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You're Beautiful

The beauty industry is indeed one of the many reasons we women have issues with ourselves.  As a key player in the beauty business, I believe that we need to find a real way to better our lives as women.  We need to find a real way to try to make a size 10 just as sexy as a size 4.  We need to find a real way to make being 5'1" just as sexy as 5'10".  We need to find a real way to make pale skin as sexy as tanned skin.

We need to appreciate more than the "norm" for beauty because we are all normal even though we are all different.  Even though I know I may not be typically beautiful, I know that I am attractive and sexy in my own off-way.  I know that I am confident.  Maybe posting my weekly outfits or hairstyles may seem a little self-indulgent but it's the least I can do.  Maybe selfies and duck faces aren't for you.  Maybe your real way of aiding the self-confidence of females is delivered in another way that's more comfortable to you. Like I mentioned before, I am a key player in the beauty industry and have no problem being an example.

This is the real way I can make a difference.  I can be an example and use my knowledge and expertise to really give perspective.  I know that I've been a little nervous to say that I could be an example, but don't you think all of us gals could be examples for each other?  Don't you think you may have something to teach?

A client of ours showed us a video on beauty and Renée touched on it on Thursday.  I just want to say that it really made me think.  Then I started inspecting my thoughts on beauty and my own physical looks.  For all my flaws and perks, there's no one else I'd rather be.  Let's try to help each other see that there really is beauty in all things.  That's the fresh perspective...

magic monday - what's in our bags

AMYSenior Stylist

Amy is our resident lady about town, and the girl with the golden touch.

Her bag is from Marc Jacobs. Her small makeup bag is from Forever 21, while the silver one was found at a market in Thailand.

Here’s what we found in her bag:

01 Sephora natural lavender Blotting Papers 02 Excel Mint Gum 03 Lash Curler 04 YSL Opium Perfume 05 Vitamin D Life  - this winter/spring shenanigan has got us needing all the vitamin d we can get!! 06 Crest Toothpaste + Excel Toothbrush 07 Rae + Jerry's Pen - dipping onion rings in the honeydill sauce. all you need to know... 08 MAC Eyelid Gloss - dewy lids! 09 Playtex Tampon 10 MAC Pro Longwear Lipcreme in Asian Flower 11 MAC lipstick in MAC Red 12 Tylenol 13 *Bobby Pins (we've got tiny boxes of 30 pins for only 3.50) 14 Carmex 15 Stephanie Berrington's Bottle Opener - sorry Steph, I didn't mean to take this home with me... 16 *Kevin Murphy FRESHAIR Dry Shampoo - I use it everyday. an unhealthy obsession. 17 MAC Lipliner in Redd 18 Tweezers 19 *Malie Kokee Hand & Body Lotion 20 Wine opener - picnics in the park are made so much easier when ya got one of these around.

All starred items are currently available in our boutique, so come visit us and pick up a few of Amy's picks!

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Change.  It.  Up. What's new in your life lately?  New car?  New spring kits?  New hair?  It's funny, out of all the people who sit in my chair day in and out, I still get a wee tingle when someone comes in and wants a totally NEW do!  First I get a little nervous, and then immediately excited!  When's the last time you did something completely different?

When's the last time you asked your stylist to suggest something out of the norm for you?  Any of you readers that know me personally know that I love change and love to see the energy that a new hairstyle (cut or color) can give my client.  We have an instagram feed that we post mega changes and 'the daily musings of us' on.  I want to share with you one of my favorite change ups of all...

Our instagram handle is @freshairboutique and if you're looking for some inspiration or motivation check out some of our hair images.  Maybe you'll like something and might want to try...  Don't forget, as long as you're healthy, your hair will grow back.  Change.  It.  Up.  That's the fresh perspective...

magic monday - be a grower

I've had enough.  -39 windchills and knee-length North Faces have paved the way for far too long. I'm ready for +5 and denim jackets! I'd love to pull out my beloved floral Doc Martens without fear of breaking my neck on all that ice. While I can't hurry mother nature, there are a few things I can do to prepare myself, and my garden.Now is a fantastic time to get certain things started indoors, so that when that inevitable thaw arrives, you've got some seedlings ready to transplant by May.

I was browsing Pinterest the other day, and stumbled upon a BEAUTIFUL photo of ginger growing in a container. This sent me into a flurry of google searches and page flips, until I could no longer hold my excitement, and decided I must try it out for myself. 

Start off with a pot about twice the diameter of your root. Pick a fairly fresh, preferably organic 'hand' with lots of 'fingers'. Fill 'er up with a good, hearty potting mix.

Moisten up that soil. Ginger loves warm, moist soil.

Nestle your root on the soil, and place your pot in a warm spot. Your ginger won't  need direct sunlight at this point.

Although ginger is a fairly hearty root and can survive dry spells, it's best to keep the soil evenly moistened for optimal growth.

By fall, your tiny litte root could have yielded up to four times the amount of ginger. It's a bit slow going, but soon you should see a bit of green sprout up.

Stay tuned for updates on how this little guy is doing, and more!

have a great week!

xxo p

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What is really Hip?

There is a debate rumbling around and I'd like to know what side you side with.  Over the past few days we have been asking some clients and friends to define the word hipster. 

We've heard a few positive things and negative things and now I'm really intrigued.  What is a hipster?  What makes you a hipster?  Is it a good thing? Bag thing?  Is it a fashion trend? Is it an esthetic?

hip·ster  

/ˈhipstər/

Noun

A person who follows the latest trends and fashions.

Well, well, it looks like I'm a hipster after all!  Somehow the definition to me isn't what I thought it would be.  I thought it would say a few things about not having a tv, or using mason jars for any and everything... This is kind of the definition that I had in mind...

I'd like to hear what a few of you guys think a hipster is?   According to the first definition, I am a hipster and proud of it.  The second definition?...  Well... That's the fresh perspective...

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THANK YOU FOR BEING A FRIEND.

I don't remember the last time I had the best time on a Friday night. My pal Liz and I finally got together after a long hiatus and the evening got me thinking...  What, for real, is the definition of a friend.

friend

/frend/

Noun A person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically exclusive of sexual or family relations. Synonyms pal - mate - chum - buddy - comrade - fellow - companion

I just wanted to shout out all my friends out there, you know who you are. I take so much for granted daily and sometimes I'm reminded to stop and reflect.  Tonight, hanging out and just chatting, made me realize that this type of interaction is vital to my being and in a special way, relaxing.

Good friends really are a dime a dozen and as the years pass by I feel such joy and comfort.  My friends are special and are wonderful.  My friends know how to make me laugh and know what I like.  My friends are 'my friends' and I just want to say thanks.  I hope you know how much I appreciate you and merci, danke.

I hope that all of you have friendships with special people who make you happy.  Maybe you should remind them how much they mean to you more often.  That's the fresh perspective...