BhamTeen

SamlovesBham: So my prom is over, but most proms have yet to happen! If you’re looking to get all dolled up on prom night, you can make an appointment to get your makeup done at Todd’s Room in Downtown Birmingham! It’s a big night and you want to look your best in all of the albums FULL of pictures on Facebook — visit http://www.toddsroombirmingham.com/ for more info!

First blog post and I couldn’t be more excited!  Because I am obsessed with fashion, I am obsessed with Rachel Zoe.  Affirmative, I live for that woman! My sister and I watch her show on Bravo “The Rachel Zoe Project” every Monday religiously. I got the amazing opportunity to interview, and party with Joey Maalouf (owner of Maalouf Salon in downtown Birmingham– it’s amazing, book an appointment, you won’t be disappointed), Rachel Zoe’s fabulous makeup artist. I. Met. Him.  It was otherworldly.  I was honestly freaking out on the day of the interview, I was actually shaking, he’s a HUGE deal.  Joey was very down to earth and friendly.  He gave me advice on how Birmingham teens can adapt the trends into our everyday wardrobe.  He said, “If you see a leather jacket you like online from Balenciaga this season, try to find one similar at H & M and rock it,” he said, “Looking at runway looks, you are basically looking at art, so you don’t want to copy the look, you want to make it your own.  So editing is key!”  Couldn’t have said it better myself!  He also stressed in such difficult economic times, accessories are important to spend your money on this season because classic purses and scarves never go out of style. I returned to Maalouf later with my friend Julia, to check out the makeup party Joey returned to town to appear at.  The party was great, a little old for me, yet still fun!  Techno music blasting, makeup everywhere, television and press cameras flashing from every corner, and chocolate strawberries and champagne at every tray. What can I say?  All in all it was a fabulous day.

Thank you Maalouf!