Go Local - Shift Happens

Interested in forming stronger community in Tacoma? Want to meet others who have the same vision? Come to Shift Happens on Monday, January 30, 2012.

1:00-4:00 pm

Sustainability Smart Labs -

Just $10 for one Smart Lab or all!

4:00-5:45 pm

Local Food and Beverage Extravaganza Happy Hour – FREE

6:00-6:45 pm

Shift Happens 2012 program – FREE

6:45-9:00 pm

Local Vendor Showcase – FREE

Help a Girl Out!

You've seen her at the front desk, and you've talked to her on the phone. She is Amber, and now she needs your help.
Amber is finishing up her schooling at the Gene Juarez Academy in Federal Way. Before she's done, she needs to do two partial foils. If you've been wanting and waiting to do this, here's your opportunity! You can get your partial foil and help Amber finish school. Amber is there Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 8am - 7pm.
Be sure to request Amber Gose if you call.
If you are interested, please contact the Gene Juarez Academy at
The Gene Juarez Academy 2222 South 314th Street
Federal Way, WA 98003 253.839.4000 

Two Tacoma Events

Want to see some of the best of Tacoma? Then on January 30, 2012 come to the Greater Tacoma Convention Center and be a part of Tacoma Shift happens.
There will be 80 vendors showing off their wares, local food and beverage extravaganza happy hour, Mayor Strickland will be giving a State of the City address, live music, and MORE!
All the info you need can be found here: http://tacomashifthappens.com/
Don't miss this opportunity to share in the wonder that is Tacoma.

The other great event is on February 3, 2012.
Embellish will be going RED!
From 10 am - 2 pm everything will be red in support of American Heart Association.
There will be treats, all red. Najamonique and Del will be spinning tunes!
Any red color or highlights for your hair will be 20% off, and Embellish will match that price in donation to the American Heart Association.
There is also a drawing for a great gift basket. One dollar gives you a chance!
Come in and spend some time with us. You'll have a good time and get to help support a great cause.
Stay tuned for more info as the date gets closer.

253 Deal of the Week

The snow is melted; the world is back to what we know. I'm not sure about anyone else, but I'm needing some change - and soon. If this is you, we've got something that can help.
Book an appointment for color service and you can get a haircut for $25.30.
Ready for some change? Call today and book your appointment.

The Tacoma Social

Camp 6 Tacoma has a new thing goin' on!
The last Friday of the month will be Tacoma Social Last Friday - an opportunity for our community to connect.
January 27 is the kick-off event. It will be held at Anthem Coffee & Tea, Tacoma at 1911 Pacific Avenue. The Social starts at 8 pm and will go until 11 pm. The event is 21+.
Check out more here: http://camp6tacoma.com/camp-6-presents-the-tacoma-social/
And, check out Anthem Coffee & Tea, Tacoma here:   http://www.facebook.com/anthemcoffee?sk=info

Because When You're in the West...You're Golden, Right?

With all the snow and cold outside, I thought it would be nice to post about a new band obsession that makes me feel like summertime, every time I listen.
GOLDENWEST is Wes Period (Smith,) Shaun Profeta, and Colin Baylen. Hailing from Los Angeles, California, this trio is a fun mixture of rap, dance, and rock with a little bit of hip hop dashed in. The concept for the band's unique sound began with lead singer, Wes Period (Smith;) he began writing lyrics and rhymes and releasing mix tapes in high school. The trio united shortly after and are steadily becoming more and more popular with the release of their EP "Through My Eyes" in March. The EP was self recorded in the band's own studio and was produced by band member Colin Baylen.
I hope you enjoy two of my favorite tracks, title track "Through My Eyes," where Wes flows about growing up a mixed kid trying to find his place and "Always a Party," an ode to party goes, party times, and other antics. So sit back and let the sounds of GOLDENWEST melt away your snow day blues!


Najamoniq

"When I hear music, I fear no danger, I am invulnerable, I see no foe. I am related to the earliest times and the latest."
-Henry David Thoreau

Paint the Town Red

Mark your calendars now: February 3rd Embellish is going RED!
From 10 am - 2 pm everything will be red in support of American Heart Association.
There will be treats, all red.
Najamonique and Del will be spinning tunes!
Any red color or highlights for your hair will be 20% off, and Embellish will match that price in donation to the American Heart Association.
There is also a drawing for a great gift basket. One dollar gives you a chance!
Come in and spend some time with us. You'll have a good time and get to help support a great cause.
Stay tuned for more info as the date gets closer.

Thin Mints, Shortbread, and Tagalongs! Oh MY!

Thin Mints! Shortbread! Do Di Dos! Tagalongs! It's that time of year again - Girl Scout cookie time.
Where else can you buy a box of cookies and know that the money you spend goes directly to empowering young girls to become their best selves? No where!
Embellish has you covered - don't we always?!? You can come into the salon and place an order for those cookies. Pre-ordering is from January 13 through January 29. The cookies will be here by about February 28. You will have your cookies before they start showing up outside of the grocery stores.
So, come in today and place an order.
You can also make an appointment for a haircut, bring in a friend, and one of the cuts is FREE this week. So, make plans!

Don't Wait: Update

January. Sometimes it feels like the longest month of the year. It's the let down after the holidays. Sometimes, a new piece in your wardrobe brings a bit of light to a dark month, but who's got the funds?
Here are 10 ways for under $10 to update and refresh the items you already have!
Everything from adding a Philip Lim touch to your purse to updating that cardigan with some awesome leather buttons.
Take a look and get creative! Let us know if you try any of them.
10 Ways to Update Your Wardrobe for Under $10

It's Always Better with Two

What's better for us than making one person's day? Making a day for two people.
Come in for a haircut, bring a friend and one of the haircuts is free.
What could be better? Not a whole lot!
Make an appointment today: 253.752.8144

New Music Obsession....Kimbra sultry and sweet!!!

Hello again...Najamoniq here with this week's New Music Obsession - Kimbra. So you say you love Amy Winehouse, Bjork, Florence and the Machine, and Prince? Then this Australian beauty will be right up your alley! Blessed with a voice of gold, Kimbra's music is weaved with themes and quirky jazz rifts.

Born in Hamilton, New Zealand to a doctor and a nurse, there wasnt a huge musical influence in her upbringing but music was inside her! Winning her high school's Rockquest competition 3 years running, Kimbra began writing songs at age 10. Kimbra's father bought her a guitar at age 12, and after a few years of lessons she was on stage performing.
Kimbras first single, "Settle Down" was released in 2010 and in June 2011 she signed with Warner Bros. Records for distribution in New Zealand and Australia, as well as a worldwide deal for other territories and the U.S. Sweet, soulful, and heart felt Kimbra speaks to the vocalist and romantic inside of me. I hope you enjoy this gem and the two videos I posted of my favorite tracks: "Settle Down" and "Plain Gold Ring". See you next week with another New Music Obsession Pick!

Najamoniq

"Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without"
-Confucius

Toasty, and Cute, Toes

It's winter; here in the Pacific Northwest that means socks. Do you find that sometimes it just doesn't seem "right" to be wearing those socks to keep your toes extra toasty? Me, too! I've found hope though.
The folks at WhoWhatWear are showing us that many are following in our great PNW tradition of wearing socks with all kinds of shoes. They've captured of Gwen Stefani, Dani Stahl, and Diane Kruger sporting some cuteness with their socks. Here's what they're saying:

Oftentimes it's the most minute details that make or break an outfit, which is why we've rounded up some spot-on styling inspiration for you today, featuring one of the more fickle ensemble components: the sock! Seemingly trivial, this wardrobe basic can be surprisingly difficult to maneuver when incorporating into your (cute) look. However, thanks to a few savvy stars and a couple stylish civilians, we're sure you'll be well-equipped come your next sock encounter.

So, break out those socks, be cute, AND have warm toes.

http://www.whowhatwear.com/website/slideshow-story/ways-to-style-3/

Showing you some BODY LANGUAGE

Happy New Year everyone...I hope everyone had an amazing time exploring music with me in 2011. Here we are in 2012, and  I hope to bring you lots more.

While on our merry way up to seattle to see The Knux (previous blog post about that one...archive and read up peeps) my bff and partner in crime, Del Brown, skips out with a fun mixed cd to keep us company on our mini road trip. It included my new band obsession BODY LANGUAGE. Mysterious synth pop and  groovetastic bursts of energy fuel this bands latest album, "Social Studies." The foursome, Matthew Young, Angelica Bass, Grant Wheeler, Ian Chang, and Computer (MAGIC,) reside in Brooklyn, NY and have been releasing EPs since 2009. Recently lending their skillz to some remixes on the Passion Pit album,(also previously blogged about,) "Chunk of Change." They have been touring with Zero 7 and Sia. Burning up dance floors while caressing your eardrums, Body Language lulls you into the dance like a moth to a flame. I hope you enjoy this stylistic grooving foursome BODY LANGUAGE. These guys will definately be going in the mix at the next DJ session!!!!

Najamoniq

"Music is enough for lifetime, but lifetime is not enough for music" -Sergi Rachmaninov

Groupon Deal!

We've got an amazing deal on Groupon! There are two ways to take advantage of this amazing deal: for $35 you get $75 worth of waxing services and for $65 you get $150 worth of waxing services. Incredible!
So take advantage of this great deal. Here's the link: http://www.groupon.com/deals/embellish-multispace-salon-1
We want to make your day!

253 Deal of the Week: Start Fresh

Happy New Year! Made your resolutions? Ready for a fresh start?
Book an appointment for any color service this week and get a haircut for $25.30. Fresh new do to help motivate you into your best self.