Well, I've gone and done it. I've started a blog. I think I just have too much to say than can be contained in my laughable fifteen minute limit on youtube. And youtube is probably where you met me. I am the creator of Lisa Freemont Street and no, my name isn't Lisa Freemont. It's Ashley. The channel name is actually a blend of two of my biggest inspirations: Grace Kelly and Vintage Las Vegas. For those of you who are fellow Hitchcock fans, you probably remember Grace's character in Rear Window-Lisa Fremont. Her grace and poise were beautifully portrayed in that film (along w/ the phenomenal Edith Head fashions she wore) but she also had a spunky, adventurous side that I loved. On the other hand, I also have a pension for glitz and kitsch, so I had to throw a little 'Fremont Street' into the mix. Yes, I'm aware of the difference in spelling...but when you type in 'Freemont Street' on google, just WHO comes up? See? There's a method to my madness!
Anyway, I've opted to start a beauty blog dedicated to detailed product reviews, fashion opinions, and retro styling. This spot will house lots of odd ramblings about the era I love best, a few movie reviews, and maybe a couple of words about the classic ladies of cinema that have always held a special place in my heart. So if there is a product or movie you'd like to see reviewed, feel free to shoot me a message.
A brief word about me: I am a forty-year-old lady who feels much younger, probably due to the fact that my four crazy kids keep me very active. I value fitness and routine as well as fashion. My husband and I have been together since 1995, when we married, and things are going well on the homefront. I grew up in a family that adores classic film and music. Music has always been an outlet (not creatively...we're academics!)in the lives of myself and my husband. So music plays a major part in my videos, as you probably know. We live in Memphis Tennessee, only a few blocks from Sun Studios and we value the history and culture in our neighborhood greatly. I am not a liscensed beautician and am entirely self taught. But I feel that anyone can accomplish something in a field they are passionate about. So that's me!
Here's to elegant expressions and cosmetic conversation!
Ashley
26 comments:
and you're NOT in the beauty business because.....?
you need to work in a salon. then your creative hairdo's would cost you basically nothin!
I want to be in the business so badly! You have NO idea. :)
Yay! I'm so excited you finally started a blog! :) Adding you to my feed reader asap. ;)
- Casey (elegantmusings on YouTube)
http://blog.caseybrowndesigns.com
Lisa, I'm so wonderfully thrilled that you've embarked on a journey into the realm of blogging!
I've been a tremendous fan of your (immensely helpful) videos clips for some time now, and really delighted that you now have a blog I can follow, too.
May the muses of vintage style always smile on you!
♥ Jessica
I love love love your YouTube videos!!! You are so talented and fun!
totally random but you look like this other blogger rebecca wolf
http://www.girlsgonechild.net/2010/01/gone-style-i-dream-of-josie.html
I'll be checking in often to see what you're up to and congrats on your blog site.I love It !!!
Love your blog and youtube!
Hey, Ashley! I just have to say that I love your youtube videos and your style! It's a great inspiration to watch your tutorials, and your hair color is fantastic, by the way!
Love from Pernille
Just found your page recently. Have been a vintage-loving girl for over a year now, and have just (literally) started my own blog dedicated to my love of vintage things, baking, and the world of St. Louis burlesque. I adore your tutorials and am going to attempt to branch out in my hair styles! Keep up the fabulousness!
Hi,everybody, I have recently discovered your's tutorials on YouTube,and you girls are amazing,most beautiful that I ever seen.I am a man and I was looking some Rockabilly stuff when unexpectedly find this videos.Of course, I'm not interested for make up or anything like that, I just love you girls!Because in my SouthEuropean country this scene is do not exist at all:( I am in middle thirty,so..if there is any vintage queen for me,please drop a few lines for contact.
Hi Ashley! I'm still not sure how I came across your videos on youtube, but I'm so glad I did. I love to watch your tips and tricks, and am inspired by your fashion. I wanted to a new look to carry me with grace into my 30's and now I have one! I'm slowly learning the style and it's so much fun. I was really thrilled to find you have a blog too. Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm and interests with the rest of us. xx
Hi Ashley,
I love what you have created here. I was just watching one of your videos and I think they are really artistic and done with such panache.
Dear Lisa: Please check out the Johnny Lavoy "Amy Winehouse" hairdo on Youtube. He uses fake hair with a neutral colored net to get the height at the crown without a lot of teasing. I think you'll like it, and, this guy rocks when it comes to creativity in hairstyles. He's almost as creative as you. It should help with the "joan" looks.
Best wishes. Ivannaretire
Ashley,
Thanks to your youtube videos I've been rockin' a new vintage style almost daily! Love that you have the blog as well!
Jennifer
Stop by and visit me at my blogs:
http://thininvisiblesteel.blogspot.com/
http://veggiegirleatsout.blogspot.com/
Thank You for this site!!! I too am far away from any Retro,Rockabilly Dolls!!! Montucky!!! I will be checking in on all your great tips and the recipe thing,...great idea! ;)
Your a DOLL!!!
I love all you do. I am mid-forties and still rockin' my style. I am more edgy and more made up than anyone else everyday. I cannot help myself. Growing up in rural Australia we had a very narrow TV guide. Classic Tony Curtis pirate movies, Rita Hayworth (my favourite) and all their peers paraded in front of me every weekend. Red, red lips and long flowing hair (if you ignore the bald and primary colour & feathered tail punk phase in the mid 80s!), pencil skirts, arched eyebrows and a strong desire for tailored everything is my signature style. I cook like a demon. I have vintage aprons in my kitchen drawer. You are helping me learn the art of immaculate makeup.
Though I am not involved in this event, I thought you might be interested in an upcoming celebration of rockabilly style in Australia.
http://www.camperdowncruise.com/camperdown-cruise-music.htm
Thank you for everything. x
So I couldn't find a recent curler post to put this on easily but really wanted to ask: when I curl my hair in a wet set, it almost takes on too much curl. Despite a vigorous brush out, it springs right back into a tiny curl which is hard to style (using pin curls or large/xl sponge rollers). Do you had guidance on whereto look into styling the curls (modified middy) and getting less springy curls? Many
Many thanks!
I absolutely adore your youtube channel as well as this blog, and you were so kind to respond to my posting on facebook. I've bought the Lauren Rennells books (Vintage hairstyling, and Retro make up). You so inspire me to channel my inner 40's girl. My hair is almost to my waist, so the up do's and pin up curly styles are about all I'm able to do, but they're still fun! I also do Renaissance faires, so, shorter hair, really isn't an option at this time. Maybe when I finally get tired of long hair, i'll cut it into a middy hairstyle.
Here's looking at you kid ;)
Been poking around for a while and finally decided to tell you that I love your blog. You keep me inspired! Thanks, Ashley!
Love,
Kelsey
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Saw this on tumblr and wondered if you'd add to your someday tutorials list? So gorgeous!
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_mec1meGcFE1qzdzbuo1_r1_500.jpg
Hi Ashley-My Question to you is i own a Music Publishing Company,and i have many Woman that works for me that loved your Winged liner with False Eyelashes for maturing Eyes. Can you stir me to that ,YOUTUBE,as i have many Woman that would love to use that,and all think your beautiful.Thank you so much,Jeffrey Tobias,Portland,Oregon,tbsjef@aol.com
I just want to say that I have enjoyed your blog and youtube channel more than I can say. I found it a couple of days ago and have been a tad obsessed. Thank you...thank you...thank you...
You're just the bee's knees.
Stacy Ross
Hi Ashley, well I am a big fan of your videos, so now I am here at your blog. I shall play catch up! Clare
Firstly you're like my Yoda of hairstyles and I appreciate all that you do!
One thing that I've noticed though, is I find myself forgetting or re-looking up certain products that you use. It would be sooooo helpful if you had a section at the top of your blog - labeled something like, useful products.
Because I can't remember what your current fave hairspray is (I live in San Antonio, TX and am in humidity overload) so I'm having to fine comb through a plethora of information.
Don't know if anyone else has had to go through this, so I might be alone in this conundrum.
Bottom line, you're a glam patriot for helping us all.
Jerrie
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