Stella Tennant, famed Scottish fashion model, was discovered by a British Vogue writer in 1993 at the age of 23. She was selected specifically for a reality profile piece, “Anglo-Saxon Attitudes,” shot by photo great Steven Meisel. Having completed boarding school and her Fine Arts … Read More →
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Good Morning Gorgeous: Glamour Morning, Noon, & Night
Fashion designers debut an annual collection entitled “Resort Wear.” This is their opportunity to create a line that is fun, unique and glamorous, aside from the expected day and evening wear. True to its name, these looks are inspired by warmer climates. In addition to … Read More →
Explore the Gamut: New Homme for Her
Yves Saint Laurent, one of the greatest names in fashion history, lived and died pursuing his passion to “make women more beautiful.” Respected fashion writer Caroline Rennolds Milbank summarized the career of YSL best in 1985: “The most consistently celebrated and influential designer in the … Read More →
Robert Lobetta: Visionary Mind
As a young hairdresser, I remember waiting in line to see the Sebastien hair show to see Robert Lobetta’s work. Robert has explored and succeeded in several artistic paths – as a hairdresser, salon owner, an artist, a director, a photographer – and I respect … Read More →
The Gatsby Referendum: Menswear Re-Awakening
The Great Gatsby, F. Scott-Fitzgerald’s fictional character, carried impeccable style presence, and Robert Redford brought the character to life in the 1974 original film version without fail. The story unfolds in the fall of 1922, post WWI, during the celebratory roaring twenties, which presented a … Read More →
Glamming Up Your Holiday Look: Hair and Nails
Holiday season is all about sprucing yourself up and polish your look. Connie, our Director of Beauty Services at Salon Buzz, and I were recently on NBC Chicago to share the hottest hairstyles and nail trends for the holidays. Perfect Holiday Updos We’re encouraging our clients to … Read More →
Staying Gorgeous for the Holidays
We should always take the time to take care of ourselves all year round, but the upcoming holiday season takes us to a new level in preparing ourselves to look and feel our best. I had a chat with Connie Herrera, Salon Buzz’s Director of … Read More →
Sublime Proportion: Winter Warmth
Coco Chanel declared, “Fashion is architecture: it is a matter of proportion.” This winter plays with proportion, deeming oversized outerwear fashionable in short and longer lengths. Accompanying the outfit is the hair, where the hair is more relaxed and straighter than previous seasons, with bangs … Read More →
Aesthetic Euphoria
Beauty, like visual art, is subjective, and it holds the power to impact us in its many forms. We can see, feel or even hear beauty, instilling within us a sense of curiosity, satisfaction or appreciation. A Time to Reflect Julian Wolkenstein created a … Read More →
Sam McKnight: The Original Session Stylist
Through Sam Knight’s iconic work with countless celebrities, models and designers, Sam established himself as the original “session stylist.” In the world of fashion where looks come and go, his groundbreaking work establishes itself as a permanent fixture in the industry. I respect Sam for … Read More →