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Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

I was at the Maker Faire Detroit this weekend and I saw these two girls with belts in their hair. I had to kinda stalk & take pictures then I just finally asked for one and of course my finger was in the way. So please excuse the fact that I am not the photographer of the group but the hairstylist and that they are taken with my phone.

If you are a owner of The Bliss Book you will read in the introduction: Inspiration is everywhere; it’s the curve of a face, a fold of a fabric, the flush of a cheekbone, a color.

The reason I stalked these girls and the belts in their hair is because they inspired me. The texture and the height of their ponies and the fact that it had a multitude of colors. Now I’m not saying I want a belt and rope pony but yes I do want a big giant full pony.

Use your imagination and envision. Are you drawn to the belts and can you see your inspirational style?

Maker Faire was so much fun and I believe it was the first time in Detroit. Check out below for the location and dates you can still get to Maker Faire this year.

PS. I visited lots of handmade vendors in one portion of the faire

Julie Hill Hairstylist <br> Imagine Three <br> My tshirt made at Maker Faire because I'm Aunt Monkey

Julie Hill~Hairstylist for Imagine Three My tshirt made at Maker Faire because I'm Aunt Monkey

Tags: Handmade, Inspiration
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Wednesday, July 21st, 2010

While planning for a 1950s themed wedding we came up with some inspiration to fuel the brain fire and to give vision to our bride. My sister and I came up with our suggestions separately and we have a beautiful palate of choices. There are many staple looks in the 1950s but there are still many choices to be incorporated into one look.

Hair Inspiration:

The look was soft loose waves, with a swoops & sometimes a victory roll. There were so many versions and a lot is deciphered by the texture of the hair. If it was up it was defiantly elegant as Audrey Hepburn wore it in her classic french twist.

Make-up Inspiration:

Women could get away with a more dramatic look, particularly for evening.

Eyeliner was liquid, making a sharp, highly defined contour. It was used primarily on the upper lid.

Pastels were the favored colors for day, especially for a younger woman.

Women could wear red by day and it was the most popular choice for evening.

Lips were colored lush and full.

What is your favorite era?

Hannah Butler <br> make-up artist <br> Imagine Three

Hannah Butler make-up artist Imagine Three

Julie Hill <br> Hairstylist <br> Imagine Three

Julie Hill Hairstylist Imagine Three

Tags: Hair, Inspiration, Vintage
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Tuesday, July 6th, 2010

Bringing back some old school inspiration. Classic beauties can never loose their luster. I love old movies, the dresses, the hair. She’s just beautiful and think of how not airbrushed this picture is. The look of her hair is clean and elegant, perfectly framing her face. Leaving a little opening at the top for an accessory or flower.

Betty Grable

Who is your old school inspiration?

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Saturday, June 5th, 2010

A little inspiration from one of our wedding’s, that my dear photographer friend had photographed.

The beauty and elegance of her hair holds a surprise. Her “bun” was a more non traditional and was twined with braids. Her front swooped in a more old school classic look. She adorned with little flower like rhinestone clips throughout the back so that after removing her veil she would have a second look. Her veil was supported beautifully by her fun “bun”.

Enjoy and I hope your inspired!

Photography: Once Upon a Memory Photography

Make-up: Hannah Butler~Imagine Three

Hair: Julie Hill~Imagine Three

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Will you double adorn?

Tags: Hair, Inspiration, photography, Up Do
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Monday, April 5th, 2010

We look to our icons to set the trends. I was so happy to see so many up styles this past Golden Globe and Oscar season. My most favorite one so far has been Sandra Bullock’s from the Golden Globes. So perfectly waved and that piece of hair dangles just right. I wanted to pick some of my most favorite styles for the season that can fit almost any dress style, age bracket and festivity.

Sandra Bullock Golden Globes Tendril, loose wave beauty.

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Kate Winslet 82nd Annual Academy Awards Setting the stage with her classic waves. Perfect for any age and occasion.

Penelope Cruz 82nd Annual Academy Awards The classic bun is so elegant. Its position can be changed to create different looks.

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Vera Farmiga 82nd Annual Academy Awards The height and softness creates a great view. Giving openness to her beautiful face.

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Mariah Carey 82nd Annual Academy Awards Soft curly waves are always fun and say your ready for the party.

Helen Mirren 82nd Annual Academy Awards Stunning and beautiful. This look for any age is appropriate and beautiful. Adding detail around to the face creates subtle softness.

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Kristin Stewart 82nd Annual Academy Awards HOT! This is a fun young look, adding edge to an elegant occasion.

Penelope Cruz 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards Simple soft waves can be easy and create such soft beauty.

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Anna Kendrick 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards I love the tendrils around the face they add a little fun and whimsy to the look.

Kate Winslet 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards I am ending with Stunning! There is width at her neckline and then the softness around her face is beautiful. Hands down one of my other favorites.

What is your favorite pic for your award winning look?

Tags: Golden Globe Hairstyles, Inspiration, Oscar Hairstyles, Up Do
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Saturday, January 23rd, 2010

This week I did a post about our cover photo shoot for Travelhost wedding guide. I said I would revisit this and talk about what inspired the look for her hair. Oh wait, you still have to stay tuned…we have saved the best make-up shot for later when the make-up artist explains her inspirational look. Coming soon…

I wanted to embellish the hair with large flowers and honestly it’s really hard to find fresh that I felt were perfect and would fit the look. There were several other options but this was I felt stunning and clean. Her look was ivory and white.

This look was inspired from an up-do that Katie Perry (Below) had worn with very strong bangs. I wanted to originally have a full strong bang but I wasn’t going to cut hers. So we compromised and did somewhat of a fake bang. How could this look not inspire you. Can you visually see it, how the bang can work with the new look created. I wanted her “bun” to be not so perfect but swept, large and dramatic. I guess strong would be the word, like her flowers.

When I am working on finding a look I always look for inspiration, this time I found it in Katy Perry. I didn’t copy it for the exact look, just inspiration. My model then turned from rocker Katy Perry to icon beauty Audrey Hepburn.

*Note on bangs right now: These strong, large sections are big and hot…be brave, do it!

Hair~Julie Hill~Imagine Three

Make-up~Hannah Butler~Imagine Three

Photography~Whitney Keeler~Imagine Three Photography

Tags: Hair, Imagine Three, Inspiration
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Thursday, December 31st, 2009

I was so excited to share this beautiful bride. Alexa was married first in Italy to her groom Ryan. After their wedding in Italy, they came back to the states and held a reception in both Detroit, where Ryan is from, and San Diego, where Alexa is from.

I was able to sneak a peak at her pictures from her first wedding and OOOOOHHHHHH it was breathtaking and she was beautiful like an Italian Vogue model. But this was a different location and a different look was requested. Her first look was loose but a large like bun, to the side, that was so perfectly sculpted in the back (like a painting)…it all matched her surroundings. She had given me several options for her look but it was to be more loose and to the side. I loved her results, she is beautiful and this complimented her and the dress. Again she can be on the cover of a magazine.

This is a perfect look if you want to wear your hair down but contained. It can still easily be adorned with a veil, birdcage, flowers, pins or just by itself like Alexa has chosen. This is also great hair for formal event or New Years party!

To see more pictures visit veldmanphoto.blogspot.com (click it)

Make-up~Hannah Butler Hairstyling~Julie Hill of Imagine Three

What is your magazine cover look?

Tags: Bride, Inspiration, photography
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Monday, December 7th, 2009

Photos compliments of Dorothy Gotlib & Bartek Koss

I wanted to share with you one of my brides who found inspiration with Bliss. I met Lauren when I did her best friends wedding this past summer in Key West, she swore up and down that her hair would not stay. But even in the Key West humidity we got it to stay and our beautiful relationship began.

A lot goes in to preparing yourself for your event and it all begins with the right stylist. Communication about what you want and don’t want. Finding the right communication tools to be able to visualize these looks. The job as a stylist starts by digging deep and knowing who that person is on a daily basis, the look of their dress, what their hair is like and what the bride is visualizing in her mind.

Lauren had given me pictures of her dress and she had gone through The Bliss Book and had chosen several looks. She liked the idea of all of them. We needed to pick what would look the best on her, what would allow a veil and look the best with her dress. By using these examples and why she liked them, because they were up controlled and they still had texture, we could together reach her look with ease. You can see her choices below.

The ending was perfect…She was an elegant beautiful bride. Her hair complimented her, who she is, her dress and completed her look. Congratulations Lauren & Dave!

Where do you find your inspired beauty?

Make-up ~Hannah Butler Hairstyling~Julie Hill of Imagine Three

Photos compliments of Dorothy Gotlib & Bartek Koss

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To see more about Lauren & Dave’s big event visit http://petalsplanningco.blogspot.com/

Tags: Add new tag, Bliss, Bride, Hair, Inspiration, Stylist
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Tuesday, December 1st, 2009

Imagine Three, creators of The Bliss Book had a great opportunity to do a photo shoot for Travelhost of Flint and the Thumb Magazine. The shoot is supporting a bridal issue, so we did what we do best.

I have a sneak peek, of the non-professional shots, and where I found my inspiration for her hair.

When I am working on finding a look I always try to find something or someone that might inspire me. This time I found it in Katy Perry. I never copy the exact look, I use it as base starter or boiling thought to a great finish. With this look I wanted to originally have a full strong bang, but my model did not have bangs and I was not going to cut her hair. So we compromised and did somewhat of a fake bang.

Note on bangs right now: These strong large sections are big and hot…be brave, do it!

Image found on www.starpulse.com

I wanted to embellish the hair with large flowers and honestly it’s really hard to find fresh flowers that I felt were perfect and would fit the look. There were several other options but this was I felt stunning and clean. She was ivory and white.

I wanted her “bun” to be not so perfect but swept, large and dramatic. I guess strong would be the word, like her flowers. Model Megan then turned from rocker Katy Perry to icon beauty Audrey Hepburn. Can you visually see it though, how the strong bang can work with this look.

Where do you find your look….Where do you find your inspiration?

Tags: Bliss, Bride, Hair, Imagine Three, Inspiration, Stylist, Up Do
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Tuesday, November 24th, 2009

I had a class a month back in New York and I am always inspired by the windows I often walk by. My favorite window I always visit is Prada. What a great display they had, mannequins dressed in fall fashion with runway inspired hair. The second window was an interior design window with a display of glitter pumpkins mixed with orchids, chicks and hens. What a great idea for a fall wedding. Then I fell in love with the butterfly cake because it was just so fun and sparkly. The windows have much to do with nothing but can inspire one to create. I have ideas beginning to stir and I can’t wait to show. Be inspired!