiful waves that are neither too beachy nor too glam.  It’s pretty in the simplest way.” — Antoinette Beenders for Aveda.

Ms. Beenders' inspiration for creating the soft wavy look was Christian's collection which was inspired by the "graceful beauty of orchid flower petals." Lovely.

Here is the look:

The stylists first loosely braided the hair and then gently pressed each braid with a flat iron.

Next, the braids were let loose and combed out.  The stylist set the look with Aveda Control Force Firm Hold Hair Spray.

Finished look!

This look will work with all hair types that have been blown out.  I really really like this.

Photos Courtesy of Aveda

The clothes!

I love Christian Siriano!  

Photos courtesy of Style.com

Toodles!

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! 

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!