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Archive for June, 2009

Monday, June 29th, 2009

She loves it large, gotta love it!

I am going to refer back to a previous post, Communicate with your stylist. My favorite girlz have given me challenges this week of creating these crazy beautiful do’s but along with them they have given me references. For weeks we have been talking about the events to come and they on their own came up with pictures even though they know I can work the magic. I still want ideas because sometimes I want to see what they themselves visually see in their heads. So even though we may not get exactly what the picture is we come up with our own twist of fun. So again bring your tools to communicate!

Sorry cat, she didn't have her make-up done yet :-)

large...large....look how long her neck looks...ooooohhhhh

Yummy & Fabulous!

She found her inspirations from a magazine. She found two different looks that were very similar. What was important to her was height, the largeness of it and being fabulous!

REMEMBER THE PICS ARE TAKEN FROM THE IPHONE FOLKS!

http://www.apple.com/

So my Suela had this crazy inspiration and we named it the lobster tail. She like the affect of height of the top and the brade which I thought to be a fish tail. Yikes had to create a base for this one.

So my Suela had this crazy inspiration and we named it the lobster tail. She liked the affect of height of the top and the brade which I thought to be a fish tail. Yikes had to create a base for this one.

This was from our first day of practice...

See our twist we didn't like it down, orginally she wanted it down then we put it up. It can always change as you go along.

Fun...Fun

Julie Hill Hairstylist for Imagine Three http://www.imaginethree.com/

Julie Hill Hairstylist~Imagine Three

Tags: Inspiration, tools
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Friday, June 26th, 2009

Product picture by Whitney Keeler http://www.imaginethree.com/

Picture by Whitney Keeler photographer for Imagine Three http://www.imaginethree.com/

Looking absolutely radiant for you’re wedding day is every Bride’s goal. There’s so much time and preparation put in to choosing a dress, accessories, and how your hair will look. Why not take one extra step to ensure your face is glowing for every snap of the camera. Choosing the right foundation is the first step towards a flawless face. Many foundations can give you a great finish and coverage, but once you see them in a picture you’re shocked to see a you look like you have a “ghost face”. This can occur for a few reasons. Not only is choosing the correct shade key, but steering clear of a foundation with an SPF is another trick. If a foundation contains high titanium dioxide which is a physical sunscreen and makeup ingredient. It can interfere with the flash, causing your skin to look pasty. The titanium dioxide in SPF reflects light making you look lighter, washes out your features.

Some great foundations that will give you an even-toned and glowing finish can be found in a Sephora or higher-end department store. Certain brands that dedicate a majority of their development and success to the runway and makeup artists worldwide are the best ones to chose I’ve found. Smashbox, MAC and Estee Lauder are a few of my top choices. Smashbox and MAC were developed by photographers and makeup artists that felt the industry lacked products that could withstand the high expectations for their industry. Estee Lauder was started by a tenacious woman and has been a trusted leader in the cosmetic industry ever since.
My top picks for photo-friendly foundations are:

1. MAC Face and Body foundation (MAC store only) http://www.maccosmetics.com/

2. Smashbox High Definition Healthy FX foundation http://www.smashbox.com/

3. Estee Lauder Resilience Lift http://www.esteelauder.com/

4. Estee Lauder Nutritious (a mineral formula in liquid and powder)

Hannah Butler Make-up artist Imagine Three http://www.imaginethree.com/

Hannah Butler Make-up artist for Imagine Three http://www.imaginethree.com/

Tags: Bride, Make-up
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Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

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A broach and a comb. Perfect you can use the broach as a pin later.

A brooch and a comb. Perfect you can use the brooch as a pin later.

I found this season the greatest accessories and treasures in the antique stores. My most favorite place to find hidden treasures. I found great ideas for old school and new school looks that no one else would have. Ladies head out to your local antique, vintage store and find yourself brooches, pins, old clips earrings and shoe clips. You can find so many fun, soft old looks to a more retro look. You name it you can wear it, just have to have the attitude. Here are some simple & pretty ideas.

This is what a shoe clip looks like. They would clip onto shoes as ornate decorations. You usually will find them in two's, they work beutifully as hair clips.

This is what a shoe clip looks like. They would clip onto shoes as ornate decorations. You usually will find them in two's, they work beautifully as hair clips.

See how pretty, shoe clips. http://www.blissbookimages.com/

This was a simple pin I thought was so pretty. You don't have to necessarily find this one vintage. I have used this one twice, once in a photo shoot and a bride borrowed it for a wedding.

Simple and pretty. http://www.blissbookimages.com/

Tags: accessories, Bliss, Hair, Vintage
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Saturday, June 20th, 2009

Happy Anniversary!

I married the man of my dreams two years ago today. Yes, I am blogging on my anniversary but a short one. I am dedicating this blog to my wonderful, sweet husband and to my beautiful hair on that day.

I was also married in Key West, Florida and I want to give a shout out to Salon 126 in KW. They also have two copies of The Bliss Book, so if you are in the area and getting married they are the place to be. http://www.salon126.2get2u.com/

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Tags: Hair, Salons
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Saturday, June 20th, 2009

Your Tools

There are obviously a lot of steps you need to take in getting to your stylist first. But I want to tell this little story about a bride I had. This all has to do with how important it is to have communication with your stylist, what should be said, what you want, how to get it and how do you express it.

I pride myself in my skills in communicating with my clients. Your visit with your stylist, no matter what you are seeing them for, should always entail a consultation. It may happen very quickly at times but should be a discussion about you hair, what you would like to achieve, who you are, problems with your hair, ect….

My story begins with a bride who was referred to me for her wedding that was at least 6 months out. We began by doing haircuts and preparing her hair length for her wedding day. I began to understand her hair texture and began to discuss some ideas of her hair on her wedding day. She kind of had an idea and she told me that wanted it low, she wanted it to hold because she was going to swing dance and she showed me pictures of her dress and several picture ideas for her hair. Never did I imagine I would need to do three up-do trials. I couldn’t get it, this never happens to me and I could not figure out why. We started to talk more on the final up-do session about her job and how she was an engineer. Without going into great detail about how I found out more of these details, she needed her hair to be symmetrical because of who she is and the make-up of her personality. I hadn’t dug deep enough to find out who she truly was.

So why do I tell this story, because communication is the utmost importance. So here are some key points that should come out in your consultation even if your stylist does not bring it out.

*Tell he or she your story.

Career/Casual/Funky/Dressy

*Bring your tools to show them.

Veil/Hair pieces/Tiara/Flowers/Picture of dress

*If you have to bring pictures do it or several pictures with a couple of ideas that you personally like.

Magazines/Tear outs/The Bliss Book :-)/Pictures of other people you know

Once you have reached an understanding you should then trust your stylist consultation even and let the creative juices flow.

This is why a trial up-do is always a must.

Tags: Bliss, Hair 101, references, Stylist
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Wednesday, June 17th, 2009

She's fun, we like her!

It's a good mix match...different texture and color. Gives several options

How exciting!!! We are on the walls of one of our local salons Tricho Salon and Spa Ann Arbor, Michigan. With the help of owner, Lynn McMullin, who chose suitable pictures for her space from The Bliss Book. We were able to fill her space with color and inspiration.

We will be adding this option for prints to our website very soon but until then you can contact me directly, Julie@imaginethree.com. Take notice my pictures again are not the professional ones but from my Iphone. Speaking of the Iphone, the new one comes out tomorrow. I am so jealous, I still have the old, old one.

http://www.apple.com/

Have a good day!

Tags: Bliss, Salons, Stylist, Wall Pictures
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Monday, June 15th, 2009

imagine3

Imagine Three is made up a three components photography, make-up artistry and hairstyling. I began my company with the dream of building businesses, portfolios and mentoring. My sisters Hannah Butler and Whitney Keeler join me, Julie Hill, in our business and we strive to build each of our individual skills each day. It’s not just about us, it’s about the girls we shoot and the futures we may build. Everyone has a story, everyone has a dream. I dream of one day building young lives and making dreams come true. Imagine Three looks forward to building portfolios ,when they can’t be built on their own. Finding the beauty in that one individual when they didn’t know it was there. Building your skills when you just need the help or the guidance.

Our future is bright and what we strive for is important. We are a fresh young company emerging in a time of change. Watch for us as we make strides and make a difference.

Our President tells us that “our recovery in the present and our prosperity in the future depend on the success of America’s small businesses and entrepreneurs.” Those words motivate me. I want to believe that I can make my dreams come true and know that I am the future of America’s success.

Imagine Three would like to introduce to you one of the models we have found that we love. I believe she is most beautiful inside and out. We love working with her. Nia Scott is also in The Bliss Book and she recently did another photo shoot for us. You will be seeing her soon on our website, keep a look out. We are super excited, she is amazing.

She is beautiful without make-up and I love her for letting me cut her hair.

Exciting you will see the final product soon, YAY!

See Polly in the background pic? She's our other favorite girl, she's also in the book.

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Monday, June 15th, 2009

Inspiration-Stimulation of the mind or emotions to a high level of feeling or activity.

So my question is where do you find your inspiration? There is something for everyone it’s the color of the leaves that change, the curve of a cheekbone, the words of a great speaker, that ride on your bike. Where is it, where might you find it.

I was ending a class at Bumble and Bumble university that was yet again career changing. I was handed an Italian Vogue with my diploma. Duh, of course I was not reading it. It was meant for the Editorial pictures and for us to find our inspiration and looks. I treated it like it was gold and didn’t want it even touched. I looked through the magazine on my way home on the airplane to my amazement I saw the colors I had just learned in class. But there was more, more ideas…more inspiration. What a brilliant idea and why hadn’t I thought of it.

I have my handy Iphone with me always and I take pictures of everything…computer screens, magazines at the books store, adds in stores, other peoples pictures, other people. All for inspiration because we all know that our mind needs to feed on visual things, that is what inspiration is that stimulation that sparks that igniting flame. So what feeds your flame??

We were at the MAC counter and this was a pic fom their "look book" we then tried to recreate...one of my fav looks in our book.

We were at the MAC counter and this was a pic from their "look book" we then tried to recreate...one of my fav looks in our book.

From the show Mad Men...I'm always taking picture of the TV. What an awesome inspiration!!

Our version of the Mac counter "look book"...It's all about your take on what you want it to be.

I stopped the TV during the awards can't remember what ones??? No one liked Jennifer's hair but I liked the idea of it, you can always remake it and own it.

I love old school it is my most favorite inspiration...Dorothy Lamour

I had fallen in love with Dorothy Lamour when I saw her in My Favorite Brunette. I took pics on my phone to save for my memory bank.

The bike it can inspire you...it allows you to think and strive for more. This is one of my inspirations.

These are simple flowers but it's the texture, the colors that pops and the depth at which it lays. Look around see what inspires you.

We love this wall and the alley. In fact we did a photo shoot here. How could this not inspire you??? The color, the texture, the so many messages others have left behind.

Tags: Bliss, Inspiration, Stylist
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Tuesday, June 9th, 2009

Inspiration…were do you find it? The Bliss Book is meant to be a tool to find a perfect look and for your inspiration. Here are some of the ways that The Bliss Book have been incorporated into weddings, evening wear, proms and just plain fun. Find the look…create it (or your stylist)…make it your own! Follow your Bliss

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Tags: Bliss, Hair
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