For the past couple of months I have been working hand in hand with my buddy Molly from Rabbit Foot Fern Design to put together the perfect press packets for my bridal business. They are finally assembled and ready to go, and I couldn’t be more pleased! These little beauties are about to take Coriedoesmyhair to the next level. Get ready world, the Bridal Hair Boss is coming to wedding near you!
A few weeks back I did a bridal photo shoot with some of my beautiful friends. Here are a some hair and makeup looks that I did for all of you springtime brides! A big thank you to my models Mo Rinehart, Melissa Hudson, and Molly Covert-Rutledge, who also took these gorgeous photos.
Many brides are choosing to forego a veil on their wedding day for the less traditional decorative hair pieces. They are a lovely alternative to a veil, or in some cases, a way to keep a little sparkle in the hair when transitioning from the ceremony to the reception.
The ultimate cornerstone of femininity, lace is showing up everywhere on the wedding scene. We’re seeing it not just on dresses and veils, but also on invitations, decorations, and cakes.
Chevron print is in with a vengeance, showing up in brightly colored variations on cakes, invitations and the like. It’s a great way to add a splash of color and print for the bride with an eye for design.
Our nationwide obsession with Downton Abbey has made its way into hairstyles and wedding themes for this season. There are vintage silhouettes and rich textures along with a soft and muted color palette, and the weddings themselves are being styled with an air of sophistication and elegance worthy of a post-Edwardian aristocratic princess.
The release of the Great Gatsby in May comes just in time for a wave of vintage styling for summer brides-to-be. Instead of following the same vintage trend we’ve seen in recent years, we will now see the return of the flapper. There will be sparkly headbands, fringe, and soft waves in the hair. For the men, the pastel palette is king, and we are loving the addition of dapper hats, bowties, and three piece suits.
Well, I for one had a great time watching last night’s Golden Globes. Who’s with me? Tina Fey and Amy Poehler were witty and hilarious as usual, not to mention how totally HOT Tina Fey looked in her sparkly turquoise mermaid dress. WHOAH. I liked that dress a lot more than the one she wore on the red carpet! And that new hint of red to her hair color totally completed the mermaid look. Amy Poehler looked amazing in her red carpet tuxedo jacket, and is glowy and fabulous in this maroon number as well. These gals owned the show and I’m sure they are currently plotting their world takeover. Is there anything this dream team can’t do? 
My favorite red carpet moments were either ravishing red dresses, ethereal nude tones, or brazen in black. I also enjoyed seeing so many down-dos instead of everyone wearing their hair up. Here are the looks I really loved:
Jennifer Lawrence in Dior Haute Couture. I’m loving the smoky eyes with the backswept hair.
Zooey Deschanel in Oscar de la Renta. She makes wearing a ball gown look easy with a her soft ponytail and bangs.
Claire Danes in Versace. Her voluminous blowout and soft makeup complete this fabulous ensemble.
Jennifer Garner smoldered in this Vivienne Westwood dress, complemented by beautiful hair color and a loose, easy updo. This was probably one of my favorite looks of the evening.
Jessica Alba was in a category by herself with this coral beauty by Oscar de la Renta. Her beautiful bronzy skin and subtle ombre highlighted waves prove once again that she is in a class all her own.
My mouth fell open when I saw the ethereal Amy Adams in this mermaid dress by Marchesa. Her porcelain skin looked beautiful against the color, and I loved the soft waves in her hair. This was another favorite of the evening.
Julianne Moore is always a stunner, and this dress by Tom Ford was no exception. The first words out of my mouth as soon as I saw her were, “No one else can pull off a French twist like she can.”
I am always a fan of Kristen Wiig, especially when she teams up with Will Ferrell, but whoever teamed her up with this cutout tummy framing number deserves a high five! She looks stunning as always, and her presentation with Will Ferrell was one of the best parts of the evening.
Favorite Fab over 50 Red Carpet Moments:
A youthful and glowing Sally Field bursts on the scene again for her nomination in “Lincoln”.
John Goodman is back! John Goodman is back! John Goodman is back! LOVED him in Argo, but he will always be Dan Conner to me.
Oh you, Bill Murray. You’re the best.
And now for my Top Five Fave Golden Globes 2013 Moments. Drumroll Please:
5. Lena Dunham trying to walk up to the stage in heels. Twice. Her stylist should be fired. You couldn’t even see her feet, they couldn’t have put her in a pair of Tom’s?
That said, Lena Dunham winning Best Actress in a TV Comedy and Best TV Comedy. Love her, love her show.
4. Tina Fey and Amy Poehler hosting the blessed event. I’m glad Hollywood is recognizing these hardworking and hilarious gals for the comedy powerhouses that they are.
3. Kristen Wiig and Will Ferrell teaming up for some funny as crap entertainment. Those two had me LOLing the whole time.
2. Watching an entire audience full of celebrities get starstruck by Bill Clinton when he walked out to deliver a speech about the movie “Lincoln.”
1. Jodi Foster’s speech after winning the Cecil B. Demille award. She was speaking completely from the heart and calling everyone out on their crap at the same time. The woman’s got balls of steel, and hearing her say her truth in front of all her peers and the world had me bawling and ecstatic all at the same time.
And that’s all I have to say about that! Check back in a few weeks for more celeb hair and fashion commentary after the Oscars.
Ciao!
Corie
Back in October I had the pleasure of doing hair and makeup for a beautiful wedding in Calistoga, California. I’ve recently received the photographs from the wedding and wanted to share them! Thank you Karlee, Ryan, Diana and all of the lovely bridesmaids I met for making my job such a joy.
Here are a few of my favorite images…to see more just click on “Bridal” on my home page.
And for anyone out there that is planning a wedding, feel free to contact me! I would love to be the one to do your hair and makeup on your special day.
Happy New Year everyone, and cheers!
We all love braids. Braids are everywhere, adding texture and edge to hairstyles across the nation. They add an easiness and youthfulness to any look, and are super easy to do if you understand the concept of a basic three strand braid.
I had a little extra time with my client Alex the other day, so we played around with a simple braided updo that looks super complicated but is actually just three french braids twisted together and pinned.
She doesn’t need much makeup, but I tried a little bit of Aveda’s fall/winter lip color “Wild Orchid” on her and the girl is a stunner!
Over the next few weeks, I will demonstrate a DIY of several kinds of braids to try and incorporate into your daily look. Stay tuned for my next post, I will be starting with a demo of a basic three strand braid.
Cheers and happy braiding!
Hello out there in fashion land! It’s been a long while since I posted anything, mostly because the blog has been under construction and I’ve been trying to figure out the kinks. It’s not exactly how I want it yet, but I’m tired of waiting around for it to be perfect… I want to talk about fashion week!
So here we go.
At Badgley Mischka, the palette was soft and ethereal, pairing nude tones with metallics for a beautiful soft vs. structured effect. The hair was also soft with an edge, combining a deep side part with loose, disconnected pieces pinned up in the back and some falling out of the pins. The makeup was nude and glowy with a neutral lip, and it looked perfect with the hair and the clothes. This is probably one of my favorite collections so far!
At Preen, I was loving the prints but nothing gets me going like Preen’s shoes! They are always spot on, looking super girly but kind of tough. I just love a pointy Mary Jane! The hair was simple with a center part and a little bit of texture. I saw a lot of this in a few different collections, and it really allows the clothes to speak for themselves. The makeup was also very clean without too much color.
Vera Wang never fails to disappoint, and this collection was no exception. Everyone was lovely in lace, and the color palette was bright without being overwhelming. Vera Wang is a master of making everything look soft and feminine. My favorites are the royal blue with black lace overlay and the bright greenish yellow cocktail dress. I think we are going to be seeing a lot of that color this spring! The hair was some of the best I have seen so far. It is super soft and textured but styled high on the head, which can look a little formal if done wrong but this of course was executed flawlessly. I can’t wait to try this look on clients in the salon. As for the makeup, it was very bronzy on the cheeks and the eyes, giving a super smoky and golden look. The nude lip made another appearance as well.
At Oscar de la Renta, bright, flirty lace made an appearance again, juxtaposed against flashy textures and prints. The overall feeling was very femme and very bold. For the hair, they did a really high french twist with pieces of brightly colored extensions woven into the top. The extensions made a classic look like a french twist feel edgy and modern. The makeup was dewy and minimal except for the lip, which was a punchy pink or fuschia. Loving it!
Katie Gallagher’s collection is the one that had the most clothing that I would love to wear. It was mostly black with lots of leather and sheer bits, showing us plenty of skin to sex it up without being totally slutty.The blazer is totally rock and roll, not to mention that amazing asymmetrical tan jacket. This collection had the edge that a gal like me is looking for! The hair was a total dream, rocking the messy asymmetrical side bun like whoah! The makeup was bronzy and ethereal, keeping the overall look extremely wearable. I love it I love it I love it.
And finally, at Marc by Marc Jacobs it was layers layers layers and prints prints prints. (Are we surprised? Not one bit.) He must have been hanging out in San Francisco for inspiration, because the scarves were the show stoppers in this collection. Not only were they draped thoughtfully on the models necks and wrapped around their waists, but every girl had a head wrap that was to die for. Also, there was a socks and sandals combination happening that made me chuckle but I kind of loved it. Hair was messy and pulled back with a scarf, and makeup was soft with a dark lined eye and a pale peachy lip.
So those are a few of my favorites so far from NYFW Spring 2013. I know the fall season has just begun, but I’m already looking forward to incorporating some of these hair and makeup looks in the salon! Until next time folks…
xoxo
Corie
photo credits http://www.style.com
It’s the most glamorous time of the year! All the glitterati were out in full gear to celebrate, and as an avid movie lover myself, I adore watching celebrities get all dolled up to honor a shared love of the movies.
Tina Fey is another favorite of mine. I loved her structured Carolina Herrara gown and gigantic updo. She looks elegant and polished, and the dress fits her curves perfectly.
Cameron Diaz always does amazing things on the red carpet. She manages to look glamorous and effortlessly comfortable all at the same time. I am loving the new haircut, and it’s paired beautifully with this nude Gucci dress.
Gwyneth Paltrow is one of the most statuesque women in Hollywood, and her appearance in this Calvin Klein dress was no exception. I love the structured shoulders of the cape paired with the off the shoulder detail on the dress itself. Her polished, loose ponytail added a casual aspect to an otherwise extremely glam look.
Penelope Cruz looks great in this dress by Armani Prive. The color looks great on her skin tone, and exudes old Hollywood glamour. I was not a huge fan of her hairstyle, though. I would have preferred to see her in a low, loose bun.
I think Sandra Bullock’s Marchesa gown was stunning, even though it has been showing up on Worst Dressed lists all day. It was something different, and fit her beautifully. I love the gold detailing and the open back. I really wish she would leave her face alone, though.
Oh Michelle Williams, do you ever go wrong? She always looks so beautiful, and this red Louis Vuitton is another knockout. It’s structured yet soft, and looks edgy and glamorous at the same time. And every time I see that blonde pixie cut I dream of having short hair again.
Meet Lacey. Lacey is a 23 year old grad student who shaved her head back in June to donate her hair. (I have SO much respect for anyone who can do this to begin with.) She hadn’t had a single haircut since shaving her head, so her hair was basically a grown out mullet-ish kind of thing with no shape whatsoever. Her color was from an at-home highlight kit. When she sat down in my chair, she said, “HELP! Do whatever you want, just make me look my age again.” I sure do love it when people say that and they really mean it.
Here is what Lacey’s hair looked like before her transformation:
And here is what she looked like afterwards:
I am obsessed with this sandy, neutral platinum blonde tone. I love nothing more than a platinum pixie, and this one is reminding me of Agyness Deyn like whoah. And look how amazing Lacey looks with it! She looks like a sassy 23 year old again. Mission accomplished.
It has been such an exciting week to be me. The new and improved Aveda color finally came in, and I got to play, play, and play some more!
First I had a new client come in who wanted to go from platinum highlights to a neutral but richer version of her natural hair color. The end result was astonishing…She looks like a totally different person! We weren’t going for anything too crazy, but it’s nice to see what fresh, natural looking hair color can do for someone’s overall look.
Next, I did Elizabeth’s color. Elizabeth works the front desk at our salon, and she was feeling like her color was a little blah. It had been several months since she had her color done, and she had a lot going on with previously colored hair and ombre tips. In our consultation, Elizabeth told me she was going for a bright, intense red similar to Rhianna’s hair from awhile back. She explicitly said, “I do not want my color to look natural.” Well all right then! Here’s what we got:
