Also showcased at the event were hair and makeup artists Lauren E. Hack and Vanessa Ungaro, known as Lauren & Vanessa. They have their own salon in Soho and specialize in hair and makeup for wedding parties. The duo met Anna at a wedding expo in the city, and have since discussed doing an event together. The two were promoting their new cosmetic line, specifically the two new shades in their creamy lipstick: Pink Truffle and Bordeaux. We're loving the highly pigmented yet hydrating colors, which you can find here.

An event without some sweet treats would be incomplete. La Cure Gourmande supplied a variety of french confections that did not disappoint. The setup included various caramels (salted, fig, and chocolate), dark chocolate covered almonds, and calissons (chocolate marzipan). The company was founded in France in 1989, but opened their first U.S. store last March in New York's financial district. Working for the company's North American expansion, Mathilde Chamouton was excited to inform us about the candies as well as the company. You can order any of their delicious treats straight from the South of France off of there website.

We're also so glad our photographer was able to come along to capture this wonderful event and showcase these emerging brands.

Obviously these are not the only fashion forward ways to style your hair, they're just my favorite of the bunch.

So many of the haircuts I've been seeing recently have been blunt, with minimal texturing on the bottom, and short. Bobs are definitely back and I am in full support. This time around, they're a bit edgier than sleek. I wanted to try this out, but because of my natural curl my hairstylist gave me a bit more layering. However, if your hair is straight or wavy, this look would work well with your hair.

In the end, I see my hair as something to experiment with. No matter how you cut it, it's going to grow back. With that said, definitely do your research before going to a hair salon. If you're going for a different look, you want to be in good hands. I found it helpful to show a picture of the style I wanted. And Pinterest is your friend! It is definitely the best way to find a variety of pictures. If you're also not sure what's trending at the moment, I would recommend looking to celebrities; behind every celebrity haircut is a genius hairstylist.

Anyways, I hope this has encouraged you to be a bit more adventurous!

xx, Claire

The best thing about headbands is that you can go in so many different directions with it, and you can make them work for any style; not to mention is keep your hair out of your face!
Emily's stretchy lace headband is a comfortable and easy way to soften your look by adding a romantic touch. Lace will make any outfit more feminine.
Lexie's ethereal jeweled headband adds a feminine touch to your outfit as well, but is also is a quick way to make your outfit look more expensive. This type of headband is a great way to take your look from day to night.
In contrast to the first two, Claire's headband is almost invisible! What we love about claw headbands is that they are very minimal but will give your roots an instant boost on second or third day hair.
So whether you want messy or refined, casual or formal, headbands can help you achieve any look.

Also see a headband alternative in our Silk Scarves post!

Even if I'm in a rush to get ready, doing my eyebrows is one thing I don't like to sacrifice. If yours are naturally thin or have gaps, filling them in with a brow powder or pencil is a great way to give them shape. It highlights your eyes as well and balances out the rest of your makeup. In my opinion, filling in brows is a must!

Want to get that imitation of having a super long ponytail? It's really quite simple! Pull half of your hair up into a half pony on the crown of your head then take the rest of your hair and put it in a lower ponytail that will then be hidden by the top ponytail. This hairdo can be completed with a slicked back clean look or, like mine, styled with bangs and some loose pieces! Any way you decide to do it this is a super fun way to give your hair the illusion of being longer than it is!

 This is one of my favorite spins on the classic ponytail. All you have to do it pull your hair into a slicked back ponytail on any part of your head. Once that is secured, take a 1-2 inch section of hair in the ponytail and begin to braid it all the way down. Then, loosen the braid and wrap it around the hairband as many times as you can. Pin the braid in place with as many bobby pins as you need. It's that simple!

I recently cut my hair, and if any of y'all have short hair you know a normal ponytail isn't really in the cards for us. My solution: the half pony. To get the right amount of hair I like to part my hair a little above my ears at an upward angle, and to make the pony more fun and casual I place it slightly higher on my head. This is a great way to keep hair out of my face but still look put together! 

Having a bad hair day? We feel your pain. Our advice: braids, braids braids! It is the easiest way to create a cute hairstyle when you're working with second-day hair, hair that won't cooperate, or when you just don't feel like curling or straightening it.

There are so many different kinds of braids and ways to style them, be creative with it! There are tons of tutorials on YouTube if you need some inspiration or directions.

 Claire: Maybelline Great Lip in Rose

Emily: TIGI Lipstick in Loyalty

Lexie: Mac Lipstick in Ruby Woo

Like a bold bag or a statement necklace, lipstick is a great accessory that can transform any outfit, and different shades can do different things. Claire's playful bright pink lipstick adds an unexpected pop to an outfit that might need some color. Emily's mauve lipstick is a great, more neutral shade to just swipe on before you head out the door, because it can go with pretty much everything. Lexie's classic red color can be worn all year round, but its a great addition to almost any outfit around the holidays.

Trying bold colors might be intimidating, but once you find the right shades for you, wearing lipstick can become just as sweet as eating candy.