One of the greatest things about the Summer season, along with the beach, the pool, and the longer days, is that we are able to shed some the layers we normally would not leave the home with out. In theory our preparation time should be shortened, (however this is not always the case). Our clothes will be in a much lighter texture as well as the colors that we choose, and we can do away with tights until the next season and bare our legs for the world to see.
And luckily for makeup during the warm season the same rules that apply to fashion also apply here. The Summer months call for less foundation and less eyeshadow. The color of our lip gloss (excepting the most rare of occasions) should be lighter and glossier. My favorite look on a woman is luminous skin and beautifully flushed cheeks.
On the runways for Ready to wear Fall 2009, cheeks were the focal point of all the make up. My favorite was the house of Anna Sui, the models had the appearance of glowing from within, which is very refreshing.
To create this healthy glow for yourself, choose colors that have a little gold flake in them, may it be pink, coral or whatever best suits your personal style. Aveda's Apricot Glow is one of my favorites to achieve this look. Make sure you smile when applying your blush, you want it to start on the apples of your cheeks and end at the hair line
The rest of the face should be a piece of cake, you only need mascara and lip gloss to look great for a day out with friends or park concert.
It has been more than a busy week at Van Michael Salon and we are loooking forward to a great Summer. We will be featuring Summer hair care tips here on our blog, so be sure to check back regularly for skin, hair & money saving tips.
This past week we hosted a blow-dry event that was featured here MetroMix.com. What is a blow dry event you may ask? Well it is one thing that sets Van Michael Salon apart form any other in the country, and that is a blow dry lesson with your services. Our clients always rave about how they look when they leave the salon so we are doing our best to show you how you can re-create that look at home. By putting the tools in your hands and allowing you to use them under our direction you will soon be styling like a pro.
Also this week we were Voted Best Salon by the The Sunday Paper.
In their own words: The Lowdown: Anybody who’s anybody gets coiffed at Van Michael, a perennial fixture on city best-of lists. Expertise comes with a price, of course, but those in the know can save about half on cuts and color with up-and-coming stylists at Van Michael’s New Talents Salon. The BASICS: Four locations, including 39 West Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, 30305, 404-237-4664, www.vanmichael.com.
We could have not said it better ourselves! Thanks for starting our Summer out with a Bang!
It is down to the final 4 in the Biggest Loser competition for Atlanta, and it is time for us to start our makeovers on the competitors. Harry & Shane share their makeovers with us and a few pointers on how to treat your hair. Tedrick puts the finsihing touches on our ladies with his flawless makeup applications.
Our team displays this week's makeovers perfectly created as a collaboration between our clients' desires and our service provider's expert vision for their hair. No true makeover is ever complete without the final touches from our expert makeup artist, Nikole, Her ability to transform a face and enhance your natutal features are unsurpassed. To finish the overall look our models were outfitted by one of the best boutiques in the city, Tootsie's, located in the Shops around Lenox.
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