Scott Miller Style

Great Scott! It’s the Great Gatsby.

[photo credit: warner bros]

Opening weekend in the roaring twenties. And it was stunning. 

A visually period film with modern elements interlaced throughout. Rap, anyone? The familiar bob morphed from the dramatic Louise Brooks to a softer Daisy [Carey Mulligan]. All very familiar and yet subtly transformed. Hair color was more natural … naturally, as highlights were not created yet. The sheer size of this production with its hair, makeup, costumes and sets alone would require a solid team of creative forces to pull off.

How about a smaller production a little closer to home? The Bumble team was in the house to honor the second coming of the Great Gatsby with Marcel finger waves reigning supreme at Scott Miller one roaring fine day.

The Miracle of La Mer

The world of the Miracle Broth and the benefit of the legendary cream are just amazing. Truly. When Helen Miller told me we were going to carry La Mer, I was speechless. To have such a prestige and luxury brand at Scott Miller is to recognize the honor that Estée Lauder has bestowed on us.

I could not stop talking about the anticipated arrival of La Mer with all our clients. By the time it arrived in December of 2012, I had a list of clients and staff who could not wait to get their hands on it. What truly surprised me was that many of our clients were already so familiar with the cream that they were giving us feedback about their experiences with the product. Their wonderful experiences made me hungry to know more about the entire line.

To celebrate the launch of La Mer at Scott Miller, we had our first skin event of the new year. I had the opportunity to really dive into every product and the pleasure of introducing them to our clients during their 30-minute appointments. What an incredible experience that was! To share the miraculous La Mer story with so many was a true inspiration for me and our staff.

La Mer began as a personal quest of Dr. Max Huber who suffered burns in a laboratory accident. 12 years and 6,000 experiments later, the Miracle Broth was created. Lucky us. This nutrient-rich cream has the power to rejuvenate and heal the skin, leaving it softer and firmer. The combination of sea kelp and vitamins C, E and B13 boosts skin’s energy levels, increasing its ability to absorb moisture for an optimal healthy look that goes beyond radiant skin. La Mer has a full skin regimen from cleanser to body care. Every product has the Miracle Broth in it. 

Every day I continue to hear only great feedback from our clients and staff who have tried it. I personally love the Concentrate. It has the highest concentration of Miracle Broth and is recommended to help heal scar tissue and burns. I love to use it as a primer. Adele’s makeup artist uses it every time she does her makeup. I’ve used it on clients with very dry skin as a primer and it truly made their makeup flawless.

Of all the questions on La Mer, the one most asked is: Does it truly work? Or is there another cream that will offer the same benefits? My answer is you need to ask yourself what is the result that you would like most to see? What are your skin concerns? When it comes to our skin, we always want to make sure we make the right choices in selecting the right products that will give us the benefits we are looking for. Take the journey with La Mer and see the results for yourself. I have seen the results on myself and others and am so happy with the promises kept. Book a complimentary 30-minute session with our La Mer consultants and get the answers to your own questions. You will come to believe in the miracle that is the legendary Crème de la Mer.

[author: silvana gulino | store manager]

Serums. Small But Mighty

by christine miller | scott miller esthetician

A skin serum is that go-to product that will visibly improve your overall complexion from the inside out delivering phenomenal results. Loaded with active ingredients, nutrients and vitamins, they have the amazing ability to penetrate deep into the skin layers and deposit nutrients where they will be absorbed the most. There are serums available today with powerful benefits: restore cell growth, decrease pore size, fade hyperpigmentation, fight acne, amongst others. One of the most popular is the Vitamin C serum. This powerhouse stimulates collagen production, improves skin texture, restores skin radiance and fights wrinkles.

The eternal conflict between serum and moisturizer continues and it’s difficult to decide if you need both, which one should you skip and when to use serums. A skin serum is very beneficial if your skin is approaching or has reached maturity, is oily or is displaying the signs of premature aging. If you feel that your skin is happy with the regular dose of moisturizer, then you can skip the serum.

Morning: Daily use is recommended. Choose one with Vitamin C and antioxidants. These little free-radical fighters keep us protected from the damaging effects of the sun. Bonus points for reducing wrinkles and fade away hyperpigmentation.

Evening: Look for serums that restore skin’s moisture and soothe redness. You want maximum hydration and repair for this is when your skin will work the hardest.

The consistency of a serum is thinner than a moisturizer to better sink deep into the layers of the skin. It’s best to apply a serum right after cleansing your skin and before your moisturizer. Skin must be damp in order for active ingredients to penetrate deeper. Applying serum after a moisturizer reduces its effectiveness. Use about a pea-sized amount. Allow a few minutes for it to penetrate into the skin and follow with moisturizer.

However wonderful serums are, don’t pass on the sunscreen as it is not a substitute. While some serums protect the skin from sun damage, they do so from the inside out by acting as strong antioxidants and strengthening the dermis. External damage should always be prevented with the use of a broad spectrum sunscreen.

For the best skin results, the sequence to follow:

1.     cleanser

2.     toner

3.     serum

4.     moisturizer

5.     sunscreen

Great face serums we love:

. Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Supplement :  ideal for decreasing fine dry lines, clarifies and brightens

. Skinceuticals CE Ferulic : ideal for dry, combination and normal skin, reduces fine lines and wrinkles

. Skinceuticals CF Phloretin : ideal for problematic and normal skin, diminishes hyperpigmentation

Fresh. Fun. Fabulous.

Seasonal Update | Katilyn Francisco | Scott Miller Makeup Artist 

The world is exploding in a cascade of colors this spring. Want more color but not sure how to wear it or which ones suit you best? Put your best face forward and say hello to a brand new season.

With fashions constantly changing, it can be difficult to know which styles to follow from season to season. Enter professional makeup artists. Discover which colors and styles are right for you. We indulge you with this season’s “must haves”. We encourage you to bring in products that you already own. We’ll discuss ways to combine the old with the new in updating your existing look. Or start completely from scratch. Your choice.

It’s 15 to 45 minutes of your well-deserved time with a friendly professional eye. Your artist can start off your seasonal update by creating a custom blended foundation sample for you to take home and enjoy. This foundation shade is created just for your skin for the season it’s in. With spring’s arrival, custom blended foundation is a great way to break into the new season because your color will be adjusted to just right. Completely complimentary.

Your artist will talk you through color combining and the techniques behind a seasonal look as it is applied. Step by step. Pausing for your question. Learn why certain shades compliment your features more than others. Create a look that suits you for work or cocktails. Day or night. In celebration or just because.

Watch, listen and learn. Make the most of beautiful you. Hello, spring. 

Backstage at NYFW F/W 2013 with Oribe

It has always been my dream to style hair at New York Fashion Week. When Scott and Helen Miller called to offer me a spot at the Fall/Winter show, I was overwhelmed with gratitude. Of all the amazing people I work with and learn from, they chose me and I’m truly honored. 

As I walked into the first show at Pier 50, the lights were on and the music was pumping. I found myself getting ready for my first ever major fashion show for Jeremy Laing. I worked with the lead Oribe stylist, Ramona Eschbach. She demonstrated a simple look and emphasized what the designer wanted. There were only eight of us and we worked in teams. I did three models and it was incredible! Before the models walked the runway, I had to jet out of there to get to my next show. A quick cab ride and I arrived at Milk Studios. 

This space was incredible. Security was tight and everyone working for the show needed ID wristbands on. Patrik Ervell’s show was menswear and I was the only female hairstylist besides our lead Oribe stylist, Holli Smith (pretty cool). The look for the show was futuristic meets contemporary edge. This was actually pretty tricky because the hair needed to be slicked down with a center part and most of the models had short hair and different textures. I did three models and Holly walked around and detailed our work. Oribe products were out in force and working like a pro in that heated pressure that was fashion week backstage. I learned it was all about team work and getting the finished product complete for the designer.

My backstage experience was absolutely everything I thought it would be and more. I have Scott and Helen to thank as well as my mother, Liz, for her amazing support. I would also like to thank Jason and Maria whom I look up to. Oh yeah and my husband for supporting all of my dreams. 

- mya bonnette, scott miller stylist/educator/creative team

Nailed It.

A Color Explosion That Says Bye Bye Winter

Beauty. Defined.

How are your resolutions for 2013 coming along? For many of us, the new year is our official start to a new regime. New goals are set. Both small and large. Baby steps and big scary leaps. Many of the resolutions we make are about losing weight, getting fit or a more encompassing … living a healthier lifestyle.  

Living the yo-yo economy these days, it’s reassuring to know that the wellness sector is proving resilient. In large part due to more of us becoming aware of the wonderful benefits of getting fit. And because we also live in the age of incredible technology, our smart gear is revolutionizing the way we track, record and motivate ourselves. Hello, Nike+ FuelBand.

These devices have the potential to transform how we see health and wellness and effectively change the way we live. They can make a difference in our lives by reminding us we have an important job. Our health. These innovative approaches to major issues such as heart health and nutrition are encouraging healthy living with so many. Exercise has never been so well supported. No one really likes to exercise but now that we have our own personal trainer with us everywhere 24/7/365, what’s our excuse?

Keeping fit not only helps our personal lives but a great deal of its benefits seep into our professional lives as well. Many of us get run down by overwork which leads to stress and a life imbalance. Not taking care of ourselves will, in time, lead to exhaustion and poor decision-making.

The health and wellness sector will only continue to grow. There’s no question our lives are much different than one from only a generation ago. We have the capacity to do truly amazing things. In order to make good, we have to be good. To ourselves.

We, at Scott Miller, may be in the beauty business. But our definition of beauty is inside out. Be beautiful inside. For that’s the true beauty worth seeking.