Are you looking for something to do in the city this weekend?  Hair on the Avenue collaborated with local artists to bring us hAiRT, an art exhibit open now until July 31.  On display is an original artwork created by Toronto-based artist Natasha Gouveia.

“I was really moved when I saw the work of Natasha Gouveia,” says Luis Pacheco, founder and co-owner of the Yorkville salon. “The mood and textures in her canvases were similar to our projections for Fall/Winter hair trends so we asked her if she would join us in presenting her upcoming collection,” explaining how the partnership developed into a multimedia show.

The hAiRT show also showcases the salon’s first hair film, called Hazel, which highlights the dark side of hair trends for Fall/Winter 2011.

Click here to view the video on YouTube.

The exhibit is open to the public at Hair on the Avenue, 112 Avenue Rd.  Call (416) 922-0112 for more information and salon hours, and visit www.NatashaGouveia.org to see more work by the event’s featured artist.

Hair Trends for Fall/Winter 2011

Photo credit: Keeshan PR
Styling: RAC boutique

If you’ve been wearing your hair lazy and carefree all summer, you better say hello to your hair tools to rock these Fall/Winter hair trends. “The last two seasons had a real laissez-faire attitude in the styling. This season has a really transformative style with an almost mischievous attitude,” says Anthony Ingraldi, co-owner and lead stylist at Hair on the Avenue.

1. Industrial Sleek: Not for the shy types, the boldest look of the season is cut short to the neck and smooth around the face à la Emma Watson.
2. A Fascinating Hive: Inspired by the Royals’ fascinators, two-tone hair, whether natural or supplemental, is the new fascinator for this look.
3. The Shattered Monroe: The shattered wispy bob is asymmetrical and is the perfect style to transition out of summer into the fall.
4. Rockabilly Chic (my favourite!): This edgy but feminine look combines old-school ’40s rock with ’80s Tiffany-style crimp in a fresh new style.
5. Mermaid Wave: The top is sleek with a wet look, while the rest of the hair is crimped and brushed out to give a halo effect.

Close-up of Rockabilly Chic
Photo credit: Keeshan PR 

Warm tones dominate colour trends for the colder weather.  Pacheco predicts the following colour trends:

1. Aubergine and Raven Blue: Brunettes will be enriched with deep plums and night blues.
2. Rose Gold: Blondes will be warmed up with a rose that’s deeper than strawberry blonde.
3. Amber Red: Reds will lean towards honey amber tones.

(Very Tall) Models with Luis Pacheco and Anthony Ingraldi
Photo credit: Keeshan PR 

Are You As Excited As I Am? Gimme Fall Now!

I’m in love with the colour trend predictions for this season.  The thought of deep plums on brunettes is driving me crazy!  Doesn’t it sound perfect for the season?  I think I’m ready for fall now!

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Categories: Fall 2011, Fashion, Hair, Sneak Peek | Tags: art, Hair on the Avenue, Toronto, trends

Hello ladies.  Having a lazy Sunday morning?  Here are a few fun reads to pass the time.

Color Me Katie

Color Me Katie is a portal to the colourful world of Katie Sokoler, a street artist and photographer from Brooklyn, NY.  I am insanely jealous of her creativity, and I admit, I even attempted one of her DIY crafts on Valentine’s day.  Of course, it doesn’t hurt that her cat Moo is very handsome.  This is a great source for home decoration projects that I’m sure I’ll be using when I move out to my own place.

Passive-Aggressive Notes

Passive-Aggressive Notes consists of mainly passive-aggressive notes, and sometimes just plainly aggressive ones.  What makes this website so entertaining is that you always find yourself in 1 of 2 situations: 1) You feel sorry for the note writer; 2) You laugh at the note writer because he deserves it.  It’s hilarious because we all have been in the presence of people who park like douche bags.

The Catorialist

All my Crazy Cat Ladies, put your hands up !  The Catorialist = (The Sartorialist – pretentious hipsters + gorgeous felines). These cats must be from a whole ‘nuther world from what I’m living in, because they actually sit and pose to get their photos taken. My Mingming would never sit through a photoshoot. Well, actually, there was this one time…

Here’s my kitty Mingming vogue-ing way back in her modelling days, i.e., when she was a little less plump than she is now.

What are your favourite non-beauty reads online?

I love discovering new and interesting websites, so I want to know what your favourite sites are.

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Categories: Geekery | Tags: art, funny, kittehs

The talented Rae gave me a makeover! Get over there and see what she does with this eye picture I sent her:

Thanks Rae!

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Categories: Looks, MAC, Makeup | Tags: art, link love

I had a great time yesterday at the Canadian National Exhibition with the boyfriend. It’s become a yearly tradition for us, and this year was fantastic as always.

I found a booth at the International Pavilion that did temporary tattoos and I decided to get one. My tattoo is made of black jagua, which is applied like brown henna, but appears blue-black like real tattoos. The difference, though, is that when brown henna flakes off, the tattoo is at its most vibrant colour, while jagua appears faint after 2 hours, but fully develops after 24-48 hours.

Taken 5 hours after application.

Taken 24 hours after application.

I also got a pair of earrings that are made of real leaves dipped in sterling silver. It’s pretty amazing how crafty these people are!

I’m kinda nervous about going back to school tomorrow after working on my internship. I know school will kick my ass but I’m up for the challenge. Hope everyone had an amazing summer and labour day weekend! Now here’s to an even better fall season!

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Categories: Life | Tags: art, date, summer

Aah it’s a lazy Friday. It’s been a lazy week actually. I finished my internship last Friday, and I’ve been bumming around the house a lot.

I don’t know if I’ve mentioned it before, but I took an acrylic painting class last Fall. I love artsy fartsy things and I always wanted to take up an art class (beyond school). So after 10 weeks of 3 hour sessions each, I have 2 paintings to show for it. I know it doesn’t sound like much, but my attention span doesn’t allow me any more than that! lol.

Anyways, I’ve decided to share my paintings with the intarwebz! They’re not originals though. I copied paintings and photographs that I like.

Untitled (original The Studio Boat by Claude Monet)

Message in a Bottle (original Forgotten Bottle from interfacelift.com)

I hope to do a lot more… I just need inspiration, a stop to my laziness / ADD, and time!

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Categories: Life | Tags: art