Today's tip comes from the noted make-up and hair artist Antwan Jones. With a portfolio full of beautiful tear sheets we will share some of his beauty secrets with you this week. Antwan suggests using a texturizing spray in your hair that has sea salt in it to make "beachy waves" for the summer. After showering, spray into damp hair and let air dry to get a laid back surfer hair look. Enjoy your summer and stay beautiful.
Don't feel like bringing out your iron for just a few creases? Try spraying a wrinkle release spray and throwing it in the dryer for about 10 minutes... it will make a huge difference!
Remember, wrinkles are not in cute when your clothes are supposed to be pressed.
So, I got the green light to host a quick contest for all of you beauties out there. Why is it quick? Because I have another assignment on Tuesday to work on. So, this will only run from Monday, June 20 2011 from 10am to 1pm. You can play on Twitter or Facebook. On Twitter: Using the hashtag #LBAgency (required) and tell me why you need a makeover. (Use our twitter link)
On Facebook: Go to our disussion board and under Kay's Quick Contest post why you need a makeover. (Use this link: http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=160845729288&topic=15592)
So set your iPhones, Blackberries, SmartPhones or work calendars to remind you about my contest. The winner will receive a $50 gift certificate towards any La Belle Agency services by our amazing stylists.
What are we looking for: We like funny comments. Comments that make us smile. We also love real women with real reasons for wanting or needing a makeover. Husbands and boyfriends? Yes, we adore when men say they think the woman in their life should have a makeover or if they want one for themselves in order to get woman. Yes, we can help men too. Just keep it creative, clean, cute and quick.
NOTE: Only submissions from 10am - 1pm (CST) June 20, 2011 will be accepted. Gift certificate is only for services performed in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. One Facebook and Twitter posting/entry per person per hour and each posting must be different. Facebook entries have a limitation to 130 characters in order to not have an advantage to Twitter entries with the hashtag starting #LBAgency (required hashtag). Winner must claim prize within 24 hours of announcement and provide an email address for the gift certificate. Gift certificate will be issued by June 22, 2011 midnight in the form of a email PDF attachment. Gift certificate user must be over 18 years old in order for services to be performed. All services are made by appointment only.
Today's tip is a video from our fabulous hair stylist Devon William titled, "How Do I Do Blowouts on Ethnic Hair?" This video was featured on http://www.typef.com/. Devon is multi talented in various types of hair styles and specialized in natural ethnic hair care. So, when you book Devon through La Belle Agency, know that she is one of the best hair stylist in the DFW area.
I can't believe a month has gone by since I started my internship...time really does fly when your having fun! It's been busy but very exciting at the La Belle Agency in the past month and I am all settled in now...I think. I have been contacting future clients, sat in on more interviews with future stylist, met some of our awesome "family of stylists" (pictured to the right) and even took over half of the office by bringing in my Keurig machine so I can make my morning coffee and tea!
I can't wait to update you all about the most thrilling photo shoot I've done so far. Last week, I had the privilege to go on board a yacht (yes, a real one with a bedroom and a kitchen) which was provided by Yacht-O-Fun Charters on Lake Lewisville for a glamorous fashion photo shoot for Designs by Whitney Bracey.
We woke up with the birds and arrived at the hotel, half asleep, at 4:30 in the morning to begin hair and make-up. After a few cups of coffee and a couple cans of Red Bull, we were ready to begin the day. The models put on their stunning bathing suits Whitney designed and the whole team of photographers, videographers, models, and stylist got into our cars as we began our caravan to Pier 121 Marina. We met up with our captain, Chuck Raines and boarded the yacht. The models put on their jewelry, spray tans and smiles while the captain drove the boat out into the water and the photographer, Iris Swope started shooting immediately afterwards.
Spending an afternoon on a yacht is not what I was expecting to be doing when I was applying for internships. But I am in no way complaining! It was such a fun day and an eye-opening experience to see how much time and planning goes into shooting a look book full of amazing pictures. There is a lot of behind the scenes work involved that I had no idea took place...who knew tan accelerator and glitter hairspray even existed?
I absolutely loved being involved with this photo shoot and I look forward to more photo shoots to come!
June is here ladies...that means very high temperatures. Ditch the thick foundation, it's too hot for that! Mix a powered bronzer with your favorite SPF facial moisturizer to make your own lightweight tinted moisturizer.
Introducing Antwan Jones our newest celebrity stylist. Antwan is an extraordinary makeup artist who has developed his own style which he describes as beautiful, fresh and timeless like a breath of fresh air. Along with an amazing portfolio and a desire to make brides look stunning for their weddings, Antwan is backed by a resume which includes magazines such as Glamour, Vogue, Vogue Paris, Oyester, MensBook, Issue-One, Elegant Bride and Blink.
When you contact La Belle Agency to book Antwan for your special day, know you will receive a stylist who does flawless makeup and has the credentials and celebrity clients to back him up. Enough words, we will let his work speak for itself.
La Belle Agency would like to announce a new fun and helpful post that we will be doing every Tuesday at 10:00 AM. Starting today, we will post useful tips on fashion, beauty, life, wedding planning, and more! We have some great ideas to share with you and can't wait to hear your feedback. Be sure to keep checking back to see what we have to share with you that may help make your life just one step easier and all so beautiful.
Announcing our new website and blog design. Now you can see our stylists' portfolios and book them based on their fabulous work or view our blog to find out the latest news about La Belle Agency. It's clean, easy to move around and beautiful. Enjoy.
Antwan Jones. With a portfolio full of beautiful tear sheets we will share some of his beauty secrets with you this week. Antwan suggests using a texturizing spray in your hair that has sea salt in it to make "beachy waves" for the summer. After showering, spray into damp hair and let air dry to get a laid back surfer hair look. Enjoy your summer and stay beautiful.
