Backstage at NYFW: Venexiana Show!

By: Tiffany Olson

Remember my article about the Venexiana show? Well, I had the opportunity to go backstage and get all the scoop on everything before the show! Here is your official backstage pass to all the behind the scenes fun!

Hair and Makeup!

Tons of photogs capturing the BECCA makeup artists at work!

Getting dolled up in BECCA Cosmetics!

Confessions of a NYFW Model: This gal above, said the Venexiana show was her 3rd of the day. At her first show, they put a lot of gel in her hair, for her 2nd show, she needed pin straight hair, so all the gel was fried out via straightening iron! She said she couldn't watch as her hair sizzled! Luckily for this show, it just went up, but she said it took over an hour to get this lovely look! We asked how she cares for her hair after fashion week is over, and she said she sleeps in conditioner over night to try to reverse all the damage! Phew! (I learned that male models have it way easier- no heels and no hair drama!)

Hair in progress...

And here's what the finished product looked like!

And here's the makeup guide all the BECCA Cosmetics gals used! I absolutely LOVED their makeup!

And here's a pic my friend snapped of me interviewing Venexiana designer, Kati Stern!

You can read my full interview with her {here}.

Here's Kati on the runway after the show! The crowd loved her!

Soo exciting! Thank you to the Venexiana team for letting me come backstage and play!

Shasta's Beauty Product of The Week! Bring Back That Brilliance!

By Shasta Moczulski, Fashion & Beauty Director

Cold weather and forced air heat will take a toll on our hair, usually making it dry and lackluster.  I have the perfect item this week to bring some brilliance back to your locks, L'Oreal Perfect Shimmer Shine Illuminating Mist!  Simply spray over dry, styled hair to bring back some shine!

Etsy Must-Have

We LOVE Etsy. Why so much LOVE? We adore supporting the handmade community and buying HANDmade. We know, when buying handmade, you won't show up next to someone wearing the same thing as you - which we just LOVE. Can we say LOVE enough? Well, here is one more for you - we LOVE the hair goodies in this Etsy Shop - Shirk Designs.
They sent us a sprinkling of samples to review & well, we fell in LOVE. 

cupcakeMAG picks! 

{what we LOVE} 

Vintage Red & Cream Headband, $8

Tartan Plaid Rosette Headband, $12

Have a Little? We just adore these sweet Baby Mum Barettes - perfect to add some sass to their wardrobe along with the Fabric Flower Clips. They are SO cupcakeMAG approved!

What are you waiting for? Head over to Shirk Designs now & get shopping! 

Posh Shasta gets a HAIR make-over and puts the CHIC in BOB!

By Shasta Moczulski, Contributing Writer 

Last February, my hair stylist, Monica, from Fringe Salon and Boutique (become a fan of the salon here) put So.Cap hair "Extensivies" in my very short hair.  "Extensives" are a type of hair extension that was formulated by So.cap.  This type of application is so much faster than other methods and I can honestly say DID NOT damage my hair at all. 

Why did I even get extensions?  My hair had been cut into a stacked bob style and was very short in the back, growing that crazy mess out made me insane.  I loved having the Extensives, they were a great product, easy to take care of and style, but it was time to have them removed, the crazy layers had grown out and I was ready! 

Yesterday was the big day and Monica, as always, did an amazing job.  I love my chic new cut and being able to run my fingers through my hair and you know, not get my fingers stuck in my 'stensions!  If you are trying to grow out your hair or just want to add volume or length, go to So.Cap to find a stylist in your area that does the "Extensive" application.    

I am ready to take this new look to New York Fashion Week in September!

OBSESSION -- blueeyedfreckle

blue.eyed.freckle. – three words you need to always remember. Why? This is the name of some of the cutest & most stylish handmade headbands for any fashionista. For any season, just throw on any blueeyedfreckle headband and it instantly gives your outfit that extra pop it needs. They aren’t your average headbands.

Pink & Green Coiled Wool Felt Headband, $15

Cluster of Feathers Headband, $15

Words from Katie, the designer of blueeyedfreckle:

"Each blueeyedfreckle headband is hand-cut and constructed out of various wool felts, including lots of vibrant colors that I have dyed myself. You might not see the same headbands in my shop all the time because I always love to come up with fresh, new designs (and custom orders/colors are always welcome). I love the way a headband can dress up a plain outfit, especially when you are on the run. As a new mom, I have been thankful many times that I had a fun headband to throw on when I was running out the door in an otherwise drab outfit. When you wear one of my headbands you instantly feel fabulous because regardless of what you are wearing, your hair piece is making a statement. Oh, and side note: they are actually comfortable. Most headbands hurt my head, so I have made sure that that is not the case with the ones I make!"

Get shopping: blueeyedfreckle is now available at FABU spa and boutique in Decatur, GA, Young Blood Gallery and Boutique in Atlanta, GA, and Quirk in Richmond, VA but also anytime at the blyeeyedfreckle etsy shop. And make sure you stop by Katie’s blog to get to know her some more!