coco+kelley styling event at DVF

Cassandra LaValle of coco+kelley will be hosting a special event at the Diane von Furstenberg store in Bellevue on Thursday, June 26th from 6-8pm. The party will feature shopping and complimentary summer styling advice, a special gift with purchase, and refreshments including champagne and light bites. Guests will also enjoy pics in the DVF photo booth and be entered to win special prizes including a private shopping party in the store. This is a complimentary event but RSVP via email is requested. 

What: coco+kelley Styling event at DVF

When: Thursday, June 26th, 2014 from 6-8pm

Where: DVF Store - Bellevue Square Mall

RSVP: ellersvp@hearst.com

Rosaline Hampton hosts Fashion Camp for Grown-Ups

Just a mere two months since giving birth to her son Henry, celebrity stylist Rosaline Hampton is already back in action. Never mind the normal adjustment period that many moms require in order to get back into the swing of things, Rosaline is cool, calm and collected when I catch up with her in her namesake Bellevue salon. "The first 5 weeks were a blur," admits Rosaline, who says that once she mastered the daily routine of getting both herself and her baby out the door on time, everything else seemed like a breeze. She credits her organizational skills and extreme planning for keeping things running smoothly and is currently working on striking a balance between fashion and family.

Next up on the agenda for Rosaline Hampton? Fashion Camp for Grown-Ups inspired by the summer camp experience she created for teens. "We had so many people asking us when fashion camp for grown-ups was coming," says Rosaline, who eventually gave in to the demand. Flipping through fashion magazines for inspiration is one thing, but getting to spend time quality time with experts who can intimately discuss hair, make-up and wardrobe trends and how to make them work for you was an experience that even grown-ups responded to with excitement. In fact, the demand was so great that the workshop quickly sold-out. For grown-ups, the signature 4-day fashion camp experience was consolidated into one full day of workshops. The range of topics to be covered during Fashion Camp will make-up tutorials, how to dress for your body type, how to incorporate fall trends into your wardrobe, how to shop for denim, how to pose on the red carpet, how to embrace the power of color and more. Each guest will also receive a personal headshot by Fashion Camp photographer Meg Stacker. Special guests include YouTube sensation and beauty blogger Marlena Stell of Makeup Geek, Fitness Champion and Posing coach Tanji Johnson, designer Farinaz Taghavi who will be showcasing her fall/winter collection and more. All proceeds from the event will benefit the Rosaline Hampton Fashion Camp for teens. Fashion Camp for Grown-ups is taking place on Saturday, October 26th from 10am-4pm at Rosaline Hampton Salon in Bellevue. For more information call (425) 614-6377.

Rosaline Hampton Seasonal Style Notes & Event Recap

Last Thursday Rosaline Hampton hosted a special beauty and fashion event in Bellevue focusing on Spring/Summer trends in hair, make-up and wardrobe. Guests sipped on champagne while sampling Lady Yum desserts including decadent macaroons and sparkly sugar cookies. The overview of trends included a discussion about the seasonal color palette and how to work it into your existing wardrobe, a summary of hair trends (flowy, wash and wear hair is the "look" this season), make-up trends (colorful eyes, lips and cheeks, but not all at the same time), and insight on how to wear stripes (break them up by adding a jacket if you wear them on top). The event also included hair consultations, custom wardrobe styling tips and swag bags filled with must-have hair and make-up products for the season including the coveted Davines Sea Salt primer spray, a sheer blush by Senna cosmetics and Make-Up Geek's signature Gel eyeliner in "Fame", a beautiful aqua blue.

Takeaway tips from the evening:
1) Invest in a water filter for your shower- Chemicals and chlorine in tap water can strip color and shine from your hair. (Rosaline Hampton Salon offers a Davines detox treatment to restore lackluster locks. It literally pulls out toxins from inside the hair shaft. Add it on to your next service.)

2) Don't be afraid to experiment with this season's bright colors for eyes and lips. If you love the look of bold lips but aren't quite ready to take the plunge, try a bright lip gloss instead. To brighten eyes and add an unexpected pop of color, try an aqua or navy eyeliner on the top or bottom lash line.









3) If you have oily skin, try a powder illuminator in lieu of a liquid highlighter. Dry skin? Do the opposite.

4) Find ways to incorporate your favorite fashion trends in the form of accessories. Love mini floral prints? Stripes? Find those items in accessories like bracelets or a pair of shoes. There's always a way to wear your favorite fashion trends even if it's in small doses.

5)  If you're stuck in a fashion rut, break out by flipping it. For example, if you normally gravitate toward wearing bright colors on top and dark colors on the bottom, flip it by wearing bright colors on the bottom and dark colors on top. Love prints and patterns but find yourself only wearing them on top? Flex your fashion muscles for spring and seek out dresses and skirts in your favorite prints and patterns. You'll have fun experimenting with this fashion challenge and find new ways to play with your favorite fashion trends.








The Trend Event also served as a fundraiser for Rosaline Hampton's Fashion Camp which will take place July 10-13th in Bellevue. Fashion Camp is a non-profit organization designed to help at-risk teens build confidence and overcome adversity while exploring the art of hair, make-up, fitness and fashion. During the 4-day event, teens participate in a variety of workshops led by inspirational style mentors. More info at rhfashioncamp.com.