Memorial Day Weekend Coupons…SHOP IT!

By Christabelle…@CBellesCloset

Hosting backyard barbecues and honoring our nation’s military are great ways to celebrate this upcoming Memorial Day. Sales and great deals abound this weekend, too, and you can score serious savings on beauty and fashion without having to battle the crowds. Shop from the comfort of your own home with these top online coupons for Memorial Day from FreeShipping.org.

1. Ulta
Get 20% off any item through May 26 with coupon code 75802.

2. Macy’s
Click here to save an additional 15% during the Memorial Day Sale through May 28 using code MEMDAY.

3. Maidenform
Take 25% off sitewide through May 29.

4. Easy Spirit
Save 20% with the purchase of two items through May 28.

5. Victoria’s Secret
Get free shipping on orders of $100 or more through May 29 with code SHIPVS12.

6. Designs by Stephene
Get 20% off any purchase through May 29 with promo code DBSMEMORIAL.

7. FreshPair
Take up to 60% off top brands through May 28.

8. e.l.f. Cosmetics
Buy one, get one free from the Best Sellers category through May 28 with code BOGO.

9. Lord and Taylor
Get an additional 20% off sale items through May 28 with code MEMDAY.

10. Yoga-Clothing.com
Save 20% on any order through May 29 with coupon code YCMEMORIAL.

11. PinkMascara
Take 20% off any order through May 29 with promo code MASCARA20.

12. Ann Taylor
Save 50% on select full-price dresses, skirts and shoes through May 28.

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Charmed…

By Christabelle…

donni duo - $85.00

Donni Charm (www.donnicharm.com ) is a fashion line that recognizes the insatiable need for the perfect accessory.  By nature, donni charm is more than just a scarf line, it is the heart-and-soul of a young woman who lost her father and found a positive means of linking her love for fashion to her healing process. “I was so fortunate to have found a creative outlet to help me heal, says Designer Alyssa Wasko.” The brand’s trademark symbol is a wing, which represents an angel watching over you.  Alyssa combined luxurious and rich fabrics embellished with good luck charms to comfort you like the arms of a loved one, while adding unique and unprecedented style to any outfit. Alyssa never expected her one of a kind women’s collection would become what they are today.

donni tassel bond bracelet - $26.00

Donni Charm can be found in boutiques all around the US, internationally and on www.donnicharm.com.  The line has been worn and admired by celebs such as Jessica Alba, Sarah Jessica Parker, Vanessa Hudgens, Rihanna, Jessica Biel, Kim Kardashian and Whitney Port. Most recently Beyonce was spotted wrapping daughter Blue Ivy Carter in a Donni Charm scarf, proving that the brand holds true to its core messaging, “a charming way to cherish the ones you love most.”

Fashion Week Milan: Redken and Alberta Ferretti

By Christabelle…

Redken Creative Consultant Guido kicked off Fashion Week in Milan today with a sharp, sleek and shiny chignon at Alberta Ferretti’s Fall 2012 show. Her collection this season was a departure from her typical ultra-feminine wear, designed for a strong, modern woman; it was decidedly darker, more masculine and more architectural. Guido wanted to match this with a hairstyle that was simple but strong.

“There seems to be a toughness going around.  Even though Ferretti is a very romantic designer, she wanted something a little stronger than normal. We created a very clean, strict center part and sprayed fashion work 12 and shine flash 02 into the hair.  I then used my fingers to rake it down so it’s not too flat – I wanted it to have some thickness.  Then I used the shine flash 02 again to add extra shine just before the models walk.  It’s a severe look but has a very glamorous, seductive feel to it.”

–Guido, Redken Creative Consultant

Redken Hair Looks at Alberta Ferretti’s Fall 2012 show

Redken Products:

-          Body Full Volume Amplifier

-          shine flash 02 glistening mist

-          fashion work 12 versatile working spray

Create the Look:

1. Apply Body Full Volume Amplifier throughout damp hair (which will add thickness) and blow dry straight.
2. Create a clean center part.
3. Pull hair into a low ponytail and apply shine flash 02 and fashion work 12 hairspray.
4. Twist hair into a small chignon and secure with an open fastener.
5. Finish with additional shine flash 02 for added shine and fashion work 12 to keep the chignon looking sleek and fly-away free.

*Photos Courtesy of Redken.

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Walkin’ The Wedge…

By Christabelle…

Nine West Boushie Wedge

I know it is February, I know its cold and I know that I am not “allowed” to wear open toed shoes…yet.

But that doesn’t mean my brain hasn’t already drifted to warm summer nights in Montauk…and the wardrobe planning for it has officially begun.

My newest obsession? It comes from Nine West. I know, I know…you usually hear my boasting about my love of Loubs, but these little diddy’s are adorable. Not to mention they also make me a giant. Ok – perhaps not a giant, but they take me out of “Munchkin Land” status. And they are comfy. SCORE! Go get your pair before they sell out.

Love. Love. Love.

Nine West Boushie Wedge

The Ponch is Back…

By Christabelle…

One of my FAVORITE things to wear when I was a little kid was my poncho. It had poms-poms on the ends of the hood…it was hot pink and white….and it had a matching hat and gloves – all made courtesy of my Yaya (grandma).  Well, Yaya cannot make ponchos of all of you ladies out there, but Echo Design has a hell of a selection this season…check out some options for your days at tailgating, apple picking or even just lounging in front of the fireplace.  Makes a stellar gift for the holidays too!

Echo's Solid Hooded Ruana

If you never miss the big game, or the tailgate…

Try Echo’s Solid Hooded Ruana. Available in three bold hues and fitted with fringe and the all-important – and heat containing – hood, the poncho will have you in front of the grill (or next to the keg) in style.  ($58)

Echo's Pocket Ruana

If need something that is stylish enough for the office, but easy enough to throw on for errands…

Try Echo’s Pocket Ruana. The ultra-soft fabric will keep you comfortable, but elegant draping and oversized pockets add a stylish twist for the office. Pair with skinny colored denim and ballet flats to hit fall’s trend trifecta. ($58)

If your beau has a penchant for dining al fresco, even as the temperature plummets…

Try Echo’s Soho Ruana. Easy enough to throw on over the LBD (little-black-dress) or pair with jeans and heels, the look is perfect understated glam – and it’s available in eight on-trend colors ensuring a no-fail match.  ($78)

Thru the month of October, Echo Design is joining forces with Breast Cancer Research to help strive for a cure.  Debuting their “Pink Boutique” showcasing rosy-hued scarves, gloves, hats and other accessories, Echo will donate 15% of sales of these items to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.

Fashion Week Paris: Miu Miu, Louis Vuitton + Redken

By Christabelle…

Redken Creative Consultant Guido wrapped up Paris Fashion Week today with two distinct, even edgy looks that perfectly complemented the Louis Vuitton and Miu Miu Spring/Summer 2012 collections.

Miu Miu Fashion Show - Paris

Redken Creative Consultant Guido created a sculpted, wavy look to match the austere yet glamorous Miu Miu collection in Paris today.  “At Miu Miu today, we’re replicating this new type of texture that we’ve seen a lot of this season.  Miu Miu is Prada’s “little sister” so we used a similar texture seen in Milan at Prada as a reference for today.  The hair is down with a few waves in the front and in the back – it’s finished with Redken’s forceful 23 so you know there’s something in it. ”

–Guido, Redken Creative Consultant

Redken Products Used:

-Velvet gelatine 07 cushioning blow-dry gel

- forceful 23 super strength finishing spray

 

Create the Look:

- Apply velvet gelatine 07 cushioning blow-dry gel to damp hair and rough dry.

- While the hair is still warm from the blow-dryer, pull the hair into a knot at the occipital bone and let set for 15 minutes or until hair is cool

- Pull hair out so there is a slight wave in the back.

- For the front, create a center part and pull the left and right front sections (separately) slightly over the forehead to create a wave effect and tuck behind the ears (see picture below).

- Finish the entire head with forceful 23 hairspray so the hair is completely stiff to create a very hard looking texture

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Louis Vuitton Fashion Show Paris

Redken Creative Consultant Guido created a French twist with an edge today to pair with the lovely, luxurious Louis Vuitton collection. “Today is the last day of Fashion Week and at the Louis Vuitton show, we’re creating an easy updo, a French twist with bits sticking out so it’s a little bit punky.  We took inspiration from the Marc Jacobs show in New York and evolved the look with a dryer texture for the Louis Vuitton woman.  Some of the models are wearing tiaras and this is overall a very pretty look.”

–Guido, Redken Creative Consultant

Redken Products Used:

-Aerate 08 all-over bodifying cream-mousse

-Wool shake 08 gel-slush texturizer

-Fashion work 12 versatile working spray

Create the Look:

-Apply aerate 08 all-over bodifying cream-mousse into to damp hair and blow-dry.

-Apply wool shake 08 gel-slush texturizer all over to hair for texture and a matte finish.

-Pull hair away from the face and into a French Twist.  Pull a few pieces out at in the back.

-Finish with fashion work 12 versatile working spray and secure the headband.

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Fashion Week Paris: Balenciaga, Pedro Lourenço, Nina Ricci + Redken

By Christabelle…

 

Redken Creative Consultant Guido  kicked off Paris Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2012 yesterday with three very wearable styles, creating easy, textured looks to match the highly designed, structured Balenciaga and Pedro Lourenço  collections, and a beautiful charming pony to match Nina Ricci’s feminine, flirtatious collection.

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Redken Creative Consultant Guido created two looks to match the ultra chic, Space Age-inspired  Balenciaga collection yesterday. “The collections at Balenciaga are always very elaborate so we worked on a very easy hairstyle.  What’s cool about it is we’re creating a new type of texture, it’s not quite as rich as “beachy waves” although similar- it’s really a bit tougher in texture. It’s as if the girl hasn’t bothered with her hair but is wearing the most amazing, designed clothes.  We also cut fringe on about six girls for the show which looked super cool with the clothes.”

–Guido, Redken Creative Consultant

Redken Products Used:

- guts 10 root targeted volume spray foam

- All Soft Argan-6 Multi-care oil ( launches October 2011)

 

Create the Look:

-On damp hair, apply guts and rough dry about 80% and let the rest dry naturally to bring out the natural texture and movement.

-On about 6 models, Guido created a left side part and cut fringe on an angle covering the right eye.

-On the remaining models, Guido created a messy center part.

-Finish by running a small amount of Argan-6 though the hair to remove any frizz.

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Redken Creative Consultant Guido created a very Parisian style yesterday at the Nina Ricci show, matching her collection, designed as always for a woman who wants to be ladylike and sexy at the same time.  “Nina Ricci is a very feminine house and we wanted the models to wear a very feminine style.  The soft ponytail is simple but a little bourgeois feeling, and was inspired by Catherine Deneuve – a style women would love to wear.”

–Guido, Redken Creative Consultant

 

Redken Products Used:

- Velvet gelatine 07 cushioning blow-dry gel

- All Soft Argan-6 Multi-care oil (see fact sheet attached – launches October 2011)

- Spray starch 15 versatile ironing spray

- Fashion work 12 versatile working spray

 

Create the Look:

-Apply velvet gelatine 07 cushioning blow-dry gel  to damp hair and blow-dry with a round brush.

-Create a bit of volume at the crown by blow-drying the area away from the scalp.

-Apply All Soft Argan-6 Multi-care oil throughout hair once dry for a smoothing effect.

-Pull hair into a low ponytail, secure with an elastic and wrap a piece of hair around the elastic to cover.

-Lightly apply spray starch to the ends of the ponytail.  With a 1” curling iron, curl the ends.

-Finish with fashion work 12 versatile working spray.

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Redken Creative Consultant Guido  also styled young up-and-coming Brazilian designer Pedro Lourenço’s fourth Paris show yesterday. The collection was composed of sporty jackets, slim skirts, and cropped pants in a mix of very modern materials inspired by ecological architecture, showing off the designer’s advanced technical skills.  “The collection included very futuristic clothing, and when the clothes are so designed, it’s best to do a very easy look.  The style we collaborated on is a half up half down ponytail so it looks like the girl could have done it herself.”

–Guido, Redken Creative Consultant

 

Redken Products Used:

-Satinwear 02 ultimate blow-dry lotion

-Nature’s Rescue Radiant Sea Spray

Create the Look:

-Apply satinwear 02 ultimate blow-dry lotion to damp hair and rough dry.

-Create a messy center part.

-Pull into a low ponytail with an elastic – on the 3^rd turn of the elastic, only pull the hair out about 1/3 of the way through so you create a little bump shape with the ends out.

-Apply Nature’s Rescue Sea Spray to the hair that left out of the shape to create a natural texture.
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Fashion Week Milan: Alberta Ferretti + Redken

By Christabelle…

Redken Creative Consultant Guido kicked off Milan Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2012 earlier today at the Alberta Ferretti show by creating a “hippie, beachy” look featuring a shiny and almost wet texture which he says is “more exciting than dry hair at the moment.”

“When Alberta and I met, we decided we wanted the hair down and to look very innocent, but with some edge.  The collection features beautiful dresses and so the girls needed to feel easy and young, and not too “mumsy.”  We used Redken All Soft Argan-6 Multi-Care oil to add shine during the blow-dry, overused shine flash 02 glistening mist to add tons of shine (almost a wet look) to the hair, and finished with forceful 23 hairspray to clean up the hair line and make it very tight to the head.”

–Guido, Redken Creative Consultant

 

Redken Products Used:

-              All Soft Argan-6 Multi-Care Oil

-              Shine flash 02 glistening mist

-              Forceful 23 super strength finishing spray

Create the Look:

Note: All models’ hair length was mid-way down the back for this style.

-Apply All Soft Argan-6 Multi-Care Oil to damp hair and blow-dry.

-Create a clean center part.

-Use a curling iron to create some bend in the hair.

-“Overuse” and apply shine flash 02 glistening mist to the lengths of hair to make it look almost wet.

-Spray forceful 23 hairspray all over the crown of the head to make the hair around the face very clean and remain in place.

About Redken All Soft Argan-6 Multi-Care Oil
This omega-6 enriched, fair trade argan oil formula envelops hair in concentrated softness, nourishment and protection.  All Soft Argan-6 Oil can be used six different ways to dramatically transform the texture of dry, brittle hair:
On Wet Hair
1.      PROTECT: Pre-Blow-Dry Shield

2.      ILLUMINATE: Styling Shine Booster

3.      SOFTEN: Treatment Booster

On Dry Hair
4.      MOISTURIZE: Pre-Shampoo Treatment

5.      SMOOTH: Post Blow-Dry Perfector

6.      RECONDITION: Overnight Treatment

**Redken All Soft Argan-6 Oil will be available in salons beginning in October.

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