Shawna Loy has been our loyal client and a Mode Model for years.  We were happy to work with her and her bridal party not only on Hair, Makeup and Nails, but also on her photography with our sister division, Modern Images Photography.

Here are a few pics (more here…).  Congratulations to Shawna and Jason Dawson!

Manicures, Pedicures, Nail Polish, Nail Design.  Tis the Season for color and excitement!

Visit us today to get your design!

But I have come to appreciate the peacefulness of Winter and the joy of the Holiday Season.  Rhonda and I have two young children and they all too often remind us of how close Christmas must be.  We on the other hand remind them that “They better watch out, they better not pout”!

With that, have you ever noticed that this is the time of year where everyone puts on their best behavior?  The Holidays present a unique once a year opportunity for us all to bury the hatchet and be kind to one another.  We take the time to look our best and make sure others in our lives look their best too.  Mode Salon and Day Spa is a great place to visit this time of year.  Each year we scour the globe to find unique decorative items for the Salon.  The newness and sparkle makes us happy, as we try to imagine how our clients might view them.  Beauty and Image, the business we are in, are ultimately about helping you feel better about yourself.  When you feel better about yourself, you just might be willing to do something nice for someone else in your life.

Let the Holiday Spirit shine through you this season.

How do you experience the Holidays?  We would love for you to share your stories with us.

Alan – Mode Salon and Day Spa

New Yorkers really know how to move with the seasons and the early sunsets start to bring out darker after work colors.  You will see a lot of dark over coats, waist to full length.  It doesn’t have to be leather, just WARM and fashionable.  They help them blend into the night!  But, color is not lost!  The trends this year are cream and beige colored tops, with COLORFUL Scarves!  You see them everywhere.  It’s the way to quickly dress up, while covering up.  Skinny stretch jeans are also status quo.

You can check out some examples we pulled together on our Pinterest site:

http://www.pinterest.com/modesalonindy/new-york/

Bottom Line?  Be warm, be practical, but always remember to be fashionable!

The Seasons come, the seasons go.  The long Winters we try to forget.  Spring is but a gentle breeze marking the awakening of nature and Summer whisks along at such a lazy pace that we wished it would never end.

Then there is the Fall.  Fall is at once cold and colorful.  Where high fashion meets practicality and the renewed sense of urgency returns to the air.  Some take the opportunity to renew friendships at the stadium tailgate while others relish in playing dress up on a chilly October day.  Beyond these seasonal favorites, how do you spend your Fall days?  If you have become stumped, try a few of these for thought starters:

• Fall is a great time for personal reflection
• The first quiet time after the kids go back to school
• A time to learn new things
• A time to start new things which might have long term consequence
• A time to begin taking better care of yourself again

We encourage you to try a few of these on and see if they fit.  As well, let us highlight the fact that you need to take care of yourself ALL year long.  You know the story here:  Some things are easier to gain than they are to lose.  This also applies to damaged hair roots, overly dry skin, caloused feet, spent muscles… you know the story.

I think our Stylist Danyelle Feist-Simon expressed this best the other day, ” Think about taking only ONE hour out of the month for just YOU, Stop into Mode Salon and Day Spa, have a glass of wine with a pedicure, manicure, facial or massage.  Let the staff at Mode take care or you!  Keep calm and let Mode carry you on”

So there you have it.  Take some time out for yourself this season.  Relax and have some fun.  We look forward to helping you on your journey.

Mode Salon and Day Spa

Jamie Deering

Clean lines or texture is the way to go.  Lots of simple Chignon (also known as a Buns) either tight or loose…  Swept sideways or sleek and tight on cascading curls, seamlessly blended into the most amazing Bouffant at the back and sides.

Deering Wedding

For those who doesn’t like to shoe off their neckline – half up, half down with some form of intricate braiding on cascading curls, delicately placed into position – into whatever strikes your eyes.

Carla Romo

Joy Hopkins – Wedding Planner

Romo Wedding

Naturally flawless makeup with a tint of shimmer or a little cat eye will work to top it all off.  Are you ready?  Give us a call  to put your unique look together or visit our bridal page to get started today!

Rhonda Hayes

Mode Salon and Day Spa

317.257.8994

I know I know…. it’s HARD you say.  But I recommend you treat it like a game.  Hey, if it’s not fun, you probably will find something else to do, right?  So here is a fun way to 1)  Get fit  2)  Enjoy the weather and 3)  Have a few laughs.

HULA HOOP!

The humble Hula Hoop has been around for ages, and even though it is fun, it’s serious gear for a fun workout.

My 3 and 4 year old asked me a couple of weeks ago if I could Hula Hoop.  They laughed at me  and said “No way Daddy”.  We don’t believe you”.  I got a hold of one and the family could not stop laughing when I showed them how it was done!

Trust me.  It is fun and a great workout.  Check out this website for a complete workout:

http://www.realsimple.com/health/fitness-exercise/workouts/hula-hoop-exercise-00000000057576/index.html

So get up, get out and get fit.  You’ll be glad you did.

Alan Hayes is the Director of Marketing at Mode Salon and Day Spa

Please stop by and congratulate Danyelle Feist Simon on being promoted to Stylist at Mode Salon and Day Spa!

Danyelle completed a rigorous training program while serving as Stylist Assistant.  We are excited to have her fully aboard and ready to see Clients!  We caught up with Danyelle today and asked her take on the being in the Beauty Industry:

What made you want to get into the beauty industry?

It’s an industry with endless opportunities to better your skills as a stylist! There is ALWAYS something new to learn and I’m the type of person who can’t learn enough about fashion, makeup, hair, nails!

What do you like best about being a Stylist?

I really enjoy keeping up on all the latest trends and styles and helping other people achieve those looks through my work.

What do you see as upcoming trends this year?

Lately I’ve noticed a lot of  bright colors, bold prints on clothes! Retro is definitely coming back as far as hair goes big curls, bangs on both men and women!  I’ve noticed a lot of women are rocking the bright red and pink lipsticks which is one of my personal favorite new trends.  Nails are becoming a big trend as well.  With so many different things you are able to do with them now!  I absolutely love the grunge sheik look that is becoming popular.  Because you can dress it up or down and still look trendy without looking gaudy.

What do you like to do when you are not at the Salon?

When I’m not at the salon I enjoy hanging out with my friends and family. I also love practicing with my roller derby team, Circle City Derby Girls!  And I love shopping, watching reality TV shows, and reading!

What advice do you have for your clients to help them achieve their unique look?

My advice would be find something that really accentuates all of your best features, but also a look that makes you feel confident!