So as I was reading about the Uniform Project which I am in love with. I came across this blog entry and its a very interesting conversation. Click Here
I have nailed done few elements for my next collection.
Using a bamboo made jersey knit to produce staple elements
Using vintage embellishment that we have rescued.
I found a few resources for this eco-friendly fabric but I am always on the look out for more.
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Thursday, June 17, 2010
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Embrace your inner hippie
Ahhh.... summer in Florida. Its hot, its humid - I'm a complete frizz ball. I want clothes that cover as little as possible, but yet look chic and put together. I have accepted that I am going to be wilted, slightly "perfumed" if you will.... and scantily clad. Summer means less makeup, more natural texture in hair, and the air of effortless beauty! Here are my MUST have's for summer:
Hair - Its the accessory you wear everyday and should be a part of the whole look. We have just become Arrojo Ambassadors at the Disco Dolls Studio, and these are my fav's so far.
Frizz Control - I apply this wet, with a drop of the defrizz serum. Then, air dry (cause its TOO hot to blow dry!), or twist it up, to be let down later.... This combo keeps my wavy
hair controlled, and keeps it from freaking out too much during the day.
For the 2nd day, or mid afternoon when I'm looking to "restyle" either because its finally temperate enough to wear it down, or I need to freshen up, I spray Hydro Mist on liberally, and "scrunch" it in to revive. Its also great anytime you need a little extra moisture, wet or dry. The defrizz serum is also great on dry hair.
Check out Arrojo TV on YouTube for more styling suggestions!
And never underestimate the value of a deep conditioner once a week, try the Arrojo Hair Repair Mask.
Now, on to skin care and makeup. I have oily, over 30 skin that needs both moisture and sebum control. I head over to Lush to take care of my skincare needs, and I experience this FAB new product called colour supplements.
Apparently, Lush UK had a makeup line that is no more, and they took the best products and brought them to Lush. So, those of us in the US finally get to experienc e some of their wonderful goodies!
I use the light yellow as a concealer, and I mix it in my moisturizer as a light tint. It stays all day, and never gets creased. I use the Dark Pink as a bronzer, and the light pink under my eyes to give a rosy glow.
My go -to summer skincare treatments are Dark Angels scrub, and Brazened Honey face masque. Every other day with dark angels, brazened honey once a week (with the oily skin serum). These, with Enzymion moisturizer keeps my oil under control, but stays hydrated.
I use the light yellow as a concealer, and I mix it in my moisturizer as a light tint. It stays all day, and never gets creased. I use the Dark Pink as a bronzer, and the light pink under my eyes to give a rosy glow.
My go -to summer skincare treatments are Dark Angels scrub, and Brazened Honey face masque. Every other day with dark angels, brazened honey once a week (with the oily skin serum). These, with Enzymion moisturizer keeps my oil under control, but stays hydrated.
.... we'll come back to this with some pics of great summer clothes...
images from Arrojo products & Lush USA
Voice!!
Call us ! We now have google voice, and are testing it out. There is a "main" disco dolls phone line now, where you can leave messages and it will reach everyone! This continues my love for google, they are so innovative, and bringing it to the people .... for free!
Get on the waiting list... it might take a while, but its worth the wait .
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Bicycles and such
So, we've officially joined the movement ... the bicycle movement! Perusing craigslist, like I do, I noticed some gorgeous bicycles. I've been looking for a bike - as have the rest of the Disco Dolls house. I think it started last year when I really began to take notice of Natasha Khan and Bat for Lashes. I became obsessed with the video for "What's a Girl to Do" It took a while for me to realize how much I needed a bicycle. Actually, I didn't realize how much I needed it until I got it. There's so many wonderful benefits to riding a bike. I actually crave it now! Its definitely inspired some new looks with clothes and hair that are humidity friendly!
AND! I'm driving less, and using less fossil fuels, which always makes you feel good!
So, I invite you to join me ...
check out:
for maps of downtown tampa (my current favorite night ride) and other local places.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Is there such a thing as to much Glitter?
I think the answer is yes... I have been known to be not as right as I could have been (a.k.a. wrong)... So let's examine the facts....
Glitter, like baby blue eye shadow, is one of the most over used items of makeup.
Unless you are a stripper or Lady Ga Ga I think there is a level of "Ooh you look amazing!" and "Wow did a disco ball explode on your face?"
I know as woman (or a man), most of us are attracted and will buy shiny things. I know I will. I can't even make it through a Macy's without being distracted at least a dozen times...
But....
That doesn't mean we need to coat ourselves in. It isn't like it is skin protector that will repel a denim penis thrusting against you in a dark club where the only true protection we have is a friend willing to whisk you off to the bathroom or the willingness to deliver a "junk punch". If nothing else it encourages it. Men are attracted to shiny objects as well, most especially when they curvy and wrapped in tight outfits..
So lesson here ladies (and gents).... If you think you have to much glitter on, YOU DO!
So think twice before you sprinkle, rub, line, paste or smooth that final coat of sparkly awesomeness on yourself.... Unless of course some pole dancing is in your immediate future!
Glitter, like baby blue eye shadow, is one of the most over used items of makeup.
Unless you are a stripper or Lady Ga Ga I think there is a level of "Ooh you look amazing!" and "Wow did a disco ball explode on your face?"
I know as woman (or a man), most of us are attracted and will buy shiny things. I know I will. I can't even make it through a Macy's without being distracted at least a dozen times...
But....
That doesn't mean we need to coat ourselves in. It isn't like it is skin protector that will repel a denim penis thrusting against you in a dark club where the only true protection we have is a friend willing to whisk you off to the bathroom or the willingness to deliver a "junk punch". If nothing else it encourages it. Men are attracted to shiny objects as well, most especially when they curvy and wrapped in tight outfits..
So lesson here ladies (and gents).... If you think you have to much glitter on, YOU DO!
So think twice before you sprinkle, rub, line, paste or smooth that final coat of sparkly awesomeness on yourself.... Unless of course some pole dancing is in your immediate future!
Monday, May 31, 2010
It's all about the color!
To start you must understand where I come from as a hair color expert. Well I am a hair color expert from the sitting in the chair perspective. Which in some cases tends to make me more of an expert then the person mixing the color (Hello cheap beauty schools).
I am digressing.
I have actually been coloring my hair since I was 12. My first haircare experience involved my mother telling the stylist that I could have "Whatever I wanted". I think she assumed that I would be choosing one of the amazing reds I was looking at.... My hair was a really amazing deep auburn color that I did not appreciate at all at the time and spent $1000's later trying to recreate it.
Needless to say I ended up with the most amazing color in the history of my hair color. VIOLET!
My mother was not amused and neither was my school. So after a tear filled afternoon, I did end up with that red after all.
Years later I am still a bottle red head. I also have the genetic joy that my father has amazing silver/white hair. He had a total head of this by the time he was 35. I am 37. So I am about 50% silver/white and not in an organized way. So what does this do? Give my stylist a challenge. Red and White.... Very American.
So what to do?
Color my hair every 3 weeks. This takes it's toll on not only me but my hair. How could it not?
Enter in IVOA! www.inoa-us.com
This is the most innovative hair color ever. No ammonia, exact and predictable hair color and it can lighten up to 3 shades.
How does it work? It uses oils instead of standard ammonia to push the color into the hair. What this means is it actually protects the hair while the color is delivered verses standard hair color that has to breakdown parts of your hair's natural protection to deliver the color.
But more then what I have said above this color is AMAZING!!!
My stylist (Max) has used this on me twice and I can say it is nothing less then the best color I have had, it is vibrant from the moment I leave the salon till the day I return. The fading is minimal and my hair feels so soft!
For those of you interested in having the best color experience of your life, get educated (I included the link) and then get COLORED!!!
I am digressing.
I have actually been coloring my hair since I was 12. My first haircare experience involved my mother telling the stylist that I could have "Whatever I wanted". I think she assumed that I would be choosing one of the amazing reds I was looking at.... My hair was a really amazing deep auburn color that I did not appreciate at all at the time and spent $1000's later trying to recreate it.
Needless to say I ended up with the most amazing color in the history of my hair color. VIOLET!
My mother was not amused and neither was my school. So after a tear filled afternoon, I did end up with that red after all.
Years later I am still a bottle red head. I also have the genetic joy that my father has amazing silver/white hair. He had a total head of this by the time he was 35. I am 37. So I am about 50% silver/white and not in an organized way. So what does this do? Give my stylist a challenge. Red and White.... Very American.
So what to do?
Color my hair every 3 weeks. This takes it's toll on not only me but my hair. How could it not?
Enter in IVOA! www.inoa-us.com
This is the most innovative hair color ever. No ammonia, exact and predictable hair color and it can lighten up to 3 shades.
How does it work? It uses oils instead of standard ammonia to push the color into the hair. What this means is it actually protects the hair while the color is delivered verses standard hair color that has to breakdown parts of your hair's natural protection to deliver the color.
But more then what I have said above this color is AMAZING!!!
My stylist (Max) has used this on me twice and I can say it is nothing less then the best color I have had, it is vibrant from the moment I leave the salon till the day I return. The fading is minimal and my hair feels so soft!
For those of you interested in having the best color experience of your life, get educated (I included the link) and then get COLORED!!!
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Its not perfection.... it's glamour!
OK, so we all know a person tends to walk into a salon with a picture in hand or some ill fated idea of the perfect hair look for them.
I want to look just like Kristen Stewart in Twilight!
Unless your 5'6, weigh like 110, and oh yeah are a movie star, then your not going to look like her. Other then it is possible to have bad extensions.
I want the same hair color as Scarlett Johansson in He's Just Not That Into You!
He won't be that into you if you try a horrible hair color that looks terrible with your complexion and the only way to obtain it is to fry your hair to pieces. I did this, I know.
Each person is unique. That is the fun part about being human or at least playing one in real life.
When you walk into the Salon ask the person who actually knows best. Your hair stylist.
Ask them!!!
Although ideas can come from the stars you see around you, don't try to look just like them. You will find more often then not, you will look more amazing just letting your stylist do the voodoo they do so well.
I suppose the moral of this blog is when you ask your stylist to do some "great" idea you just had, if they pause for more then say 10 seconds before they answer. IT IS A BAD IDEA!! Even if they want the customer to always appear right.
I want to look just like Kristen Stewart in Twilight!
Unless your 5'6, weigh like 110, and oh yeah are a movie star, then your not going to look like her. Other then it is possible to have bad extensions.
I want the same hair color as Scarlett Johansson in He's Just Not That Into You!
He won't be that into you if you try a horrible hair color that looks terrible with your complexion and the only way to obtain it is to fry your hair to pieces. I did this, I know.
Each person is unique. That is the fun part about being human or at least playing one in real life.
When you walk into the Salon ask the person who actually knows best. Your hair stylist.
Ask them!!!
Although ideas can come from the stars you see around you, don't try to look just like them. You will find more often then not, you will look more amazing just letting your stylist do the voodoo they do so well.
I suppose the moral of this blog is when you ask your stylist to do some "great" idea you just had, if they pause for more then say 10 seconds before they answer. IT IS A BAD IDEA!! Even if they want the customer to always appear right.
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