The Bonded Pair

A style blog for daily inspiration by Milwaukee-based fashion copywriter & stylist Nicole Youngblut

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Target Debuts A Beatles Collection for Kids

I don’t have any kids (yet) but I wanted to buy all of these kids Beatles items from Target.  Especially the Straw-Berry Fields Forever outfit set, Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts tee, and All You Need Is Love top by Junk Food.

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The ten color trends for Spring Summer 2018

Take note and get ready: see the ten trendy colors for Spring Summer 2018. Trends will take two opposed directions: on one side towards

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Spring/Summer 2018 The Sky Blue Trend

http://www.vogue.it/en/fashion/trends/2018/01/12/the-ten-color-trends-for-spring-summer-2018/

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Favorite looks from the 2018 Oscars 90th Academy Awards

Emma Stone in Louis Vuitton, Phoebe Waller-Bridge in Vionnet, Salma Hayek in Gucci

Absolutely loving the pink and red trend from Emma

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Tattoo Regret: Why not try laser removal to fix that mistake?

(Source: Print by Ricardo Garcia)

Tattoos are permanent... or are they? I had a friend tell me to use a tattoo cream to get rid of my unwanted tattoo, but after researching online reviews I was skeptical. I consulted with Milwaukee-native tattoo artist, Jake Cooper at Everlane Tattoo Parlour who cautioned not to mess with creams, as he firmly believes they are a terrible product. According to his expertise, using a removal cream can cause scarring and even infection. His recommendation is to have a professional remove the ink with laser technology or his personal favorite, a cover up. 

The next logical step was to schedule a complimentary tattoo laser consultation. I learned the pricing, expected timeline and aftercare instructions.

For A heavily shaded 3″ x 3′‘ tattoo would be $125 per session, with a minimum of three sessions to see significant progress. 4′‘ x 7′‘ (two smaller line tattoo and the smaller heavily shaded 3′‘ x 3′‘ tattoo) would cost $250 per session with a minimum of three sessions recommended. Each session has to be scheduled 6-8 weeks apart.

Three sessions is not intended to remove the tattoo completely, the removal process depends on how close the tattoo is to the heart, your exercise habits, water intake and overall blood circulation.

Feels like a rubber band snapping the skin

Each session lasts about 15 minutes because the body can only withstand so much trauma.  Due to this laser removal lowers body immunity

The laser zaps the ink and then the blood stream carries the ink away to the kidneys and liver to rid your body of the toxins.

Unlike a tattoo the removal shouldn’t breathe.You leave with a patch covering the area for three days and shower with the patch on. After the process the area should feel like a sunburn but the pain should subside the very next day., and it’s best to stay out of the sun for a few days.

Do you have to live with your 19 year-old mistakes or can we get them off with this slow laser removal process or possibly even reworked to avoid all the treatments? I firmly believe they should make the legal age of getting a tattoo 30, so that way there would be no regrets.

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Boss-Babe Jessica Ruby Debuts: Flamingo BY Ruby!

Wander around New York City’s Chelsea neighborhood and check out the anything-but-ordinary, eclectic hair salon, Flamingo Lounge, by vivacious celebrity hair stylist, Jessica Ruby.  The hair salon is inspired by Beverly Hills Hotel and Palm Springs, California. An amazing escape out of the city.  Sit in her chair and see uplifting and vibrant tropical flamingos all around you.  

GET SUPER EXCITED, next week boss-babe Jessica Ruby is debuting her very own product line, Flamingo BY Ruby, created through Genesis Private Label.  Each of her private label hair care products are sulfate, sodium chloride, paraben, and gluten free. I don’t know about you, but I absolutely CAN NOT wait for for this new line to come out! 

Buy Flamingo BY Ruby products HERE.

ABOUT THE OWNER: RUBY loves to travel the world, see her travels to Italy, Australia, and soon to be Thailand on instagram.  When she’s not traveling abroad you might see her at, Dirt Candy, Cha Cha Matcha or walking her french bulldog, Miss Carter “CC”, in Nolita.  But you won’t recognize her, since her hair color is always changing. 

Book an appointment 24/7 HERE or by downloading the Vagaro App for the Android and iPhone devices.

The Flamingo Lounge 124 West 24th Street Manhattan, Suite 26, New York, New York 10011

http://www.flamingoloungehair.com/

[email protected]

602-510-5842

Bonus: Dogs are welcome at the salon!

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Valentine’s Day Pancake Fundraiser For No-Kill Cat Shelter

Who doesn’t love cats and pancakes? Celebrate this Valentine’s Day with Happy Endings No Kill Cat Shelter’s 8th annual pancake breakfast fundraiser this Saturday February 10th from 8AM-10AM

Buy your pre-sale tickets here

See all of their cute, cuddly adoptable cats right meow

Love cats? Check out this swoon-worthy website by Brooklyn-based fashion photographer BriAnne Willis, GIRLS AND THEIR CATS

Maybe pancakes really do solve everything

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Style Inspiration: American-Fashion Designer Cynthia Rowley

2018 is the year to be inspired. That being said, I wanted to start fashion blogging again…so here you go, my first blog of the year.  Recap: Last year, I spent most of my time at the dog park and snuggling my bonded pair of rescue dog-children, Buggie & Munchie (pics to come later).  Started a dog Instagram, and then thought to myself what am I doing with my life?  I need to refocus my energy into my other love (besides little doggies), style.  So I guess you could say that I’m following through with my new years resolution.

One of my favorite American clothing designers is Cynthia Rowley.  Each piece of clothing of hers is like a brilliant work of art.  Which would make total sense since she was a painter and studied at the Chicago Art Institute (CynthiaRowley.com). Fun fact: I read that she was discovered on the Chicago subway. Talk about being at the right place at the right time, am I right? 

What’s to love? You might ask. Her vast use of vibrant colorways and patterns that inspire me, mostly to shop, but whatever, I’m still inspired none-the-less.  The New York Times ”described her line as “flirty, vibrantly colored dresses and tops in wispy materials”.  I want each and every single piece (not joking).  I don’t know how to surf but I want the fun-patterned wetsuits.  Well, at least you would look good while learning to surf. 

Take a sneak peak at Cynthia’s Spring 2018 collection