Alice Dellal

Karl Lagerfeld, who is the head designer and creative director for Chanel, has a muse each season. 

He personally chose the new face for the Boy Chanel collection.  Her name is Alice Dellal, and she is the antithesis of everything Coco Chanel intended for the house of Chanel. 

He is clearly taking risks which I can respect.  A shaved head on one side can be fun for a model, but I have to admit I also love the sleek bob, red lip and strands of pearls draped around a neck in the true Coco Chanel fashion...

Pretty in Pink

Allure

I don't know if it's my merry mood, the phenomenal cut or if I've been in Austin too long but I LOVE Katy Perry's new "do"!  

The Beauty Department

Subtle pastel toners are popular now.  That doesn't mean you'll see your neighbor with pastel hair, but you will see more of this look in cities and on the pages of your favorite fashion magazines.  When girls who aren't known to be edgy are sporting this look you know it is going more mainstream!

Happy Birthday

Brad Pitt turns 48 on Sunday. Here is a representation of several hairstyles he has sported over the years.  

He has had more styles than most women!

Fascinator

Nordstrom

fas·ci·na·tor [fas-uh-ney-ter]noun 1.  a scarf of crochet work, lace, or the like, narrowing toward the ends, worn as a head covering by women.

So the royal obsession never ends...  I just found these fascinators.  I have to have one, I hope they finally become a trend in the states. 

Such a perfect thing to wear to a wedding, or a holiday party...

Nordstrom

Nordstrom

Pretty Pony

Goody

I know you have seen ponytail holders worn around the wrist.  You've started the day with your hair down, by lunchtime you can't wait to get your hair up in a ponytail!  Thankfully, you have a ponytail holder on your wrist.  

Goody has come out with ponytail holders and headbands which can be worn as bracelets and necklaces as well.  I am pleasantly surprised that a Goody ponytail holder can look so cute!  I almost prefer mine on my wrist...

Goody

 

On Trend

Fashion accessories are often a barometer of what is happening in the world.  Designers make iPad covers, USB keys, earmuffs with headphone capability and now they make coffee cup sleeves...  

We are clearly an electronic, coffee addicted nation!

Jimmy Choo

Education

I'm so excited-we have a color educator coming to our salon tomorrow...  I don't know what will be covered, but I love any and all continuing education!  I always walk away with something new. 

I have also decided to take some advanced cutting classes.  I am contemplating where that will be.  Possibly my Alma mater, Graham Webb Academy outside of Washington, D.C.  I love those Brits!  They will always be brilliant...

Graham Webb