NEW LEAF HAIR STUDIO: Cupcakes, Cocktails and Clothing...Oh My!

We'd like to say thank you for making our first New Leaf Clothing Drive a smashing success!

Around the holidays, it's easy to get caught up in the commercialization of Christmas. The New Leaf-'ettes' (my newly coined nickname for our staff) wanted to remember those a little less fortunate.

We are proud to say that we have the most charitable clients this side of the Bay...well, it might be that AND they love to shop and it had been a while since they cleaned out their closets!

We collected over FIFTY, yes 5-0, bags of clothes! We donated the fantastic goods to Big Sisters (and Brothers) of Rhode Island.

Take a peek at the night...

Does our model look familiar? It's our very own Leah!

It's truly amazing how the right hair products and make-up can transform you...

Our holiday angels came dressed and ready for the clothing drive...

Love that winter wonderland feeling...

Our signature drink of the evening was a 'Blue Hawaii' and boy, was it a hit (even though it was more green-ish than blue-ish)! Pineapple, blue curacao, coconut rum and vodka...dangerously delicious!

Our hostess with the most-est, Danielle. Who wouldn't want to taste a cocktail when it's being served by her?

Clients loved the mini cupcakes by Nancy's Fancies on Federal Hill in Providence. The flavors were certainly fancy--S'mores, Coconut Cloud, mmmmmm....

They attracted quite a crowd...

This year, we have a fabulous 'beauty boutique'. Can't think of ideas for those pesky stocking stuffers? Come on in because, really....who doesn't love products??

Apple & bee bags...

Jo Jo has landed in Bristol! Jo Jo is a 26 year old jewelry designer out of Boston who creates fantastically fun finds.

Our accessory tree....

Jo Jo's famous for her 'Bling' earrings...buy them in any color and/or size....(I have them in clear, pink, brown, purple...for $20 or $28, who can resist?)

Sassy gold earrings...

Perfect for any holiday party...

This bracelet is a great bauble to spice up any outfit...

I want it. I must have it. It may not be here when you come in:o)

Smashbox has come out with the best 'wish' items that conveniently fit in any stocking...and in any budget. They even come wrapped. Check that off your list.

A beautiful brush set...

The award winning Photo Finish...

Now this is just plain unbelievable. SIXTEEN shades of eyeshadows, Photo Finish Lid Primer, and a book of 'how-to' for different eye looks. For $44? All the New Leaf-ettes have this!

Bronzer, Lip Gloss and Mascara for $20!

If you are like me, I have so many glosses in my handbag that the colors usually expire by the time I run out of them! Yes, lip gloss does expire. Lip gloss lasts the longest in your make-up bag (2 years) and then it's time to toss it because it's unsanitary. Yuck.

This is the answer. For $29, you get 2 full size glosses and 4 small ones. It's a great way to try out different colors without commitment.

These are too cute for words. Melange solid perfumes are only $15. They leave a fresh, barely there scent on pulse points and are perfect to throw in your purse. They were even just a featured 2009 Beauty Winner in InStyle magazine.

The Bubble Roome body wash, bar soap and hemp hand lotion. So pretty!

Butter London nail polish named bold British colors like Queen Vic, Snog and Tramp Stamp. Not sure what a snog is but I love to say it. I better Google that...

Butter London hand & nail creme...meow!

Polish-Mania!!

Hair dryers, flat irons, brushes...

Stuff the stocking...

Famous Bumble boxes...

The box comes complete with a 'button band' that you can adorn with anything you wish. Create your own original headband by sewing something on to the button...a vintage pin, sparkly clip, feathers, whatever...just be creative!

Feeling Smitten Bath Bomb Cupcakes were just featured in People magazine...

For $10, you won't know whether to eat it or use it! You just drop them in your bath tub to soften your water, moisturize your skin and add bubbles. Plus, they smell yumm-erific!