I refuse to be silenced.
-Margaux
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Monthly Archives: March 2018
Spotlight: East Vanity Parlour
East Vancouver is like a world of it’s own. It’s urban, hip and full of variety. In the midst of it all is East Vanity Parlour which provides an out-of-this-world glamorous experience!
Their bio reads:
A BLENDING OF PASSION & NOSTALGIC BADASSONE PART KITCHEN CUT – ONE PART SCULPTED MASTERPIECE – A SPLASH OF COUTURE HAIR COLOUR – A DASH OF SPILLED BEANS -A SHAKE, STIR, AND SERVE OVER A CULT FOLLOWING.GUARANTEED TO KICK START ANY PARTY.
EVP is involved in all kinds of programs that help the environment and empower individuals!
They:
- Are A Greencircle Salon
- Provide a Supportive Employment Program
- Are part of Davines Sustainable Beauty Month
- Are part of the Dress Code Project
- Always have new and exciting things happening
I had the pleasure of having Shimona Henry cut, colour and style my hair. Her expert precision, attention to detail and wonderful conversation made me completely at ease.
Shimona is all about creating haircuts and styles that make a statement. She’s been working as a makeup artist and hair stylist (film sets, photoshoots & bridal) for over a decade. She also runs her very own company called Pin-Up Perfection Photography est. 2006.
Shimona and I share a passion for vintage and it was amazing to connect with someone who knew what I was talking about!
Graduating at the top of her class, she was the student of the year at John Casablancas in 2016. Her love for colourful hairstyles and building strong connections with her customers is a driving passion with versatility and uniqueness being the name of the game! Need a fab new do? Her hours are 10am to 8pm Sunday to Wednesday. She also shares her wisdom and knowledge at East Vanity Parlour in group demos as well as one-on-one sessions!
Connect with Shimona:
I was so lucky to be given the most incredible hair cut and colour i’ve EVER HAD. Shimona made excellent suggestions and asked how I wear my hair and my maintenance routine. This is the first time I felt guided and had kind, professional advice.
The cut was done a few weeks before the colour! Shimona bleached my hair and used Joico products for the colour. She finished it off with some product and cute hair straightener curls!
Before:
After:
Need a new do? Get in touch with them!
They are located at 2482 East Hastings in Vancouver BC.
Open 10 am – 8 pm and the phone number is 604.637.1122
Their email is evpreception@gmail.com
Website: http://www.eastvanityparlour.com
-Margaux
Pictures of me were taken by my Boyfriend, Justin Kawin!
New Podcast, New Review & A New Look!
Today I recorded a brand new episode of my podcast covering my sensory differences and perception (or misconceptions) towards my Autism.
I also posted a new review for Purelygreat deodorant:
My hair was coloured by the amazing Shimona Henry at East Vanity Parlour (post coming soon!)
I decided to get my nose re-pierced and saw Captain Matt at Rebellion Tattoo in Langley BC!
-Margaux
Featured on Yoocan!
I am just about to sleep for 3 more hours before work but I wanted to send a huge shout out to those fine folks at yoocanfind.com because I am FEATURED on their instagram – Check it out here: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bgn_ooAgKuC/?taken-by=yoocandoanything
They post inspirational stories on their website. Here are two of mine that have been published:
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MY JOURNEY NAVIGATING LIFE WITH AUTISM (it should be as an Autistic Woman)
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FINDING MY VOICE THROUGH ADVOCACY!
I would love if you could read them and check out the website for so much wonderful content.
-Margaux
My Podcast!
New Podcast AND A New YouTube Series!
I have started a BRAND NEW Podcast called “Autistic Speaking”! Please listen here:
And my NEWEST Youtube Series “Margaux Talks Tea”
I would LOVE if you could let me know what you think of these two new ventures!
Margaux
My favourite places to eat in Vancouver, BC!
This is kind of a bit of a milestone for me – I have written my first “list” article for a website that’s not my own! I really am a sucker for sweet treats and with the weather getting hotter and budgets getting tighter, it’s always good to look for the best value.
Check out my article here – Likes/Shares with all the social links on the left hand side give me a really good chance of making this go viral which would be immensely beneficial for my chance at future content. I would LOVE to know what you think!
Article is here: https://www.society19.com/ca/amazing-food-places-in-vancouver-bc/
PiperWai & Jabra Video Reviews!
Two new Reviews – Hope you enjoy.
I am Colour.
Yes, I will admit it: I am Weird.
I believe I have embraced this as my identity in a very subconscious way. I have no fear when it comes to expressing myself and I don’t think I ever did.
Anxiety is also a big part of who I am. It sometimes forces me to freeze and feel very weak-minded. It takes over me. I sweat profusely, I get heart palpitations, I just want to run and cower. It even can prompt me to sleep a whole lot.
Art is something that can help calm me right down, it is my soul doing the talking. It is an everlasting moment of freedom. I can look at my Art and think “I made that?”. It can be incredibly hard to believe.
I have hopes and dreams with it. Literal “close-my-eyes-and-fall-asleep” dreams. I see myself in the heart of a big city with my art in a gallery. I know it can be considered low brow and heck, I know there’s people who don’t like it and who could truly care less about me. I still have this dream.
“It’s too small. It should be bigger!”
“I can’t be your friend because I can’t stand your Art.”
“Your art is ugly.”
Tell me this. Tell me this over and over and over and over again. Please.
Why? Get your negative thoughts out, it’s good for you.
But for me?
I’ll keep creating.
Love,
Margaux
If you care about Autistic people….
…then you wouldn’t support Autism Speaks. April is the CRUELEST MONTH. Get prepared to go #RedInstead
