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Category Archives: Inspirations
Treasured obsessions
Holly Silius is a make-up artist with a difference. She has taken an incredibly creative concept and made it into a business. ASOS and Urban Outfitters have taken on her range of lashes and now her nail line will no … Continue reading
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Vintage hair
Images of Scarlett Johansson on the Late Show with David Letterman and at the We Bought a Zoo film premiere with a ’50s-inspired hairstyle have appeared everywhere – one newspaper ran images of the style shot from every angle. It … Continue reading
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My number one book
Fashions in Hair: The First Five Thousand Years by Richard Corson When I review my favourite hair books this always comes in at number one. It’s the book that I have seen used the most in fashion hair. When I … Continue reading
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Decades of Fashion
Decades of Fashion by Harriet Worsley This compact book comes with me in my session kit. It contains hundreds of wonderful photographs of 20th century fashion from the catwalk, the street and from film. It’s a complete bargain at £9.99 … Continue reading
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Reference books
I buy so many books on hair and beauty. I have collected hair books by stylists from all over the world for many years and I use them for teaching and in my own work. Techniques vary so much from … Continue reading
Spotting a trend
trend noun 1 general tendency or direction. 2 fashion; mode. So where does a trend come from and how do we spot it? This is my fascination and it has driven my hairdressing career like nothing else. What I find … Continue reading
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Central Saint Martins
My first week of study began with the Cool Hunting course at Central Saint Martins. To focus on a subject for a period of time with expert instruction is so important. It was liberating and inspirational, having many tasks to do … Continue reading
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Salon Inspiration
I am putting together ideas for for colour and styling in the salon, which I take from current trends. I visit lots of bookshops and gather magazines from Italy, the USA, England and Australia, I love the different visions they … Continue reading
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Georgia and Luke equals amazing hair
I have the biggest hair crush on Georgia Jagger, I really want to be her right now! When I opened January’s British Vogue with the story shot by Alasdair McLellan, I whooped with delight: the hair, the hair! Luke Hersheson … Continue reading
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Margot Tenenbaum
If you can’t see the above video, please click here This is my favourite character played by Gwyneth Paltrow, from a ‘must-see’ film of mine, The Royal Tenenbaums. I love the dirty blonde bob she has, as well as the … Continue reading
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Manicure-all
Nail art and trends have lifted my little world of hair in many ways. Now it is more than two years since I launched my first nail collection at Hari’s salon in Chelsea, and yet they continue to enthrall me … Continue reading
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The Freja layer
August’s cover of British Vogue was beautifully bright orange and pink with girl of the moment Freja Beha Erichsen gracing the cover. As it sat there on the shelf, I wanted to scream out “Woo-hoo”, but this is often unwise … Continue reading
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Spring Court at Dover Street
Now I am definitely a shoe girl and like most women I seem to have so many pairs. A week involves wearing at least six different pairs. Some days I flit between several pairs due to my need to stand … Continue reading
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Mad Men
On my way to Brazil and Argentina, I picked up the box set of Mad Men, the multi award-winning series set in the early 1960′s. I love to watch episodes back to back so I can really absorb shows. I … Continue reading
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James Molloy
My wonderful, talented friend James Molloy has his own blog. I love it because it has so many tips on how to get catwalk looks and it’s written in a simple style that is so easy to follow. Also, he … Continue reading
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Nuno Da Costa
The talented Nuno sent me this – and of course I had to share it with you. He has become my biggest inspiration. Look out for my interview with Nuno, when I discover the story behind the man, but in … Continue reading
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Ashley Smith by Benny Horne
These beauty pics are from RUSSH magazine. Make-up by Mariel Barrerro. I luuuuuuuuurve the attitude and the style!
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Nuno da Costa images
Following James’ liner piece I found these images from Nuno da Costa. Amazing!
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Goldie Hawn
I just love Goldie Hawn. Here are some of my favourite Goldie looks:
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Tush Magazine
In Germany I came across this magazine – TUSH. Just incredible! I love the beauty shoots especially; the images are beautiful and also incredibly inspirational. They have a website with archives of all the issues and as you scroll down … Continue reading
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