| Chromatic Harmony The design team at Gary Manuel Salon have created Chromatic Harmony, a spring collection that exemplifies the exuberance and vibrancy of the season with complimentary contrasting colors. “After the dark colors this fall and the state of the economy, we felt it was time to explode with multi tones of copper,” shares Gary Howse, cofounder and creative director of Gary Manuel Salon. “The looks build on one another to weave the color story together, adding depth and drama.” The texture and shapes within the styles are reminiscent of the ‘80s with more polish and a better understanding of silhouette. beautylaunchpad.com |
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| How to Grow Without Losing the Soul of Your Business There are a lot of small businesses that spend a good part of everyday trying to be bigger than they are. They create new products and launch them into the marketplace with the hope that the right people will consume and recommend them. People work 12 hour days in a job with no overtime pay just for the chance to advance in their own careers or contribute to a greater success than their own. In social media, it is even more pronounced as everyone joins the race to get more friends, fans or followers. Being big is on everyone’s agenda. openforum.com |
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| Spring 2010 Makeup Trends Pastel colors always say spring, and this year is no different - with one exception: the red lip. Just because the sun is shining and the birds are singing, that doesn’t mean you have to give up your vibrant red pout - just brighten it up a bit. The spring red lip is all about gloss and glimmer, so keep it dewy, as opposed to the more matte reds that were popular in the fall and winter. salonservicesnw.com |
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| It’s Time to Frame Your Professional Positioning Strategy What do peers and managers perceive is unique about you in the workplace? What do you do so well, so uniquely that makes people stop and take notice? What’s your personal positioning strategy that meaningfully differentiates you from others in the minds of your customers, managers and stakeholders? artpetty.com |
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| 20 Ideas Worth Stealing Creativity is a hallmark of the retail industry, and retailers have continued to demonstrate just how inventive, resourceful and imaginative they are over the last 18 months – no small feat given the financial challenges experienced by businesses and consumers alike. If imitation is the sincerest form of flattery - it’s also proven to be an effective business survival tool. We’re not recommending that you steal these ideas outright. Instead, we hope to inspire, to start a conversation and to encourage some brainstorming. Start with the concept, shake it, turn it upside down and see what you come up with: chances are you have the potential to make a great idea even better. stores.org |
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| Advanced Cutting with Sonna Brado in Spokane Learn from our friends at Jaazz Salon and try the Shape Shifting Class with Sonna Brado on Monday, May 24, 2010! This hands-on interactive class teaches the elements of designing a cut that is specifically tailored to the skull, face and body shape of the individual. Includes diagramming, working with different textures and fabric of hair and much more. bradoeducation.com |
