Live, Love, LASH!

At Indique we love lashes! It's one of our favorite accessories. If you were born blessed with a full lid of hair, all you may need is a few pumps of your favorite mascara to intensify your lashes. False lashes are great for everyone, whether you buy strips or lay for an hour for individuals; lashes takes a beat face from drab to fab! 

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We're Listening to...

The funk soul-stress has a new video for the "Lovers in the Parking Lot" track from her True EP. The mellow video shows Solange in glow in the dark ensembles and her curly mane, all while mixing monochromatic trends with metallic flare! If your looking to have full curls that bounce like Solange's in this video, the BOUNCE Coil Curl in 18" will do the job!  

Danielle Brooks aka "Taystee" Shines for the Emmys!

Danielle Brooks looked stunning on the red carpets last night as she entered the 65th Emmys! Celebrity stylist Lacy Redway used our PURE Wavy in 16" & 20" to give Danielle beautiful Marcel inspired waves for the big night. US Weekly gave us the scoop on her ensemble:

"The Orange Is the New Black actress wore a custom stretch satin red V-neck gown by David Meister and Lorraine Schwartz jewelry."

Danielle Brooks as Taystee on Orange is the New Black

Danielle Brooks as Taystee on Orange is the New Black

Danielle Brooks on the Red Carpet 

Danielle Brooks on the Red Carpet

 

Brow Shaping 101

Eyebrows may be one of THE most important focal points of your face! Yes! It’s true! Having the properly groomed eye brow can make you look younger, more alert and can give the appearance of a face lift! Visit your local brow expert today for your custom brow grooming. Do your research and choose someone who caters towards the brow style that you’re naturally drawn too. Once you arrive, your expert will inform you on the perfect brow shape for your face. Trust us, this is an investment that you must make for yourself. 

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Laquan Smith's Dark Summer Spring/Summer Line

Indique's favorite, Laquan Smith, defined minimalistic chic when he debuted his Dark Summer Spring/Summer 2014 Fashion Line Tuesday during NYFW. Laquan says his line was inspired by rebirth and new beginnings. His line included high end sportswear that took a play on modern style with a twist of something new and fresh. We loved his play on textures and fabrics; mixing alligator and crocodile details on jackets and sweatpants, embossed leathers, denim dresses and his signature scubas. Definitely a sure winner for the upcoming Spring/Summer season ladies! 

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Kelly Rowland for SHAPE Magazine

We are loving Kelly Rowland’s hair on this month’s cover of Shape Magazine. To get this look, depending on your hair texture you’ll want to try our Pure Straight or Relaxed Straight mixed with Hysteria in Honey Ginger! If you’re not up for cutting your locks, you can also try our Studio Bangs piece in either Pure Straight or Relaxed Straight for a fringe like Kelly’s! As always, we’ve got you covered!

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Lace & Braids! Naeem Khan NYFW SS 2014

The embroidery at Naeem Khan was stellar. Between the lace, beading, and gorgeously draped silhouettes. Naeem Khan stayed true to his Indian heritage.  The show's focus was all on the outfits so the hair was off the face and sleeked back with a braided accent. The majority of the looks stayed the course of classic wearable silhouettes that are very feminine . Khan used Indian design motifs and colors like deep blues and rich yellows.  The collection was heavy on details, yet easy on the eyes. 

Fun Hair Streaks! NYFW: Ohne Titel SS 2014

Alexa Adams and Flora Gill of Ohne Titel bring a new and exciting twist to their S/S 2014 runway show. The dynamic duo found an innovative way to make the hair and makeup come to life without overshadowing their designs. Every element of the show coordinated seamlessly. Their secret weapon was the new Bumble & Bumble color powder spray! Indiquenistas, are you daring enough to give this spray a try?

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RIAH Awards: Chicago

Indique Boutique Manager Keitha and Chicago Street Teamer Aisha attended The RIAH Awards held at the Harold Washington Cultural Center last weekend. Chicago’s top stylist were honored and awarded for their many accomplishments in the hair industry & Indique was happy to support those who make it possible for women to feel beautiful and confident!  Check out the images of the event courtesy of local Chicago photographer Antonio Wells. 

We Can't Get Enough of: NYFW Reem Acra

This season Reem Acra gave us girl on the dance floor with their looks for the upcoming season. We got total party girl vibes from all the metallics and big hair (which we love).  You can achieve this look with the BOUNCE DEEP Wave and/or the PURE Curly brushed out!

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Carmen Marc Valvo's SS 2014 Show

Playing with texture, Valvo paired monochrome color-blocking,  graphic cut-outs, sheer mesh and black leather with elaborate embroideries. His lace took on a graphic edge, configured in round-cornered rectangles. Leave it up to celebrity hairstylist Ted Gibson to steal all the shine on day two of New York Fashion Week. For Carmen Marc Valvo's Spring 2014 show, Gibson wowed us with custom black and white dip-dye wigs. Mimicking the monochromatic theme in Marc Valvo's collection. The Lead Makeup Artist for NARS Cosmetics Uzo created the look for the Carmen Marc Valvo Spring/Summer 2014 runway show.

NYFW: Peter Som SS 2014

It's that time of year to indulge in your fashion guilty pleasures during the Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week. Here at Indique we can't get enough of the mind blowing designers and their innovative aesthetics. For this collection Peter Som utilized a variety of shapes, all while keeping everything elegant and free-flowing. The hair style chosen for the collection is a simple pulled back up-do to expose the face and the garments. The STUDIO Fishnet in Wavy can be used to achieve the models wispy hair style. Take a look at the photos and let us know which look you would rock with your Indique texture!   

Love Essie?

We're almost certain that everyone loves Essie Nail polishes because they always have the coolest shades. Now the brand is extending it's line with their first professional gel service that boasts 36 colors. The gel line will not be damaging to the nails as most gels are. Essie states that "Essie Gel is designed to last on the nails for 14 days and the formula contains keratin, which delivers vitamins B5 and E to the nail for conditioning." The service will be available in October and cost about $35.  

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MAC Retro Matte Collection

Leave it to MAC figure out how to make us spend more money! This Fall the makeup maven rolls out a new matte collection of lippies for us chicas to covet over. Inspired by the insanely popular Ruby Woo the line will include 8 shades and pro long wear lip pencils. Mark your calendars ladies! The line will be available online September 3rd and in stores September 12th. We can't wait!

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LIPSTICK

Steasy Going light pink matte
Runway Hit light nude matte
Dangerous orangey red matte
Relentlessly Red bright pinkish coral matte 
All Fired Up bright fuchsia matte 
Flat out Fabulous bright plum matte
Ruby Woo very matte vivid blue red
Fixed on Drama rich wine matte
SRP $15.00 US/$18.00 CDN

PRO LONGWEAR LIP PENCIL

In Anticipation soft yellow pink 
Staunchly Stylish pink beige
Shock Value bright pink cream
Dynamo bright peony
High Energy bright orange red cream 
Trust in Red bright cool red cream
More to Love intense bluish pink
Fashion Boos bright purple cream

SRP $19.50 US/$23.00 CDN

 

Trick to Smoother Skin: Body Brushing

“What in the world is Body Brushing?” If that question instantly came to mind after viewing the title please do not fret. Body brushing is a technique that increases the blood circulation to the skin, sheds dead skin cells, stimulates nerve endings and could possibly reduce cellulite. Body brushing is literally taking a natural bristle brush (not nylon or synthetic) and working in gentle circular motions over dry skin. This smoothing method should begin at the ankles in an upward motion then work its way up to the heart. Lymphatic fluid flows throughout the body in the same direction so this motion is key when body brushing. After the body is brushed thoroughly wash away the dead skin cells and impurities by taking a luke-warm shower. Once the body is clean and dry, apply your favorite moisturizer to lock in the smoothness.  Try this for 30 consecutive days and we guarantee your body will thank you for it!

 

For All You MAC Lovers!

If you've ever wanted to try MAC's Prep + Prime Beauty Balm but had no luck finding your shade have no fear the brand has extended the range of shades so you are more likely to find that perfect match! The line has extended it's range and now has "extra light" to "dark deep" in SPF's of 30 and 35.

 

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