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Smooth Transitions From Day To Night
Our team of experts helps a reader tap into the power of her own unique personal brand.
by Kathy Roberts
September 1, 2005
Janine Anthony
The
Stats:
¥ Anthony is president of the Georgia Women's Business Council, a non-profit
organization that works in certifying women-owned businesses for consideration for business and
procurement.
¥ She worked for CSX Transportation, then for IBM for 9 years as an IT project
manager.
¥ Anthony has a B.S. in Mathematics from Spelman College; a Bachelor's degree in
Electric Engineering from Georgia Tech; and a Master's Degree in Applied Mathematics from Clark
Atlanta University.
The Assignment:
To give Anthony an easy-care sophisticated look that dovetails with her day-to-night
schedule of meetings, networking and evening events.
Enter the Experts:
¥ Cathie Politis Kobsa, artistic director, Salon Greco (3505 Gwinnett Place Drive,
Duluth, 770-476-8020,
www.salongreco.com)
¥ Arpana Purani, esthetician, Salon Greco
¥ Shelley Freeman, owner, E.K. Taylor (7300 North Point Parkway, Alpharetta,
770-346-7727,
www.ektaylor.com)
The Works:
"The first thing I noticed about Janine was her beautiful eyes and thick dark hair," says
Salon Greco co-owner Cathie Politis Kobsa. Anthony agreed to very subtle highlights around her face
and an angular, straight shaping of her hair, which was more flattering to her face. Kobsa wrapped
Anthony's hair in Velcro flat sheets and allowed it to dry naturally. Kobsa smoothed her hair out
with a blow dryer and flat iron.
Anthony was then treated to a mini-facial by esthetician Purani.
Kobsa stepped in again to do her wizardry with makeup, all from Trucco, a line that's widely
available at high-end beauty salons. "We kept the look simple but elegant," says Kobsa. Sheer
liquid foundation was applied first, then light blush was brushed on Anthony's upper cheekbone. A
soft chocolate shadow was used on the upper lid, and then Kobsa smudged a little dark charcoal
shadow on the outer upper corner of the lid. Anthony's brows were filled in and mascara applied.
Kobsa lined Anthony's lips then applied lip gloss for shine.
E.K. Taylor owner Shelley Freeman wanted a sophisticated, versatile look for Anthony, and
chose a knee-length wool plaid trench coat, great jeans, a lingerie-look top and a pair of fabulous
mules, which pulled the whole thing together. "The jacket is so versatile - going from funky fun to
sophisticated and fashionable when paired with black slacks," says Freeman. Anthony fell in love
with the jeans because they were the first pair she's found in years that fit her. And the rust-and
orange-suede mules - they're the cat's meow.
