Confidently Beautiful – TEAM Miss Sarasota USA By Becca Smith Photography by Jolanta Bremer of Jola Portraits The Miss Universe Organization (MUO) uses its global grassroots reach to empower women to be self-confident and strive to be their personal best. MUO believes that every woman should be “Confidently Beautiful”. The MISS UNIVERSE, MISS USA, and MISS TEEN USA pageants provide an international platform through dedicated partnerships with charities, sponsors, and brands around the world. During their reign, winners are given the tools to personally and professionally enrich others by providing humanitarian efforts to affect positive change, all while developing their […]
Style With A Cause Part III – Luxury, Limo & Lunch An Exclusive Saks Fifth Avenue – Fifth Avenue Club Shopping Experience By Becca Smith Photography by Jolanta Bremer of Jola Portraits REAL Style continues its three (3) part summer series on “Style with a Cause” – empowering and inspiring women through fashion and beauty and honoring amazing women who help raise funds to give back. The REAL Style spotlight is on Pinellas-Pasco HEART GALLERY this issue, whose mantra is “Every Child Deserves a Home”. Did you no on any given day, there are more than 3,100 children in foster […]
Tips For A Fabulous Photo Shoot By Sheila Venancia On a recent assignment doing hair and makeup for a photo shoot with Rick Sieminski Photography, I had the opportunity to speak with Rick about tips for a creating a fabulous photo shoot. Here is what he had to say: Type Of Photo Shoot: Fashion (all about the clothes), Glamour (all about the client’s beauty), Boudoir (sexy and suggestive), High School Senior, Headshots, or Lifestyle are the most common types of photo shoot styles. Clearly communicating your ideas and expectations to the photographer early in the process, not upon arriving at […]
Style With A Cause Part II – Cutting Loose For Charities By Becca Smith Photography by Jolanta Bremer of Jola Portraits REAL Style readers, I hope you have enjoyed the “Style with a Cause” summer series ─ empowering and inspiring women through fashion and beauty; honoring amazing women who choose to use their talents and time to give back to the community in which they work and live. When I think of a woman who has “Style with a Cause” Coral Pleas, Master Stylist/Founder of Cutting Loose Salon comes to mind. Coral and her staff are committed to inspiring women […]
Braid Your Hair For Summer Fun By Sheila Venancia The braided hairstyle is ideal for long or medium hair. It offers many possibilities…..literally. These hairstyles give women a one-of-a-kind unique and distinctive hairstyle that will set them apart from the crowd. Braid hairstyles are very challenging for most women to try to do to themselves, and for many hairstylists also. This is because to perform this service well a stylist must have extensive knowledge of the many techniques and styles available, together with the experience to know what style will work best with their clients hair characteristics. Working with an […]
Homemade Masks For Dry And Damaged Hair By Sheila Venancia Dry and damaged hair is every women’s nightmare…..it frizzes….it tangles…..it breaks! However, there are some homemade tricks that can make all the difference and make your hair beautiful, hydrated and silky. In this article I want to give you some suggestions for homemade masks and tricks that can improve the appearance of your hair. Coconut and Avocado Mask • Two tablespoons of coconut oil • A tablespoon nut oil of Argan • One tablespoon of honey • A dessert spoon of soy extract • An egg yolk • Two tablespoons […]
Summer Style Trends Part 1 – Style With A Cause By Becca Smith Photography by Jolanta Bremer of Jola Portraits Style With A Cause is about empowering and inspiring women through fashion and beauty. This is my passion. Which is why I will be dedicating my upcoming REAL Style columns to “Style With A Cause” – Summer Style Trends. I will cover a bevy of fun style & beauty trends for fashionistas at all levels, and will be honoring amazing women who help raise funds to give back. When I think of amazing, successful, strong beautiful women who make a […]
Summer Fashion Hair Trends By Sheila Venancia For the summer of 2015, hair trends that will be fashionable are being presented in the fashion and beauty events around the world. A sneak preview appears to indicate that women’s locks will be more simplistic and sophisticated this season. In general, the popular look has hair being worn loose and natural with a lot of movement to enhance the delicacy of feminine traits. This hair trend invokes cuts that combine classic and discreet. Those who like trends, always like to walk in fashion…. right? These haircuts are especially for those who like […]
Spring Up Your Wardrobe Bring on Spring: Freshen Up Your Style By Becca Smith Welcome to the “Bring on Spring” series. It’s May now and a perfect time to give your wardrobe a little freshening up so you’ll be ready to step out this spring in style. Spring is the perfect time of year to get a fresh start and cleaning out your closet is the first step. Yes, that’s right, it’s time to “spring-proof” your wardrobe. Time to put away those dark drab colors and heavier fabrics. I don’t know about you, but I’m wanting to add some color […]
Fifty Shades Of Gray By Sheila Venancia It is seems that today’s men generally dye their hair for three reasons. Many want to conceal the strands of gray hair creeping into their hairdos. Others want to change their look and add a little excitement to their style, or make a statement of some sort. But before you start coloring your hair, there are a few points you should keep in mind regarding hair coloring products. WHICH COLOR First of all, there are three major levels of products you can use to color your hair: A Level 1 product is called […]
Inside the NBA’s New Style Wars By Becca Smith It was MARCH MADNESS on the college scene, but all the madness now is on the most fashionable men of NBA basketball! The NBA has come a long way from oversized throwback jerseys, and multi-colored fitted caps that dominated the late nineties and early twenties. Players today are more comfortable wearing high end brands and straight off the runway. The rivalry among the NBA’s elite has spilled off the court and into an arena where athletes have historically feared to tread: high fashion. Players are now showing up for games wearing […]
What Is Trending For 2015? By Sheila Venancia New Year …… New Look Color It is all about doing hair color that does not look like it is colored at all. Even reds right now are pretty beautifully natural. It is the opposite of the pastel and ombré trends we have seen. Even with ombré, the transition has been to something much more natural. Doing it that way is prettier and more elegant, without looking obviously done. Highlights For 2015, it has become a layering process. You don’t really see that it is highlighted. It has a very natural and […]
Happy New You By Becca Smith Want to start with a new look on life? As we continue into another year the time is perfect to take on a NEW IMAGE. Now is a fantastic time to reassess each aspect of your life and identify which areas require improvement and change. Resolutions can be achieved. To be successful at any change, you need to really want it. It takes careful planning and real motivation to succeed at any goal. As an Image Consultant and Fashion Stylist I encourage women to follow their passion and strive to be the women they […]
The New Magical Anti-Frizz Smoothing Treatment By Sheila Venancia I recently started using a new product from Europe that is FANTASTIC. It was developed by a company that cares about the hairdresser and their clients. No nasty smells or eye watering fumes, 100% Formaldehyde and Urea free formula which has been certified by an internationally recognized testing laboratory and it is gentle enough to use on all hair types. This amazing product smoothes and de-frizzes the hair, conditioning each strand from inside out to leave your hair glossy, smooth and beautifully conditioned when it is blow dried. It has the […]
Fashion Color Report By Becca Smith Colors will transcend time and place with a diverse color palette this season. They take us on an adventure to various vantage points from past and present. You will see untypical colors – more reflective of the imagination and ingenuity, which makes for an artful collection of colors not bound by the usual hues for the season. There is a feminine mystique that is reflected throughout the color pallet, inspired by the increasing need for women to create an individual imprint. Let’s raise our glass to one of my favorite colors Sangria, an exotic red that […]
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