Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Day 89 - Longwood Gardens

So I went to Longwood Gardens to see their holiday display, and the weather was predicting 20-30 mph winds.  I needed a hairstyle that would be out of my face & unaffectd by the wind.

So I did a french braid down the side, a bun in the back & a small braid on the other side for an accent.






The only thing I forgot was that it was so cold outside I would be wearing a hat all day!  Oh well...
My hair ended up holding up OK through the day... and we had a blast!


NYE Style - Bond Girls

Tomorow's New Years Eve & I'm going to a party with a "Bond Theme".  So, I figured I'd pick a hairstyle with a bond theme.  Here's some choices... which do you like best?  Also - any pictures you think I should look at for ideas?

And I think I'll try out some of the tips here: http://www.taaz.com/beauty/celebrity/movies/bond-girl-makeup.html



(Pictures from http://www.bondmovies.com/girls.shtml)

Solitare (Jane Seymore) from Live and Let Die

Xenia Onatopp (Famke Janssen) in GoldenEye

Vesper Lynd (Eva Green) in Casino Royale


Day 88 - NYE Style Option1

I'm thinking about how I could do my hair for New Years Eve, and I've decided to test run one before I go.


It's inspired by this syle I saw in a Micheal Kors Ad for Very Hollywood Fragrance



I'm just afraid that my bangs won't stay back all night & that I'll look silly by the end of the night.

Here's the side & back.


Monday, December 28, 2009

New photo shoot sneak preview

IT's always so hectic this time of year in the Sydney wedding industry - my staff and i are meticulously hand-finishing lots of fabulous new wedding gowns for all our current Spring/ Summer 2008 brides, and at the same time, i am chatting to lots of prospective NEW clients for their upcoming Autumn weddings in March/ April/ May 2009.

With lots of final fittings and often emotional "goodbyes" as we see our finished work leave the studio in the arms of the beautiful brides who will wear them so proudly, my team and i always get goosebumps and the feeling can best be described as "nervous excitement".... we hope the weather will be kind, the bride will look and feel AMAZING on her big day, and all the plans that have taken so many months to organise will all go as smoothly and stress-free as possible!!! I often wonder what sort of reaction will take place on the day- will the groom cry when he see's his bride in her gown for the first time?? Will the guests let out a collective sigh of "ooohhh's and aaaahh's" as the bride makes her grand entrance?!?! And what will the grandma's, aunties and best friends say to our brides after the ceremony and formalities are over, and everyone is relaxed and full of smiles and congrats?? This is when the goosebumps start appearing in anticipation! Luckily the Sydney weather is being kind for now, with a stunning weekend full of sunshine and mild temperatures ...so for our brides Gillian, Sarah and Helen, i hope you all had a BALL and enjoyed every moment of your weddings recently!!


In between keeping all our gorgeous smiling brides happy and looking just FAB on their big day, we've also been busy creating some exciting new designs for upcoming fashion shoots and magazine editorials. Although i deeply adore our Indian and Japanese-inspired looks, i know that it's not always what everyone is looking for.... so our latest Couture additions include a softer, more romantic "vintage-inspired" feel, using pastel dusty pinks, latte's and antique rose colours.




These hot new photos were taken yesterday at a brilliant shoot by "Empire Creative", with our stunning models Olga and Tereza, make-up by Danielle and hair by Corrine. i will soon be putting more images on my website, with the dream styling teams' contact details! If you're ever looking for recommendations on make-up artists, hair stylist, photographers and the like, don't hesitate to ask... personal recommendations for highly skilled people who are great at their job, keen and reliable, are always invaluable, and i am happy to pass on my contacts.

ciao for now, xx lisa

Short Hair Envy Pt 3

After donating my hair to Pantene Beautiful Lengths, I'll need a new do.  Here's a few more options.  What do you think?

http://vintagedesignerhandbagsonline.com/blog/?p=557










Hehe... just kidding.  Checking to see if you're paying attention ;-)

Kim and Carl do it in style...Wedding Gown

i get VERY EXCITED, often goosebumps too, when i finally get to see my clients' wedding photos- it's a real warm, fuzzy feeling of achievement, a reward for all the hard work and long hours my team and i spend creating a Couture wedding gown, and a beautiful & happy ending to a friendship made between the bride and all of us here at Culture Shock... it's also often the first time i get to see the lucky bloke they end up marrying, too!


So let me introduce you to Kim and Carl, who celebrated their wedding earlier this year in Sydney, beautifully photographed by Guy Lerner at Guy Lerner Photography... http://laqtres-theelegantweddinggown.blogspot.com/
We created Kim's fabulous 2-piece Culture Shock Couture wedding gown from a fabulous vintage kimono we sourced together online ( a great way to go kimono shopping without leaving your keyboard!). Being a beautifully pale-skinned bride who wasn't into the often unflattering "white wedding look", the rich bold effect of black silk spliced together with the fab red/white kimono worked wonderfully against the industrial backdrop of their harbourside pier location. AND we're sure that Kim will be able to wear her fabulous wedding frock again and again... Just goes to show that breaking with bridal tradition can look amazing, and be so much fun to wear, too !!!

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