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Editorial Stylist Kelly Peach Shares Beauty + Upstyle in Master Class

Master Stylist Cara Harrison‘s Model

Kelly Peach is a hairdresser’s hairdresser and an incredibly talented editorial stylist whose work has appeared in New York and Paris Fashion Weeks. She’s a popular social media beauty maven and insta-celebrity (@kellypeachbeauty), whose 16.1k Instagram followers give her a platform to share her vast knowledge of all things beauty – including self-styling tips!

Kelly Peach’s editorial styling class covered versatile skills that can be used for a variety of formal hairstyles – classic finger waves and a low rolled bun. Her modern iteration of finger waves is an ode to “Old Hollywood” and is a style that has been seen on the red carpet among Amy Adams, Blake Lively and Miranda Lambert. The low rolled bun has become a go-to formal look – donned by Jennifer Lawrence, Emma Watson and Emma Stone. Kelly Peach innovated these classic looks by combining them into one powerful modern editorial style.

To see more pictures from Kelly Peach’s class, click here.

Kelly Peach is phenomenal! She is so down to earth and shared the best techniques and tips with us. She mixes Oribe Beauty’s Gold Lust Face Drops with her foundation for a natural glow, and I’m obsessed. Her Facebook Live tutorials are a must-watch! – Katie Pursche, Senior Designer and Director of Salon Education + Recruitment

Makeup Expert Bri Swing Shares On Trend Looks

Bri Swing is a Raleigh freelance makeup artist and Retail Manager at MAC Cosmetics. Bri’s career launched as the popularity of self-education with YouTube and makeup bloggers was on the rise. She believes in the power of makeup to help people improve their body image and boost self-acceptance, and is motivated by the increased interest in makeup she has noticed over the past few years.

Exclusively for Samuel Cole Stylists, Bri demonstrated of three current trends that brides and formal-goers are loving: Classic Retro, Kardashian Glam, and Boho Bride. The Classic Retro look beckons the days of pin-up girls: perfected skin with soft contouring, winged eyeliner and a bold red lipstick. Today’s “Kardashian Glam” trend is all about the highlighting and contouring, a sultry smokey eye, and defined brows. The Coachella-style boho bride features the new Strobing trend – a glossy, glowing highlight that illuminates natural skin with nude tones throughout the cheeks and lips.

I loved seeing three different looks so that we can serve all of our guests and create the look they want to achieve. We can also help them find a look they don’t know how to create for themselves – some people are afraid of a bold red lip, but everyone can wear it if you give them the right shade!” -Erin Fogarty

Master Stylist Alley Biehl Preps Samuel Cole Stylists for Formal Season

Alley Biehl started event styling when she was twelve years old. What began as a hobby for her sisters’ friends has become the forefront of her career as a hairdresser.

Alley shared her specialty with Samuel Cole stylists, covering everything from the consultation process to pinning the final strands of hair into place. These skills are no longer used solely for a bride’s wedding day – trendy formal hairstyles are requested for prom, music festivals, and special occasions.

Stylists often draw inspiration from pictures of the look a client wants, and then personalize the look to complement her natural features. They master techniques to create a variety of curl styles – textured beachy waves, vintage pincurls, or spiral corkscrews, and incorporate braids or headpieces into the look.

Alley gave one-on-one attention to each stylist, and I got specific feedback from her. I saw an improvement in my updos after simply tweaking my pinning technique. –Isabella Vazquaz

Samuel Cole Stylists Makeover Author For The News and Observer

The News and Observer asked Samuel Cole Salon to send some of our talented stylists to help makeover Elizabeth Langston prior to her book signing that took place at Quail Ridge Books & Music located in Raleigh. Elizabeth considers her style relaxed with an old fashion feel to it. She wanted a more youthful look to help connect with young adult readers but didn’t want to go overboard. Stylist KatieM crafted an updated hairstyle. Elizabeth wanted to keep her natural color so KatieM used Oribe Bright Blonde Shampoo, which refined her salt and pepper hair and added a clear gloss for shine. As for the cut, KatieM shortened the bangs while adding texture to the whole haircut to add some movement to the style. She wanted to keep the length to add drama, however it could also be tucked to give it a sleeker look. Elizabeth’s makeup was done by stylist Jenny and she wanted to keep it natural to accent her natural attributes. Jenny finished her look with false lashes to make her eyes pop and used a plum lip gloss to add a little sex appeal.

It feels great to be able to make someone over that wants the change. You could tell she really enjoyed the outcome!” Said stylist KatieM.

Samuel Cole Salon Helps Macy’s and Clinton Kelly MAKE OVER AMERICA

12 Local Winners Will Get Their Dream Makeovers by Style Guru Clinton Kelly

See additional coverage in Cary Magazine

Macy’s today announced the 12 Raleigh winners of the “Macy’s & Clinton Kelly MAKE OVER AMERICA” tour. Kelly – style authority on the popular TLC hit What Not To Wear and style and fit expert for Macy’s – will help these self-proclaimed style-starved women reinvent themselves from head to toe before strutting their new looks at a fashion show at Crabtree Valley on Saturday, June 5 at 2:00 PM.

The Raleigh Make Over America winners include:

Jennifer Vion of Apex, NC
Jeannie Shotwell of Hillsborough, NC
Emily Tackett of Greenville, NC
Melissa Cotton of Holly Springs, NC
Teresa Pitt of Fuquay-Varina, NC
Sarah Ruiz of Cary, NC
Johnna Stephenson of Raleigh, NC
Teresa Baines of Stem, NC
Ruth Cody of Garner, NC
Michelle Lekander of Clayton, NC
Tammy Martin of Raleigh, NC
Nicole Greene of Garner, NC

Traveling to 8 cities over the spring season, Macy’s and Clinton Kelly are making over 12 women in each city culminating in a runway show to unveil the makeovers at each local Macy’s store. In addition to the clothing makeover, winners will receive a comprehensive consultation and design hairstyle courtesy of Raleigh’s award-winning Samuel Cole Salon. Makeup consultations and gifts will be provided by Estee Lauder.

“I’m thrilled to bring the Macy’s national Make Over America tour to beautiful Raleigh,” says Kelly. “This city has so much to offer – history, culture, fashion and entertainment, but the generosity and hospitality of the people here is what truly makes it a very special place to visit, and I am so excited to meet with these 12 ladies.”

Women entered the contest at www.macys.com/makeoveramerica, where they uploaded a photo or video and answered questions on why they should be selected for a Clinton Kelly makeover. The MAKE OVER AMERICA tour has visited the following cities: Las Vegas, Washington, D.C., Albany, St. Louis, Seattle, Cincinnati and Houston, with its finale in Raleigh. Additionally, one lucky winner from anywhere in the U.S. will be selected for the ultimate Clinton Kelly makeover and shopping spree at Macy’s Herald Square in New York City.

A former editor at Mademoiselle and Marie Claire magazines, Kelly made his debut on TLC’s What Not to Wear in 2003. It was Kelly’s talent for offering unflinchingly honest style appraisals with humor and compassion that brought him to the attention of Macy’s. For the past four years, Kelly has traveled the country offering his unique blend of fashion expertise, style secrets and self-confidence counseling at events in Macy’s department stores across the U.S.

More than just a fashion expert, Kelly is a committed advocate of style as a means of empowerment, reminding women that “knowing you look great builds confidence, and confidence is a key ingredient in reaching your goals.”

About Macy’s

Macy’s, the largest retail brand of Macy’s, Inc., delivers fashion and affordable luxury to customers at more than 800 locations in 45 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam. Macy’s stores and macys.com offer distinctive assortments including the most desired family of exclusive and fashion brands for him, her and home. Macy’s is known for such epic events as Macy’s 4th of July Fireworks® and the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®, as well as spectacular fashion shows, culinary events, flower shows and celebrity appearances. Building on a 150-year tradition, Macy’s helps strengthen communities by supporting local and national charities that make a difference in the lives of our customers.