Sucre, The Honey Trees, and Merriment at Webster Hall (AKA all my dreams coming true)

Last night was pure magic.

I have followed the DuPree sisters for over 10 years, since I first heard of their music from my lovely forever friend Shelley at the YWAM base we lived at in Chico, California. I fell in love with their harmonies instantly. They loved Jesus, were from Texas, and sang about Trolley-woods and Brightly Wound things. (listen to their first album Room Noises here!) Shelley and I then saw them live for the first time in Northern California with Shelley, while they were on tour with Wesley Jensen. It was such an amazing and unique experience for me at 13 to hear these powerful women being excellent musicians and writers, with the most feminine and crafted vocal talent. You could hear people all over the room whispering to their friends "these are the most angelic sounds I've ever heard!" 

So, long story not-so-short, when Sucre came out with her first studio album A Minor Bird, I was hooked right away! Two weeks ago (just in time for me to memorize every word and tune to it ;) ) her follow up EP Loner was released. So seeing Sucre on her first solo tour IN NYC was just the best one-month-early birthday prez to myself. Merriment (sister of Sucre singer Christie, brother Colin, sis-in-law Karsyn, etc) was AMAZING. So so fun and happy and I bought their CD and they signed it 'cause they're just all peaches. and also The Honey Trees!! Becky and Alex, who are both models and rockstars. I bought the vinyl of their new album Bright Fire, and it's incredible. They also served as Sucre's band for this tour, and her harmonies with Stacy's vocals were superb! 

It was a beautiful night filled with such great music and magical moments and happy friendship times. I was so thankful that my dear new friend Liz could accompany me! I had bought two tickets for me and Josiah, but his parents came to town so he couldn't go. It ended up working out wonderfully. I also loved getting a hug from my dear friend Kelsie who was in town for the week and attended the show. (I also met Karsyn who sings in Merriment and has an online store called Bliss Branch, where I got a BlissBox and wore my dress from it to the show! She was the sweetest and had my name on her baby name list...literally, she showed me and it was on there hehe!)

If you're reading this, you should invest time listening and moneys purchasing these band's music! It's worth it. Then come chat with me and we can discuss the music and lyrics that move my heart :)

xox Wynt in the City

First Day "On the Job"

Well, hello blogging world! 

I have always loved to write. I write lyrics, poetry, and daily anecdotes all in my handy-dandy myriad of journals I've collected over the years. I LOVE my journals. I can read through old entries and feel things from so many years ago. Since we live in the 21st century, I thought I would bring my journaling to the world wide webs. I'm nervous. I'm excited. Most of all, I'm ready to embark on this crazy blogging journey even if it's just so that one day I could go back in time and read about my first years in NYC with my brand new husband and my brand new job. 

With that said!

After a month or so of training and shadowing I had my first day yesterday as a full-time stylist on the floor at the new Sam Brocato Salon (SBS) location, which is currently still known as Xena's Beauty Company!! It was an amazing time. 

One of my favorite parts about being a stylist in NYC is the dress code. IT'S ANYTHING I WANT. If you are reading this and you know me at all, you will know that I have had to wear nothing but black on black on black for the past 6 years of my salon life. It's been... interesting to say the least having to come up with cute and trendy and different outfits all from the same colored cloth! But now, the world of fashion has opened up to me and I am ready to embrace it head-on! (So look out for some crazy and funky ootds to come ;) )

Here is a glimpse into my first day outfit:

My first paying customer was a friend of mine, and she brought her hubby with her! Stephen went to college with my brother-in-law Phil, and Josiah and I are really happy that Aly and Stephen live in Queens and have taken us in as friends :) 

EXPLAINING THE WORK SITCH

So I know it's been pretty confusing to a lot of people hearing that I got a job with Sam Brocato, but the name of the salon I work for is Xena's. Let me explain! Xena has run her cozy hair salon in the heart of West Village/Greenwich Village for over 13 years. She is an absolutely fab stylist and she does color for a lot of Sam's styled shoots. Sam took over ownership of Xena's at the beginning of this year, and though I can't go into a ton of details YET, basically it will eventually be named Sam Brocato Studio X! I can't even believe I work for and with the stylists that I do. They are the most inspiring, uplifting, passionate, and talented hair magicians in the whole world. I might be a little biased, but for real they are so, SO good at what they do. I'm hoping that rubs off on me while I'm here. I'm excited to be here at the beginning of 158 (what we call Xena's!) and I can't wait to see what this place progresses to. 

That's all for now :) If you're reading this, bear with me. I am new to this and one day I'll look back and realize how simple and rambly this blog post is and I will laugh! 

xox 

Wynt in the City