by olympia on January 19, 2010
“If winning isn’t everything, why do they keep score?”
VINCE LOMBARDI
Hello Everyone,
I had a blast watching the Golden Globes the other day; always curious to see the celebrity hairstyles on the red carpet. It is SO much fun predicting the winners and listening to their acceptance speech once they DO win. Winning and being #1 is a favorite subject with me. You see, my passion in life is to coach and motivate. I do it all day long…with my children; my staff; my clients; friends. With the Super Bowl coming up next month, I thought to share with you what Vince Lombardi (the greatest coach) said it took to be #1:
-A formula for a great team is simplicity and execution
-Truth in character
-Excellence, challenge your self to endure and excel
-To have results you need : EFFORT
-Passion, give it all you got
-Habit
-Mental toughness
-Discipline
-Humility
As I watched the artists win their awards, paying careful attention to the clothing and hair, I could not help but LAUGH at how our society thinks.
Mo'Nique and her natural goddess legs!
Mo”Nique was accepting an award for Precious, and as she was raising awareness about sexually abused victims, the commentators were making fun of her HAIRY LEGS. How shallow can we get? I don’t care if she has hairy legs, that woman is my hero. You go girl! I also loved the Crazy Heart movie and the song by Ryan Bingham.
The hairstyles were fantastic, I call it : Classic with Retro thrown in the mix. The men seemed to have a bit of a five o clock shadow, which I think is SO sexy. Here are my favorite hairstyle looks from the Globes; Simple, Classic, Elegant.
I can go on and on about what is a winner. In the end, what really matters is what YOU think a winner is. To each one of us , the definition changes. Sometimes, as we mature, it even takes a lesser place . We can judge a movie, a hairstyle, a dress, a song, a man . I tend to agree with Coach Lombardi : A WINNER is some one with a lot of HEAD and a lot of HEART….
Go…. COLTS !
Her new cut....ROCKS!
This is a fall attached to a high ponytail...a winner!
Retro simple headband in black satin
Classic loose curls...Timeless
Can 5 o clock shadow get any sexier?
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by olympia on December 29, 2009
-curls
-body waves
-finger waves
-big barrel curling irons
-ceramic flat irons
-ionic blow dryers
-sulfate free hair products
-brown hair colors
-hair razor short hairstyles
-brown hair with highlights
-Brazilian Keratin Treatments
-eyebrow threading
-short bob with bangs
-messy updo’s
-long hair with loose curls
-hair vitamins
-hair gloss
Hello Everyone,
I wish you a New year filled with
Love, heath and success.
2010 will be a year that will bring us together. Put aside concerns about the economy, the war, the Salahi’s, and even Joe Biden’s bad hair. I say you get a trendy stylish new haircut; buy one of those curling irons; look at yourself in the mirror;
SMILE….and say out loud ……..BRING ON 2010!
The Photograph in my post is the work of an artist in Paris that I hold in high esteem. His name is Kamel Lahmadi and he has one of the best sites in the entire world called Style and The City. The site is about Paris street fashion and it is DIVINE. Thank you Kamel, and I wish you continued success mon ami.
by olympia on December 27, 2009
” Happiness is the meaning and the purpose of life, the whole aim and end of human existence.”
ARISTOTLE
Hello Everyone,
I hope that you all had a wonderful holiday and I wish you joy for the coming new year. My Christmas was nice, peaceful and blessed.
Happiness, and the pursuit of happiness, is what I want to write about today.I went ahead and answered what happiness means to Aristotle, but, alas, we are not all great philosophers, just regular ordinary folks trying to have the best life that we can.The idea for this article came to me yesterday as I was dragged out of my warm, cozy home, by my daughter Voula, to go shopping in Georgetown. “Come on mom, lets hit the Sales.” OH BOY…I should have said:” No,I want to work on my blog,” but…..off we went on the pursuit of happiness… by credit card.
What can I tell you? It was a zoo, frantic people trying to purchase last season jackets for half the price. I lasted about an hour and then excused myself to go get a sandwich and a glass of wine at The Daily Grill next door. Jimmy, my favorite bartender, was there and I settled in at the bar to read the Post. I happened upon an article by Kevin Huffman in the editorial section that was quite interesting to me. It was about happiness and a poll in Science Magazine on how to correctly assess and rate of our happiness level. Supposedly, people that live in states with low crime rates, access to green spaces, nice weather and low cost of living….are much happier people. It also stated how we rate our own happiness…..here it is:
“When people say they are happy, they probably are.”
I asked Jimmy, the bartender, what his idea of happiness was, and, as always, if you want great advice:ask a bartender OR a hairdresser! Jimmy said that it’s EXPECTATIONS or NO EXPECTATIONS that makes his life happy. “No use in setting yourself up to fail or be upset,” he said. “I take everything in stride.” I smiled and told him that I agree. Eventually, my daughter came with loads of shopping bags….looking very happy. Then it hit me…the expectations idea. My daughter did not want to go shopping EXPECTING to get happy….she… WAS HAPPY! My kid knew it all along that her life is meant to be lived and not dissected by me or society. We are reminded every day of life’s hardships and downfalls……I say we go shopping.
2010 promises to be a good year, I can feel it. Call me a dreamer if you want………I plan on celebrating this New Year.
My new dress from Arden B – Sale
My new makeup NARS Cosmetics
My fave hair products Large selection of Bumble and Bumble Hair Care at Folica.com. Free Shipping & Free Gift Today!
Happy and Joyous New Year to all.
UPDATE: If you are looking for Valentines day gift ideas, please visit our Miracles specials page HERE
by olympia on May 28, 2009
Hello Everyone,
It has been a Wild Spring in the salon, clients have been coming in and the long hair cuts just dont work any more. I hear it all day long “what should I do with my hair ? ” That is not an easy one to answer, not because we hair stylists do not have ideas, trust me we do, its because the new look should be easy for you to do at home AND make you look good . So I have compiled a list of the most popular hair cuts and styles for this season. If you are thinking of a new spring makeover , I do hope this list will help:
HOT HAIR TRENDS
1. SHORT HAIR CUTS as in a crop with simple lines, tons of texture, and a long side fringe to add interest and spunk. Keep in mind that a short crop can be changed from tom boy straight to curly and wavy by just using a bit of gel or pomade. A few well placed foils around the fringe to add dimension to the new cut should do the trick. A good haircut should’nt break the bank, and at Miracles Salon we strive for value AND style.
2. SHORT LAYERED BOBS Think of a page boy bob but with tons of razor cutting in the back/sides and a bit of a soft wave around the face. Clean fundamental lines infused with the fluid razor strokes. A pastel or ice brown color gloss makes this hair cut free spirited and perfect for warm weather. We have also been doing a rich dark red color base with cinnamon and honey high and low lights that is out of this world delicious. What is also DELICIOUS is the price for womens haircuts….$30. The price DOES include the blowdry ladies.
3. MULTIDIMENTIONAL COLOR The Colorista’s in the salon have been going crazy with this seasons latest trends:The Spring Collection haircolor is multidimentional, richer, based on the colors of nature herself-chestnuts ,auburns, caramels, brandys,and cool blondes to awaken the senses. We have developed a process to do everything at once: color the base, lowlights and highlights which not only saves time but saves the hair from dryness and double processing. Miracles is having a Spring Special Coupon which you can access from www.miraclesinthecity.com/beauty-product-coupon.html
4. NATURAL TEXTURES As in lovable mop tops, are huge with men’s haircuts this season, especially the well groomed kind. The inspiration comes from the urban music scene AND the techno savy hipsters in our town. Our men haircuts start at $20…..cutting edge WITHOUT the attitude.
5. CHIC CHIGNONS As an attempt to escape todays abysmal economy, Stylista’s are going back in time and creating chic chignons from the 1920’s and 1930’s era. The updos are classic and yet with shades of the extreme: Boxy, rolls, embellished and a little bit of “I have a hangover from last night” . We…at the salon call it :mixed media updo. A Very fresh look for Proms.
Well thats about it for Spring Hair: Cut it short, add a fringe, enhance the color and dont be afraid to evolve and change. Remember that beauty is skin deep and hair DOES GROW BACK ! Visit us at Miracles Salon soon. We are located at 1501 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, Virginia, 22209. Or call to schedule your appointment 703-516-9800 www.miraclesinthecity.com You can also read our awesome reviews at www.yelp.com
by olympia on January 2, 2009
Hi, Voula Here:
This seasons clothing styles for women are sophisticated and come in elegant jewel tones. Shades of gray are also popular and of course, black is always fashionable. The trends of today are a nod toward yesterday, inspired by classic feminine looks. It’s all about the waist this season. Think about belts and ways to elongate the torso (a better bra, lower cut pants, separates).
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by olympia on January 2, 2009
Hi, Voula Here:
They always look so polished and perfect as they prance down the catwalk. Of course, they have the best makeup artists, photographers and beauty consultants in the world. We’re not all privy to such expertise but there are still some beauty tips we can glean from the fashion models of the world. Here’s a few beauty tips fashion models use to maintain their competitive edge:
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by olympia on December 12, 2008
Hi, Voula Here:
I sat at my desk at work, took a sip of my latté and opened up the Washington Post a couple of days ago. I think I may have shrieked and got some stares. There was an article about one of my friends, Rusi, aka Ruslan Kogan to the world.
by olympia on December 2, 2008
Hi, Voula here:
December has finally arrived! The crisp days and cold, cold nights of hot chocolate and red wine by the fire are here; And those visions of sugarplums dance in my head. Road rage, shopping madness and holiday parties have are here ladies and gentlemen!
As promised, here is a list of some fun events to do around the city with your partner and/or loved ones this holiday season. This great list of events (compiled by www.smallfriendlyplanet.org) are sure to put you in that great holiday spirit we sometimes forget.
by olympia on December 1, 2008
From the Runway, To the Red Carpet, To You!
Hi, Voula here:
Okay, the gluttonous Thanksgiving holiday is over, and the parties are about to begin: Christmas, New Years and all the holiday parties in between, either for work, pleasure or both! Everyone always wonders what to do with their hair: silky smooth, goddess curls or all swept up? Ladies, HAIR IS IMPORTANT! You can have a killer dress, but if you don’t have the hair to match, the outfit isn’t complete. With that said, let me help you look your best. [click to continue…]
by olympia on November 25, 2008
A Beautiful Miracle of Style, Spirit, and Community on the Web
Partnering with award winning web design company, Blue Water Media, Miracles in the City Salon launches new website offering style, health, and beauty products, advice, and community.
Washington, DC (PRWEB) November 23, 2008 — Founded by Olympia Hantzopoulos, Miracles in the City has partnered with Blue Water Media to deliver the Miracles in the City experience to the web. [click to continue…]
