She's Got The Touch

This goes out to all my fake blondes out there. Yeah, you know who you are! Golden Rapunzel hair that sparkles in the sun as it glides over your bronzed summer complexion...it all seems like bliss until it happens! And it is that pesky dark grow out!

That was me until a couple days ago. And now, get ready for how nice I am! I'm going to share my secret weapon! Dylan at the downtown Gene Juarez Salon is my girl! Quiet as she may seem, this girl is packed with talent and part of the Gene Juarez Artistic Team. Quite frankly, I think she's taking over Seattle, as it's near impossible to get an appointment with her unless you book seriously in advance!

So there you go! If you weren't in the know, now you know! Book with her to have your summer locks freshened before its too late! Call 206-326-600 and book for a balayage. There, see how nice I am? Below is the evidence of my freshly blonded hair!

Romper | PINK by Victoria's Secret
Heels | Forever 21

XOXO Dré

There's A New Bombshell In Town

My friend Miel came to me yesterday looking for a big change, so change is what we gave her! With hair that had grazed her waist, she was looking for her own version of "the chop"! Off those locks came, and she was looking fabulous, but as you know, no transformation is complete without a fresh color!

Hot off the press with her new cut from me, I sent her to my mom, Sharon Gause, at Sharon's Hair Studio. She is a color educator for Matrix/Logics, and this lady knows her stuff! She enriched Miel's base color and melted it out lighter through the ends.

Below are the stages of Miel's transformation. Can we say bombshell?!

XOXO Dré

Oh, Andrea!

Finally Tropical Storm Andrea left us alone yesterday, but not without a parting gift of rain and gloom. I painted my nails with just enough sass to say "Good riddance!" and just enough professionalism to wear to the office. (;

xo | din

[ nail file ] OPI's Strawberry Margarita, The "IT" Color, & Fiercely Fiona; Wet N Wild's White (449C)

LipService

Makeup may be one of the best inventions ever! It can beautify those who were not naturally blessed, and as for those that are....can we say bombshell?

As the seasons of fashion change, not only the clothing changes, but the makeup changes as well. I'm definitely in for trying anything new with my makeup, and lip color is always at the top of the list for makeup trends. As I flip through editorial spreads and thumb through the runway collections, my heart rate increases as I see the beautiful shades that stain each pout.

Here's the problem. When it comes to any lip color with lots of pigment such as red, orange, hot pink, burgundy, etc...my lipstick ALWAYS bleeds. I have read so many how-tos and followed just what they have said....concealer,liner, blotting....none of it works. It helps, but it doesn't work.

Just when I thought I would be stuck with nude or glossed-only lips the rest of my life, I found something magical! A lip liner by MIRABEllA! It's a clear outlining pencil that prevents the bleeding and feathering of lipstick for perfect lips all day long. It's loaded with emollients so it glides on smoothly and keeps moisture in, plus it's paraben free!

So leave the bleeding to cuts and scrapes, not to your lipstick!

XOXO Dré

New Age Grunge

It's no surprise that fashion is a cycle, and if it was around before, chances are it will come around again.

In 2012 it's grunge. That's right. The 90's are back! This may strike fear in some people's hearts, but do not despair, with the comeback brings reinvention!

From the runways, to editorial spreads, to street fashion, hair color is huge! And I don't mean color like, "Oh...that's a pretty blonde" or "What a rich brunette!" NO! I mean COLOR! Every color of the rainbow is gliding down the tresses of fashion lovers everywhere. This may be a bit too intense for some to take on, but if you have the courage, look at the photo below of how beautiful it can be! It's cotton candy goodness!

Summer Hues

I've been wanting to do blue nail polish for the longest time.

Unfortunately, I couldn't find a hue that I felt comfortable with-- too trashy, too metallic, too dark, doesn't match with my skin tone; etc. Then, a couple weeks ago, while at a salon, a beautiful collection of mod colors from Brights by OPI caught my eye.

There it was-- a blue, and I flirted with the possibility of giving it a shot.