Vidal Sassoon x Chictopia: "Show Your Genius" - Look 2: Sweet Glam

Second up to this Vidal Sassoon x Chictopia series, 
"Sweet Glam, Night Out" Look

White Agaci polka dot dress, Red c/o Hobo International 'Zara' clutch, Tan c/o Steve Madden MARLENEE heels.

Here, I used these Vidal Sassoon products:

1) Vidal Sassoon MOISTURE One Minute Mask

2) Vidal Sassoon REPAIR Heat & Protect Shine Spray

3) Vidal Sassoon EXTRA FIRM HOLD Hairspray

I wanted to have more fun with this look and was kind of inspired by (everyone's new fave movie) The Great Gatsby along with beachy hippie hair ;).  And having short hair, I love curling it and having it reminiscent of those flapper girl 1920's hair styles.  The hippie vibe came from creating the side braids.
In other words, Hippie meets Gatsby.

First, I used the Vidal Sassoon MOISTURE One Minute Mask, after applying to damp hair and combing through in the shower, I rinsed it thoroughly.  After, I applied the Vidal Sassoon REPAIR Heat & Protect Shine Spray all over the ends before applying any heat to my hair.  Right after blow drying, my hair felt so silky and soft, I could run my hand through it without any tangles.  I then started to curl my hair alternating between inward and outward curls for volume.  After each curl, I also applied the Vidal Sassoon EXTRA FIRM HOLD Hairspray which held the curls tightly without any frizzy hair as well.  Next the curls helped to create the braids and hold them together too -- ended it off with tying them to the back with a little clip.

After styling my hair with curls all over, I decided to style it with a sweet party night out outfit.  This white polka dot dress from Agaci was perfect for the hair style I created.  Both the polka dot dress and curly hair were perfect for a sweet yet glam night look.

If you haven't yet, enter Vidal Sassoon's fun contest HERE -- share your own hair style look and be entered to win one of many prizes, $1,000 to complete your look, and a year's supply of Vidal Sassoon Pro Series!  Also, feel free to check out my Chictopia posts on the series as well here.

Hope you lovelies enjoyed this two-part post!  My very first set of beauty-meets-fashion posts :).
Keep inspiring Beautifuls!
xo,
Kathleen

Vidal Sassoon x Chictopia: "Show Your Genius" - Look 1: Sleek Chic

Blue floral blouse tank top via Crossroads Trading, White c/o GUESS rhinestone necklace, Ivory vintage Chanel crossbody purse, Light blue HM skinny jeans, White Tildon heels.

I'm so excited to share with you lovelies my first beauty-meets-fashion post on Inspirafashion!  

I recently was asked by Vidal Sassoon x Chictopia to participate in their campaign called "Show Your Genius."  Here, I was able to show my creative side with unique hair style creations using Vidal Sassoon products.

Also, I've entered Vidal Sassoon's fun contest on their Facebook, be sure to enter too HERE lovelies!  You can share your own hair style look and be entered to win one of many prizes, $1,000 to complete your look, and a year's supply of Vidal Sassoon Pro Series!  Also, feel free to check out my Chictopia posts on the series as well here.

I've always loved creating different hair styles especially when I had longer hair, but now having shorter hair, it was a fun and new experience creating different hair styles.

I decided it'd be fun to show a bit variety by creating two different hair style looks -- one as a casual daytime look and the other for night or going out.  Hope you liked the first part of this series!

First up, "Sleek Chic and 'Faux' Side-Swept" Look

I decided to use these three products from Vidal Sassoon's Pro Series:

1) VS Moisture Lock Shampoo

2) VS Moisture Lock Conditioner

3) VS Mega Firm Hold Gel

After washing my hair with Vidal Sassoon's Moisture Lock shampoo and conditioner, my hair felt super soft, and fresh and clean.  After, I did a quick blow dry using a round brush. I usually have blunt straight across bangs, so I thought it'd be hard to have "faux" side-swept bangs.  But with the help of Vidal Sassoon's Mega Firm Hold Gel, they were manageable and held my bangs to the side after applying the product and sweeping the bangs to the side with a small tooth comb.  Not to mention, the product smells SO GOOD.  I think I'd compare it to sweet candy or a mix of floral scents.

With this Casual straight hair style, I decided to keep it simple and style a pretty floral printed blouse from Crossroads Trading with high-waisted jeans, along with all white accessories: rhinestone necklace, Chanel purse, and sleek pointy white heels.

Hope you enjoyed the first look :).  Stay tuned for part 2 this week!  The second look I created as a "Glam" hair style you can wear on a night-out.

Hope you're having a great week Beautifuls!

xo,

Kathleen

Print play.

Photos by Matthew Liu - Sight Through Glass Photography

Green c/o StyleMint Verona top, Blue American Apparel denim skirt, Black Steve Madden Realove sandal heels, Gold arrow ring via Crossroads Trading, Tan c/o Handbag Heaven Hailey Studded Leopard Bag.

I always love mixing prints and colors, this Verona top from StyleMint and the Leopard satchel from Handbag Heaven, complemented each other perfectly. Polka dots and leopard. With the mixing of prints I wanted the outfit to be more casual with the denim skirt and simple sleek heels. It was a really nice day out too in Berkeley, my fave city of course.

Which brings me to an exciting part of this post...I will be a guest judge for a fun "Style For Your City" contest by StyleMint. We'll be judging entries by how well you represent your style in your city.  

The contest is on Facebook where you can enter a photo of your outfit, and you can enter here! 

The contest ends on April 17th and the first winner will get 5 StyleMint credits, 2nd winner will receive 3 credits and 3rd winner will receive 1 credit.  

The winners will be announced on April 22nd.  Good luck lovelies!!  Can't wait to see your outfit entries! 

P.S. For Coachella, there's been a change of date I'll be guest-gramming for Crossroads Trading!  Be sure to follow me on Crossroads' instagram on 4/13, Saturday.  Can't wait to share my Coachella experience with you!

LuLu*s x Inspirafashion $100 Gift Card Festival Contest!

Photography by Ryan Chua

Black c/o LuLu*s Gypsy Junkies fringe dress, Blue thrifted Levis denim shorts, Red gifted Casper and Pearl floral headband, Burgundy gifted Kurt Geiger ankle boots, Brown Karen Walker super duper strength sunglasses, Black c/o Jeweliq 'pretty in spikes' necklace, Gold armor ring via Crossroads Trading.

I'm very excited for this post, firstly because this is my favorite time of year (besides Christmas) with Spring/Summer fast approaching and the music festival season coming up: Coachella, Outsidelands, and everything in between.  Floral crowns, fringe, high-waisted denim shorts, sunnies, just scream the bright and amazing vibe that come with music festivals.

I'm excited to work with one of my favorite online stores, LuLu*s!
With the festival season coming up, we're bringing to you a really fun music festival inspired contest
to win a $100 LuLu*s gift card!!

Rules for contest entry:

1. Fill out the Rafflecopter below and complete required entries.

2. Once you've completed required entries, also complete this required entry below:

From the Rafflecopter list, please choose either button to create a Polyvore set OR a Pinterest board; 

be sure to include the direct link for either in the Rafflecopter.

Based on your inspiration for music festival fashion, create either:

a) A Polyvore set featuring at least 3 LuLu*s items

b) A Pinterest board featuring at least 3 LuLu*s items

a Rafflecopter giveaway

This contest will run for two weeks, ending on 4/11, Thursday 12:00AM PST.  The winner will be chosen based on Creativity on either Polyvore or Pinterest entries, and extra entries; Myself and LuLu*s will judge the best entry.  The winner will be selected and announced the following week.

And just for fun and as examples, I've created my own Pinterest board and Polyvore set below.

Good luck lovelies on this contest!  Thought it'd be a really fun way to do something creative/artsy for a contest.  Can't wait to see what you come with!  

xo,

Kathleen

      

ShoeMint Pre-Launch!

Sooo very excited for ShoeMint designed by the beautiful style icon Rachel Bilson and inspiring celeb stylist Nicole Chavez, in collaboration with Steve Madden..scheduled to launch on Black Friday!  

And what perfect way to add to this excitement (and share the love of Thanksgiving) by having a fun sweepstakes contest for you lovelies -- 

5 winners will get a year of free shoes from ShoeMint!!

Here are more details about the sweepstakes:

Register at www.ShoeMint.com and increase your chances by spreading the word about this sweepstakes and getting your friends signed up too (for every friend who enters you get an extra entry!) :).

This contest will run until Wednesday, November 23, 2011, with NEW WINNER chosen every day!

By referring just 2-4 friends, get $25 off your first pair of ShoeMint shoes ;).

Lastly, no purchase necessary to enter.

I can't wait for Rachel's ShoeMint designs, have always loved and been a huge fan of her style (even back in her O.C. days).  If those gorgeous platform wedges above is a little sneak-peek, I am even more excited.  

Hope you lovelies are having a fun weekend so far!  Keep inspiring Beautifuls!  And once more, from a fellow shopaholic to another, haaappy shopping! ;).

♥, Kathleen.

  

It's Beachin'.

Beginning Boutique's new Spring lookbook, It's Beachin', has got me envious of those girls sunkissed and having fun at a place I wish I were at instead of a cold classroom :p.  In particular, loving the laidback feel along with the gorgeous glam of all the pretty dresses.

In addition, my newest sponsor, Beginning Boutique is having a fun contest for you lovelies!!  They're giving away a $500 It Girl Wardrobe!!  Anything with "giveaway" and "$500" sounds pretty aamazin' to me! To enter, simply 'Like' their facebook page here.

Good luck and happy shopping once again lovelies!  AND..TGIF!!! hope you have a relaxing and fun weekend ahead :).

P.S. More outfit posts to cooome, caant wait! <3

♥, Kathleen.