In addition to High Point Shoes and Dearly Departed, The Fresh Fiends will attend The W Hotel’s Suits and Sneakers event on Friday, March 19th. To celebrate the release of the Supra “Red Carpet Pack”, the evening will provide music, cocktails, and a fashion show (with clothing provided by HP). Attention GUESTS: Please bring in a pair of new or gently worn sneakers to benefit The Adrian Wilson Foundation. Come join us and support local businesses as well as a great cause

A couple of weeks ago I had the privilege of attending Karlie Hustle’s very first Semi-Pro Seminar. Why? Mostly in support of my friend, but also because the music industry has been a big part of my life. My husband has been in Phoenix Radio for over 10 years, Los Angeles before that, and it was good to understand and take in everything about the music industry (ups and downs) from someone else’s point of view.

The seminar was extremely informative and resourceful, and I imagine that they will only get better as she continues. I encourage anyone who is interested in getting into the music business, especially aspiring artists and artist managers, to attend this seminar.

For all the info just email KarlieHustle@gmail.com

Living Proof - Full Thickening Cream $14 - $24 at Sephora

“This styling innovation allows fine, thin hair to act like thick hair with naturally soft, touchable body. By depositing thickening points on the hair strands, Full creates a thicker surface that enables fine hair to have natural movement and bounce, beautiful shape, and volume throughout the day.”

The ad for Living Proof Full Thickening Cream would make you believe that this product will give you an incredible boost in thickness AND volume…

I’ve had this product for a couple weeks now and have used it a few times. Each time I told myself I’ll give it another chance. If third time isn’t the charm you go back to the store.

Pros: It does make my hair feel a bit thicker and leaves my hair feeling soft, not brittle, as promised.

Cons: I do not notice any added volume. Once I am done styling my hair, it pretty much looks the same as it always does. I was expecting a noticeable difference in long-lasting volume and this product did not deliver for me.

Me over the weekend with Oscar and Summer: My third time trying Living Proof Full Thickening Cream.

As you can see, my hair doesn’t look like the ad. Maybe girls with super fine hair will notice a bigger difference in thickness and volume. I unfortunately did not.

As I returned to the website to see what I may be doing wrong I dug further and read: “Full is a thickening product; it is not a root lifter, and it will not give you hold. Mix Full with your favorite root lift product or holding product if that’s the look you want.” Sooo I need to mix this with other products to give me the look you have in your ad? Ahhh ok 

Lesson here: Read the fine print. Ads are deceiving.

I’d love to recreate this editorial at some point. Gia Carangi photographed by Helmut Newton for Vogue Paris, 1980

MAC lip pencils in Naked Liner and In Synch from the Too Fabulous Collection

These shades of nude and pink were missing from the MAC lip pencil line-up. For now they are limited-edition (all the good stuff is), so buy them while you can or hope they make them permanent.

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From LL Cool J’s anthem that inspired female movements across the globe, The Fresh Fiends and jewelry designer, Yardley December pay homage to girls from “Around The Way”. Taking a cue from JJ Fad and MC Lyte, to the Fly Girls of In Living Color and ALL the founding femme fatales, FF takes you back to the era of “LADIES FIRST”. Now available in our online shop, The “Around The Way” Bamboo Earrings are the ESSENTIAL item to add to your arsenal of accessories.

Back to work we go! Stay tuned