Salon Yuni, My New Family

I 've been the worst blogger lately; I promise I haven't abondoned my blog, things have just been really busy.  I'm working 45 hour weeks now, this from working about 25.  Life is diffrent in every way and I am very happy about it.  All the transitions in life have led me to a much clearer mental space and I'm very grateful. The salon is a happy family of fantastic people who support each other and love each other, it feels amazing.  Please stop by and say hi sometime if you are in Pacific Heights.

Salon Yuni

2434 California Street

San Francisco, CA

(415) 346-9864

quick one!

It's not even summer here, it's freezing.  We are having the coldest summer in 60 years.  It's really just like SF winter.  This is what I wore to work today.  Even though I don't have to wear black/white/grey anymore, my clothes are all those colors now.  I am excited about buying some more colorful clothes.

Shirt- Ross

Skirt-vintage/thrifted

Belt-Vintage/etsy

Tights-AA

Boots-blowfish

Le Fashion

The first fashion show I have done in 3 years was last night, it was a interesting experience.  I made all the clothes, jewelry, and headdresses except for the gorgeous mohawk hat by Janell Francois.   I also did all the hair for the show, which I kept pretty simple since I had so many head pieces.  Jessica Brown was the makeup artist and she was amazing, we didn't have time to get to all of us but you can definitely tell which ones are pro.

The next time I would like to have more time to get ready, start at the designated time so my announcer is there and have a much larger crowd.  But it was good to get in the flow again and feel inspired.

My guest designer Janell in the amazing hat she made, with her sister.  

My first fashion show in 3 years

I am doing a fashion show this weekend at a awesome event sponsored by WAM.   The show will feature my designs and accessories as well as some designs by guest designer , Janell Francois.

EVENT DETAILS

I Heart SF 

Saturday 7/31

 7pm-12am (fashion show at 11pm)

Please email me for the address, it's a underground space!  Jocehairart@gmail.com

A preview of some of my designs

A friend of mine had a fancy birthday party at Harry Denton's starlight room.  Everyone was looking dapper.  I decided to go with a 40's look inspired by the notebook.  I love that movie, it's so romantic. I cry every time.  I must have been looking good because every gross guy in the place was groping me on the dance floor, why do guys think that is o.k?  It was a fun night, groping aside!  How about that guy behind me, he is serious!

I am wearing

Dress-Stop Staring

Necklace/earrings/bracelet-Vintage from Josephine's estate

Shoes-BCBG (thrifted, new)

Purse-Vintage (thrifted)

Rings-DIY (Pretty Pirate Designs)

Salon YUNI!

I am so excited to say that the brand new salon I am going to be working for passed the final inspection today.  That means we will be opening in a few days and I couldn't be more excited.  All the stress of waiting and having no income is about to come to a close.  The salon is beautiful, modern, colorful and in a amazing location.  I am already in love with my coworkers too, which is so pleasant. 

This is a outfit I wore a class at the salon yesterday.  I was really digging this outfit.  This might be one that I repeat again maybe with different accessories.  I tend to never wear the same thing twice but this dress and shirt are a great combo, if I do say so myself. 

Outfit Details-

Dress-Vintage (shortened and cut off sleeves)

Shirt-Old Navy (couple years ago)

Necklace- Pendant was a gift from a friend (it's actually a Xmas ornament) I made into a necklace

Belt-Thrifted

MotoBoots-I got at a mall store many years ago and still adore them, they are my most worn in shoes that I bought brand new. 

Bracelets-All thrfited randomly

Earrings-Mulri Culti on Valencia in SF

Rings-Random

Plumage

 I have been creating lots of feather crafts and really enjoying the process.  The latest is this necklace that I am wearing.  I am really happy with the way it turned out!  I also just found out I am doing a fashion show of my designs on July 31st, the first one in 3 years.  I need to get busy!

Details-

Headscarf-Josephines estate

Dress-Vintage

Tunic-HnM

Bracelets-Vintage

Socks-Moksha in Seattle

Shoes-Thrifted BCBG (new)

Feather Necklace-Pretty Pirate Designs

Closeup of the necklace (make with Pheasant feathers)

Here are some of the photos and a video I took last night at CocoRosie!  It really was a breathtaking show.  The girls are so beautiful and their voices are so different yet complementary together.  It was amazing to finally get to see them live after being a huge fan for 6 years!   I ended up wearing something totally different to the show, so I took photos when I got home, they are pretty blurry but you get the idea!  

Dress-Vintage 80's Dianne Freys (Altered to make shorter)

Feather hair faccinator-DIY Pretty Pirate Designs

Shoes-Banana Republic (few years ago)

Bracelets-Thrifted 

Pride without Prejudice

Sunday was the 40th anniversary of Gay Pride festivities in San Francisco!  This was the first time I attended the SF version. I have previously attended the Seattle festivities but San Francisco definitely takes it up a notch.  First of all, I have never seen so many people, happy people, all in one place.  It was hard to walk anywhere cause the crowds were so intense.  We saw the backstreet boys in the parade and then performing on the main stage, people were so excited to see them, it was crazy.  They were great performers, their dancing was super tight.   My friend Sarye and I met lots of nice people and managed to have a blast. 

I am wearing-

Feather hair dangle-DIY/Pretty Pirate Designs

Sunnies-F21

Tank-Arkay Workshop/Alternative apparel)

Purse-DIY/Pretty Pirate Designs

Belt-Moksha in Seattle/imported

Skirt-(previously the bells from pants that I altered into a skirt)/Import store on Haight St.

This guy is from Cheer SF and is currently on "americas got talent".  What a nice guy too!  We saw them perform and they were amazing!

Rainbow tail doggy!!

These guys have been together 44 years, thats more than most marriage's last!

Love the feathers

Angel on stilts

Cute float representing Middle Eastern gays

The house music block, people were dancing tough, this was one of my fave areas

The garbage was pretty overwhelming, they needed way more receptacles, they were all full

Watching the parade

Outstanding day!

Continuing with my perfect week, I attended a amazing outdoor party on Sunday.  It was on Treasure Island right across from San Francisco.  The "sunset parties" are put on by Pacific Sound and are some of the most fun events of the summer, in and around SF.   Some friends and I, took off pretty early and were among the first 100 people there at around noon.  The number of people quickly grew to around 1000.  Not only did I go with some amazing ladies I also ran into tons of friends that I didn't even know would be there, gotta love that!

Some buddies and I  

The view from the upper deck of the art car, which was a wooden ship (see next photo).  That is SF across the water. 

A little jumping!  She was so darling, her dress was handmade and super cute!

My lady friend and I, this is my flock of seagulls hair do, it was super windy so my braid kept coming out. 

My friend Conrad, who is hilarious!  (you can see a closer view of the cute girls dress in the background too)