Rock Seen with Bob Gruen and Lenny Kaye - 92YTribeca - New York, NY

Rock Seen with Bob Gruen and Lenny Kaye - 92YTribeca - New York, NY

Come meet the amazing photographer of rock and roll music, Bob Gruen. He will be signing his new book of photography featuring legendary rock and roll artists from John Lennon to Green Day. Hear the stories behind the photos and get your copy for your collection.

Our Favorite Looks From Rockefeller!

Hey All!

We had a great time at Rockefeller Center last Thursday for Fashion's Night Out! Here are a couple of our favorite looks, and this season think big and textured!  Thanks again to Brooke Smy for inviting us out to work with the talented stylists!

In Memory of 9/11

On Thursday, September 15, at 8:00 p.m. come celebrate the work of Margaret Clarke with us as she expresses her personal New York experience in honor of 9/11.  In her own words,

"The spring after Sept. 11th I found a pile of discarded art supplies  on the street near my apartment. It felt like it had to do with 9/11; an East Village artist getting out or giving up, some dismissal in  their action to rid themselves of what once felt like a possibility.  In the pile were eight small, poorly stretched canvases with paint  splatter and brush marks. I took them and when the events of Sept. 11th  crept into a place where I could paint about them, those battered  canvases were what I wanted to paint on. A New York panorama,  served as the base image for all the paintings but I let the original  splotches and marks direct me to eight different places. I took what that artist left behind, that fellow New Yorker, and together we made  these paintings."

!*# &!%$ Verizon!!!

Well, you know it's Monday when Verizon has mucked up your ENTIRE business phone line..again. Please bear with us as we work to correct the situation and if you can't reach us the first time, do try again! We are grabbing each call as fast as we can.

Many Thanks!
Jess
212 674 8383

Fashion's Night Out TONIGHT!

From Brooklyn to Brazil to Boston, the fashion industry is buzzing about the third annual globe-spanning event, Fashion's Night Out.  Tonight September 8th, 2011, Rockefeller Center will be transformed into a massive red-carpet extravaganza with "live mannequins" showcasing fashion-forward looks from the Center's retailers and paparazzi-style photos by Kodak.  Bands WHITE RABBITS, BEAR HANDS, and LISSY TRULLIE will light up the stage in The Rink Bar with the iconic Prometheus statue in the background.  The biggest fashion party in history promises to be full of stylish indulgences! Fringe Stylists Amy Schiappa, Brian Fisher, and Rosie Sumstad are all styling the Rockefeller live mannequins' hair! Come enjoy the nights festivities!

Masks and Upcycle Updos

Fringe will be in attendance at the Materials for the Arts Masked Marvelous cocktail party on October 18.

Amy's husband John Kaiser is their Education Director plus Fringe stylists will be there to style your hair in an Upcycle up-do! Ulimited food + unlimited drinks + Fringe hair dos = Masked Marvelous = fun. Start buying your tickets this week. Here is a link to the FB event and MFTA's blog :) Last year there was a giant bunny and french bakers with mustaches serenading people holding baugettes...

Materials for the Arts

33-00 Northern Blvd, 3rd floor

Long Island City, NY 11101

718-729-3001

Client Spotlight: Jodi Lennon

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This is one of Amy's clients: Jodi Lennon. She does funny stuff with funny people. She moved here from Chicago to write and perform for Exit 57 with Amy Sedaris and Stephen Colbert. Now she performs improv at the PIT (People's Improve Theatre) with Ari Voukydis and Laura Grey in What A Year! Go see the performance this Thursday at 8pm

Peoples Improv Theater

123 East 24th st

between Park and Lexington

Free with any theater student ID

jodilennon.com

image credits to the pit-nyc

Hipsters

I was really just curious and asked my old boss, whats a hipeter? His answer: you're a hipster. And I said no way, I am not a hipster.  I was very confused... anyway just watch this video, it provides the definition of a hipster. haha



hahaha hilarious. in no way should this video be taken seriously.

Congratulations neighbor

Our next door neighbor is celebrating something...
I mentioned before that Babycakes was expanding their business to LA and they recently found their perfect location at 236 North Larchmont. The store will focus on their delicious variety of donuts but will also feature their signature cupcakes, cookies brownies and more. Read more about their exciting news on Eater

Make sure to keep up with Babycakes' blog as well :)

Pictures from the Massive Mad Hatter Tea Party

The tea party at Tompkins Square Park was last week and the East Villagers definitely know how to throw one. With the help of Free Art Society, the park was transformed into another universe similar to the wonderland Alice visits frequently.

Check out more photos here at Bowery Boogie

Inspiration: Wild Braids

Sorry I've been MIA for a bit, I was a little busy with classes.. I swear I never thought I was ever gonna have to pull an all-nighter after college.. :( So back to blogging.. and hair! It's already time for fall hairstyles and the messier the better. Add feathers, beads or other accessories to your liking. As seen here in Free People's 20011 look book and the beautiful Spanish model Malena Costa, wild braids are the perfect hair-do if you don't have time for a blow-out. 

More pics after the jump

Fox Debut's Art Work Wed. August 10th at Fringe!

What can I say, our new artist Fox is a total fox and his art ain't too bad, either. His mix media uses bikes as objects and may resemble different things (think Pablo Picasso!) but mostly just pleasing. The masculinity in his work gives Fringe the juxtapose it needs.


We were inspired to work with Fox and his bike boys and girls of Clementine Courier on Broome to generate bike culture, green culture and to get some damn bike racks on our block.



Currently, the LES BID office is working hard to make this happen but until then, come, park outside and see his show Wednesday, August 10th at 7:30.

Thanks and Love,
Amy

UPDATE: Phone troubles

UPDATE 7/27/11: Verizon's server is down and is affecting over 9000 clients.  Hopefully they fix our phone today but they are running a day behind :(

Our phone is having some problems right now.. if we are not able to grab your call disregard the Verizon message and try us again in a few!

We're having it fixed today.. we apologize for those who've had troubles reaching us today.

Phone lines under construction!

Hi all, please don't give up when calling for an appointment today! Verizon is working to get our voice mail back up. I am trying to get to all of your calls but please try us again if I miss you!

My hairdryer for an extra arm!
Jess

Turquoise & Ruby

These photos by Timmothy Lee were originally published in Beaux magazine. Aren't they gorgeous?

image credits: fashionising.com

Hotel Chantelle

Amy is a big fan of our neighbor, Hotel Chantelle. Stop by for some drinks or their restaurant, which just opened with a full dining menu in addition to its rooftop bar, featuring New American cuisine with Mediterranean influences by chef Jeff Kreisel. They're also hosting a daytime rooftop party this weekend so make sure to stop by!

Hotel Chantelle Rooftop
92 Ludlow St, NY 

(between Delancey and Broome)
2PM – 8PM

Party with the New Museum

At Sarah D. Roosevelt park between Broome and Delancey (a couple blocks west of us) the New Museum is hosting a block party on Saturday, July 23 from 12 to 5pm. There will be live performances, artist-led activities and more!
The party is is free and open to the public! All guests receive complementary admission to the New Museum on the day and will be given a tour of their current exhibition, “Ostalgia,” to discover the reality and myth of Eastern Europe.
Click here for the full schedule

New Museum

235 Bowery

New York, NY 10002

212.219.1222

Hours

Wednesday 11-6 PM

Thursday 11-9 PM

Friday, Saturday, Sunday 11-6 PM

Free Thursday Evenings (from 7 PM to 9 PM)

Bust Magazine shoot featuring Kelsey

Watch Kelsey at work! Her hair and makeup styling for Kreayshawn will be featured in the October/November 2011 issue of Bust Magazine.

Happy July 4th!

The Gargoyle that sits by the staircase says have a great weekend everyone! Celebrate America's Birthday :)

"Shakespeare in the Parking Lot" returns next week

Members of the ensemble of "The Comedy of Errors" --
clockwise from left: Drew Valins, Shane Mitchell, Tom Machell,
Jessica Doherty, Lauren Hayden. In the back: Grant Turnbull.
Photo by Hamilton Clancy.

The twentieth season of Shakespeare in the Parking Lot returns to our neighborhood at Broome and Ludlow (It's literally 5 steps away from our front door!). "The Comedy of Errors" will open the season starting July 7 and run Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays through July 23. Directed by Kathy Curtiss, the Drilling Company production adapts the story of “mischance and mistaken identity to a modern pizzeria in Little Italy."


Hamlet will be the next performance on the lineup. 

July 7 to July 23, 2011

Municipal Parking Lot @ Ludlow and Broome St

Thursdays - Saturdays at 8:00 PM 

Cost: FREE

Photos from Mexico

I know you were all waiting for this post! The stylists went on a vacation about a month ago to Cancun and snapped some Polaroid pics to share with you guys. So wishing I was laying out in the sun on the beach in Mexico right now...

Click for more pics :)

Neighborhood Spotlight: Sunshine Cinema

At the Sunshine Cinema on E. Houston Street, The Village Voice & WNYU's The New Afternoon Show  are hosting Friday and Saturday Midnight Movies this summer! This week they're showing Muppet Treasure Island, or if puppets aren't your thing you could go next weekend when they're screening Independence Day in honor of July 4th. 

Sunshine Cinema

143 E. Houston Street

New York,NY 

10002

(212) 330-8182 

Click to Visit their website 

Men's Fringe

I've been posting too much about women's trends.. so how about some inspiration for men? It seems the models on the runways have been sporting a sleeked and parted look. I personally like the last look, the natural fringe. What do you guys prefer?

Image credits to Fashionising

Cocktails for a Cause at Foley and Corinna Tomorrow

Foley & Corinna, famous for their fold-over tote bags is having a cocktail party tomorrow from 7-9 in their LES boutique. The event will be a benefit for the Girls’ Initiative for Victim Empowerment (GIVE) & they are also hosting a collection drive for the 1-year-old Brooklyn Sex Trafficking Unit, which investigates domestic cases of girls and women being forced into prostitution.

Read the original post on The Lo Down

Foley & Corinna

114 Stanton Street 

New York, NY

(212) 529-2338
Open Daily 12pm-8pm

A Little Wicked

Our new boutique obsession: A Little Wicked.  It is owned by a Bianca and Robyn Morena, stylish sister-duo from Texas. Every item is hand picked and unique, which makes shopping a quick and easy experience for the busy busy NY lady.  Plus, Robyn says “Plus, we play bad-ass music and always have wine on hand!”

279 E Houston St.

NY,NY 10002

212-777-1190

Hours

Monday: Closed

Tues-Sat: 12-8

Sunday: 12-7

Visit their Wicked Blog

Derek Todd's Fashion Presentation & www.DeryckTodd.com Launch

It's happening right now! Will post pictures after the event :)

Hosted by HOUSE OF FIELD

Special offer of Exclusive Hats & T-shirts for Sale !

Serving Sparkling Spirits & Technicolor Macarons

@ Christopher Henry Gallery 

127 Elizabeth Street (btwn Broome & Grand)

Saya's work part II

Continuing on from this previous post on Saya's videos, here's another favorite of hers. It's a new video for the shopping website Motilo.com


Pamela Reed + Matthew Rader (1+1management)

Saya's work Part I

Saya's been doing some really cool video and print work lately. Here is one of her favorites for Marc Jacobs Daisy Eau So Fresh Perfume for AnOther Magazine. I think this perfume might be by new favorite. 

See the rest of  videos by Pamela Reed + Matthew Rader (1+1management) and Saya's portfolio

Their newest work is also featured in
  Muse magazine
  V magazine
  Tokion magazine

And more coming soon for Muse magazine, Cynthia Rowly new look book and
fun movie, etc etc:) Stay tuned for Part II of this post. 

Can you guess another video on Reed + Rader's site that Saya made? (hint: there are many)

Buschwick Open Studios at Jenn's Place

Jenn is hosting an open art show this weekend at her apartment. She's featuring her wife, Maro Hagopian's Midtown NYC series and Las Vegas Motels. Additionally, two other Brookyln based photographers, Joelle Sedlmeyer and Olivia Barr are showing their work as well. Make sure you check out the exhibit Saturday or Sunday and let us know how the party was. Our stylists are busy busy these days, the next one featured will be Saya :)


Here's a preview of some of their works (more after the jump): 

Hand-Painted Highlights

We're having a special right now to celebrate the warm weather and the upcoming summer season. The ombre hair color has been trending for a while now so come to our salon and get your hair done before the weather gets even hotter :) Call us today at 212-674-8383 to make your appointment. Check out the amazing before and after results below!

See the AFTER pic after the jump

Happy Memorial Day

In honor of Fleet Week, US Navy and Marine Corps, here is a photo taken in midtown by our stylist Jenn Silva's wife, Maro Hagopian. Men in uniform are so handsome.

Double Hair Knot

We're saying bye to adding embellishments, headbands and accessories to our hair. the hair trend for 2011 is leading towards a more Au natural and less structured look. Fashionising tells us how to wear this double hair knot trend from the Michale Kors SS 2011 collection. See the instructions to create this easy style and see more pictures of the look after the jump

Amos Mac exhibits at Munch Gallery

Munch Gallery right across the street from our salon is debuting their new show this Friday. It's a photography exhibition by Amos Mac.

In his own words he says "I’m an artist who photographs the dynamic, the gender rebellious, the under-represented and beyond though voyeuristic, snap-shot styled portraits. Preferring to shoot models in their personal spaces over a studio, the photos I create have been described as “bright, saturated images of people and places who look fucked up and beautiful in equal measure”(Amos's Blog)
Make sure you checkout the gallery within the next month :)

Neighbor: Babycakes & Plain Cake Donut Recipe

Back in 2009, we wrote a short post on our next door neighbor, Babycakes! (we actually share the same 248 Broome address). Now, their business is booming, expanding to the west coast, and I just found out they are releasing a new cookbook, Babycakes Covers the Classics (amazon.com, $16.50). If you're sitting at home craving one of founder Erin McKenna's delicious sweets be sure to try out one of her gluten-free vegan recipes. She reveals how to make your own version of plain cake donuts.

Recipe after the jump :)

Wearing skirts as dresses

I've been seeing Maxi dresses and skirts everywhere on the runway, stores and the streets. They are perfect for this breezy weather. They look good on all body types, because it enlgates the body and hides our problem areas discreetly. I would say maxi skirts are more versatile than dresses because you can pull one up, cinch it with a belt and call it a new dress! Great wardrobe pieces are always convertible and versatile.

Free People even has a skirt showcasing the five different ways to style their convertible maxi. Their website gives me such great ideas.

If you're shopping around, our neighbors TG-170, Foley & Corinna, and James Coviello carry similar skirts that are right on trend. Do you guys have a preference to maxi dresses or skirts?



Photo credits: In My Closet,  Pierina,  Free People

Inspiring Style: Navajo Girls

I'm obsessed with braids Especially this braided hair-do from the girls at Miss Unkon's collection at Australian Fashion Week. Click for the rest of her collection

Clog It!

Everyone's wondering if clogs are in for this spring and summer. The new trend seems to be clogs. What do you guys think about them? I can't decide if I can pull them off but on the right girl I think it looks stunning. 

We want to feature a designer who sells an amazing array of clogs at the Brooklyn market on the weekends. NinaZ, a Swedish designer creates these comfortable yet stylish shoes. They are made individually by Swedish shoemakers so their craftsmanship is nothing less than top-quality. Check out some of her shoes:

Neighbor: PS 110's Spring Fair

The Lo-Down posted an event that I thought I would share with you all :) PS 110 is hosting a Spring Fair tomorrow on Lewis St between Broome and Delancey. They write: The fair is open to all of Lower East Side community and beyond. It will take place in the school yard as well as Lewis street between Broom and Delancey. There will be rides, games, music, raffle auction, and food (which will consist of our gourmet food truck – Kimchi Taco and few other trucks/vendors and local restaurants).


Click here for the original post on the Lo-Down Blog

Neighbor: Live In Theater

LiveInTheater on Mott Street hosts an interactive theater performance on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. You can watch either The Ryan Case 1873 on Saturdays or The Lombardi Case 1975 on Fridays and Sundays. A reviewer of the former said it's like watching CSI: NY but in the 1870s. 

Amy and I will schedule a date to go and let you know our thoughts :) If you guys go make sure to tell us how the show went! 

Location: The Old School 25 Mott Street in Chinatown NY
When: Fridays at 6pm, Saturdays 3pm and 6pm Sundays at 3pm

For more details and reservations visit www.liveINtheater.com or call 212-780-4787