Vidal Sassoon Haircut for $7 or get $1000 in your pocket? Its a Win Win!

 

Ok my NYC readers or those willing to travel have I got awesome news for you!  If you are ready to transform your look for the summer or just need polishing up on your already sleek image then clear your calendar for June 4th!

 

The Sassoon Salon New York Uptown is offering haircuts at the 1963 price of $7!  Can you even believe that you could get a haircut at the iconic Vidal Sassoon salon for only $7???  I wont even tell you how much clients at the spalon pay for a haircut...Anyway, here are the details:

To celebrate the 50^th anniversary of Vidal Sassoon’s iconic bob haircut, Vidal Sassoon Pro Series is kicking off our “Show Your Genius” contest by opening the Sassoon Salon New York Uptown and offering haircuts at the 1963 price of just $7 (normally $98-$147). If you’re in New York, get a head start on the competition by crafting the perfect style with the hands-on help of Sassoon professionals! Plus, meet model and actress Jaime King from TV’s hit show “Hart of Dixie” who will be the first to debut her new Sassoon-inspired look at the Sassoon Salon.

WHAT:                  Vidal Sassoon Pro Series “Show Your Genius” Contest

Who could turn down the chance to see actress Jaime King and get a haircut at the 1963 price? We still can’t believe that $7.00 used to get you a salon appointment with the man himself –Vidal Sassoon!

  

WHERE:               Sassoon Salon New York Uptown

7 West 56th Street (between 5^th and 6^th Avenue)

New York, NY 10019

WHEN:                  Tuesday, June 4^th, 2013

                                1 hour appointments available from 10:00am-7:30pm

Reservations required (there are a limited number of appointments, so book your spot at https://www.facebook.com/vidalsassoon/?sk=app_472446206157817 or www.Facebook.com/VidalSassoon starting May 28^th)

If you are reading this and it happens that you are not close to NY, dont worry, we have something for you too!

For the Vidal Sassoon Pro Series “Show Your Genius” contest, we’re asking women to flaunt their hair genius for a chance to win $1,000 among other prizes. All they need to do is upload an existing image or snap a quick photo here for a chance to win: https://www.facebook.com/vidalsassoon/?sk=app_472446206157817

 Ok no time to waste, get on it!

Just Shana: Memory Lane, NY style

Last week I was in NY for a job that didnt quite pan out as one would have hoped but in the spirit of lemonade created from lemons I took the down time to finally visit my childhood neighborhood.  As you may/may not know I work in NY quite a bit now but aside from seeing my brother in passing since I stay with him I dont get to visit other family members (I was born in NY so aside from the family in the DC area most if not all the rest of my family on both sides is in NY).  So via pics I will share what I did and saw last week.  If you follow me on Instagram this is a repeat, so my apologies in advance.  :)

Besides Lefferts Ave in Brooklyn where my grandmother stayed, my aunt had/still has a brownstone on Midwood, also in Brooklyn.  When I got to a certain age my grandmother allowed me to walk around the corner to my aunts.  I just knew I was grown at that point!

Beautiful Brooklyn brownstones

Allan's bakery in Brooklyn - almost always packed with folks trying to buy up all of the delicious Jamaican delicacies.  I hadnt been in so many years.

inside Allan's

saw these at Ricky's on the Upper East side but I was strong and didnt get any.  They also had Nail and Lip rock in gorgeous metallics

got to see this in person finally, its the concealer and corrector kit, it is a must have but it was $70.  Def not in my budget during that trip

I asked for an iced chai, which I HAVE had before at Starbucks, however this particular barista acted as if I asked her to recite the hippocratic oath or something so I opted for an iced green tea instead...as an aside who is "Shalma"?  o_O

while charging my phone I had a front row view to this hat stand and I couldnt  help but appreciate not only his hustle but the level of salesmanship he showed each and every potential customer because not everyone purchased but plenty of people stopped to peruse the merchandise...

that commitment must definitely pay off because when they were ready to pack up and head home this is what they drove off in and I am not EVEN mad!

once I had enough juice in my phone I headed to Central Park to walk around, or should I say through.  

I almost walked past it but something said, go ahead and do it Shana.  I was spending time with myself that day and I took full advantage

this is me after my carousel ride listening to my tunes and rocking my new specs I picked up at Rickys!

after Central Park I headed to Madison Ave for macarons at Maison LaDuree

treats are always nice but no need to be excessive, this was plenty for me - pistachio and salted caramel

i chose to indulge in the pistachio first

after the Upper East Side I headed to Union Square, caught a glimpse of the Old Navy flip flop ice sculpture being dismantled...the things you run across in NY, never a dull moment

As a Top Chef fan I almost flipped out when I saw this.  I wanted to go in just in the hopes of catching a glimpse of Tom Colicchio and his dreamy self but budgetary limits prevented it

so I stopped at Pret a Manger instead because it was time to charge up anyway.  I never stop in places to charge my phone without making a purchase.  For some reason I feel bad.  Pret started popping up heavy in NY while I was at FIT and I fell in love with it.  On a college student budget though it was def a splurge item.  So it was a nice treat.

came across this statue of Andy Warhol in Union Square.  Nice...

I saw a lot more but those are all the pics I snapped.  I surprised people from the old neighborhood and got to visit  my grandmother, uncles, cousins...I had a great time and will never take NY for granted again.  :)

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Diary of an MUA: My first music video!

I had to keep my mouth shut on this one for a LONG time but now the video is finally out and I can share it with you all.  :)  I had the opportunity to assist amazing makeup artist Deshawn Hatcher immediately after New York Fashion Week, and when I say immediate I mean it.  She put out the call seeking assistance and I applied not knowing what would come of it.  I had just gotten back to DC at maybe 4a that Thursday and had to turn around and go right back to NY Thursday night/Friday morning because I was not about to miss the opportunity.  Of course no details were given as to what/who it was for and that was fine with me.

This was my first time assisting an artist of her caliber so I wanted to be on my A game.  I arrived early, as I try to do most of the time anyway.  I even had to stall a bit.  I met Deshawn and helped bring her kit, etc. into the city to our location and met the other assistant.  On the ride into the city I tried to ask Deshawn how she likes things to go on set and while she did share some things most I had to use common sense for.  Once the look was determined Deshawn got to work.  My tasks for the day were to set up her work area including makeup, lashes (OMG lash heaven, she had so many!) and her light which she takes with her most if not all the time.  Its a real deal photographers light and it took some time to set up but by the end of the shoot I had it down.  Let me be real here, I was there to A.S.S.I.S.T and I did just that.  The first day on set I did NO makeup aside from touch ups during the club scene.  I was perfectly fine with that.  I used that time to observe everything Deshawn did and to use it as a learning experience.  We were on set for I believe 9-10 hours.

The next day we were doing the scene in the neighborhood and I got to do makeup, yay!  My talent was great to work with and while I didnt get any images of her, time was very important this day, you can see her in the video as she played one of the best friends (it will make sense once you see the vid).

This has been a whirlwind year for me as far as freelancing is concerned complete with ups and downs but thankfully this was definitely an UP moment.  Huge thanks to Deshawn for giving me the chance.  Enjoy the pics and video below.  :)

Esther, musician from France who sings in the song/video, and also plays the love interest in the video

of course Deshawn did her look, these pics are no editing, no filter, taken with my iTouch

one of the best friends, her look was done by the other assistant, Naima

when we were all chatting before getting to work I found out she actually is from here, though now living in NY and we graduated from the same high school.  Small world

hiding out during the club scene

the side of Naima's head

they even had the smoke machine going

2nd day of shooting, Esther shares one of her shoes for the day.  I think Deshawn tweeted this pic that day too.

The Makeup Show NYC 2012 Blogger Preview

I live for the time of year when TMSNYC rolls around.  Not only for the show itself but for the mini reunion that takes place with my fellow bloggers and mua's!  I had such a great time and the weather was amazing.

A proper recap complete with products is coming but wanted to share this quickie.