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Posted by on Oct 1, 2011 in Uncategorized | 1 comment

NYFW Prabal Gurung ss 2012 – Frederic Fekkai Hair by Didier Malige

Prabal Gurung’s models were sporting a slightly futuristic and a very DIY, wash-and-comb set for his spring 2012 collection.  The intent was to show confidence and feminine toughness, as if wetting the hair by splashing the face after a workout.

The celebrity heavy show was treated to ultra feminine frocks in violets, blacks, blues and whites.  To get Didier Malige’s look for Fekkai at home, follow these easy steps:

  1. Start by blow-drying hair straight, use a flat iron if necessary
  2. Mist water throughout the top half of the head
  3. Apply Fekkai COIFFTM Strong Hold Volume Mousse to wet hair to provide extra hold
  4. Use a fine comb to create a center part and comb the mousse through the hair resulting in a slicked-back look
  5. Spray Fekkai Advanced BRILLANT GLOSSINGTM Sheer Shine Mist over the wet hair for additional shine
  6. Use the low setting on a hairdryer to set the look while maintaining the sleek, wet effect created in the front
  7. Leave the bottom portion of the hair dry and natural
  8. Secure the look with Fekkai COIFFTM Sheer Hold Hairspray

Nicki Minaj. Wonder if she’ll try the look?

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Posted by on Sep 28, 2011 in Uncategorized | 1 comment

Nail Pro Magazine features Solessence YouTube channel

In June, I had a chance to chat about the Youtube channel I started in 2006, and last night got a shout out on Facebook that it was mentioned on page 108 of NailPro Magazine:

Thank you NailPro Magazine! The article is chock full of ways to re-inspire your career with amazing tips from women like Naja, Elle, Terri Silacci, Jenna Hipp and so many more. I just had not had a chance to crack my issue open yet, and now they have a cool digital version when you can’t be hands on. Way to go, NailPro!

Youtube has been a great source to share from a different kind of perspective what I love about the world. For videos on nails and fashion please subscribe to the site www.Youtube.com/solessence.

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Posted by on Sep 24, 2011 in Uncategorized | 3 comments

She’s Got the Look: Jin Soon for Sally Hansen at Prabal Gurung – MBFW ss 2012

No detail was left out to ensure Prabal Gurung’s showing was a cohesive collection.  Beautiful purples dominated from clothes to lips to nails.

Did you know Prabal Gurung collabs with Sally Hansen each season on a new color specific to his collection?  For ss 2012, he created a dark, nearly black yet glowing purple called “Loves-Me-Not” in the Complete Salon Manicure formula that is a stunner.  Celebrity manicurist Jin Soon Choi took it one step further and layered the dark over Sally Hansen’s Lacey Lilac Xtreme Wear base. You can see better detail on the sample nails in the photo below:

“Loves-Me-Not” becomes available on counters everywhere Sally Hansen is sold around April 2012.

For the runway, the manicures were applied on the spot.  Jin Soon shared with me how to get this look, and you can do it at home or salon as well.  It is similar to the CND Moon nail that was my favorite of all time so you know I am all over this look. Watch the video and see why Jin says the Sally Hansen brush is made for this type of art:

Like it?  Will you try it?

A look at Gurung’s collection gives you an idea of how perfectly this nail completed the look.

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Posted by on Sep 24, 2011 in Uncategorized | 1 comment

You’re Invited: Lucky Magazine & Nine West at Boston Store today 11am

While I’m slaving away on hot nails, you can be viewing the hottest from Lucky, Nine West and Boston Store Brookfield. Hurry, starts at 11am

Nine West Vintage America and Lucky Magazine
are hosting a Fashion Show at Boston Store!
Shop, experience an exclusive live performance by
local singer/songwriter Nora Collins, enjoy coffee bar
refreshments, and personalize your Nine West denim
at our custom denim bar! Plus, receive an amazing
Lucky swag bag with your Nine West Vintage
America purchase.*
Saturday, September 24, 11AM–1PM
Boston Store Brookfield Square
15875 West Bluemound Road
Brookfield, WI
Text NINE to 266866 for a chance to win a shopping
spree from the Nine West Vintage America Collection
and Boston Store, plus receive a text for 25% off your
purchase in-store or online.**

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