St. Patricks Day Is Coming! Can You Wear Green Without Looking #Green?  @JillKirshColor Answers!
Mar14

St. Patricks Day Is Coming! Can You Wear Green Without Looking #Green? @JillKirshColor Answers!

It’s almost St. Patricks Day — and I have to say my inbox is looking pretty green. I wish I could say it was the best kind of green (money) but actually it’s about food (recipes and restaurants), drinks (cocktails- not green beer!) and home and fashion items. Interesting that people get all goofy and crazy about St. Paddy’s day but this particular holiday is totally inclusive rather than exclusionary. Most...

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Get the Look from GHD for Vanity Fair Oscar Party  2015: Kate Hudson!  #BeautyBreakdown #Hair
Feb25

Get the Look from GHD for Vanity Fair Oscar Party 2015: Kate Hudson! #BeautyBreakdown #Hair

I love getting hair breakdowns because it’s something you can practice doing. Plus I love Kate Hudson’s hair. Now if it were only MY hair, I would be happy (providing it came with all the help and products too!) WHO: Kate Hudson HAIR BY: David Babaii, Brand Ambassador for ghd, North America INSPIRATION: “I was inspired by her gorgeous and playful green dress. We wanted to create a relaxed, beachy wave to amp up the style.”...

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Actresses Rock Modern, Effortless Hair @ 2015 Oscars! Celeb Hair Stylist Dennis Stokely Commentary!
Feb23

Actresses Rock Modern, Effortless Hair @ 2015 Oscars! Celeb Hair Stylist Dennis Stokely Commentary!

We at LA-Story.com welcome celebrity hair stylist Dennis Stokely to our family as a Contributing Editor! His first article is about the Oscar style of the red carpet!! “ACTRESSES ROCK MODERN AND EFFORTLESS HAIRSTYLES AT THE 87th ANNUAL ACADEMY AWARDS IN HOLLYWOOD” By Dennis Stokely Chignons, embellishments and hair extensions all show up on the red carpet at the Oscars. These are my picks for the “Best” and...

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Get the Look: Lupita Nyong’os Diamond and Pearls Style Celebrity Hairstylist Larry Sims Provides #HairTips
Feb22

Get the Look: Lupita Nyong’os Diamond and Pearls Style Celebrity Hairstylist Larry Sims Provides #HairTips

For those who have close cropped hair, here’s a beauty breakdown from stylist Larry Sims who worked with Lupita Nyong’os hair. She had soft shiny ringlets and it looked so healthy! (Hard to achieve when you are in front of a camera a lot) Here’s how you can get the look! Lupita Nyong’o illuminated the Oscar’s Red Carpet in a white pearl embroidered Calvin Klein dress and naturally soft ‘do to match. Smooth ‘N Shine...

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Highpoints of ISSE!  Brands, Products, People + Killer Product Hunts! #ISSELB15 #BloggerCafe
Jan30

Highpoints of ISSE! Brands, Products, People + Killer Product Hunts! #ISSELB15 #BloggerCafe

What’s not to love about the ISSE show? It’s chock full of brands ranging from hair, skincare, spa-products, bath & body products, nail and cosmetics. It’s like the who’s who of the pro beauty industry. Most of the brands displaying at the show have some amazing show specials and it’s possible to buy more product than you are able to carry out of the show. That said, it’s a fun show to visit and...

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What’s Hot in the Beauty World? #ISSE Long Beach 2015  Brings the BEST of Hair, Skin + Nail Products! #ISSELB15
Jan28

What’s Hot in the Beauty World? #ISSE Long Beach 2015 Brings the BEST of Hair, Skin + Nail Products! #ISSELB15

ISSE Long Beach is the kick-off event for every year. Professional Beauty Association (PBA) has a series of these events every year. The Long Beach Expo is the largest and best attended pro-beauty event on the west coast. And it’s getting bigger every year… which means longer lines if you don’t order tickets in advance as well as a more crowded space as seen this past weekend at the Long Beach Convention Center. It...

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