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Neonfix Hotline Q&A

2012-01-23T12:36:00.000-08:00

Q: My mom and I are in NYC on canal street right now, Where can I pick up that huge eye shadow palette with all the colors that everyone has?" -Neonfixer from from Paterson, NJ

A: Closest spot to pick that up would be Ricky's in Soho, @ 590 Broadway, New York (212)226-5552

Mattese Elite Eye Shadow Palette 88 Ct
http://www.rickysnyc.com/mattese-elite-br-88-eye-shadow-palette.html

Another satisfied fixer. . .all in a days work

- @JhenelleNeon

Necessary Censorship !!!!

2012-01-20T17:51:00.000-08:00

Sure censoring freedom of expression is wrong and unconstitutional, but sometimes prohibiting the use of certain things like cosmetics to achieve a look is necessary! No need to make a bold statement with all three of your best assets eyes, cheeks & lips. Why not pick a focus feature and enhance one at a time. Censoring your makeup speaks volumes to beauty's biggest on going trends.

Not filling the void never looked so good !!!

Trend #1 Censor your eyes and cheeks:

Pop your lips by:

Using very natural shades of shadow on your eyes and minimal amount of eye liner / mascara.

Clear brow gel or light colored brow gel (for extreme looks bleach your brows, professionals only!)!

Use bronzer or very soft neutral blush to contour and blend into apples of cheeks.

Choose the brightest lip gloss / lipstick / lip liner you own or all three!

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Trend #2 Censor your Lips & Cheeks:

Allow your eyes to stand out by:

Using very natural shades of lip stick, gloss or a bit of lip conditioner mixed with concealer.

Use bronzer or very soft neutral blush to contour and blend into apples of cheeks.

Smoke out your eyes with deep shades of matte or shimmer shadows, combinations of bright fun tropical shades

or both. . . Load on liner & mascara!

Define your brows with pencil, use brow gel!

(Clear/deeper /lighter depending on desired effect. For extreme looks bleach or dye your brows, professionals only!)

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Trend #3 Censor your eyes and lips:

Enhance your cheeks by:

Using very natural shades of shadow on your eyes and minimal amount of eye liner / mascara.

Clear brow gel or lighter colored brow gel (for extreme looks bleach your brows, professionals only!)

Using very natural shades of lip stick, sheer gloss or a bit of lip conditioner mixed with a bit of concealer.

Choose the brightest blush you own, contour along your cheekbones & blend into apples of your cheeks!

- @JhenelleNeon

Check out our Alter Ego Site Prim & Per' Fect

2012-01-12T08:46:00.000-08:00

Louis James "Eh Mama" Ft. Somaya Reece (Web Premiere)

2012-01-03T11:38:00.000-08:00

Love Somaya's hair in this vid. Soft waves def work for her!
Make sure you download her new Album
"Blur the Lines" available now @ http://www.mediafire.com/?d4t401p9qv9oz7x

Rihanna - You Da One

2011-12-29T11:31:00.000-08:00

Dear MOD BOWL CUT HAIR,

U DA ONE !

XOXO
NEONFIX

Sound Fix

2011-12-29T11:06:00.001-08:00

Rihanna - You da one

Rihanna - Watch N Learn

Prodigy- Hot Ride
Kanye West & Jay- Z No Church in the wild
Beyonce ft. J Cole - Party
Rihanna - We found Love
Jay - Z Kanye West - Why I Love You
Made in America
Rihanna - Cheers
Rihanna- Man down

White Stripes - Seven Nation Army

Solange-I decided

Esthero - I drive alone

NEON state of mind . . .

2011-12-29T10:18:00.000-08:00

Gustto Handbags Winter 2011/2012 Campaign Make up by @JhenelleNeon Hair by @PaulMRabell

Lips On Model Silvia also Lip liner Cherry & So Chaud Matte Lipstick by M.A.C
Gloss by Illuminasqua

Location

@STKRooftopNYC

NEON / ne·on /n./ a colorless odorless rare gaseous element, occurring in trace amounts in the atmosphere with the atomic number of TEN. It is colorless but glows REDDISH ORANGE in an electrically charged field. So essentially It's a novelty on earth and shows its real color when motivated. My FAVE orange red lipstick So Chaud by M.A.C. ( @neonfix @JhenelleNeon )

Lip liner Cherry & So Chaud Matte Lipstick by M.A.C.
Gloss : Dior
Hat : Forever 21
Glasses : Urban Outfitters

@JhenelleNeon

Lip liner Cherry & So Chaud Matte Lipstick by M.A.C. Gloss by Dior

Neonfix / Antoine Dunn on BET/ Can't Forget Official Music Video

2011-12-27T09:55:00.000-08:00

In case u missed it yesterday on BET's 106 and Park , fabulous Make up by @JhenelleNeon @Neonfix !! Fix P.S. Those are not real tears its MAC LIP GLASS !!!!!

Directed by Light up Film / Stylist Stacey Jordan

Check Him Out @AntoineDunn

www.AntoineDunn.com

Holiday Shopping Hoedown @ the red bull space

2011-12-15T07:25:00.000-08:00

Hats Off to You Samuel!!

2011-12-07T00:21:00.000-08:00

Tinisee Buckman

I was planning a shoot last week, and was asked to pull hats by photographer Bryan Taylor Johnson. So I hopped on the major search engine "Google." Through my search I came across Samuel's Hats. From the moment I checked out the hat boutiques site I fell in love! There were hats of different shapes, sizes, and colors. I was as if I died and went to haberdashery heaven!.
I instantly wanted to talk to Samuel(the man behind the hats) sending him an email; I expected a rejection letter, but was pleasantly surprised. After I explained the concept for our project Samuel was more than happy to lend us sensational hats.
The day of the shoot I arrived in Samuel's boutique on west 36th street. I soon as i walked into his shop i was blown away by the wall-to-wall hats on display. to be honest i thought I was dreaming. With the hats in hand I was ready for an awesome day of shooting.

About Samuel's Hats

Samuel's Hats opened shop in 1988 and has been growing ever since thanks to their satisfied clients, and great European and American designers who provide Samuel's with fabulous and unique collections.

Samuel's Vision

To present to their "Hat Ladies" hand made designs created by the worlds most talented designers that will be loved for years to come. Their desires is to bring the best possible service no matter what the circumstances. With their hats you'll have a confidence that only the perfect hat can give. If you are going to the Kentucky Derby, The Royal Ascott, a wedding, or any special occasion you can count on Samuel's Hats for that unique and fabulous hat that will for sure compliment your outfit and give you the elegance and confidence you always look for. The quality of what they offer combined with the care provided is what makes Samuel's Hats the best in town.

For more about Samuel's Hats

Visit www.samuelshats.com

255 West 36th Street Suit 407

New York, NY 10018

Toll Free: 1(866) 481-HATS(4287)

Birthday GALA to Benefit Lupus Research Institute

2011-12-02T17:02:00.000-08:00

Come Enjoy a fabulous Birthday Gala to Raise awareness for Lupus. A condition that effects our Rock Star Coach Jackie Morris, Style Icon Lady GaGa as well as 1.5 million Americans, & at least five million people worldwide (The Lupus Foundation of America).

http://www.rockstatus.com/

www.rockstatus.com/gala

Gustto Fall 2011 Campaign. . . The Fabulous Classic Hair/Make up by Neonfix

2011-11-18T05:33:00.000-08:00

Hair : Paul
Make up: Jhenelle
Location: STK

Neon Fix Artist Spotlight: Photographer Bryan Taylor Johnson

2011-11-07T00:06:00.000-08:00

"Allow Him To Shift Your Paradigm"

Tinisee Buckman

Bryan Taylor Johnson is a photographer with a vision and purpose. My first impression of Bryan Taylor Johnson (BTJ) was that “This is a cool guy with dope swag.” I believe I first met BTJ with team Neon Fix at a club in Soho. Months later I got word that he wanted to book the team’s hair/makeup crew for a shoot in Brooklyn.

During the shoot I knew that this man was the “Real Deal”. We have been working with BTJ for months now, and the quality of our joint efforts keeps getting better. This is a photographer who knows how to follow though with his vision. I, Tinisee Buckman (TB) also had the pleasure of interviewing BTJ for Neon Fix Artist Spotlight, and invite you to share in the details of said interview.

TB: How old are you?

BTJ: 26

TB: Where are you originally from?

BTJ: Baltimore, Maryland

TB: Where do you currently reside?

BTJ: NY, NY

TB: What are you passionate about?

BTJ: Photography… When I am bored I would rather photograph a client and retouching my images. I also enjoy writing poetry.

TB: What is your favorite quote?

BTJ: "Work hard for your dreams, or you will work hard for someone who works for theirs." --Katoriae Brown

Ammo Magazine

TB: What is a fashion photographer in your opinion?

BTJ: Painting a canvas, advertising the model and the clothing in an admirable light.

TB: So what makes your photography stand out from others?

BTJ: What makes my work stand out is the direction I give. I specialize in body molding. I pose my models and show them how to model. I started working initially with minorities: preparing them for the industry, developing their book and getting them signed up to the top modeling agencies.

Teirra Marie

I think that majority of agencies don’t take the time to develop their models anymore. They want them to come in as a 'Fresh Face', although expect the models to know how to work and move. Aspiring models come all over the US/World, and they have everything it takes to be a model with the exception of knowing how to model. I understand that the models need training, and agencies are making them work with photographers while they have little to no experience.
It is not the photographer’s duty to train new recruits, but I do. I show my clients how to move in front of the camera. Educating them key points and helping them understand that is not about being posy, but how to be natural, realistic and advertise their ensembles. I teach my models how to make shapes with their bodies; giving them techniques they will keep forever. Another reason my photography stands out is the post-production aspect of my work. I don’t just shoot models and give them regular material, I “GO IN” to make sure that they walk away with what can be an editorial or campaign. So when they put my work in their book and present it to an agent, they are advertised respectively as client material. I also don’t do test shoots like most photographers seem to practice.

Singer: KissiB. (Katoriae Brown)

TB: A modern day “Model Whisperer” really shows in your finish products. “Allow me to shift your paradigm” is your mission statement. What does that mean?

BTJ: To “shift your paradigm” means having the ability to step out of yourself and change your perspective of an individual. For example when you look at a girl who’s poor, and think to your self “she’s lazy unable to find a job”. Without knowing why this might be so may not justify your perception. However, if you allow yourself to shift your paradigm and see the other side, you end up finding out more about the person, and you experience a change in your perception(s), i.e., a paradigm shift, if you will. I allocate this shift in paradigm to my photography as I step out of myself to find the inner beauty of each individual model. I can not only shoot the typical model but the atypical. I find the key qualities that make my models beautiful and shoot to project that!

Bryan Taylor Johnson

TB: What was your first taste of the industry before you took photography as a full-time job?

BTJ: My first taste of the industry was when I began in New York City. While in under-grade, attending Morgan State University, (Baltimore, MD)., I came to NYC to pursue my dreams as a fashion model. After graduating, I moved to NYC when I was 23 to peruse my dreams.I enjoy modeling, although it wasn't as financially beneficial as I desired. After leaving Corporate America (FDIC), I couldn't bare getting a job in retail or being a waiter. Thus, I wanted to become financially afloat in another field I was pursing--fashion photography. My clientele began to build immensely. I began photographing women initially. When I started shooting men I found that the production was a lot quicker and easier.

TB: Would you say that molding your models gives you the upper hand because you were a model before?

Bryan Taylor Johnson

BTJ: Modeling definitely has given me an upper hand in the business. I know what it’s like to be a model. I know how tired they can get. I know how weak their faces can become after shooting over 300 slides. As a photographer, I have compassion for my models. I can relate to them, illustrating and letting them know it is ok to relax, and take a short break--enabling them to execute the shoot to the best of their abilities.

Modeling did help immensely. When I came to NYC as a model I started work immediately and began establishing my name as a brand. The character building helped me circulate professionally and gain the trust and good-will necessary in my profession

TB: How would you describe Bryan Taylor Johnson in a few words?

BTJ: Bryan Taylor Johnson is an entrepreneur, a wonderful friend and a great business man.

TB: What is your personal style?

BTJ: My personal style is European with a New York edge. For the winter give me some combat boots, skinny jeans and an over-sized sweater. For the summer: gladiator sandals, some nice jean shorts (cuffed), and anything from a blazer,T-shirt to a tank top with a fedora.

TB: What is something that no one knows about you that you would like to share?

BTJ: I’m pretty much an open book. What I would love to share publicly is that, I care about my models. I care about their image. "Your image, is my image"--Bryan Taylor Johnson

TB: Would you say that you are a fashionable person?

BTJ: Yes! I am a very fashionable guy. I consider myself a fashionable gentleman.

TB: Who are your top 5 designers?

BTJ: I love every designer whose design catches my eye.

TB: What makes a Bryan Taylor Production?

BTJ: It would be my awesome team! My wonderful makeup artist: Tinisee Buckman; my right hand man, sytlist and designer, Marc Clark; as well as my loyal assistants.

Stylist Marc Clark, Karina Bradley, and BTJ

TB: What is the legacy you want to leave behind?
BTJ: My legacy would be leaving the world with lasting and impressionable portraits--images that will keep forever. I want to leave behind “art work” that will be framed so people can cast their dreams in my work.

TB: What would you say is your weakness?
BTJ: More money for a larger production.

TB: What is the next step for Bryan Taylor Johnson Photography?
BTJ:The next step for Bryan Taylor Johnson Photography is the course that my company is taking. I'm currently shifting my target market. I want to continue working with celebrities, brands, campaigns and advertising companies.

TB: Who are your some of your photography idols, and what makes you a fan of their work?

Bruce Weber David LaChappelle Steven Klein Steven Meisel

BTJ: Steven Meisel, Steven Klein, David LaChapelle and Bruce Weber.
I appreciate Bruce Webber’s naturalism in his style of art. He has a way of capturing beauty in an easy and glorifying light. I think Steven Meisel post production is BONKERS. He creates 16 Century painting. I study the layers that he uses. It reminds me of Mariah Carry who is one of my favorite singers. When you have a certain craft you have to figure out a way how people can’t mimic you. People can’t mimic Mariah because she records so many layers making it nearly impossible for other artists to imitate. Steven Meisel, Steven Klein and all the great photographers do the same thing in their post-production; creating one-of-a-kind photography you can’t imitate no matter how hard you try. That is how I also do my work. I create so many layers to get the look that I want.

From Grace, With Love(Vogue Italia, 2011)

TB: What is an ad campaign that you would want to shoot?
BTJ: I would love to shoot for D&G because they push the bar. Their ads are like paintings. D&G reminds me of the time I went to The Luve in Paris a couple of years ago. As I admired the portraits it really inspired me to want to create timeless pieces of my own.

TB: What are some encouraging words that you can give to young photographers starting out?

BTJ: Never stop going for your dreams…What I say to my interns who are aspiring photographers “WAKE UP, STUDY, AND EXECUTE!!”

TB:Neon Fix Cares is a Non Profit Organization that assists women with low self-esteem to appreciate the Value of Vanity. How in your own way can you spread the value of Positive Vanity, Bryan?

BTJ: My way of expressing positive vanity would be this: photograph yourself at least twice a year. Remind yourself how beautiful you are. I think women should take the time to pamper and treat themselves.

Bryan Taylor is a man with a vision and a purpose. With his career taking flight the sky is the limit for his undeniable talent. As time progress, his work will only become more admirable... So ladies and gentlemen, buckle

- up because

Bryan Taylor Johnson is about to 'Shift Your Paradigm.'

www.bryantaylorjohnson.com

@MrBryanTaylor

Jeggings Make Iris Apfel Want To Throw Up and Other opinions from Her Interview with The Telegraph

2011-10-25T12:01:00.000-07:00

“Now when I walk down Fifth Avenue in the summertime I just want to throw up. It seems that the fatter and uglier people are, the fewer clothes they wear. The shorts and flip-flops and tight jeans on butts that go from here to Poughkeepsie.” She shudders. “I always say they should put people in jail for wearing clothes like that. Especially stretch jeans over size 10–they should be outlawed. Ten years ago people were starting to look like slobs in New York, now it’s an epidemic.”

June Ambrose and Iris Apfel Front Row at Sachika Fall 2011 New York Fashion Week "Awakening of a Swan"
Swan Ballerina Kimberly Giannelli , Hair & Make up By Neonfix

In an interview with The Telegraph, style icon Iris Apfel lets loose on everyone from New Yorkers to celebrities to her late husband, proving that when you are 90 years old, you can say whatever you damn well please (and that everyone will still love you). Here are the best quotes from the article, hilarious snippets just as eccentric as Apfel’s infamous wardrobe.

On personal style (prompted by Lindsay Lohan asking Apfel to be her stlyist):
“I can’t tell people how to have style. No amount of money can buy you style. It’s just instinctive. You can’t try to be somebody you’re not; that’s not style. If someone says, ‘Buy this, you’ll be stylish,’ you won’t be stylish because you won’t be you. You have to learn who you are first and that’s painful… I don’t try to intellectualize about it because it tightens you up. I think you have to be loose as a goose.”

On being an overweight teen and losing weight by smoking cigarettes:
“I was very unhappy so I ate and ate and ate and no clothes would fit me. My mother used to tear her hair out when she took me shopping… the salesgirl would always say to me, ‘Why don’t you be slim like your mother?’…I used to smoke like a fiend. I smoked four packs a day. I never do anything half-assed, shall we say, but I stopped because I felt I was getting to be an addict. I’ve got very good willpower.”

On celebrities:
“Most of the young people today look dreadful. And celebrities look even worse. They don’t know what to do with themselves. At the Golden Globes and Oscars they all look alike–it seems like they’re all wearing the same nightgown and this year nobody had any jewelry at all. Only Helen Mirren was wearing a beautiful necklace, but even she got it wrong because the necklace just ruined the dress. I think the designer must have wanted to kill himself when he saw her.”

On meeting her husband:
“He told my friend that he thought I was very attractive if only I would go and have my nose fixed. So I said, ‘You can tell him to go fly a kite.’”

On her iconic glasses:
“When I needed to wear glasses, I decided I’d wear glasses. All the better to see you with.”

On people who have bad style:
“It’s a free country – if you want to look like a freak, that’s your problem.”

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Versace for H&M

2011-10-18T18:43:00.000-07:00

Nicki's Biggest Littlest Fan!!!

2011-10-12T22:29:00.000-07:00

Beyonce w reklamie True Match

2011-10-05T22:27:00.000-07:00

Cover Crush : Janet for Harpers Bazaar

2011-10-03T12:21:00.000-07:00

Black and white satellite dish hat by Milliner Amanda Johnstone

2011-10-03T11:56:00.000-07:00

Queen and her crowns: Our Fave Victoria Beckham hats

2011-10-03T11:48:00.000-07:00

Fave #1 Victorias Hat at the Royal Wedding

Fave #2

Fave #3

Herve Leger Fall/winter Fall 2011 / 2012 Campaign

2011-09-18T19:32:00.000-07:00

Herve Leger
Fall/Winter 2011-2012
Photographer: Camilla Akrans
Model: Ieva Laguna

Helmut Lang | Spring Summer 2012 Full Fashion Show | Exclusive

2011-09-15T00:13:00.000-07:00

Alexander Wang Spring 2012 Ready-to-Wear

2011-09-15T00:10:00.000-07:00

Aztec , Native American , or Altered Stadium Seating Diagram ???? You be the Judge !!

Runway Report: Diane von Furstenberg Spring 2012 Runway

2011-09-13T07:46:00.000-07:00

Runway Report. . .Alexander Wang Runway Show - New York Fashion Week Spring 2012 NYFW | Fa...

2011-09-11T17:29:00.000-07:00

AlexanderWangNY 's Spring collection gets us #WET,<3 slick, wavy hair for 2012 try SebastianCult WET to DIY @ home!

Fashion Night Out Freebies

2011-09-08T09:03:00.000-07:00

The third annual Fashion's Night Out celebration will cover 18 countries internationally and more than 250 cities within the U.S, as well as countless retailers online.

However, Fashion's Night Out, which originated in New York courtesy of Anna Wintour and Diane von Furstenburg, will have the most freebies throughout Manhattan.

Here is a list of free stuff you can score during Fashion's Night Out Sept. 8 in New York:

1. Warren-Tricomi Salon at The Plaza Hotel: Violet Lips is giving away temporary lip tattoos, makeup touchups and free hairstyling. 1 West 58th Street

2.     QVC in SoHo: Free beauty tips and tricks from QVC in SoHo. 428 Broadway
3.     Lenovo Connections Lounge at Saks Fifth Avenue: Lenovo is giving away an IdeaPad U300s laptop. 611 Fifth Avenue
4.     Bloomingdale's: Free henna tattoo from Diane VonFurstenberg inspired by the Indian Temple Collection. 1000 3rd Avenue
5.     Volkswagen is offering free rides in the new 2012 VW Passats between pick-up sites located at 50^th Street (between 5^th and 6^th Avenue) and Green Street (between Prince and Spring Street).
6.     JCPenney Herald Square: Bringing a fashion "miss," or something that does not fit or look good on you, and you will receive a free gift card plus expert advice from a fashion stylist. All "misses" given to JCPenney will be donated to charity. 901 Ave Of The Americas
7.     Tory Burch: Free Tory Burch tote with $100 purchase. 38-40 Little West 12th Street
8.     DNKY: Free tote and free DVD copy of "Bill Cunningham New York." Also, free Blind Barber haircut, popcorn and Brooklyn Lager. 655 Madison Avenue
9.     Swarvoski: Free crystal tattoo to all shoppers and a free crystallized compact to those who spend $150 or more. 200 Park Avenue
10. Bare Escentuals: Free tote bag with $50 purchase. Free "makeunder" inside Macy's at Herald Square. 151 West 34th Street
11. Coup de Coeur: Free drinks, music and makeup. In addition, Coup de Coeur is offering 20 percent storewide savings and a free $25 gift card for spending $200. 163 3rd Avenue
12. Lucky Brand: Free embroidery with any denim purchase along with Timm Gunn and free hors d'oeuvres and cocktails. 535 Broadway
13. Victoria's Secret: Free photo opportunity and makeovers with Adriana Lima, Alessandra Ambrosio, Erin Heatherton and Lily Aldridge. 1328 Broadway
14. Wolford: Free black belt with $250 or more purchase. Free pair of black Fatal 50 tights with purchase of a convertible Fatal tube dress-to-skirt. 122 Greene Street
15. Clinique: The Clinique counter in Macy's is offering 15ml samples of Clinique Moisture Surge Extended Thirst Relief to anyone who gets a consultation. 151 West 34th Street
16. The Vince Smith Hair Experience: Free 15 minute hair consultations and complimentary styles. Guests can also enjoy makeup touch-ups, airbrush tattoos, and champagne in addition to product and gift certificate giveaways. 300 Rector Pl
17. Patricia Field: Free vodka drinks and pierogies from Veselka. 302 Bowery
18. Lord & Taylor: Free gift bag on the 4^th floor at the 5^th Ave flagship store. 424 5th Ave
19. Maybelline at the Gansevoort Plaza: Free tube of Great Lash mascara signed by a Maybelline New York spokesmodel. 18 9th Avenue
20. Crabtree & Evelyn: Free trial size of pomegranate soap, body lotion or shower gel. Free gift with $75 purchase. 10 Columbus Circle
21. L'Occitane en Provence: Free hand massages to shoppers and free gift with any Immortelle moisturizer and one other full size skincare product purchase. 10 Columbus Circle
22. Sephora Columbus Circle: Free custom portrait using eyeliner from Peter Thomas Roth 10 Columbus Circle
23. Duo: Free giveaways every hour. 337 East 9th Street
24. J&R Music and Computer World: Free goodie bag with $25 or more purchase. 23 Park Row
25. 7 For All Mankind: Free Denim Therapy hem with jeans purchase. 394 West Broadway
26. Aveda: Free personal hair styling, consultations, makeup touch-ups and stress-relieving massages. 5^th Avenue
27. Forever 21: Free gift while supplies last. 40 E 14th St
28. Kenneth Cole Fifth Avenue: Receive a free Kenneth Cole Fashion's Night Out t-shirt when you make a purchase, or by using Foursquare to check in at Kenneth Cole. 95 5th Avenue
29. Tracy Reese: Free dance party and Clos de Bois wine until closing. Free gifts offered to best dancers. 641 Hudson Street
30. Alice + Olivia: Free carnival games, popcorn, cotton candy, drinks, prizes and hair styles by Sebastian. 80 W 40th St
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Hair Salon ad stirring up negative social media waves.

2011-08-30T00:15:00.000-07:00


This ad for Fluid Salon is causing controversy in the social media world. The ad depicts a woman sitting on a sofa with a black eye. Standing behind her is a man, carrying what looks to be a diamond necklace. The caption reads, “Look good in all you do.”

On my one angelic shoulder: To each his own marketing and out reach strategies but a more appropriate approach at this issue would be. . . to push the issue of not tolerating this type of abuse, as no one should be given the chance to strip you of any of your fabulous attributes. . . not oh well at least "I still look good". PSA FAIL. Not to mention the "all you do". Does this not insinuate she is defining herself by this situation and moment. SMH

On my "Other" shoulder: This scene cuts close to home except for in my familiar memory the protagonist also "look good in all they do", kicking some violator butt like J LO in Enough, complete with six inch, strappy, butterfly kicks, beige Loubiton claw marks to the dome, styled in rad Hourani for it's agility and cushion against a buffet of weapons & artillery . . .xoxo styled politically incorrect .

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Kim Kardashian’s Three Wedding Gowns: All the Details!

2011-08-24T11:32:00.000-07:00

Courtesy Vera Wang

When Kim Kardashian chose family friend Vera Wang to create her custom couture wedding gowns, she knew things would be picture perfect. What she didn’t know, however, was which of the three intricate gowns she would choose to wear for her walk down the aisle.
“I truly, up until two days before [the wedding] could not decide which to wear,” the bride admits to PEOPLE. After seeking advice from friends, family — and of course Wang herself — the choice was clear: Kardashian made her grand entrance in what she calls the “princess look” gown, a ball gown with full tulle skirt, basque waist and hand-pieced Chantilly lace appliqué on bodice and train. Along with her Lorraine Schwartz headpiece, she wore a cathedral-length veil with hand-pieced Chantilly lace appliqué at the hem and a lightly shirred blusher layer.
“It was Cinderella,” Wang tells PEOPLE of the overall look. “But Cinderella with a very sexy body. She has a very Liz Taylor or Sophia Loren kind of body and we didn’t want to lose that.”

Courtesy Vera Wang

For the first dance, Kardashian went with something completely different — the gown that ended up being “my favorite,” she says — a sexier, Georgette mermaid dress with hand-pieced Chantilly lace appliqué on bodice. The skirt had hand-cut organza petals intermixed with Chantilly lace motifs and organza sprig embroidery.
And lastly, when it was time to party, Kardashian made her third and final change of the evening into a bias-cut crepe-back satin gown with v-neck and circle skirt. She accessorized all three looks with custom Lorraine Schwartz jewels.
Wang summed up the experience perfectly: “It was a wonderful process. The fact that she came to me for having a certain classicism mixed with modernity, I feel very honored.”

Courtesy Vera Wang

–Jennifer Garcia
E! News will air a two-part special, Kim’s Fairytale Wedding: A Kardashian Event, on Oct. 9 and 10, only on E!

We love Walter Steiger. . .from the bottom of our heels & arch !

2011-08-18T23:18:00.000-07:00

Fiat to Unveil '500 by Gucci' During NY Fashion Week

2011-08-18T22:55:00.000-07:00

Hold onto your handbags. Fiat says it will unveil upscale Gucci-themed versions of the otherwise proletariat 500 coupe and 500c convertible on Fashion’s Night Out, September 8, to kick off New York Fashion Week.
Developed in collaboration with Gucci Creative Director Frida Giannini and Fiat’s Centro Stile, Fiat says the two models, one finished in pearl-glass black paint and another in pearl-glass white, are inspired by neo-classic black-and-white films.

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Really Louboutin ? Their price point has def gone straight to their head . .Designer's Claim Rival's Red Soles Infringed Trademark Is Rejected

2011-08-18T06:37:00.000-07:00

A federal judge has refused to grant a preliminary injunction stopping Yves Saint Laurent from selling shoes with a red sole that rival design house Christian Louboutin claims infringe on its trademark.Saying he did not believe that a designer could trademark a color, Southern District Judge Victor Marrero in Christian Louboutin SA v. Yves Saint Laurent America Inc., 11-cv-2381, yesterday ruled that Louboutin is unlikely to prevail in its claims against YSL, and, further, that if YSL moved for summary judgment that Louboutin's trademark is invalid, he would grant it.
Louboutin sued YSL in April, alleging that several of its rival's shoes infringed Louboutin's 2008 trademark on women's shoes with a red outsole, in violation of the Lanham Act. Louboutin has identified its particular shade as "Chinese red," but argued that any confusingly similar shade would infringe the trademark. YSL's allegedly infringing shoes are monochrome, entirely red, including their outsoles.
In denying the motion, Judge Marrero said that a color, being an essential element of fashion design, could not be trademarked, even though the red outsole was strongly associated with Louboutin shoes in the public mind.
"Because in the fashion industry color serves ornamental and aesthetic functions vital to robust competition, the Court finds that Louboutin is unlikely to be able to prove that its red outsole brand is entitled to trademark protection, even if it has gained enough public recognition in the market to have acquired secondary meaning," he said.

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Red soles have been the trademark of Christian Louboutin's shoes since 1992.

The judge acknowledged that courts had recognized the use of color in trademarks in the fashion industry before, but only in patterns with multiple designs to create a unique mark, like the Louis Vuitton logo or Burberry plaid. He also noted that courts had recognized trademarks covering single colors, but only for industrial products, which would be identical if manufacturers did not use color to distinguish their products.
That use of trademarks, he said, is not applicable to fashion.

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Beyonce @ the Roseland Tuesday night

2011-08-18T06:17:00.000-07:00

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Beyoncé played her second of four nights at New York's Roseland Ballroom on Tuesday night, presenting an ear-popping event that served as a cabaret act featuring a ferocious mix of old favorites and new tracks from her album 4.

Billed as an intimate night with the superstar, the show feautured B in a sparkly silver dress, backed by a full-on orchestra and several backup dancers. No costume changes, no elaborate set changes. The real star was B's never-miss-a-note voice and her razzle-dazzle dance moves.

During the first part of the night, Beyoncé gave fans some of the inside stories behind her biggest hits, ranging from her early beginnings with Destiny's Child to her breakout moments as a solo artist. Her swagger never faltered and was evident when she spouted lines like "On April 4, 2008, somebody put a ring on it," before launching into her hit "Single Ladies." Before that revealing moment, Beyoncé sang bits and pieces of her biggest hits like "Bootylicious," "Survivor," "Bills, Bills, Bills," and "Crazy in Love." No stone was left unturned.

The night, however, was really all about 4. She ran through the entire album, displaying her panache for old-school performing the likes of Tina Turner or Diana Ross. During ballads like "1+1," "I Care" and the show-closing "End of Time," Queen B's vocal abilities outshined it all.

It was her ability to throw a party during faster jams like "Party," "Countdown," "End of Time" and "Run the World (Girls)" that put on full display her range as a performer, dancing and singing live the entire night. Her fans sang along to every word and their energy for the material was only matched by Beyoncé's enthusiasm for live performance.

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Style Police : "The Bad Hair Bandit" and her repeat offence crime spree of bad synthetic bob wiggings

2011-08-17T22:20:00.000-07:00

AUBURN, Calif. -- Police in California have arrested a woman that the FBI now believes is the infamous "Bad Hair Bandit", an FBI spokesman said Wednesday.

A woman matching the description and following the same pattern of the repeat robber was arrested Monday afternoon along with her alleged getaway driver after a bank robbery in Auburn, California.

Placer County Sheriff Edward Bonner says the woman went into the Bank of the West branch and passed a note to a teller saying she had a gun and wanted money. After getting an undisclosed amount of cash, she ran to a waiting car behind the bank and they drove off, Bonner said.

A witness was able to give detectives the license plate of the car the pair were tracked down about 12 miles from the bank.

On Tuesday, Bonner identified the alleged robber as 46-year-old Cynthia Van Holland and her alleged getaway driver as 26-year-old Christopher Alonzo. Both are from Hayden, Idaho.

FBI spokeswoman Ayn Sandalo Dietrich said that after collaborating with FBI task forces in Seattle and Sacramento, agents now believe Holland is indeed the Bad Hair Bandit, who is accused of at least 20 robberies across Washington, Oregon, California and Montana since December. Twelve of those robberies occurred in the Puget Sound area.

In previous robberies, the Bad Hair Bandit typically passed a note to the teller stating she was armed and wants cash, according to the FBI's website. She then usually leaves in a getaway car.

She earned her nickname from the variety of wigs she wore during the robberies.

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Kreayshawn - Gucci Gucci

2011-08-14T05:25:00.000-07:00

Commentary on the Capitalist designer labels this society uses as the frame of reference for status. . .that my trifling hypocritical a$$ hopes I can afford one day. . .actually I don't need Gucci - Gucci and hold the Fendi - Fendi, I'll take extra Prada - Prada, with a side of Jeremy Scott - Scott and Rad Hourani - Rani.

Beyoncé - Best Thing I Never Had

2011-08-12T12:46:00.000-07:00

So fitting for wedding season. . .for all the brides that dodged the bullet and found their prince charming !

Geisha Night

2011-08-01T15:46:00.000-07:00

Lady Gaga on Jimmy Kimmel Live PART 2

2011-07-29T18:12:00.000-07:00

If you buy a meat dress make sure you get it "CURED"

Neonfix in Vogue Italia

2011-07-12T10:48:00.000-07:00

SACHIKA finale dress of " The Awakening of a Swan" collection in Italian VOGUE

Photography: Bryan Taylor Johnson Photography (www.BryanTaylorJohnson.com)
Dress: SACHIKA
Stylist: Marc Clark (www.MarcClark.com)
Make Up Artist: Tinisse Buckman (Neonfix)
Model: Grace Bol

Fantastic Summer time Fragrance

2011-07-11T22:07:00.000-07:00

So it's way to hot for you not to smell fresh this summer, so today I’ll be sharing my top 6 favorite perfumes for the Spring and Summer. I have tried all of these, and love them! Let me know if you’ve tried them, and if not, then I definitely recommend any of these

Juicy and youthful Oh Lola fragrance is designed to refresh the upcoming hot summer days, described as "lively, playful, irresistible, stylish and cheerful. " It's blended from fresh and sweet fruity tones, together with floral accords of peony and velvety background of vanilla. The notes include wild strawberry, raspberry, pear, peony, sandalwood and vanilla

Peace, Love, & Juicy Couture - It has a light floral scent, and isn’t overpowering.

SJP NYC - Sarah Jessica Parker’s perfume smells amazing. Strong, but not overpowering. It's smell as very girly, and vibrant and economical ;-)

Reb'l Fleur Rihanna's brand new fragrance is an intense and daring fruity chypre, composed of sophisticated floral notes: tuberose, violet and hibiscus, - with a splash of coconut water, - over the light and smooth base.

Japanese Cherry Blossom - Soft and flowery, also light. Perfect to wear during the day, and when your low on $ ;-)

Nina Ricci- Any lady that wears this scent, expect stalkers! Enough said.

Escada Taj Sunset - This is the perfume to wear during the summer time. It smells just how I would imagine summer to smell. Soft, flirty, and a little fruity.

The best fragrance you never had yet. . .

Italian design house Prada has prepared to launch a new fragrance in August 2011: Prada Candy. The new sensual fragrance is based on three basic chords—musk, benzoin and caramel.

The elegant mix of musk opens the composition, which is quite an unusual role for the musk. The heart of the fragrance beats with balsamic sensual notes of benzoin, with a hint of vanilla, while the modern and sweet seductive chord of caramel lies in the base of the composition.

Stay Sweet,

xoxo

missNeon

Tips for using bronzer

2011-07-11T21:13:00.000-07:00

»If you have oily skin stay away from creams & liquid bronzers. Stick with powders!
•Too dark shades may look unnatural, the bronzer should be a few shades darker than your skin tone.
•If you want to make your skin luminous, look for products with a subtle shimmer.
•Never overdo it.
•If you apply the bronzer unevenly you can make your skin appear “dirty”.
•Using a bronzer is the best way to warm up your face and add color to.
•Keep your foundation to a minimum if you wear bronzer on your face, otherwise your complexion may look too orange.
•Always apply the bronzer on areas where the sun usually hits.
•Always make sure your blend well.
•If you use a powder bronzer apply it with a big, round brush.

Beyoncé Run The World Girls Alternative Version

2011-07-08T11:18:00.001-07:00

Featuring the Les Twins. . .

Tutorial: Louboutin Nails

2011-07-08T09:39:00.000-07:00

So much more economical than actual Loubitons but just as hot !

We opted for the Nude these are Rihannas fave !

That's Rocawear: Les Twins

2011-07-06T01:14:00.000-07:00

These boys r super cute and ubbbbbber talented!! UMMMM all of a sudden I want to only Rock this Wear (Budump bum chhh ;-)
- ( Jhenelle Hill ) @theneonlight