Grace and Glory - Tearsheets

Hello everyone,

my printed copy arrived and here are my photos :-)

 

Photos & Retouch by Satin Paula Kopczynski

The book "Grace and Glory" is available on Amazon

Timeless Magazine #18

Hello everyone,
so yesterday I got the unexpected news that there is a report about Andre (Cut Corner) and Paula (the beautiful photographer of "Rock ´n` Hair") in the new issue of Timeless Magazine.... Needless to say I bought it this morning straight away :-) And alas.... Old me on the Rock ´n`Hair cover is there, too. I have been in Timeless Magazine some years ago on a picture of Dirk Behlau so this is my second time actually. I am having sort of a run right now.... And the next fun project is scheduled for next weekend. Considering this May is my 8 year pin up anniversary I feel like kickin´it ;-) However Iam only too well aware that there will be times were nothing happens at all (and this is getting boring after a few weeks...)

Anyway... You can get Timeless Magazine at every German train station near you!

50s Market Cologne and The "Inofficial Sari Tour"

Hello everyone,

I was fleamarket shopping today and found a Flyer for this...

http://www.50er-70er-festival.de/

I was already there at least 4 times and every time it was great. S

ure, some of the sellers take crazy prices, but I allways made some great bargains anyway!!! So - I will be there!

And the ladies of Rock ´n Hair just told me they are going, too and sell the book there. If you buy a book and see me there I´ll happily sign my cover for you ;-) (or if you have it and bring it for that matter). If anyone wants to meet up for some shopping that is ev

en better! So feel free to contact me and we hunt treasures together!!!!! :-) If you wanna shop with me and John meet me at 11:00 at the market!

So:

20th August: 50er - 70er Jahre Markt Köln shopping and promo for Rock n Hair.

21rst August: Tattoo Expo in Mainz strutting Catwalk for Ponyklau.

Let´s call it the "inofficial Sari Promo-Tour" :-) Stop by - say Hi! Damn will I have a hard and FUN weekend!

And I bet you´d LOVE to know what I got at the fleamarket...

I have the lovely book in my hands!!!

Hello everyone!

the past days were tough! yes, there was whit Monday so I had a day off, but yesterday and the day before I had to stay at work for 10 hours plus went to an short notice filming for the Dsigns store in my neighborhood (technically I ran home, because off course my train was late, smashed some make up in my face and tried to get some curl into my hair and ran off again. :-D) It was fun and we got it done quickly. I think we needed about 30 - 45 minutes to do my scene in it and it will be shown in a fashion show in Hamburg in July. I definately will get a hold of that video and share it on youtube <3

Anyway, today I had the first day getting home at my usual time and got to go to the Hairstyling salon André Cut Corner to pick up my copy of "Rock ´n` Hair"! Yay!!! It is very beautifully done and I heard it was already a big hit on Walldorf and the Petit Four Burlesque Show in Neuss. Next stop for the Rock ´n` Hair Team will be Custom Culture in Bottrop this weekend. If you can´t make it there you can still buy it on www.rocknhair.de It does not only feature 50s styles, but also 40s and 60s. Dont let the title fool you ;-)

Tearsheet Time!!!



AND: There are also 3 stylings for MEN in it. :-) Iam very very happy with the result and there are many beautifull and easy hairstyles in it.

The dresses worn in this book are by Dixifried, available at http://www.buy-unlike.com/ and Vivien of Holloway available on http://www.vivienofholloway.com/

Book Review: "Retro Makeup - Techniques for Applying the Vintage Look"

Hello everyone,

A while ago I posted about Lauren Rennells new book "Retro Makeup - Techniques for Applying the Vintage Look". Most of you already know her as the author of "Vintage Hairstyling", my personal bible for Vintage hair :-)

I saw it and thought I better get it, based on the damn good impressions I have from Vintage Hairstyling Edition 1 + 2 (and before you ask: YES, it is important to have both editions bec

ause there are different stylings in it!)

So how do I find it? Is it worth buying and what do you actually get?

This book covers a lot of make up history. It introduced various make up brushes that you can use to reproduce or re-interprete the styles of the book. This is very very good for make up novices! The book covers the history of our most beloved cosmetic articles such as lipstick, blush, eye liner, mascara etc. While those contained no news for me it was still interesting to read and also included some nice novelty facts.

Every decade introduced features 3 different looks and how to reproduce them. None of it seems particulary tricky. Apart from the 60s eye liner styles they seem almost too easy to me, but than again I have been doing my own hair and make up for shootings for 7 years. It is very nice for reference though.

Things I felt were missing: I felt that something on how to emphasize your individual face form using blush or/and highlighter was missing. There is a short part on it, but that is not really much. I would have loved to have more stuff such as articles from old magazines or/and beauty books in it. I have some where they display makeup morning routines in detail and I LOVE that. In the book is one written description from the 50s. Besides that I have nothing to complain. ;-)

I really enjoyed: The beautifull photos, the breakdown on brushes, the part on what ladies had on their vanities, the "novelty" trivias in it.

Is it worth buying? Do you have the two Kevyn Aucoin books on Make up and Mike Browns books "The 1940s Look" and "The 1950s Look"? If so you don´t necessarily need this book.

However it is nice to have. The make ups are easy to reproduce. The advice is helpfull and if you have not that much knowledge about era-specific looks it is wellworth the money! I say: BUY!

Where can you get it?

Germany: http://www.ars-vivendi.de/shop/

Worldwide: http://www.hrstbooks.com/

Retro Makeup

Hello everyone,

I just heard that the release of a new book by Lauren Rennells is due. It is named "Retro Makeup" and that´s exactly what it is about ;-) I already pre-odered a copy and will let you know whether it´s a must have or something you can pass... Here are a few pictures and the link to it in case you wanna take a chance. I hope it´s as good as her hair books!!!

http://www.hrstbooks.com/

Vintage Hairstyling vs. Style me Vintage - Two hairstyling books in comparision

Hello Retro Styling enthusiasts,

when I heard that a new vintage hairstyling book was about to come out I was torn. For one thing I knew that it would be hard to live up to my personal styling bible "Vintage Hairstyling" that I bought in two editions and both where worth every penny. On the other hand, the newly published "Style me Vitage" was only 10 British pound, so I thought I give it a try. So this is a review for everyone that has one or the other and wonders which one to get - or is not having any of them and considers a buy (or and addition to the X-Mas wish list).

Let´s start with the pure facts:

on top: Vintage Hairstyling - Retro styles with step by step techniques by Lauren Rennels: 34 different Stylings, Price 36,95$

below: Style me Vintage - Easy step by step techniques for creating classic hairstyles by Belinda Hay : 11 different stylings, Price 9,95 British Pounds

First thing coming to mind is that "Style me Vintage" is more handy as it is smaller and book bound. More practical to take along and lay open while the binding of "Vintage Hairstyling" is less stabile. Plus "Style me Vintage" is cheaper in price, even if you have to import both of them like I have to. However "Vintage Hairstyling" has waaaay more stylings.

If you are a styling novice a introduction of the tools you will need is crucial for you. I remember my first attempt to get curls in my hair. I had one of those curling irons with a brush head attached. NEVER BUY ONE OF THOSE UNLESS YOU HAVE VERY FINE HAIR. My hair kept getting stuck and the $%"!%!" thing was of no use. In "Vintage hairstyling" you get a thourough instruction what sort of curling iron you can use for what, all you need to know about using heated curlers, pincurls, rollers and whatever comes in mind. "Style me Vintage" gives a rather short description with not so many pictures, so it is more aimed to those that "know their stuff" than "Vintage hairstyling". If you are not a pro about hair and need details about all the things to use, including the right pins, brushes and combs for the purpose you definately need "Vintage Hairstyling".

The instructions: "Style me Vintage" asumes that you know how to do pin curls and use curling irons and hot rollers. There are written descriptions, but most styles do not have detailed photos as to where the hair is curled forwards, backwards, etc. "Vintage Hairstyling" does this before it even get to the stylings. There are (positively!!!!) pages over pages on how to do good pincurls, how to correctly curl with an curling iron and which technique has which effect. When it comes to the instructions for the actual hairstyles it has arrows in the pictures that shows you in which direction it was curled, something that is very important to archieve the wished effect. Also is has way more detailed photos for the stylings than "Style me Vintage". Don´t get me wrong some instructions in "Style me vintage" are more detailed than others, but "Vintage hairstyling" is very very detailed throughly, so there is not so much space for any doubts.

Both books have in common that the photos are beautifull and the layouts are both very nice!!!

What is left to say is what is intended for who?

"Vintage Hairstyling" is a book for everybody: The Styling novice that has no idea where to start to the expert that still wants to learn a trick or two. It costs more but it is worth every penny. There is a wide range of styles and a lot of instruction how to archieve which effect. In any case it is a must have for your bookshelf. I´d even say: Get both editions as there are different ones in edition 1 and 2. Both books feature easy and more sophisticated styles.

"Style me Vintage" is more for those that are experts. There is no instruction on how to do pincurls, to handle a curling iron, what to use when etc. If you already know your stuff and just want a book with a few basic styles this is for you. I could imagine that stylists working for tv or movies get a good use for reference out of it. Not for absolute novices. The styles are more basic.

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A new book

Ladies, gents and others ;-)
I just found out that there will be several photos of me in Dirk Behlau´s new book "Speed Kings" that will be released August 2007! You can find more information about it on this website:

http://www.speedkings-book.com/index.html

I´m sure you will enjoy it cause it features tons of great Hot Rod, Racing and Pin up photos!

I know I gonna place an pre-order like... NOW