True!

As you know, we are mad about Being True Cosmetics and our fabulous artist Jessica. Well, how's this for excellent news...

Legendary designer, Isaac Mizrahi, has teamed up with Being True Cosmetics to create True Isaac Mizrai, a high performance skincare and full color collection. He has handpicked all the colors to deliver "healthy glamour" to the marketplace. 

Well color us excited!

Dads are rad.

You know, Dads like to look good too.

Maybe treat him to a manly makeover?

Prom is here! Make sure you have the perfect hair and makeup!

Call ASAP to book for Hair and Makeup!.. FDS 310-265-9343 

Let us help you make it a night to remember.

Introducing LIVING PROOF!

We are thrilled to announce that we are now exclusively carrying the Living Proof line. Come in and let us show you the magic!

Twist Headband Braid Tutorial

In case you wanted to try one of these gorgeous spring braids at home, here's a photo tutorial from Top Inspired.

http://www.topinspired.com/top-10-braid-tutorials/

Romantic Spring Braids

Braids, braids are everywhere!
Wear them like a crown, channel your inner milk maid!
Go half up with a braided ponytail or with a purposefully messy french.
No matter how you wear it, spring has sprung and there's a bit of romance in the air...

A DAY OF BEAUTY!

Please join us Thursday, March 20th from 11-4 for a complimentary mini Epicuren facial with Spray and make-up application with Lori from Being True. Drinks and Hors d'oeuvres will be served.

Experience the benefits of these two amazing skincare products and leave looking fabulous!!

Also enjoy a full Epicuren facial and special gift for 10% off the regular price when booked on the day of the Event.


Appointments are limited, RSVP today by calling us at 310-265-9343.

A little NY Fashion Week Inspiration...

                        

Ponytails! Sparking Gold Eyelids! Fancy Art Nails! 

NYFW is always exciting, but this season we're feeling super inspired by the unexpected braids and buns - taking these usually sweet and romantic hairstyles and twisting and turning them into edgy and dramatic. Add some extra glamour with metallic lids and purposefully mismatched geometric nail art. And remember, this season you can't go wrong with a well done pony... 

Are you Being True in the New Year?

Why not look your best in the new year? Call now to book a makeup application with one of our magical makeup artists!

Perfect for a special event, date night or just to feel beautiful.

BE TRUE to yourself!

BLOW & GO! We've got you covered!!

It's party time at FDS and we want you in on the fun! Bring a friend, grab a bite and celebratory cocktail, meet our design staff and guest artists, do some stress free shopping and maybe even get a free consultation with one of our stylists. 

WE CAN'T WAIT!

Need a little TLC?

FDS Welcomes Kevin, our new massage therapist, to the team! Call now to book your appointment and work out those kinks. TRUST US. (310) 265-9343

NYFW 2013 - White Hot and parted down the middle!

And, another New York Fashion Week comes to a close, this time presenting Spring 2014…

White is hotter than ever, with several designers from Derek Lam and Ralph Rucci to Thakoon and Carolina Herrera showing the shade throughout their collections.

There also seems to be a strong '90s sportswear influence, as well as a nod to boyish tailoring and oversized, modern cuts.

Other highlights include crop tops, sheer fabrics, tons of metallic shine, vibrant tangerine lips and slick, middle-parted hair.

Did you follow fashion week? What were your favorites?

Back To School and an exciting new menu!

It's that ever important time of year where looking your best was never more important. Book appointments now for your kids and send them to day one looking like a million bucks.

And since you'll be sending your kids off to school, don't forget to book that day of pampering you've been dreaming about... Get a manicure, pedicure, facial and massage to celebrate your making it through another summer of having those crazy kids around. Come hungry, we now have a breakfast and lunch menu available to you before, after or during.

And the Award Goes To...

Now that the hype from the Golden Globes has simmered out a little bit, and with the Oscars just around the corner, we decided to talk about the really important stuff...RED CARPET HAIR!  There's much to love about the stunning look of A-list celebrities about to take home the gold - the clothes, the style, the man candy on their arm - but we all know one thing puts the whole look together and that is the hair.  So who's hair did you love?  Who's did you hate?  Check out some of our Golden Globe hair highlights below!

First of all, Anne Hathaway was rocking the pixie cut (perhaps in solidarity with her character in Les Mis?) and we loved it!  If there was ever a time you were contemplating this daring look - hop on it now because it is hot!

We also loved this "above the shoulder" bob for those of you going for a less dramatic new hair cut.  It's safe and super chic right now!

As far as style goes, we loved the simple yet sophisticated look of hair being pulled up away from the face.  It gives a formal feel to what could otherwise just be, well, kinda blah hair.  Bravo for you ladies (Adele, Julie Bowen and Julianne Hough) who did something different...you win the award for best "supporting hairspray".  

And then there were the styles that were simple and worth giving a go at home with the blow dryer.  These looks are not too daunting to try yourself so get at it!  For best "blow out" we have: Claire Danes and Hayden Panettiere.

The next look that we had to show is a beautiful look to mimmic if you are going out for the night on a hot date, going to prom, etc...however when you are at the GOLDEN GLOBES I would say it's pretty B-O-R-I-N-G!  Especially when you see it over and over and over and over and over on the red carpet!  Ugh.  Where is the originality?  For most "over-played" the award goes to:

And last, but certainly not least...she's got it all, up, loose, braids, glamor, chic, messy...we give you the Golden Globe achievement award for best hair:  by a long shot...Jennifer Lawrence!

  

MAN MAKEOVER!!!!!

Welcome to the Felix Design Studio's very first (and very successful I might add) MAN MAKEOVER!  

Above is our candidate, Jonny.  He's a pretty good looking guy, if your into the "I don't care what I look like and I haven't gotten a hair cut in over a year" kinda thing.  Look, we loved the beach bum look in the 80's (...wait, did we love it?), but it's time for an upgrade!  Welcome to 2012.  Who says men can't also get new "do"s (and we're thinking a Ryan Gosling style haircut would be nice)? Can just a haircut really help this guy out?  Well guess what everybody: a little time in Robin's chair can go a long way.   At least in Jonny's case, these before and after shots may have you pleasantly surprised!  Take a look for yourself and see the amazing transformation of the new and improved Jonny.  A man makeover at it's finest!

BEFORE

(yes, that is a pony tail)

SOME TIME IN THE CHAIR WITH ROBIN...

...add a little bit of Sojourn Sculpting Taffy...

And...(wait for it...)

AFTER

Looking smokin' Jonny!  Pretty good, huh?

Ladies, I KNOW you are looking at your husbands and wondering why they have looked the same for oh, the last, say, 10 YEARS?  I think it's time to bring our men back into the right decade, and coming up on the times means new hair, new look, new lifestyle!  Why not make it sexy!?  We're tired of men thinking "MOVEMBER" is a time to look especially hideous and stop grooming! So here's the scoop: bring your man into Felix Design Studio this month and mention the Man Makeover to get a discount on a men's haircut!  Bring in a fresh new look for the holidays!  Happy mancuts everybody!

Campaign Hair

Everyone on the hill knows there are 3 topics not to bring up at a Palos Verdes dinner table: politics, religion, and peacocks.  This blog is about to break that rule. Regardless of which side of the political spectrum you fall on, I think we can all agree that first lady Michelle Obama and presidential candidate Mitt Romney's wife Ann both had some great hair when they stood to make their speeches at the republican and democratic national conventions these past few weeks.  Have YOU been watching?

Although their views are very different, their hair was surprisingly similar.  They both rocked the above the shoulder cut with a few layers and waves giving their straight hair some movement.  It's classic, elegant, and a very convincing

reason to stop into the hair salon to get the look. 

 What's great about this dew is that it is very fashionable, while still managing to be AGE APPROPRIATE.  Plus, it's easy to upkeep.  The layers in the hair make natural waves that are easy to blow dry with a good round brush (we have a great one available to purchase in the salon!).  No need to fuss with curling irons or rollers.  It's perfect for women who don't have the time to spend an extra half an hour on their hair in the mornings (you know, to speak at political national conventions and what not). Who says you can't be smokin' and powerful?

Strength is Beauty: Spotlight on Some of Southern California's Olympic Women

If you are like me, you have been twiddling your thumbs for four years now, anxiously anticipating the Olympic madness to start up again.  Everything from the corny (yet inspiring) television commercials that give you goosebumps, the nation rallying together to cheer, holding your breath - hoping gymnasts stick their landings, getting wrapped up in emotional background stories of athletes who have overcome  devastating circumstances, and, if you're REALLY as nerdy as me, tearing up when athletes are standing on the podium listening and singing along to their country's national anthem.  It's all. so. good.
Getting excited yet!?!?!

***** U - S - A!!!!  U - S - A!!!!! *****

If you haven't been too in tune with this summer's U.S. Olympic hopefuls, get researching!  There are some amazing stories that will create fans out of even the least likely sports watchers.  I'm sure you are wondering why a salon is even blogging about sports.  We believe beauty is about being strong - physically, emotionally, mentally, spiritually...you name it.  Well, we've got some pretty strong young women from right here, in Southern California, who are currently in London preparing for something they have been training their whole lives for.  If you are not sure who to be rooting for in the upcoming games...here are some SoCal locals we think you should watch out for.  These beauties represent strong women at their finest!

SWIMMING:

R*E*B*E*C*C*A    S*O*N*I

home: Manhattan Beach
age: 25
gold medals: 2
competitions: 100m & 200m breaststroke, 4x100m relay

Rebecca is a local Los Angeles resident who is also a part of the Trojan Family at University of Southern California.  Among the many swimming races she'll be competing in, she's a sure bet in the women's 200 meter breaststroke so be sure to watch and cheer!



SOCCER:

A*B*B*Y   W*A*M*B*A*C*H

home: Manhattan Beach
age: 32
gold medals: 1
position: forward

Abby has been the face of women's U.S. Soccer for some time now.  She scored the winning goal in the 2004 Olympics in Athens off a header in overtime, but was unable to compete in the 2008 games due to a broken leg.  Since then she has been the leading scorer for the U.S. women's team and since the U.S. men didn't qualify, Abby and the girls are going to have to hold it down for us on the soccer front!




BEACH VOLLEYBALL:

K*E*R*R*I   W*A*L*S*H

home: Manhattan Beach
age: 33
gold medals: 2

Kerri Walsh is back with her beach volleyball partner Misty May to take the gold yet again in their third run at the Olympics.  This dynamic duo has been described as the best beach volleyball pair in the history of the sport.  And the two cannot be stopped.  Many of you have seen them playing and/or training down in the sand in Hermosa and Manhattan. Watch Kerri rock the world yet again this summer - all while simultaneously rocking the U.S. bikini!


GYMNASTICS:

M*C*A*Y*L*A*   M*A*R*O*N*E*Y

home: Long Beach
age: 16
gold medals: none yet!

How can you not cheer for this fresh faced up-and-comer!?!  At age 16 (wow!) this young gymnast is in London for her first go at the Olympics.  She's a force to be reckoned with when it comes to the vault - so be sure to watch out for high scores on Maroney's olympic debut!


Olympic opening ceremonies will be happening this weekend!  Be sure to tune in (or if you're like me - get ready to be glued to the television for 2 weeks straight), and join the rest of America in cheering for our athletes who are competing over in London.  These men and women are doing what they love, what they have worked for and committed their lives to.  Strength is beauty!  Rock it team USA!!!!