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

Inspiration: 70's Punk

Big crimped and curly hair. check

Bright coral lips. check

This photo from backstage at Marc by Marc Jacobs Spring 2011 show reminds me of the perm party we just had at Fringe. The 70's big hair and coral lips are definitely in for spring.

Love,

S @ Fringe

Class: Up-do

On Wednesday, Fringe held their class on up-dos for the springtime :) It's so sunny and beautiful outside I feel like we should all wear out hair like this. What do you guys think we should teach next? Let us know in the comments.

See more pictures after the jump

Neighbor: Sunglasses from TG-170

Amy's sunglasses are from TG-170 just across the street from us. They have super cute vintage inspired clothes, accessories, and other odds & Ends. I'm definitely getting a pair and if you go between today and May 7th, you'll get an extra 20% off your entire purchase for Mother's Day.

Look! You can see Fringe through the windows :) Let me know if you're a regular shopper or if you have any other suggestions for boutiques in the Lower East Side I should check out.

Photo Credit: Pavement Pieces

Dashing Inspiration

Isn't this boy just hanging out on Easter Sunday so handsome?

I wish I had just as much style as him. Photo credit: The Sartorialist

In with the new

Dear Fringe Social Readers,

This blog will be my new baby starting today :) Since Amy and our stylists are super busy making people look beautiful, I'll be your new guide to lower east side happenings, hair trends, stylist updates and Fringe events.

Here are a list of posts to come:

• Weekly Inspiring Style
• Talented Stylists
• Artwork on Rotation
• Neighborhood Spots
• Chair Gossip
• ..and more!

Look out for my weekly updates :)

Love,

S @ Fringe

p.s. I also write for second blog, if you can guess I'll send you a special prize

Artist Jami Goddess Exhibit Opening

“I create art because it feels good, and it centers my restless, crazy mind. I feel like I am where I am supposed to be whenever I am drawing. There is a certain meditative quality in the redundant gestures and sounds of pencil scratching on paper. My art work depicts the inverse relationship of my desires and dreams with my restless nature and wickedness."

The art work of Jami Goddess features sensual, sexy women that display an implicit, haunting emotion, overcoming adversity and pain but with a touch of macabre sarcasm. The female figures have been described as dark and surreal; one reviewer went as far as calling the women she creates post-apocalyptic pinups.

She also illustrated and designed all the label art work for Leucadia Red, a private wine label (www.leucadiared.com), of which she is also the co-owner and brand manager. The wine is being sold at wine bars up and down the coast of California. She has recently teamed up with the Satin Dollz, Hollywood's own USO pin-up entertainment troupe to combine live and still art into a fabulous event coming soon to Los Angeles. Her work is displayed all over the San Diego area and in New York City. Check out her website at www.goodgoddess.net.

Join us for her opening at Fringe this Thursday, April 28th at 8 p.m.

Tokyo Style Nails by Mei!

Come in to see our new friend Mei and get your nails not only done, but designed!  She is the cutest, and is amazing at this spring's newest trend gel nail color! She will be here this Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday! Call now to book an appointment starting at $40!  Click the photo below for a like to her blog!

Time Out! Is Fringe in Time Out Magazine?

Check out the article from Time Out Magazine on the best new hair treatments for this spring! Rosie modeled our baroness wave perm treatment and it came out beautifully! 

Click her photo for a link to the article!

Time Out Best New Hair

 2011 Native American Film + Video Festival!

Our stylist Laura's band Family Dynamics will be performing the closing night.

She also created the score for the short documentary Open Season directed by Apache Filmmaker Raquel Chapa.

Organized by the Film and Video Center of the National Museum of the American Indian, the Native American Film + Video Festival celebrates the creative energy of Native American directors, producers, writers, actors, musicians, cultural activists, and many others who support their endeavors.

Catch it at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, March 31st thru April 3.

http://www.nativenetworks.si.edu/nafvf/index.aspx

Perm Party!

This season is all about texture, and Fringe Salon can give you it! Last week we had our first Perm Party where we gave some of our favorite friends and clients (gasp) PERMS! Now we all know that perm is a scary word for any girl who lived through the 80's, but we can assure you that with the right stylist and the right hair a perm can still be a girls best friend.  Our fav new stylist educator, Antonia Troiano, showed us the tricks of the trade last tuesday night. Thanks Toni !!!!!!...Just check out some of our before and after photos and you will be amazed at how beautiful a perm can be!

Rosie's on the Floor!

Fringe proudly welcomes Rosie, our newest Junior Stylist, to the floor full time!  Rosie's services include: cut, color, event styling, beautiful blow outs, conditioning treatments, chemical straightening, and bang trims!  Rosie's style is all her own and ranges from the most beautiful 60's bombshell haircuts to taming unruly, frizzy hair with keratin treatments. Come see her on Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday!

Kelsey's Trip to SXSW!

About two weeks ago I road tripped down to Austin Texas for the music portion of South By South West.  I was very excited to see many of the southern states for the first time.  On our way down we passed through the beautiful mountains of North Carolina and stopped in Ashville to get some much needed rest and really good pizza. We also got to catch this beautiful sunset over the blossoming trees.

Beauty And The Beats Video!

Thanks again, and again for everyone who donated to Next Aid at our Beauty and the Beats Dance Party!
Enjoy!

Beauty and the Beats NYC / Nextaid from PA-MA Productions on Vimeo.

Thanks To All Who Came Out For Beauty and The Beats!!!

On behalf of NextAid and Fringe Salon we would like to express our sincere appreciation to all those that came out to support the launch of Beauty and The Beats! We had such a wonderful time celebrating the 100th anniversary of International Women's day with each of you. Your support large and small is crucial to advancing NextAid's projects in Africa. To learn more and stay in the loop please log on to www.NextAid.org for more details and keep posted to the Fringe Social blog to learn more about NextAid and Fringe's future projects! Please continue to spread the word about this new partnership...and don't hesitate to urge others to contribute to NextAid's 2011 goals in facilitating greater support for the advancement and empowerment of women on a global-scale!!!

See you next time!

come dance with us!

 

This Tuesday March 8th Fringe Stylists (Amy, Katie, Prissy, Rosie, Toni, Luisa, Brian, Marlene, Joe, and Jenn) will be donating 100% of the proceeds of all services - haircuts, styling, and Fringe's infamous bang-trims from 6pm to 9pm - to NextAid in support of their programs in Africa. Book your appointment now! (212) 674-8383.

After party starts at 10pm with drinks provided by Ten Bells, food, and great raffle prizes from Garo Sparo, Insiders1, Max Fish, TG-170, and more. 

Donations will be accepted at the door $5 if you're financially challenged, $20 if you aren't.

DJ Dhundee will be providing the music for the evening dance off. 

Velocity Chyaldd will be our MC for the evening announcing all raffle winners!

Edisa Weeks with Delirious Hair Designs will be creating amazing updo's for the afterparty's guests

Jenn Silva from Fringe will be "putting a bird on it" and applying Feather Hair Extensions to our guests heads.


Very special thanks to Carol Ann Gleason aka C-A for coordinating this event



RSVP on our facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=178787112166036
 

248 Broome Street New York, NY 10002

212.674.8383  Call now to make an appointment!
www.fringeny.com

Support from BUST Magazine, A DJ & A Photographer, flavorpill, fusicology, Media Services NYC, Mindswerve Studios, Africology, Ten Bells, and more!

joetta maue

come to the salon to see our new art by joetta maue and join us
for her art opening march 8th at the International Women's Day Celebration

artist statement...

Saya's new work in Muse and V magazine

New work from fashion photographers Pamela Reed and Matthew Rader with our hairstylist Saya, New editorials in V magazine and Muse magazine online. Check it out. These are so fun!




Muse magazine
See more! http://www.musemagazine.it/it/fashion/



V magazine
See more! http://www.vmagazine.com/2011/01/megabytes-of-spring/

February Astrology Forecast

AQUARIUS (JAN 20-FEB 19) Kind of a stunning month, if you like dramatic change, unexpected events, and lots of popular uprisings. February kicks off with the Venus- Uranus square making a potent aspect to the February 2nd new moon. Fun, excitement, and a dose of the unexpected - not to mention really bad weather. Venus and Uranus stimulate what you really want and need and their influence continues for a good couple of weeks. Meanwhile Venus enters Capricorn on the 4^th and squares Jupiter: you're feeling good, happy, and solid. Relish this delicious combination which, together with the North Lunar Node, brings a wonderful sense of being loved. And your Aquarian self has no choice but to take it in - especially when Venus catches up to Pluto and you get all deep and mushy.All month long Mars marches forward in Aquarius in step with the Sun. This conjunction brings you a lot of physical activity; you're doing a ton of things and not always paying attention. This can make you a bit physically vulnerable so be mindful while sculpting those abs - don't drop any weights on your toes! From the 15^th to 20^th you get all serious about relationships when Venus squares Saturn, perhaps missing someone. But it's fleeting -- right at the end of the month several planets conspire to get your Aquarian brain firing on its many cylinders again.

marcie paper

come by the salon on thursday, january 13th at 8pm to check out our latest artist. marcie paper will be showing her collection of small (and affordable) paintings, and we'll provide wine and beer.

artist statement...

Sneak Preview

So... I love the new ad in Bust.  One, because I love the two stylists, Katie Dolinar (one of TimeOut NY's best stylists of 2010) and Rosie Sumstad (our newest, wonderful addition to the floor);  two, because the talented Mr. Brian Fisher did the hair; and three, because the clothes are borrowed from our great neighbor TG-170!
Not to toot my own horn, I'll toot for Danielle St. Laurent.  I love, love, love the photos.  Danny and I have been collaborating together for more than 15 years on photo shoots... What can I say, she's awesome! And this is one of my favs:

we do! (do wedding hair)

Amy's client of more than 10 years, Carolyn Babula, got married at the end of October and she stumbled upon this great photographer to do the photos, who by chance happened to be one of our clients. Talk about seredipitous! She looks beautiful thanks to Rosie and Amy who did the hair and Laura for the great photos!

January Astrology Forecast

Happy New Year!

2011 brings us the start of a 7 year Uranus-Pluto square.

No, that's not a typo! Seven years of change!

The year starts off on January 4th with a solar eclipse on the new moon in Capricorn.

This is a fascinating eclipse -- even if it isn't visible in North America -- because it interacts with the chart of the US in a very big way. The eclipsing Sun and Moon make an exact opposition to the 13-degrees-of-Cancer US Sun....And, the Sun and Moon make major angles to Mars, Saturn, and Pluto.

This eclipse is about work and the lack of it. By that I mean unemployment. Unfortunately there is likely to be another round of reports about increasing joblessness. (The economic situation doesn't improve until after the Jupiter-Saturn square in April. ) In addition, the planetary configuration on the eclipse indicates a kind of standstill... Hmmm, that could mean the US Congress and its penchant for gridlock.

Yet the planets in play do signify real roll-up-your-sleeves hard work, so it is a great time to focus on goals for the year, as long as we can live with the fact that things appear to be utterly stuck.

But how about some good news?

Even though the last time Uranus and Pluto were squared in cardinal signs was between 1929 and 1933, do not despair! This combination is about change, first and foremost. Uranus enters Aries in March, making a square to Pluto pretty much on and off through 2018.

I know, how can a girl wrap her brain around this? For starters, our brains will be very much at issue once Jupiter enters Aries on January 22. For the next couple of months, Jupiter and Uranus will be conjunct in and around the very beginning of Aries. Aries has to do with the head and the brain, and Jupiter in that sign signifies an expansion of our thinking about .... our thinking. With Uranus in the picture expect breakthroughs about autism, alzheimers, brain injury, etc.

But about that good news....

2011 looks a lot better than 2010 and 2009, even with the Uranus-Pluto action. For example, apart from Mercury, there will be no retrograde passes of a personal planet.

Keep in mind that Saturn and Jupiter are both cruising ahead and away from the clutches of Pluto, and even their opposition in April isn't a bad thing at all. Personally, I like Saturn and Jupiter together -- they have a certain groundedness together and they balance out each other's unpleasant tendencies. As for Uranus and Pluto -- expect the unexpected, personally and globally.

However...Uranus in Aries may indeed fan the flames of individualism and so we may see the Tea Party's lunacy gain strength at least while Jupiter is also in Aries. (Thank god, Jupiter enters Taurus in June....)

There is repression with Uranus and Pluto but also revolution.... These combinations bode ill for immigration rights in the US unless we can harness the potential for effective community organizing that is indicated by Uranus and Pluto. don;t mourn organize

Mostly Uranus and Pluto have to do with cracks and fissures. Things will break open under this transit. Some of it will be revelatory and positive and some of it will be destructive. The core essence of things will become visible. That probably includes seeing plenty of lava flow.

We'll have seven years to figure it out!

Your January Forecast...

december's astrology forecast -- better late than never!

Your astrologer apologizes profusely for being late with this month's column. Mercury is retrograde! What can I say? --- I had technical difficulties.... I promise to have January's column up on time.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22-DEC21) The month begins with a gorgeous square of Mars to Jupiter and Uranus. Fun times in River City -- lots of exciting work and play. This combination is in effect for the new moon in Sag on December 5th, so the next two weeks will be excellent for fruitful activity and innovation. You will be busy and slightly crazed. Uranus is likely to bring us more surprising political events in combination with Mars, so you will have a lot to keep track of and opine about. Keep in mind that Mercury goes retrograde in early Capricorn on the 10th, edging back into late Sagittarius on the 18th. In fact, from the 18th til the 25th, Mercury makes a square to Uranus and Jupiter, and the full moon in Gemini and lunar eclipse happens on the 21st... Ooh la la. Expect big world events and very confusing communication. Talk about misunderstandings. Try not to be too reactive when people aggravate you --- everyone's mean streak may be a bit evident that week. How un-holiday-spirit-ish.

Laura's solo album!

Not only is Laura a great stylist, but she is also a talented musician and composer! Take a listen to her beautiful, new solo album at thedustdiveflash.bandcamp.com, or you can also find it on iTunes. When not cutting, coloring, and styling your hair, or producing her solo album, Laura also plays in a band called Family Dynamics with 3 other members of Stars Like Fleas.
She is also a proud member of the White Mountain Apache Tribe.

Saya's new work in TOKION magazine

Our stylist Saya's new work in New issue of TOKION magazine:)
Check it out on your neighborhood book stand!

Photographer / Reed + Rader










See more Saya's new work!
http://sayahughes.com/

WINK WINK PONY opening reception Thurs, Dec 9th at 8pm

Come sip cocktails, eat lollipops, and check out our new art, Thursday, Dec 9th at 8pm!

ARTIST STATEMENT

I believe we are all born as artists.

BIO

Wink Wink Pony was born in a studio in Bushwick, Brooklyn and is the brainchild of Georgia native Reba Massey. It is a collection of characters dubbed "GENERATION @" inspired by today's text savvy, blog happy, web crawling youth culture.

A world where creators, activists, fashionistas, & wanna bees all live together on LOLLIPOP HILL. RoseMary MilkShake, Charlie CoCoButter Bean, and KeKe Couture are just a few of the characters you're sure to fall in love with and bring a smile to your face.

WinkWinkPony.com

come watch Luisa fly!

Our wonderful stylist, Luisa, is performing on the trapeze at the DeskSet'sBiblioball: Spellbound. Saturday, December 4th from 7:30pm-4:00am at The Bell House, the "winter formal dance party" is a fundraiser for Literacy for Incarcerated Teens:

Since 2008, hundreds of New York City’s savviest librarians and bibliophiles have flocked to Brooklyn for the nerdiest party of the year: the Desk Set’s annual Biblioball. Photo archivists mingle with children’s book authors to the sounds of the city’s finest DJs spinning soul 45s. Live music follows a sexy trapeze act, and guests win big in the Fancy Pants Raffle–all to support LIT, and their work to provide programming for incarcerated and detained youth–only at the Biblioball.


Check out their site for tickets and more info... We hope to see you there!

Closing Reception for SPRING HOFELDT

Join us for an art closing reception next Thursday, November 11 at 8pm.  Come have a drink on us, and take a peek at Spring's great work before it comes down!

Prissy's Costume / Halloween 2010!

If you didn't know already Halloween is when I really go all out!! This year I was Robot Unicorn. Robot Unicorn Attack is a Fringe Staff favorite online game. Here are a couple pics of my costume. Special Thanks to Kelsey for helping me with my hair, Brian for the extra colored spray, and Suzy for cleaning up the trail of magical glitter and sparkles I left in the basement. xoxo! I had a blast and hope you did too :D

Neighborhood Spotlight : THECAST

THECAST

71 Orchard Street

New York, NY 10002

212.228.2020

(B/T Broome & Grand St.)

Open Tuesday-Sunday 12-8pm

Closed Mondays

The Cast has to be one of the sickest clothing shop in NYC. As soon as you walk through the door, you know you've found a treasured gem. Whether it be for some killer original T's, denim and leather goods, or to the amazing vintage oddities this store definitely has a little something for everyone.



I first met Chuck and Elisa, (Owners and Designers), when I went to check out the shop with Katie and Brian from the Salon. I have to say, it's been a while since I have met such fun loving down to earth people! After a couple months of randomly stopping in to pick up a T, or running into each other in the neighborhood. We were constantly talking about music and upcoming shows. The next thing I know, we're tailgating at Iron Maiden, full on Heavy Metal Parking Lot style, and dancing on stage with Iggy Pop together in Atlantic City!! What a pleasant surprise it has been to make friends with genuine people, that share the same passion for music! Now they are both my clients as well!!

I just went in a few weeks ago and grabbed one of the new 'Cast' tote bags w/a Cramps pin and an awesome pair of Stevie Nicks style witch boots!! The highly anticipated womens 'Aloha From Hell' collection, has finally made it's way into the shop which gets me so amped! If you've never cruised by, you should, it's totally worth it!! :) **ROCK ON!!**--Prissy

keiko lynn

keiko lynn: fringe: "Outfit Details: Dress and shoes - courtesy of Nine West vintage Moschino fringe skirt - borrowed from Samara bag - courtesy of Coach I..."

October Astrology Forecast

Venus goes retrograde on October 8th! The planet of love is also a planet of clashing values.

LIBRA (SEPT 21-OCT 21)Now that Saturn has become unstuck from Pluto and Uranus, it is moving at a pretty good clip through Libra. During the first few days of October, Saturn hangs out with the Sun, leaving you feeling kind of serious and responsible. Together with the last days of the Mars-Venus conjunction, Saturn and the Sun facilitate work getting done. But you may be feeling a bit gloomy. And besides, Venus comes to a screeching halt before it turns retrograde, so things feel unsettled and slightly weird. The new moon on the 7th is in your sign, so use it for some reflection as you prepare for 40 days of Venus retrograde. Mars and Pluto make a powerful angle on this new moon, which doesn't bode well for the world staying calm this month. Remember that Venus retrograde can be kind of delicious in that important things are revealed to you about your real desires. Meanwhile the North Lunar Node heads right into a conjunction with Pluto this month, deepening relationships in all the right ways.