Revamped Rewards and Mother's Day Specials!! Everyone Wins!!

May is literally just around the corner which means that suffering through these April showers will finally pay off. This also means that Mother's day is soon approaching and we would like to dedicate this entire month to all the special ladies that have given their lives to raise our future.

For the month of may, enjoy a sunflower extract infused Glorifying Anti-Aging Treatment as an add on to your color service for only $20. Also, stay tuned for the announcement of our special night for mothers which will include but is not limited to cocktails, quick style tips and specials on Sashajuan product!!

Keep in mind that we do have gift certificates available for any monetary value of your choosing and what better way to show you appreciate the mothers in your life than setting them up with a day of beauty courtesy of your favorite Daymakers.

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We'd also like to introduce you to our new and improved client rewards program!! Since the beginning of the year we've been working hard on figuring out a way to reward you for being the best clients in Tacoma. After months of deliberation we've come up with  a points system that is sure to

Ways to earn:
1000 pts = $1

Refer a Friend or Family Memeber- 10,000 pts
Prebook for Your Next Appointment- 1,000 pts
Prebook for a New Client- 5,000 pts
Purchase $50-$99.99 Worth of Retail- 1,000 pts
Purchase Retail Over $100- 5,000 pts
Book a Well Being Space Treatment for the 1st time (after 3 prior visits)- 5,000 pts
Book a Color Space Service for the 1st tims (after 3 prior visits)- 5,000 pts

We appreciate you and the joy you bring us by allowing us to make your day. Your favorite Daymakers can't wait to see you use your points towards a future product purchase or an add on service of your choice.

Spring Trends of the Tacoma Types

How do you know Spring is here in Tacoma? Well, besides blooming cherry blossom trees and the seemingly bi-polar weather patterns with spots of sunshine, rain, hail or all three at the same time, there are always a few tell-tale signs that let us know that April showers will soon bring May flowers.

Flip Flops in the Rain
It never fails, the ladies see a glimmer of sun and the flips flops come out in full force!! It doesn't matter if it's pouring rain outside, if it's Spring we're wearing the one pair of many flip flops that matches our outfit of the day. Although the weather has warmed a little and there's no fear of frostbite, if we say our toes aren't cold, we're lying... they ARE cold. Who can deny a girl the opportunity to match her most comfortable accessory when we typically only get about 3 months out of the year to do so?!?

Convertible Tops Down With the Driver in a Heavy Coat and Sunglasses
You know you've seen it and you quite possibly have done it. We don't blame you for taking advantage of the sunshine. If you get weird looks, it's not because we think you're crazy.... we're just jealous!!

Lighter and Vibrant Colors in Clothing
Flower prints, pastels and tank tops OH MY!!! Pantone named turquoise as the color of the year. They have, as well, interviewed top fashion designers and named the Spring color trends of 2010. If you take a gander at the top of this post, you'll see that the trend has moved away from the brash jewel tones of the past and are venturing toward a still bright and vibrant but more subdued color trend. These beautiful colors have been pegged as the colors fashion designers intend to use in their Spring fashion lines so if you haven't seen them gracing the racks of your favorite boutiques, you are sure to see them soon. We at Embellish can't wait to venture to some of our favorite shops and sift through the racks of vintage or otherwise keeping in mind colors like Aurora and Dried Herd.

Recyling at Its Finest and Most Elegant

re-Furniture....Furniture that is elegant, hand built, functional, beautiful and made from recycled and reclaimed wood. Literally, this is one of the most beautiful ways one can witness art made from recycled and re-purposed. materials. Steve Lawler is a local artistic genious. He's takes a material that most would cover up in some fashion and creates sustainable, functional and earth friendly works of art. It took every fiber of Trish and Susan not to pounce on purchasing some the art that he showed at Pecha Kucha last week. What an amazing way to turn "one man's trash" into "another man's treasure". Check out Steve's Website and see more of his work and try your best not to fall in love with it like a few or us Embellish gals have!!

Morning, Noon or Night, PSP is Always Singin' Our Song

Whether you're in the mood for breakfast, lunch or dinner, Puget Sound Pizza is a phenomenal place to step out of the rain and have a fantastic meal. As a business dedicated to keeping it local and making sure you have the best pizza in Tacoma, they strive to make sure you have a rockin' good time while consuming some of their top rated delectable delights. Some of your favorite Daymakers rave about their breakfast and we will soon be holding a morning meeting there not only to discuss Embellish-type happenings but also to indulge in thier fantastic breakfast selection. We have also discussed letting loose on a Saturday night and paying Collin a visit to rock out karaoke style, singing some of our all time favorite 80s and 90s hits!! Under either or any circumstance, when we make our way to PSP, we're betting on the fact that our bellies will be full of Tacoma goodness and our hearts will be filled with Tacoma love!!

April Showers Bring April Frizz!!

It's that time of year when your hair, no matter what you seem to do or how hard you work at it, won't keep it's same silky smooth look. This is largely due to the giant amounts of moisture we have in our fantastic Washington air but also due to what we love to refer to as liquid rain. Oh how we LOVE the rain!! If you want help keep the frizz at bay, here are 3 key things you can do to keep that fuzzy monster from rearing it's ugly head. 1. Moisturize 2. Moisturize some more and 3. Moisturize one last time for good measure!!

You may have heard your favorite Daymaker compare your hair to a sponge and here's the theory behind that: If you throw a dry sponge into the sink it fills up with water and sinks to the bottom of the basin. On the other hand, if you wet a sponge and throw it into the sink it floats on the top even if you squeeze all the water out. What we're trying to accomplish when it comes to hair is filling the hair with moisture so it floats. When a sponge or the hair is full of moisture, it has no need to fill itself up with whatever moisture it can find. In hair's case the moisture it's most likely to find is in the air.

How do you moisturize your hair so that you don't end up looking like a crazed animal? Your 3 best bets are a good moisturizing shampoo, conditioner and a styling product designed specifically to moisturize the hair. Taking these steps and flooding the hair with moisture is your hairs best defense against humidity and moisture in the air. In order to aid you in your moisturizing needs we're offering you a fantastic deal in each line that Embellish carries.

Davines
Purchase Momo Shampoo and Momo Conditioner at regular price and add on your choice of either Momo Fluid or Momo Curl Serum for $5.

Kevin Murphy
Pick up Hydrate Me Shampoo and Hydrate Me Conditioner at regular price and add Body Guard to your purchase for $5.

Sashajuan
Dry Hair Shampoo and Dry Hair Conditioner are a great combo to fight frizz. Make your purchase complete with Straight Out Gel for only $5.

Be sure to ask your favorite Daymaker which one will work best for the look you're trying to accomplish and we'll be sure to discuss the best route for you to take.

This offer is only good through the end of the month of April so take the time to stop on by and take care of your hair's moisture needs!!

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Oh!!! By the way.....

We're kicking Young Blood OUT!! We're making room for some new and exciting things to come so we're also liquidating some of our skincare and other misc. overstock and what better way to get it out the door than to make it fun!! So here's the plan. We've wrapped up various Dermologica skin care, some Young Blood Makeup and the other misc. product and wrapped them up in gift wrap for a grab bag give away. What this means for you is that for just $10 you can pick any one wrapped gift of your choice!! Some of the product offered is worth up to $35!! Yow!! Don't miss our on this opportunity cause these grab bag items will go fast!!


(These offers may not be combined with any other offer or promotion)

The Many Faces of Jessica Alexander

Last night, Trish and Susan had the pleasure of seeing Jessica Alexander present at Tacoma's most recent installment of Pecha Kucha, an open mic forum for designers and artists to meet, network and show their work in public. The premise behind this presentation format is a simple idea: 20 slides x 20seconds. Though it may seem like a short period of time, this keeps the presenter concise and keeps the momentum of the presentation going allowing the audience to grasp the meat of the concept. She showcased her passion for both jewelry making and real estate focusing on her love for exotic stones and her dedication to being an EcoBroker. She is the personification of the word "multitasker" in that she has her feet both aspects of her businesses as well being an active member of the Tacoma community which includes but is by no means limited to being a member of Tacoma's Go Local. She is the prime example of being forthright in your decision to not give up one passion for another. What an amazing and talented Tacoman!!

If you haven't been to Orange on Broadway, you are missing out on a unique shopping experience. With a focus on "retro resale", you're bound to find some pretty interesting finds from vintage wool sweaters to a beautifully crafted 1960s jumpsuit. There are also some newer pieces that you might not consider completely "vintage" but, Orange on Broadway really focuses on making new fashion (which if you haven't noticed, vintage is the new "new") affordable.

There's also a definite attention to detail, which we at Embellish love, that not many shops offer to as little as arranging the racks by color and even in the little orange slices as tags, on the retail bags and even on the tiny paper jewelry bags. So if you're in the downtown area near Sanford and Son, take a minute and peruse through the racks and jewelry cases. We guarantee you will not be disappointed and you will most likely leave with a bag full of goodies as a few of our Daymakers have!!!