Its the perfect time of the year to break out all your holiday classics and get into the spirit. This year Mary J. Blige helps to bring a little holiday cheer to your home with her Christmas album "A Mary Christmas" The 12 track disc includes collaborations with musical greats Marc Anthony, Barbara Streisand and more. Now that's what we call music to your ears! Of course we are OBSESSED with her chic updo!!
Top 5 Games to Play During the Holiday
Entertaining is one of the best parts of the holiday. Not only do games keep your guests busy they also help to create great memories that last a lifetime! Check out our list of the top 5 games to play with family and friends during the holiday season:
1) Scattergories
2)Scene It
3)Taboo
4)Uno
5)Monopoly
What are your favorites?
Gobblicious!
Still have some of that candy corn from Halloween? Don't get rid of it! Get ready for Thanksgiving with these gobblicious chocolate turkey cupcakes.
Bake chocolate cupcakes and frost them with chocolate frosting sprinkled with chocolate sprinkles.
Use candy corn for the tail feathers and nose.
Finish it off with white frosting for the eyes.
This dessert is certainly one that everyone will be thankful for!
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Sweat Treats!
The holidays are here, a time to give thanks, enjoy food, and spend quality time with loved ones. Whether you're a guest or hosting this year, there's nothing like ending the night off with something sweet. In other words, don't forget the dessert! Here are some of our faves; add some color, unique tableware, and decorations for more holiday fun!
1. Banana Pudding
2. Pie
3. Cupcakes
4. Cobbler
5. Cake Pops
Hair & Beauty Tips: The Best Man Holiday
The Best Man Holiday has been the most anticipated movie of the season.
It finally premiered on November 15th! Thanks to Universal Pictures, we now have behind the scenes beauty secrets from the characters you know and love! We also added our own suggestions to achieve each look with Indique! Click on the images for more information.
Deck the Halls with Curls and Color!
The cold, winter months prompt us to wear mundane, dark clothing, and can get a little boring. Spice things up with a cut and some color. You can do a few highlights, using Hysteria Demi’s for pops of color, or go full on glam and do a complete overhaul of color. Anything you do this holiday season will give you a boost!
After Work Event at Milan The Salon
Last week, Indique Pelham's, Patrice, attended an amazing beauty after work event. Indique Partner Stylist, Wanda Robin (co-owner of Milan The Salon) hosted the event and provided the best knowledge about hair care and quality products that will help you achieve the look you want while keeping your hair healthy. Experience the event below:
Indique Cares Supports Empress Varnado!
Indique Cares partnered with the NBMBAA to provide a special package which included a $1000 scholarship and an Indique makeover valued at over $800. Originally from Long Beach, California, recipient Empress Varnado is currently pursuing her MS in Media Managemnet with a concentration in Urban Studies at The New School and aspires to eliminate the lack of diversity in front and behind the camera within the television and film industries.
Indique prepped Empress for and proudly presented her with the award at the NBMBAA Metro NY Chapter's 23rd Annual Scholarship & Awards Gala on Thursday, November 21, 2013. Empress' hair was styled by our resident Indique Expert and is wearing our PURE Curly in 16" & 20" . Her makeup was provided by Indique Expert Ashley Stewart.
"I truly had an Indique hair experience! The staff was extremely warm and welcoming and I was treated like a princess for two days. Sometimes you forget how little things like having a new hairdo and makeup can make you feel. My experience gave me so much confidence the night of the NBMBAA gala!"
-Empress
10 Hair Extension Tips from Celebrity Stylist Cynthia Alvarez
Cynthia Alvarez is a New York City-based celebrity hairstylist that has worked with many familiar faces in entertainment today including Kerry Washington, Rita Ora, Alicia Keys, Keri Hilson, Tika Sumpter, and Keke Palmer. Here are 10 of her personal tips for women with weaves provided by Essence Magazine:
1. Care for your own hair first.
2. Invest in quality hair extensions!
3. Assess how much time you will need for styling regularly.
4. Avoid glue-in styles; sew-ins are a more protective style.
5. Consider wearing wigs!
6. Don't overwhelm your extensions with products.
7. Take the weight of your weave into consideration.
8. Try mixing textures!
9. Customize your cut and color.
10. Refrain from using excessive heat on the hair.
Rocker Chic!
Jada Pinkett Smith has been showing us how rock star she is lately with her brown braids and shaved blonde sides. The modern mohawk definitely works with her beauty and not against it. She's worn a mohawk look before but the two toned look gives it a lot more edge and excitement. The actress, wife and mom of two young rock stars is also lead singer in the rock band Wicked Evolution. Perhaps the new look is promoting the release of a new album.
Define Your Curls With A Diffuser
One of our lovely clients came to Indique Philadelphia with a few questions about her customized colored 18" Pure Curly tresses. She wanted to know how to maintain the natural curl pattern so we showed her exactly what to do in our boutique. With a spray bottle filled with water, Indique Essentials French Argan Oil, and a hair diffuser we gave her a mini demonstration. She loved her heat-less defined curls!
BadGal's New Bangs
The ever-changing Rihanna is at it once again, with her new bangs and bob look. You may be wondering if this is the same exact look she rocked a few years prior. It’s not! This look is a little more disheveled and messy, and a little less “Good Girl”. She adds to her ‘BadGal’ image with thigh high boots and a tiny leotard. Whatever she does, she’s always in her own lane and we love her for it!
Live Healthy and Snack on Tasty Treats
As women, we constantly are criticized about our weight. Our biggest critic is usually our self. Losing and gaining weight can be frustrating and eliminating our favorite foods from our diet can make us feel deprived. Good news ladies, you can have your favorite foods and still live a healthy lifestyle! It all comes down to eating our guiltiest pleasures in moderation and swapping out the man made foods for natural foods.
Savannah James, wife of NBA player Lebron James, is showing us how we can achieve our dream figure and still snack on our favorite sweet treats. James recently opened a juice bar in Miami called The Juice Spot. You won't feel guilty after ordering at this protein packed juice bar. Items on the menu may include peanut butter and chocolate but the juices and smoothies are meant to provide protein and great taste. Remember, this is a lifestyle change not a diet.
Mother/daughter duo and fitness gurus Lane and Ellen Ector also show us how we can eat our traditional soul food meals and keep the pounds off. The Ectors have revamped the way women think about food. Check out some of the photos below:
Thick is In Thin is Out: Guide to the Perfect Eyebrows
Shaping your eyebrows is essential to framing your face. It is important that you really consider what the best look for you is and that you do not try to duplicate anyone else's look. Shaping your brows doesn't mean cutting them all off and drawing them back on. Simply remove excess hair by tweezing, waxing, threading or razoring your eyebrows. Be sure to follow your natural brow line. This will give you the most natural look. Don't remove too much hair. You just want to clean them up.
When it comes to grooming your brows thicker is usually better. It has been the trend in the beauty and fashion industry for the past few years and it looks better (thicker brows make you look younger). You can always cut them a little thinner if they are too thick for your liking.
Photo Credit: @amrezy (Instagram)
To define your brows use a brow pencil or brow powder from your favorite makeup brand that is a color slightly lighter than your eyebrows.The right shade of blush and an angle brush could also work. Sephora has amazing brow kits for sale that include everything you need as well as the steps to achieve the perfect look.
The inner part of your eyebrows should be slightly lighter than your tapered tails. It should be a gradual change, using the same color, not a dramatic change in color. If your eyebrows are bushy or a little curly then use a clear brow gel or use a small bit of oil to make sure they stay slicked down.
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"Behind the Chair" with Sa'Rah Davis!
Indique South Orange's Ebony Garris goes "Behind the Chair" with Indique Partner Stylist Sa'Rah Davis! She shares the deets on some of her favorite textures and discusses her celebrity icon. Watch below:
Winter Style Guide
The winter months are approaching and we're constantly faced with the dilemma of being warm or being fashionable. Why not be both? There are ways to dress fashionable in the winter while staying warm.
Here are a few options:
1. Uggs- Everyone may not be a fan of the classic Ugg Australia boots but they are one of the warmest boots on the market. The gloves and earmuffs work wonders in the winter as well. If you think the classic boot is more of an eye sore than a fashionable statement then try different style boots from Ugg. They make over the knee leather boots with the same plush material that the classic boots have on the inside.
2.Knee High Socks- The over the knee look is very "in" this season. If your current boots aren't keeping you warm enough then buy a pair of thick knee high or over the knee socks. They come in several different colors and materials. You can change the color and style you rock every day of the week.
3. Leather, studs and buckles- Leather, studs and buckles have been very fashionable lately. We've been wearing leather joggers, skirts and shorts since the summer. Why not transfer some of that sizzling style to your winter wardrobe? Motorcycle boots and combat boots are still in style this season. Most of them are made of leather and are embellished with black, gold or silver studs and buckles. Grab a pair of these and you'll definitely heat up your winter with style
Protective Styling with Indique Crowns!
Protective styling is a great way who want to avoid dryness and breakage during the cold winter months. Close your weave with one of our Crowns for a realistic, natural looking part.
Holiday Joy: Cocktail Gummies
Looking for a creative way to spruce up your holiday spread? Try Sugarfino Cocktail Gummies with Champagne, Rum, Martini's and other favorites. We recommend using them as a pre starter to your meal or shortly after! A couple of these sweet treats and you're sure to see who can be naughty or nice!
