January 28, 2011
Weldon Barber Seattle – The Purple Power Tie?
It’s no doubt that one of the reasons that you visit Weldon Barber Seattle is because you know that one of the key components to maintaining an image of power is being well groomed and having an updated style.
However, the symbols of power change over time. Once you’ve received that trendy cut at Weldon Barber Seattle, take a look at this article from Esquire.com – the power tie may no longer be red:
The Soft Power of Obama’s State of the Union Tie
January 26, 2011 at 11:13 AM by The Fashion Editors
Maybe it’s a good thing, or quite possibly a bad thing, that the most controversial thing about Tuesday night’s State of the Union address was the color of the president’s tie. It was purple (or if you want to get technical about it, lavender), and as much as we admire his symbolic commitment to bipartisanship — no red or blue for this guy — there’s some substance to his style.
A bit of history: As far back as Roman empire, the rich and powerful would show they were rich and powerful by wearing clothes dyed in Tyrian purple, a shade derived from the expensive and rare boiled shells of the murex sea snail. After the whole decline and fall debacle, the color was taken up by generations of European royalty who’d wear robes in imperial purple. Ever since, variations of purple have been synonymous with wealth, status, and valor — see the Purple Heart, created in 1932 to honor American soldiers who have been wounded or killed while serving in battle. Continue reading “The Purple Power Tie?” »
January 21, 2011
Aveda’s plan to recycle bottle caps which fill our landfills, endanger animals, and damage our environment:
Weldon Barber Seattle – By now most of us have gotten used to sorting through our garbage to determine which items we can recycle and which will be going to our overwhelmed land fills. Possibly the most frustrating part of this is the fact that the lids to the bottles we use regularly are not recyclable in most areas.
Aveda has stepped up to the plate to launch an educational recycling program involving teachers and parents to teach children about recycling and engage the community in disposing of these nuisance bottle tops that pose a threat to nature and our environment. Check out the details of the program here:
Continue reading “Join in Aveda’s Bottle Cap Recycling Program” »
January 12, 2011
Prep, Style, Finish! Product plus technique gets results: Aveda Men.
Men’s scalps can produce twice as much oil as women’s and dirt and dead cells can build up in the leftover sebum, so let’s use Aveda Men Pure-Formance shampoo and conditioner together to sooth the scalp and get clean, conditioned, healthy looking hair. They’re great for daily use.
Moisture content matters: if hair is too dry, it’s hard to apply styling products evenly, but if hair is too wet, it dilutes the products and compromises performance. It’s also important to choose the right styling product for you hair’s length, texture, pigment and your styling objective. Ask your Continue reading “Weldon Barber Seattle: Men’s Defined Shape for Short to Mid-Length” »
January 3, 2011
Having a great look doesn’t stop at your Seattle Barber.
You’ve gone to your favorite Seattle barber and have a fantastic cut. Now it’s time to complete the whole package. Check-out GQ Magazine’s article for tips on everything from pocket squares to custom scents and how to tie your tie:
Become a 21st-Century Gentleman
The new rules for looking—and living—like a civilized man
Embrace the Pocket Square
So you’ve got on a perfectly tailored blazer and your current favorite tie. Guess what? So does the next guy. Try distinguishing yourself the way elegant dressers like Clooney and Kanye do— Continue reading “Polishing Your Look Once You’ve Visited Your Seattle Barber” »
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