RI Beauty Expert: Spring Trendspotting – Five Surprising Musts
Donna Macdonald, GoLocalProv Beauty Expert
RI Beauty Expert: Spring Trendspotting – Five Surprising Musts
Mirrored Metallic
Timeless aesthetic meets modern sophistication in a new way to wear leather. Find sandals, hair accessories, and handbags in clean-cut sporty mirror. Reflective and eye-catching, it’s more than just silver and gold this season – it’s edgy and cool instead. Target
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From Ralph Lauren to Michael Kors, the bucket bag has reappeared in all major design collections and price points. It’s perfect for an easy spring lifestyle and holds more than your structured winter bag. Perfect for the Little League bleachers, the boardroom, or on the back of your chair at that sexy new bistro. Find it in a happy bright spring color or stark white for the sultry days ahead. Old Navy, Nordstrom
Paisley
Pretty paisley with all its swirly hues is the print of choice this spring. Sexy sheaths or fun tunics and you’re embracing the movement head-on. Ted Nugent never had it so good. Macy’s
Sunnies
If you need new shades this spring, you’ll find everything from iconic John Lennon rounds to aviators to cat eyes. Retro is super fun and hip right now. Sunglass Hut, Warwick
Stack ‘em up
After years of the statement necklace, rings are finally front and center again. Not one, not two, but stacks and stacks. Mix contemporary metals with sweet vintage. More is more. Check out local junk shops for slim bands to combine with colorful new gemstones.
Donna Macdonald is a freelance writer who enjoys covering topics of interest to women, especially fragrance, style, beauty. She has also written marketing material for a women's book that hit the New York Times Bestseller list and netted her an up close and personal discussion on the Oprah Winfrey Show. Donna currently writes her own personal blog, alovelyinconsequence.blogspot.com where she also writes about issues close to a woman's heart. Donna believes that when a woman finds beauty in the world, she will find beauty in herself.
10 Beauty Salons in RI for Your Weekend Prep
Retail Therapy Beauty Bar
1276 Bald Hill Rd., Warwick, RI
This salon offers manicure and pedicure deals paired with chardonnay, champagne and cocktails!
Beauty Lounge at Magnolia
1375 Park Ave., Cranston, RI
Get a luxurious facial before you go out on the town at Magnolia's Beauty Lounge. They offer a variety of treatments including an anti-aging lactic acid peel followed by a multivitamin recovery masque that will help you put your best face forward.
Photo: Beauty Lounge at Magnolia
Studio B
48 Hillside Rd., Cranston, RI
Located in Garden City, Studio B houses it's very own beauty boutique! After you get your makeup applied you can actually purchase the products.
Photo: Studio B
KY Michaels Salon
442 Wickenden St., Providence, RI
KY Michaels is known for providing the "Best Haircuts" around for men and women.
Photo: KY Michaels Salon
La La Luxe
139 Elmgrove Ave., Providence, RI
La La Luxe Salon offers special conditioning treatments to tame any difficult hair type: brittle/dry/fragile hair, rebellious to curly hair, and lifeless or dull hair can all be remedied in time for the weekend.
Tiffany's Salon and Spa
21 West St., Barrington, RI
Feeling tense after a long work week? Relax with a hot stone massage or Reiki at Tiffany's. They also offer massage packages so you can feel refreshed every weekend!
The W Salon
713 Westminster St., Providence, RI
The W Salon has a Brazilian Blowout treatment that will smooth and tame your rogue hair. Their staff is also Deva certified to properly cut your curly locks.
Moss Salon
114 North Main St., Providence, RI, 02903
Moss Salon is one of the only salons around that offers neo-extensions: a hair technique that uses no glue or clips to seamlessly give you longer locks and change your look.
Photo: Moss Salon
Flipp Salon Apothecary
38 Transit St., Providence, RI
Flipp provides services using natural, plant-based products, and offer custom-brewed teas you can sip as you relax and enjoy their beauty treatments.
Photo: Flipp Salon Apothecary
Coiffurium Salon
800 Hope St., Providence, RI
Coiffurium has specialty facials for any skin ailment: acne, anti-aging, and even rosacea. They also have Swedish and deep tissue massages to help you begin the weekend feeling invigorated.
