A behind-the-scenes peek at our last lookbook shoot, captured by our photo intern, Tori Goodwin.

Tony Artur (one half of the husband-and-wife team behind favorites I Heart Unicorns, The All Nighter Hair Powder, and Pre Game Styling Spray) will be on hand with styling tips and demo’s through-out the day. He’ll also be bringing a wide selection of products for you to sample and shop, including hand-blended fragrances, incredible nail colors, natural all-over body shimmer, and more! We’ll also be offering 10% off all purchases (non-sale items) and a FREE S’Shines Lip Gloss with every ABL purchase! And snacks. Don’t forget the snacks. And mimosas!

So, save the date, Calico fans: Saturday, December 3, 2-7pm. Please e-mail with any questions and RSVP on Facebook!

When we spotted this super-cute girl shopping at Calico, OF COURSE, we accosted her to snap a pic! We love her 80′s-inspired platinum shag with DIY teal stripes! Get the look by sectioning off your hair with strips of scotch tape, then dab on Manic Panic in the electrifying hue of your choice!

Loving everything to do with gold leaf as a beauty accessory! Probably not super healthy to rim your eyes in–but it’s so rad-looking, who cares? Inspired to enlist a buddy and go as Silver and Gold for Halloween…

{Sources: Honestly WTF’s AWESOME Gold Leaf Jewelry Tutorial, Covetous Creatures}

Our marketing intern, Cali, shows you how to do a super-easy fishtail braid with A Beautiful Life’s Pre-Game Texturing Spray!

2011 has been a big year for Manic Panic. From ombre ends to pastel streaks, the bold color trends just keep on comin! What do you think of rainbow-hued tresses? Will this trend stay strong in 2012? Or will it wash out, like cheap drugstore dye? Leave us a comment with your opinion!

xo,
Aimee

{Photos found on Tumblr & tFS}

Hi Everyone! I’m Christen, a wardrobe stylist and closet consultant, based out of Boston, MA. You’ve seen me once or twice here on the Calico blog, and I’m so excited to share some of my favorite fashion inspirations with Calico’s readers!

Recently, while researching an up-coming shoot, I found myself watching Jessie J’s new video ‘Do It Like A Dude’. Or, more specifically, obsessing on the black, crystal-studded lips she rocks in one of the shots! A little more digging, and I found out the make-up artist, Andrew Gallimore, and stylist, Chloe Richardson responsible for the video’s visual awesomeness. I’ve posted some of Gallimore’s magazine work above. Chloe Richarson mainly works with musicians. Check out Do It Like Dude (below) and find more videos she’s styles on YouTube (here, here, and here.) You can also follow her amazing Tumblr, My Stylist Says.

Stay tuned for more of my up-coming posts and check out my blog at Christen Mitchell Styling!

I found this awesome hair DIY today on Christen Mitchell‘s blog!

If you haven’t discovered Christen yet, she’s a Boston-based wardrobe stylist who hosted our feather extension party a few weeks back; she also recently worked with us on Calico’s just-launched summer lookbook! Christen has amazing personal style, an eye-candy-infused blog–and she’s always up on hot hair trends like this one!

Manic Panic-bright tips and streaks are all over the the blogosphere, and this is a great way to emulate the trend–without hours in the salon or a long-term commitment! Check out this easy-to-follow video from hair guru, Kevin Murphy, for tips on how to apply pigmented powder–ie, eyeshadow–to achieve your own vivid locks!

Honey, these hair products are a definite do!

New to Calico are Honey Do Shampoo and Conditioner from A Beautiful Life. Both formulas contain organic honey and essential oils and are free of parabens and sulfates. And they come packaged in the most adorable honey bear containers! What’s not to love?

Check out all our beauty offerings below, and shop online at shopcalico.com!

Aren’t these paper eyelashes from Paperself AMAZING?