HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM AVENUE 42!

Wishing you a happy, healthy, and prosperous 2014! A HUGE THANK YOU to all of our supportive clients, friends, and family; we could not have done 2013 without you! 

Be sure to stick around, 2014 is going to be filled with amazing things at our Downtown location. There are some exciting events in the works, including a Temptu workshop for all of you ladies who just cant get enough of the amazingly ultra fabulous finish it gives your skin. We are also pleased to offer you a new, lower price on the Temptu kits this year, and we will give details on this shortly! Trust us-it's too good to miss out on.

We've also planned an Oribe editorial workshop in just a few short weeks for our stylists to get the low down on some of Oribe's hottest styling tips, tricks, and trends. Our makeup team will also be in the house to give our models some fresh faces. Stay tuned to our blog and Facebook pages for images from our photo shoot!

A big thanks goes out to everyone who made time to stop by our holiday location at Short Pump Town Center. Thank you for supporting us on our first pop-up shop location. Although this location is now closed, we are pleased to offer some great deals on glam packages at our downtown location. We still have our fabulous Happy Hour deals that are too good to miss out on! Call us for more information. 

We would also like to congratulate one of our very own, Welsy Mourino, who was married last night to her fiance James. They had a beautiful New Years Eve ceremony and reception, and we will share their story in an upcoming blog! We are so happy for you both and are wishing you the best! 

We look forward to seeing all of your familiar faces in 2014, and also are excited to meet some new ones! 

XO,

AVE 42

NYE: RICHMOND STYLE!

If you have not made plans for New Year's Eve, check out some of our favorite ideas on how to ring in your night in style!

 AN INTIMATE DINNER/EVENING IN WITH FRIENDS

Stunning New Years Dinner Table!

Stop by Once Upon A Vine for a vast selection of beverages including beer, wine and champagne to wow your guests.Whole Foods offers an amazing selection of prepared foods to add to your main dish (order in advance), or you can order your whole meal from catering locals such as Grooving Gourmets or Mosaic. Pottery Barn located at Short Pump Town Center offers beautiful table settings and linens to add to your festive decor. Stop in for free design advice!

DINNER DATE FOR TWO

Wardrobe at Libbie + Grove

Be it Casa del Barco, Lemaire at the Jefferson,  or The Boathouse at Rockets Landing there is an excellent selection of restaurants offering NYE specials. Check out Open Table to book your evening online for you and your special someone.  Stop by Wardrobe located on Libbie + Grove and visit one of our Avenue 42 regulars, Jessica Chandler-Coiner, for her expert advice on your perfect cocktail dress. 

PARTY ON THE TOWN

One of Bioride's swanky rides.

Be safe! Book your designated driver for your evening out now. We love the guys over at BIO RIDE! This Richmond-based duo and their professional staff of drivers will get you where you need to go. They can handle groups of multiple riders in their eco-friendly vehicles. Be sure to call ahead to reserve your designated driver. 

While you're out, be sure to check out Shockoe Bottom favorites like The Tobacco Company 

for dancing and a champagne toast. Neighboring hot spots including Sine Irish Pub are offering NYE specials that include a champagne toast at midnight as part of their cover charge. 

IF YOU'VE GOT LITTLE ONES AT HOME...

Check out some of these awesome events for those of you with a family in tow. Ring in your New Year with those that mean the most to you at some of these events exclusive to Richmond! May we suggest Noon Years Eve for our youngest crowd, which is happening at Uptown Alley. This includes bowling, face painting, and giveaways! We also love Noon Years Eve at RIchmond Science Museum, which includes a countdown to Noon and a Ball Drop! Absolutely adorable! 

Reserve your appointment with us now for hair and makeup services on New Years Eve! Appointments are filling up fast. No matter where you end up on the 31st, we are wishing you all a safe evening and A HAPPY NEW YEAR!

XO,

AVE 42

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

We are wishing all of our loyal customers, friends, and family a very merry Christmas! Thank you for your endless support, it is the best gift we could ever receive! 

Stay tuned to our Facebook page for some news + special offers we will be announcing before New Years! May your holidays be happy and healthy.

XO,

AVE 42

REAL WEDDINGS: CARA + CHRIS

We are pleased to share this visual treat with you of one of our absolutely stunning brides, via photographer Adam Barnes. Please be sure to head over to his website to check out the rest of this photo set, as well as more of his beautiful photography. The details of this wedding are simply amazing! A huge thanks to Cara for sharing her photos with us! 

BRIDE & GROOM: CARA + CHRIS

HAIR: WELSY MOURINO

MAKEUP: NATALIE GORDON

PHOTOGRAPHER: ADAM BARNES

Congratulations Cara and Chris! We wish you the best of luck in your journey together as husband and wife!

XO,

AVE42

2013: THE YEAR OF THE PIXIE CUT

 As we wrap up 2013 (New Year's is right around the corner, are you taking advantage of one of our Glam Packages?...) we would like to take a quick second to acknowledge a little bit of a trend in the hair world. So my celebrities have become a major part of this trend of hacking all of their locks off. Now, we know most of these ladies are sporting a little bit o'hair that may not be theirs (hi, Britney Amanda), but we are thoroughly enjoying seeing these beauties with a fresh, new style. Check out our some of our picks for best and worst Pixies of 2013.

THE CREAM OF THE CROP

Jennifer Hudson: Her sleek cut compliments her new slender figure and beautiful jaw line. 

Charlize Theron: Dear Charlize, do you ever look bad? In anything? 

Lena Dunham: Dunham's new cut is flattering to her face shape, and is a little more mature for this creative genius. No more frumpy hipster hair! 

THE BAD

Miley Cyrus: We're still not sure what's going on here. 

Pam Anderson: Anderson's big blonde locks were just as much of a mid-90's icon as...her red swimsuit!

Anne Hathaway: Her uber short cut may have been for an acting role, but we miss Anne's longer, softer locks that played a great supporting role to her big brown eyes. 

HONORABLE MENTION

Bey, we all know you did not get a pixie cut, you just have your extensions out! Either way, we are excited to see what you will do next!

Jennifer Lawrence: Although we absolutely love the shape and style of Jennifer's new 'do, her longer hair was more flattering to her face shape and a bit more sexy, who doesn't like that? 

What do you think about these short celeb styles? Are you considering a short cut for 2014? Leslie & Kaitlin love doing short, sexy women's cuts. Book your appointment at our downtown location today to start your New Year with a new you!

XO,

AVE42

REAL WEDDINGS: LAUREN + JON!

 Lauren was such a fun, easy going bride that we are so happy to have crossed paths with. She was inspiring, so down to earth, and just a really sweet girl! The wedding of her dreams included lots of lace and burlap to give a "Classy-Southern" feel,  accompanied by a beautiful color palette of charcoal grey, coral, and teal for a pop of color. Her 5-tiered cake was covered in rosettes mimicking the texture at the bottom of her gown (and looks super yummy!). Check out her photos below for more details!

 Congratulations to this amazing couple-we wish you the best of luck together!

BRIDE & GROOM: LAUREN + JON

BRIDAL HAIR + MAKEUP: KAITLIN CANDELLA

GOWN: BRIDAL ELEGANCE

BRIDESMAIDS DRESSES: BRIDAL ELEGANCE

CAKE: THE MIXING BOWL

THANK YOU LAUREN AND JON FOR SHARING YOUR BIG DAY WITH US! 

XO,

AVE42