Issue #10 July 17, 2008
Trixie’s Beauty Bar is your neighborhood salon. We believe in spreading beauty, relaxation & happiness to all.
Bien Dans Sa Peau
Glancing through the Sunday NY Times a couple of weekends ago, I stumbled across a cool article in the editorial pages about Carla Bruni, President Sarkozy’s new wife. According to one source, “Sarkozy has stopped behaving like such a twit since the marriage.” Good to hear! I guess this “trophy wife” gives as good as she gets, eh? The coolest part of the article, however, was about Carla herself. She is a 40 year old single mom, model and actress. The secret government source reports, “Carla is playing her role well. She is bien dans sa peau, happy in her own skin.”
We should all aspire to that state of mind, don’t you think? Happiness shows, after all, just like stress does. How do you make yourself happy? Remember the Trixie’s mantra — you can’t take of anyone else unless you take care of yourself first! If we practice that, I think, we can all be happy in our own skin. See you in the salon…
What’s Happenin’…
Cool Maps
Have you seen the snazzy little maps of North & Northeast Portland neighborhoods floating around? It’s a great piece showcasing both established business districts and emerging areas. Might as well check out some cool spots to shop and play close to home, don’tcha think? Drop by Trixie’s or the Orleans Candle company to pick up your free map.
Sidewalk Sale: Saturday, August 9th
In our little unofficial business district here on North Lombard (NoLo, anyone?), we’ve been working on a few projects together lately and the first one is…. a Summer Sidewalk Sale on Saturday, August 9th! Not very original, I know, but it should be fun and will give you a chance to clean up on our overstock items while we clean out our backstock. Do you live nearby and want to participate? Have a yard sale or lemonade stand that same day and we’ll help send happy customers your way! Spread the word… at Trixie’s, we’ll have Redken, Aesthe, Happytails Doggy Spa stuff and some of our fun gifty items at bargain prices. Other participants so far include: Copy Pilot, Orleans Candle Company, Second Dressed & Sweet Leaf. Wear your sunscreen and come out to shop with us!
Jazz Festival: Friday, July 18th — Sunday, July 20th
I’m heading up to the Cathedral Park Jazz festival this weekend – Friday July 18th through Sunday July 20th. If you’ve never been, get yourself on up to one of Portland’s really special “neighborhoody” events. You can walk right in, find a patch of grass, bring your own picnic and hear some stellar music. Curtis Salgado, Randy Porter, Linda Lee Michelet, Karla Harris are just some of the acts on stage. Need more info? www.cpjazz.com
Trixie’s News
Congratulations Amber!All of us at Trixie’s are pleased as punch to announce that our very Miss Amber Wier recently became a Licensed Esthetician! Yes! And… she’s well on her way to becoming a kick-ass hairstylist under the very apt tutelage of Mistress Tyler. We’ll keep you posted on Amber’s progress. Maybe I can get her to guest blog about her beauty school adventures, hmm? Believe me, there’s no other educational experience quite like beauty school… To celebrate, we’re having Amber offer $10 brow waxes for the rest of the summer! Call us to schedule your brow wax with Amber at 503.285.2899.(Offer good 7/18 — 8/30)
Tips From Tyler
Tyler says not to forget to buy salon quality hair products to preserve your investment in her fab cuts and color. They’ll last longer and look better. Questions? Stop by, we’ll point you in the right direction.
Trixie’s All-Fun, Not Serious, Whine with Wine Book Club
Okay, I admit it, I blew it with June’s book club field trip experiment to Leisure Public House. First of all it was Trivia night (a very popular activity), and second of all, I was sick and wasn’t there to gather up all the little chicks into the nest. My apologies to those coolio folks who did make it!
Sooooo, let’s kick it old school for August, shall we? How about we meet on the last THURSDAY 8/28 at 7pm at the salon. Everyone seemed to like the book for June, so since we didn’t get to discuss it, let’s read another Kris Radish book: Annie Freeman’s Fabulous Traveling Funeral. Ready? Okay! [Insert cheerleading arms here].
Celebrity Noise
Olympics, every 4 years, I LOVE them! Geeky to be sure, but those heartwarming stories of athletes overcoming adversity get me every time. Here’s the coolest one so far…
Dara Torres, past Olympic winner & cool mom, just came back for the second time at age 41 to qualify for the US Olympic Swim Team. Does that rock or what? We’ll be watching her progress and cheering her along from the couch, yeah!
In other celeb news – Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban had a baby girl named Sunday Rose, what is it with celebs and their baby names? They seem to be getting more “creative” every day. Can’t they save the really crazy ones for their pets like the rest of us?
New York Yankee Alex Rodriguez’s wife is filing for divorce, claiming that he and Madonna had a wild affair. Madonna denies all — poor Guy Ritchie! As for Christie Brinkley’s nasty Hamptons divorce, she only had to pay hubby number 3 about $3.2 million to wash him right out of her hair. She gets the kids and the homes — guess he shouldn’t have screwed around with that 19 year old assistant (who then testified for Christie) or performed certain sex acts online for money, ewwwww. It seems Christie has about as much luck as I do with marriage, pre-nups anyone?
Issue #9 May 14, 2008
Issue #8 March 28, 2008
Trixie’s Beauty Bar is your neighborhood salon. We believe in spreading beauty, relaxation & happiness to all.
Quote of the Week
“There is no such thing as natural beauty.” -Truvy, Dolly Parton’s character in Steel MagnoliasWell, of course, there is natural beauty in the world (gorgeous babies, the first spring flowers, a perfect sunshiney day) but why not practice good self-care and get a little more beautiful as well?
Here at Trixie’s, we’ve been converting the previously uninitiated (see our blog) to the utter delight of our Personally Yours Facials and our Luxury Spa Pedicures. Why not treat yourself and a friend to shiny new toes or glowing, gorgeous skin? I know I’m very excited to be getting facials again now that Jodi is officially a Licensed Esthetician! YES! I’ve felt so neglected you know, between the pedi’s, mani’s, hair and waxing that I demand on a regular basis. Now you know my dirty little secret… I really am high maintenance after all – shhh, don’t tell. Hope to see y’all in my facial bed soon.
Neighborhood Hangouts
We’ve been enjoying our neighborhood so much lately, we thought we’d share a few of our faves both old and new:
Leisure 8002 N. Lombard St. 503.289.7606
Yet another gorgeous young couple with a great spot on Lombard — we’d hate ‘em if they just weren’t so dang nice. Nicole & Travis have recently added hard liquor to their beer & wine offerings (of which I imbibed quite freely last Saturday night) and we’re dying to get out to that awesome patio, which features bocce ball, of all things. I hear Tuesday Trivia nights are lively, also. See you there!
Our new friend Chevella is working diligently to get her cool place open by late April or May. At Cena, you prepare your food and cook it at home. Want to know more? Let Chevella know, once she survives the “trying to get open” phase that we’ve all been through, she’ll be thrilled to answer your questions! Welcome to the neighborhood.
Yvonne Smith Fund & Plant Sale
When Yvonne Smith left Columbia Pool (like we’ve all done a million times) and was hit by a car driven by a strung-out driver, her fellow swimmers & neighbors were moved to act. Talk about grassroots organizing! Evie, Tim and all the other friends have gotten a plant sale and website together to help Yvonne take care of expenses from her double leg amputation that are not covered by insurance. Now, it’s our turn to do what we can to contribute. Order a plant or make a paypal donation to help out a friend and neighbor in need. Waxing Poetic
As I said before, our own Jodi is now a proudly licensed esthetician in addition to nails, and she needs to get her wax on with some of you so she can actually put into practice what she’s learned at beauty school. To facilitate that, we’re offering a 40% discount on any waxing services booked with Jodi between now and April 30th. Jodi is available Wednesdays & Fridays and, of course, I’ll be around to supervise her every move. If you’re looking for a bargain and you’re feeling patient, let us know and we’ll hook you up with some super-smooth skin. Did I mention how excited I am to start getting facials again?
Trixie’s All-Fun, Best-in-the-World, Whine with Wine Book Club
Following one of the best book clubs ever — sorry you missed it – we had a GREAT time! We will be reading: Charlie Wilson’s War: The Extraordinary Story of How the Wildest Man in Congress and a Rogue CIA Agent Changed the History of Our Times, by George Crile. Yep, we even talked politics!
We’ll meet next on: Tuesday, April 29th at 7pm.
Most Pretentious Celebrity Photo Shoot Ever
Okay, this one kept me ranting for at least 20 minutes. Take a look 
at Jlo & Marc Anthony’s new twin baby photo shoot in People Magazine. It’s soooooo over the top — it looks like a parody of Joan Crawford’s Mommie Dearest pics from the 40’s. What the heck were they thinking? That publicist should be canned immediately.
I’m done with my rant now, I think, maybe…
I just want to know, where’s Jenny From the Block, now? Living in a royal manor next door to the Lady Madge (the artist formerly known as Madonna)? Or better yet, down the lane from Tom & Katie.
Here Jlo gazes adoringly at Marc while they feed the twins in their new nursery. (Insert gagging noise here). Note the designer silk gown, perfect updo and bare feet — how casual! I’ve hit my snark peak now.
Celebrities — they make it so easy sometimes to put ‘em up on the pedestal and then gleefully tear ‘em down, don’t they?
Have a great week, see y’all soon!
Issue #7, February 22, 2008
It’s not as much fun as the Samba…
In my self-sacrificing pursuit of self improvement and beauty education, I want you all to know that I finally had my very first Brazilian wax last week. Yes, I’ve done a million of them for my lovely (and brave) clients, but I had yet to experience that particular version of waxing for myself. So, my hat is off to you gals! I’m a pretty tough cookie, but I gotta say that it does smart a bit. Just thought you all should know that I can finally say, “I feel your pain,” and sincerely mean it. As the sun begins to peek out between the clouds and our thoughts turn to spring, let me know if you have any questions about waxing. Now is a great time to grow out hair (especially legs) and begin a waxing regime. Curious about the difference between a bikini and brazilian? Want to know what your options are? Just give me call and I promise to tell you more than you probably want to know. We don’t have pictures like at the tattoo parlor, but I can give a pretty graphic description. We also sell a great numbing product called “No Scream Cream” which you put on at home prior to arriving at the salon for waxing. At $16, it’s well worth it. See you all soon in my room of pleasure and pain.
Jogging and Beer… what could be better?
Ready to show off all your New Year’s resolution exercise? We’re working on putting Team Trixie’s together for the 30th Annual Shamrock Run on Sunday, March 16th. Shoot me an email or give me a call at the salon if you’re interested in being part of our team. Mind you, we may gasp or crawl our way along, but we promise to meet you at the end for a beer. Tyler will wear her heels and stand on the sidelines cheering us on. Trixie’s All-Fun, Not Very Serious, Whine with Wine Book Club
Book Club, Book Club, Book Club! Tuesday, February 26th at 7pm
Born Standing Up by Steve Martin
I’ll bring the wine and cookies, you bring the scintillating conversation. Hopefully some of us actually read this book, it was short and really entertaining. Plus, I hear rumors that a husband or two may actually join us this time. Could be a whole new dynamic! If you’ve been thinking about coming but haven’t made it, do drop by. We always have a good time. See you there.
You like us, you really, really like us!
Special thanks to couple of our clients who recently wrote some great reviews on citysearch and on our blog. Not to toot our own horn, but… why the heck not? Just so you know, we love you, too!
02/08/2008 Posted by smartrn
Trixie’s is a wonderful place for services. The hairstylist, Tyler, is the best I’ve found in a long time. She is so skilled at both cutting and coloring hair. She really listens to you, and offers helpful suggestions. Plus, there are no surprises when she’s done. If you ask her to cut off 1/2 “, that’s what she’ll do. The prices are reasonable, there’s plenty of parking, and there are other great stops in the neighborhood. It’s a small salon, so you don’t have to contend with lots of noise. Get in now, before Tyler gets too popular (which will only be a matter of time!).
Pros: Small salon, free & available parking, very talented stylist, reasonable prices
Cons: None.
12/13/2007 Posted by sloepker
I love the “pressed for time facial” at Trixies. At 30 bucks it is a guilt free treat. My skin looked great for weeks afterwards. My husband even noticed a difference! There is no pressure to buy products and Tracy is delightful.
Spring Forward
We’re infected with Spring fever lately, how about you? My tulip bulbs are
poking up in the yard, so I think I’ll stick my head out there too. Looks like we’ll be seeing a lot of brightly colored nails, handbags and shoes – think bright yellow, orange, purple, pink & red. Add a new bright accessory to your winter black and gray wardrobe and you’ll feel like the sun came out, (at least in your little corner of the world). We’re also on the prowl for some fun new spring lipstick shades and a couple of bright eye shadows, I’ll let you know when they arrive.
We’re also bringing in a FAB new hair line — Tyler is so excited! Kusco Murphy is an all-organic and natural line from Australia, designed by a hair session artist. All the styling products come in little pots (even the hairspray, cool!) and really do what they say they do. We love the natural scents, yummy textures, and effectiveness of this stuff. Give it a try at your next hair appointment.
Issue #6 January 17, 2008
Trixie’s Beauty Bar is your neighborhood salon. We believe in spreading beauty, relaxation & happiness to all.
Except for getting fired (nope, not going anywhere!), my life has suddenly taken a turn towards classic country song land. In addition to my pending divorce, I had to say goodbye to my cute little Elvis (the terrier) last week. Elvis has now left the building for good. Thankfully, I still have my grandma’s miniature poodle to keep me company, so it’s not too bad. Thank goodness for the wonderful folks at Dove Lewis and for all my kind clients, co-workers, friends and neighbors. Grief support group anyone? I’ll bring the wine…
If you didn’t get your Trixie’s Gift Certificate for Christmas, never fear, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Feel free to come by and register for services and products, we’ll be happy to help your helpless honey get you what your heart desires. (I love alliteration, don’t you?)
Country Songs
Except for getting fired (nope, not going anywhere!), my life has suddenly taken a turn towards classic country song land. In addition to my pending divorce, I had to say goodbye to my cute little Elvis (the terrier) last week. Elvis has now left the building for good. Thankfully, I still have my grandma’s miniature poodle to keep me company, so it’s not too bad. Thank goodness for the wonderful folks at Dove Lewis and for all my kind clients, co-workers, friends and neighbors. Grief support group anyone? I’ll bring the wine… And by the way, my great hair is courtesy of Tyler’s talented hands, I’m headed back to blonde, so if you went dark this Fall and want to see how it works — just look at my coif.
Excellent Adventures
So, as usual, there is some cool stuff happening around our little corner of the world. Let’s all get out there and support our hardworking neighbors…
Trixie’s Whine with Wine, Not very serious, Sort-of Book Club
Don’t forget – our next book club meeting is Tuesday 1/22 at 7pm. We’re reading (if we get around to it) Love In the Time of Cholera, by Gabriel Garcia Marquez. Come one, come all… we promise to talk about the book for at least ten minutes or so…
St Johns Neighborhood Community Social
When: Saturday, January 19th, from 5-8pm
Where: St Johns Community Center, 8427 North Center Street
What: It’s a party — local eats, local music, puppet shows, story time, and raffle prizes from many neighborhood folks (yep, even Trixie’s). Go, Eat, Schmooze, Enjoy!
Feeling Crafty?
Refind Home and Garden (formerly Refind Fashion in Kenton) 7440 North Lombard
Stop by and meet Kimberly, she has a great eye and some very cool finds that you won’t be able to resist, I promise. Also, she’ll be having fab craft classes on the second floor of her new space (formerly The Satin Doll Strip Club, apparently there are some fond memories around the neighborhood). The first class is on Thursday 1/5 from 6-9 pm, call Kimberly at 503-283-6998 for cost and more info.
Time To Sew 4830 North Lombard (in the old B Sharp location)
We hear great things about this little store that has travelled from Interstate Ave, to further up Lombard and has now settled (permanently, we hope) here across the street from us. Myree has been working hard to get her space ready, and it looks like she is now open. Rumor has it that her quilting classes are awesome. Let us know, stop on by.
Stitch and Bitch If you’re feeling really crafty this winter, do go by the venerable Naked Sheep Knit Shop, 2142 North Killingsworth, where our new client and friends Cheri and Brad have created a cozy, real-life version of the popular book, The Friday Night Knitting Club. They offer classes for all levels, kind assistance and the most beautiful yarn you have ever seen. Get inspired! For more info, call 503-283-2004.
Good For You!
If you didn’t get your Trixie’s Gift Certificate for Christmas, never fear, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Feel free to come by and register for services and products, we’ll be happy to help your helpless honey get you what your heart desires. (I love alliteration, don’t you?)Drumroll, please…
Finally! We’re getting ready to unveil our new skincare line, Good For You. Those of us who’ve tried it love, love, love it, so we’re ready to spread the word. Watch your snail mailbox for a postcard with a free ultra-mini facial and skin analysis offer. We’ve looked long and hard for a line that combines the latest skincare technology with reasonable pricepoints and all the other good stuff! Come check it out.
Hurts So Good
Keeping in the good for you theme, it’s been fun to some of our clients and friends down at the newly remodeled University Park Community Center, 9009 North Foss. We’ve been sweating and groaning our way through the evening aerobic and weight training classes offered as part of the $60 3 month membership price. Feel free to come join me, it’s great therapy for all that ails you. I love Portland Parks and Rec, it’s one of the best reasons to live in our great city!
Celebrities, Schmelebrities
I’m so overwhelmed by the plethora of celebrity drama out there, I don’t even know where to begin…
Britney — hospital, police, dating a paparazzi, little sis’ pregnancy –uugghh.
Nicole Ritchie– birth — congrats.
Eddie Murphy — splits from wife of two weeks — why do they even bother? just throw a party.
Matthew McConaughy — going to be a dad — that’s it, I’m now officially broken-hearted
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.On that note, I’ll just leave you with this gem of a picture… Your thoughts on this combo?
Don King & Paris Hilton? Where’s Cyndi Lauper and the crazy wrestling guy? Or throw in our own local wannabe boxer, Tonya Harding. You all know I went to Vegas with her for the weekend once, right? Let me know if you want to know more….
Issue #5 December 5, 2007
Trixie’s Beauty Bar is your neighborhood salon. We believe in spreading beauty, relaxation & happiness to all.
Come On Down…
Trixie’s Holiday Open House
Sunday, December 9th, 11-1
Help us help some parents in need make their child’s holiday brighter — please bring a toy or non-perishable food for a family from the Children’s Relief Nursery. Need more info on what to bring? Click here.
Come on down for mimosas, snacks, shopping & schmoozing! Gift wrapping, catering from Little Red Bike Cafe and introductions to your neighbors with our compliments! See you there.
Professional Hit List
Tired of getting the same thing every year for Christmas? Is your sweetie hopelessly helpless when it comes to gift giving? Is he or she at Fred Meyer’s on Christmas Eve searching frantically for something appropriate to bring home?
Let us take the stress away… just stop by and fill out a Trixie’s Professional Hit List Gift Registry Form and we’ll contact your loved ones via phone or email to let them know what you desire. After taking their credit card info over the phone, we’ll wrap your gift and have it ready for them to pick up. Voila! Holiday gift-giving (and receiving) drama prevented. Call or stop by for more info.
Cool, Cool, Cool New Stuff
Remember all the neat Anne Taintor Stuff we had last year? Guess what — it’s all new and coming in this week! Give your girlfriends something sassy for the holidays.
We’re also working in awesome mood candles & mood rings (remember how much fun those are?), spa buckets, funny devotional candles, yummy lotions and scrubs from Bubalina and a great new line called Smart Women (which of course, we all are, so how appropriate!). You’ll dig it & we’ll gift wrap it — you’re all set. Shop local — we’ll love you even more than we do already!
Trixie’s Newly Re-Christened “Wine with Whine Book Club”
After a member’s husband said we needed to rename the club if we weren’t going to actually read the book… (what fun would that be?) I’ve chosen the above moniker to represent us for our next meeting:
Tuesday, January 22 @7pm We’ll be reading Love in the Time of Cholera, by Gabriel Garcia Marquez
No fair just going to the movie — at least read the book first. We’ll see you there!
Celebrity Gossip Grab Bag
I’ll let this pic of Larry Birkhead & daughter Dannielynn speak for itself… Britney, pregnant? Say it ain’t so… In Touch Magazine has the rumor.Say goodbye to Evel Knievel, everyone’s favorite daredevil. Did I tell you I once saw his mile-long limo in Helena, Montana, circa 1970 
something? I know, pretty cool.
How do you like Katie Holmes’ new do? She & her pal Posh have brought back bobs — thumbs up or down? We won’t even talk about Tom’s bangs, eeewwww.
See y’all on Sunday 12/9. Ho, ho, ho & Happy Holidays from all of us here at your neighborhood salon. We’re grateful everyday for the fabulous clients & friends we have. Hope you get to experience everything your heart desires this holiday season.
Love,
Tracy, Tyler, Amber & Jodi
Issue #4 October 31, 2007
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rixie’s Beauty Bar is your neighborhood salon. We believe in spreading beauty, relaxation & happiness to all.
Neighborhood Happenings Miss Navajo (Tonight!)Our cool friend & client, KJ, has a great NoPo business called Global Sistergoods and she is partnering with OPB & PDX Community Cinema to present a series of FREE documentaries here at our own St. Johns Cinema. The next one is “Miss Navajo,” a film about a Navajo beauty pageant by Billy Luther. The screening and panel discussion will be held on Wednesday, 10/31 at 8:00pm. The St Johns Cinema is at 8704 N. Lombard Street. About the Film: “How many beauty contestants can say ‘I competed in a pageant where I butchered a sheep?’ Crystal Frazier Can. Follow this introverted, self-proclaimed tomboy as she makes bread, weaves a rug, sweats her way through a language quiz — and that’s just the first day– on her quest to become Miss Navajo.”We’ll see you there! Need more info? www.globalsistergoods.com/eventsRockin’ Horse Auction
The hardworking folks at the Children’s Relief Nursery are getting ready for a fabulous fundraising event on Thursday, November 8th from 6-9pm at the Lawrence Gallery. local artists have decorated wooden rocking horses and created other original works for the art auction and salethat evening. You’ll also be able to hear live jazz, munch on catered goodies & sip wine for the price of your $35 ticket. We hope to see you there! For more info click: www.crn4kids.org
Wreaths For Women
Need a beautiful evergreen wreath or other holiday decoration for your home? Want to mail a piece of Oregon greenery to your friends in other places? See your local Soroptimist, Tracy, to purchase your wreaths starting at just $25. The Soroptimists are an international organization of women working to better women’s lives. Locally, the North Portland Chapter uses fundraising events like this wreath sale to support organizations like domestic violence shelters, the Children’s Relief Nursery & other worthy causes.
“How-To” Night
You’ve asked and asked… So here you go! Come on over for an evening of hair, makeup and
skincare assistance. We’ll be plying you with champagne as you go to your 15 minute hairstyling, makeup, or skincare appointments with Tyler, Tracy, Amber & Jodi. Book your lessons today! This FREE event will be Friday, November 16th from 5-8pm. You can learn to blowdry, arrange an updo, apply perfect liquid eyeliner or which cleanser is best for your skin type. Pureology & Loreal representatives will be available to answer any hair product questions & we’ll all have a good time. Call us at 503.285.2899 to RSVP!
Silly Celebrity Halloween Costumes
I know, I know… but just it’s like a trainwreck, I can’t help but look. Here’s our faves:
Heidi Klum- very scary Lisa Rinna- dancing pirate? Paris- ugghh
Issue #3 September 28, 2007 Trixie’s Beauty Bar is your neighborhood salon. We believe in spreading beauty, relaxation & happiness to all.
Happy, happy, happy…
Happy anniversary to Trixie’s & a very happy Grand Opening to our delightful new neighbors, Little Red Bike Cafe’!
Ride on Over…
Join us tomorrow, Saturday 9/29, from 12-5 for an Ice Cream Social &
Benefit for Portsmouth Clarendon School’s Safe Routes to School Program
Beauty Raffles, Homemade Ice Cream, Healthy Snacks, Helmet fittings & more!
SALE!
All of your favorite Redken Shampoos & Conditioners 30% off until they’re gone… Also 30% off, those delicious Bella Lucce’ lemongrass & citrus honey body products. Grab ‘em while you can… We’re gearing up for the holidays with all new cool stuff.
Watch for Loreal Professionel, the oh-so-French professional treatment line that includes amazing hair masks and power booster treatments that you’ll get for free at your next hair service. Why? Because we love you, that’s why!
Another treat coming soon is straight from a cool chick’s Chicago workroom –yummy natural body products from Sugarlips ranging from $8-$16.
Trixie’s Beauty Blog
So, my smart sister came home from Tel Aviv for a visit and helped me into the wonderful world of blogs. Check it out if you’re so inclined and please feel free to participate, comment, complain, join in — whatever suits your fancy! Got something you want us to check out? let us know and we’re so on it. Any excuse for a shopping trip, you know.
Ashton Kutcher on the role of men as accessories…
“When it comes to getting dressed, men are a little bit more important than handbags, but less important than shoes.” Kutcher said recently in US Weekly.Demi must be like our very own Tyler, the shoe goddess. Do you think that this statement is Gen Y’s version of “A woman without a man is like a fish without a bicycle”? We’ve come a long way, baby.
Trixie’s Fall Shopping Extravaganza
Watch this space for more info on our latest brainstorm — a shopping excursion with Tyler & Kate Loggan, our friend and author of “Walking Closet”. We can see it now — just close your eyes and imagine….
A bunch of great gals on a van with a driver– I hear giggling, smell lunch and can just taste the morning mimosas as we head off to some great neighborhood we haven’t had time to check out yet… Missippi or Alberta anyone? Once off the bus in some cute boutique, we receive special treats and great shopping advice from Tyler & Kate, our resident fashionistas. Heaven, isn’t it? We’ll let you know when we start taking reservations. You know you want to…
Issue #2 September 7, 2007
Trixie’s Beauty Bar is your neighborhood salon. We believe in spreading beauty, relaxation & happiness to all.
It’s a Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood…
We’re very excited about three great new businesses here in Lombard/St John’s created by some of our pals — so come on out this weekend and say hi!First, there’s the Little Red Bike Cafe, our new next door neighbors. Evan & Ali are serving up awesome coffee, yummy sandwiches & most importantly, HOMEMADE ICE CREAM!!! Try out their Bike-Thru window in the afternoons for your afternoon pick-me-up! Watch this space for more info on their Grand Opening Ice Cream Social, Saturday 9/29. Little Red Bike Cafe is at 4823 N. Lombard. One of our lovely clients, Jamie, kept telling us about these great tops she was sewing up at home and how she couldn’t stop buying whole estates’ worth of vintage clothes. We kept trying to get invited to her house, but to no avail. Lo & behold, Jamie dropped by this week to announce the opening of her adorable little store in St. Johns! It is called Atomic Daylight and it is just as cool as we imagined. She is located across the street from the St. Johns Theater & Anna Banana’s right on Lombard. Look for her great orange & blue paint job and tell her hi from us, we’ll be over on payday!Another place we’ve been lately that we love is our friend Kelly’s awesome new bead store on St. Louis & Lombard Street. Look for the gorgeous, brightly painted house that is now Belladonna Beads. Kelly & her partner, Ed have created a world of beads & all kinds of jewelry fixin’s from their extensive collection. They offer classes, parties, and advice galore — so stop in to create your own piece or try on one of Kelly’s exquisite creations. 7325 N. St Louis Ave Phone:503.283.0661 Hours: Tues-Sat 10-6
Book Club, Book Club, Book Club!
This month’s book selection is…. (scientifically chosen at random from our jar of titles) “Good Night Nobody” By Jennifer Wiener. The ladies at St Johns Booksellers promise to stock the book for us this month. So feel free to shop local if you can. 8622 N. Lombard or 503.283.0032. We’ll be meeting on Wednesday, September 26th at 7pm here at Trixie’s.
Cool Fashion Tidbits
It’s Fashion Week in New York where they are previewing Spring fashion — but here at Trixie’s we’re thinking about our clothes for Fall. We have our eye on chunky sweaters, cobalt blue accessories (or hair– did you see Tracy’s?), grey (it’s the new black — wink, wink), Kate Hepburn trousers, all kinds of dresses and coats that make a statement.
Random Celebrity News
News Flash —
Britney goes clubbing all night! And.. she finishes up her evening with a stop at a Wendy’s Drive Thru window. Poor Britney! We can’t wait to see her at the MTV Video Music Awards this weekend — what will she do next? Who would have thought that K-Fed would actually look like a good parental candidate?
Salon News
Tracy is fresh from the Face & Body Conference in San Francisco, where she soaked up 3 days of classes on everything from Acne to Spa Trends (she thought her head was going to explode from the amount of info she took in) — so if you want to know exactly how skin becomes clogged, just ask! Tyler will be attending a Pureology Certification Class on Monday to learn everything there is to know about those great vegan products we all love. She’s also cooking up some great ideas for our next menu offering — image consulting & personal shopping. Who wouldn’t love to shop with Tyler? You’ve seen her wardrobe, right?Jodi & Tracy will be down at the Kenton Street Fair on Saturday representing Trixie’s & Jodi’s youth group, Job’s Daughters. Jodi & the girls will be selling Italian sodas to raise funds for their next adventure. Meanwhile, Jodi has also been diligently working on her gel & acrylic nail skills with an eye towards adding those services on Mondays here at the salon.Amber is thrilled to be starting Esthetics School in October with Jodi — they’ll both be adding another skill to their already considerable talents. Yaaay! — now Tracy will actually have someone to wax her legs!
Issue #1 August 8, 2007 Trixie’s Beauty Bar is your neighborhood salon. We believe in spreading beauty, relaxation & happiness to all.
Watch this space & our website for blogs & other fun stuff as we get more tech-savvy.
BLUE LIGHT SPECIAL!
Book an appointment for any service this week Weds 8/8 – Sat 8/11 and get $5 off any product or accessory purchase!
Join us for two fun August events at Trixie’s…Thursday, August 16th @ 7pm Click here to RSVP or Call 503.285.2899Complimentary Wardrobing Class By Kate Loggan, author of Walking ClosetLearn how to accessorize, transition your summer clothes into fall, make smarter purchases and what to wear for those pesky weddings, interviews & new jobs. Have a glass of wine & have some fun as we all learn to be our very best selves. Feel free to bring that problem item in your closet for help & suggestions — you know, the one that you bought and still don’t know how to wear.Walking Closet is a pocket wardrobe planner with space for you to note what you have & what you need when shopping & planning. You can get your own at Trixie’s Beauty Bar for $11.95.Wednesday, August 22nd @ 7pm Click here to RSVP or Call 503.285.2899
Finally…Trixie’s Book Club!
Come on over to hang out with new & old friends as we yack about Patty Jane’s House of Curl by Lorna Landvik. We promise to choose only fun books (no Russian lit) & not to take ourselves too seriously. Read the book or not — just come anyway, we’d love to see you!
Patty Jane’s House of Curl by Lorna Landvik is available locally at St. Johns Book Sellers, 8622 N. Lombard.
Team Trixie’s Update
In other news, our very own Lisa Kimball has decided to hang up her shears & become a post-partum Doula. We know she’ll be as talented at her new profession as she is at this one! Having a baby? Now you know who to call! If you haven’t met Tyler yet, feel free to stop by for a consult & a get-to-know-you session. For questions or concerns call Tracy @ 503.285.2899.
Random Pop Culture Reference
Guess what?! The eighties are calling and they want their rock star back. Yes, it’s true… David Lee Roth has rejoined Van Halen, along with Eddie Van Halen’s son, Wolfgang — you heard it here first! (I’m so behind, I thought they were still fighting.) First the clothes — what’s next? The hair? No claw bangs or mullets allowed at Trixie’s — no matter how much you beg. Don’t know what we’re talking about? Consider yourself lucky!
Having fun with a friend has never been so easy!
Don’t forget our cute referral postcard offer – refer a friend to Tyler for hair or Jodi, Amber or Marnie for nails in August or September & be entered to win a spa pedicure for two!
