One moving that is tearing through the film circuit and has made an enormous splash in its early limited release is Precious which is based on the novel Push. Having racked up an endorsement from Oprah and a 90% fresh on RottenTomatoes, the movie is already a strong favorite for the awards bracket. Its playing at Harvard Exit this weekend on Capitol Hill and with what is sure to be a noteworthy movie of the season, we recommend checking it out. Here is the trailer:
Thursday, November 19, 2009
New Movie - Precious
One moving that is tearing through the film circuit and has made an enormous splash in its early limited release is Precious which is based on the novel Push. Having racked up an endorsement from Oprah and a 90% fresh on RottenTomatoes, the movie is already a strong favorite for the awards bracket. Its playing at Harvard Exit this weekend on Capitol Hill and with what is sure to be a noteworthy movie of the season, we recommend checking it out. Here is the trailer:
Weekend Suggestion - Smash Putt
Having the urge for a little competitive minigolf action, but feeling foiled by the rain? Try the new capitol hill indoor mini golf range SmashPutt, the miniature golf apocalypse as they call it. Open only during the last 3 weekends of November, this game is like no minigolf you've seen before, with the creations by the industrial artists of Hazard Factor. Ball destruction zones, moving targets, ball accelerators, and secret passageways are just a few of the twists you can expect. For more information on prices and hours, checkout their website: SmashPutt.com or the CapitolHillSeattle article?Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Celebrating the Upcoming Season
Thanksgiving is next week BUT its not long until an onslaught of holiday celebrations with coworkers, friends and family start to fill up your social roster!
One way to be prepared during our busy season is to pre-book your formal styling and updos with us! A great tip when trying to figure out how you would like your hair done for these picture taking opportunities is to gather a few pictures (try Google or pick up a hair magazine at a drugstore) to show your stylist what you are visualizing. You can even bring in pictures of what you DON'T want in order to communicate the boundaries of your consultation.
Look your best for all of your events by booking with an Emerson stylist today!
Our base price for a formal updo will be $65.00 starting December 1rst. If you have hair below your shoulder blades or need extra iron curling or flat-ironing there is an additional $10 charge.
One way to be prepared during our busy season is to pre-book your formal styling and updos with us! A great tip when trying to figure out how you would like your hair done for these picture taking opportunities is to gather a few pictures (try Google or pick up a hair magazine at a drugstore) to show your stylist what you are visualizing. You can even bring in pictures of what you DON'T want in order to communicate the boundaries of your consultation.
Look your best for all of your events by booking with an Emerson stylist today!
Our base price for a formal updo will be $65.00 starting December 1rst. If you have hair below your shoulder blades or need extra iron curling or flat-ironing there is an additional $10 charge.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Style inspired by Metric’s Emily Haines
Emily Haines simple yet always unique and put-together style can be a rather easy look to achieve. The Canadian-born singer’s blonde locks are quickly becoming her trademark. She has fine hair and knows how to work it. Her soft, layered hair can be worn with strong fringe (bangs) when she is performing to give her a harder, rockstar look. She is best known for sporting this look with some skinny jeans and a t-shirt.For fine hair, this look is best achieved with a thickening cream to start - and finished with the flat iron and some spray wax for texture. I personally like to use the hair drier when spraying the wax to more evenly disperse the product. Just be careful to not spray too close to the hair - I recommend about a foot of space.
Proving how versatile and simple her style is, she is also famous for her adorable, more feminine look. To achieve this look, start out with a thickening cream and a root lift on damp hair, then blow-dry with a paddle brush. Finish off with some shine spray and a flexible hold hair spray for a looser and less structured look. Ask your stylist for a soft-layered cut - with the layers in the crown a bit shorter for variation and volume.
So whether you are inspired by Metric’s ‘Fantasies’, or solo work ‘Knives Don’t Have Your Back’ - you'll be sure to have the hair to match!
Concert Update - Passion Pit at the Moore, Dec 9th
Indie rock darlings, Passion Pit, are back in Seattle with a new show after their October show was canceled. They will be rocking the Moore with what is sure to be an epic dance party. The Boston, MA band actually started by Michael Angelakos seeking to make a Valentines Day present for his girlfriend, when lo and behold, his creation began to create a fan base and Passion Pit went on tour. The story of music magic. However it got here, we love Passion Pit and find his music enthralling. Tickets are going fast so get your now! Check out the video for their hit single, Sleepyhead:Friday, November 13, 2009
Winterblast! What about my hair?
With summer a fading memory and winter dead ahead, your house and car aren’t the only things that need winterizing! Your hair won’t be under a wool cap all winter, so try the following simple steps to keep your do looking fantastic through the snow, sleet and cold:
1. Work with your natural texture. If you’ve got curls, don’t fight them. The weather is sure to win! Careful with that flat iron – too much will only result in dry, dull hair. Try applying a curl activator, along with a shine serum, to damp hair. Next, take small sections and twist. Finish off with a diffuser.
2. Try adding a few drops of an essential oil, like lavender or tea tree, to your daily conditioner 1-2 times a week. This will not only add some extra shine to your hair and help to condition your scalp, but will smell great too.
3. Your diet also has a lot to do with the health of your hair, skin and nails. Drinking plenty of water and eating foods high in Omega 3 will boost the shine and integrity of your hair.
Stay tuned for my next post on how to keep your skin and lips looking and feeling great through the winter as well.
-Amanda
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1. Work with your natural texture. If you’ve got curls, don’t fight them. The weather is sure to win! Careful with that flat iron – too much will only result in dry, dull hair. Try applying a curl activator, along with a shine serum, to damp hair. Next, take small sections and twist. Finish off with a diffuser.2. Try adding a few drops of an essential oil, like lavender or tea tree, to your daily conditioner 1-2 times a week. This will not only add some extra shine to your hair and help to condition your scalp, but will smell great too.
3. Your diet also has a lot to do with the health of your hair, skin and nails. Drinking plenty of water and eating foods high in Omega 3 will boost the shine and integrity of your hair.
Stay tuned for my next post on how to keep your skin and lips looking and feeling great through the winter as well.
-Amanda
TGIF Happy Hour at The Lookout Bar on Capitol Hill
Looking for a new place to recover from a long week at work, we suggest checking out the Lookout Bar on Capitol Hill. Located towards the north end of the hill near the intersection of Bellevue and Bellevue, the bar looks out over SLU, the lake, and the Space Needle, a perfect vantage point for watching the storm clouds roll into town. Everyday they run happy hour from 4 to 7pm with $3 micros and $4 wines and wells. Definitely worth checking out before sampling the apocalypse in tonights opening of 2012.New Local Fashion Blog - It's My Darlin
Check out It's My Darlin, a new local fashion blog that like the Pike/Pine blog of lore, is show casing the awesome and sometimes eccentric fashions of Capitol Hill. They were recently featured in a Capitol Hill Blog post and we thought we'd pass on this great find. Can't wait to see some of our customers on here!Thursday, November 12, 2009
Po Dog's Grand Opening Set for Saturday, 11/14
Well as we have previously blogged about, Capitol Hill will soon welcome a new restaurant into the neighborhood and they now have a Grand Opening planned for this Saturday! We can't wait. Poking around their website, they have such interesting concoctions planned as a hot dog with scrambled eggs and one with peanut butter and bananas.Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Concert Update - Freelance Whales at the Crocodile, 11/17
We love this little indie rock band from New York that is making big waves with their electronic infused pop rock "amalgam" as they describe themselves on their myspace page. Everything about this band makes it appealing, the banjo riffs, the sticky melodies, the post-shoegaze metasounds. Now if that doesn't get you excited, check out one of their songs here:
The show is at the Crocodile Cafe on 11/17 with Fanfairlo. Tickets and more information here.
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