Ladies if you haven't tried Cantu Shea Butter then you definitely should! This product leaves your hair feeling amazingly soft and light. Also helps with split ends and terrible breakage. It's an awesome leave-in conditioning treatment for your hair. Most natural women use this product, but women who are not natural can also use this and still have a great outcome. You can purchase this at your nearest Target for about $5.
"Beyonce" Private Album Release Party
Right after the most anticipated show of her tour Mrs. Carter shut New York City down. She celebrated the release of her self-titled album at Dave and Busters in Times Square. Unlike the creation of her album, the release party was no secret. She shared highlights from the celebration on her Instagram page. If you missed them, check them out below:
Indique Wedding
Indique Atlanta Client O'Shea Jones looked absolutely amazing this past fall, as she married her handsome groom, Shawn. Her stylist, Jason Scott, was able to create an elegant style for the bride, using PURE Curly in 20 inches. Congratulations O'Shea and Shawn!
5 Go-To Gifts for Your Bestie
1. Touch-Screen Sensor Gloves
2. Perfume
3. Minimergency Kits
4. Vanity Box for Cosmetics
5. Fashionable Phone Case
Atlanta Job Fair!
Do you have a flair for fashion, a background in marketing, and a general knowledge of the hair or beauty industry? Are you looking to join a growing company? This may be a great opportunity for you! Please visit: www.indiquehair.com/georgia to view open positions and job requirements!
8th Day of Indique!
Golden Girl: New Years Eve Ensemble
Here's a little inspiration for the upcoming New Year's Eve festivities! Stand out in a bold metallic dress with coordinating accessories. Set the tone with glittery manicure and dark lip stick and you'll be the belle of the ball!
7th Day of Indique!
Style on the 1's and 2's
Fun fact: Some of the world's hottest DJs are women. When it comes to girl power in the DJ booth, it goes well beyond what's spinning on the turntables. There's a look and attitude to go with the sound. Check out some of the most stylish DJs to grace the scene!
Leigh Lezark has been featured in countless fashion magazines for her iconic style. This international DJ is known for her edgy yet classy look and can usually be seen rocking a jet black bob. Interesting fact: Ms. Lezark has been dying her own hair since she was 10. She recently experimented with blonde hair, but quickly decided that it wasn't for her and went back to black. Which do you like better?
You might recognize Hot 97.9's own DJ Princess Cut from our Grand Opening Celebration in Atlanta. She's a known trendsetter, usually seen rocking visually stimulating costumes while on the 1's and 2's. Her creative style has been noted by media outlets all over. She has been featured on the cover of Mandatory Business magazine and was highlighted on VIBE.com as a coveted VIBE Vixen.
May Kwok is a New York based DJ who is no stranger to beauty and fashion. She has spun records at both New York and Paris Fashion Week. Kwok just went through a dramatic hair transformation of her own. She cut off her long black tresses and went blonde. But, this is only a small step towards her ideal hair color, platinum!
DJ Kiss performs everywhere from charity events to high profile fashion events. Underneath the headphones she keeps her silky hair pressed to perfection. She has been given a “Personal Style Award” by Elle Magazine and is listed as one of Vanity Fair’s top 10 best-dressed female DJs. When she's not behind the turntables, DJ Kiss blogs about all things fashion, beauty, and music.
Sample Sale!
Stop by Indique SoHo for our sample sale!
6th Day of Indique!
Rihanna for Balmain
The creative director of Balmain, Olivier Rousteing, announced that Rihanna will be the new face of the French fashion line for Spring 2013. Below are some of the photos posted to her personal Instagram!
Milano Di Rouge
Indique ambassador and creative consultant, Milan Rouge, hosted an event on Sunday December 15th to celebrate the anniversary of her clothing line. The event was held at the James Oliver Gallery in Philadelphia and include, music, live performances from Philadelphia natives, and a fashion show to conclude the event. Milan, who is wearing the white Milano shirt in the picture below, wore Indique’s Tahitian curl during this event. She blew out the hair and curled it rather than wearing its loose wave texture. Tahitian curl looks great either way. Never forget hair is a part of fashion!
5th Day of Indique!
Holiday Recipe: Red Velvet Cake With Coconut Frosting
Are you ready for the holidays? Are you looking for a great holiday treat? Check out this Red Velvet Cake Recipe.
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 3 tablespoons red liquid food coloring
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- Coconut Cream Cheese Frosting
Preparation
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°. Beat butter at medium speed with a heavy-duty electric stand mixer until light and fluffy. Gradually add sugar, beating until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition. Add food coloring and vanilla, beating until blended.
- 2. Whisk together flour and next 4 ingredients; add to butter mixture alternately with buttermilk, beginning and ending with flour mixture. Beat at low speed just until blended after each addition. Spoon batter into 4 greased and floured 8-inch round cake pans.
- 3. Bake all pans at the same time, with 2 pans on top rack and 2 pans on bottom rack, at 350° for 10 minutes; rotate pans, and bake 10 to 12 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pans on wire racks 10 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks, and cool completely (about 1 hour).
- 4. Spread about 1 cup Coconut-Cream Cheese Frosting between cake layers; spread remaining frosting on top and sides of cake.
Great Reads: Hair Story
Hair Story: Untangling Roots of Black Hair in America, takes a great look inside of the evolution of African American culture as it relates to hair. The book is based off of a cultural study done by authors Ayana D. Byrd and Lori L. Tharps that explores expressions of style and personality through a woman's crowning glory. The revised and updated version of this 2001 release features a new foreword by Melissa Harris-Perry and profound personal stories from women transitioning into natural hair care. Hair Story is a great stocking stuffer for the budding hairnista on your list!
4th Day of Indique!
New Year's Eve at Ginny's
Looking for something fun to do on New Year's Eve in the NYC area? Consider Ginny's Supper Club at the Red Rooster restaurant in Harlem!
With a hat tipped to the Harlem Renaissance, Ginny's is a modern reincarnation of the glamorous speakeasies and Harlem nights of the Twenties. Ginny's was created by celebrity chef Marcus Samuelsson and is the perfect mix of live music, creative cocktails, soulful food, inclusive spirit, and Harlem's vibrant culture.
New Year's Eve at Ginny's will feature the musical stylings of DJ Moma and a champagne toast at midnight sponsored by Moet & Chandon.
Visit the website for more information and to purchase advanced tickets:
http://www.ginnyssupperclub.com/event/439869-new-years-eve-ginnys-new-york/
No Time? No Problem!
You don’t always have to spend hours straightening or curling your hair to look good. Not everyone has that much time everyday to spend on getting ready. Whether you’re a busy mom or just simply overslept that particular day, being in a hurry should not affect how good or bad your hair looks. We all want to look our best all the time. Here are a few hairstyles you can try next time you’re in a time crunch. No flat irons, no curlers, and little to no product needed. No time? No problem!
A messy ponytail takes little to no effort and looks great.
Throw a simple braid or twist around your head and you are ready to go.
A chic bun takes little time and can be dressed up or down.
