IdStyle File - Melissa Emerson
Wednesday, November 25th, 2009Idiosyncratic Style takes a peek at Roller Derby Captain, Melissa Emerson.
Occupation?
Hair Stylist at ‘Cure Salon & Spa in Toronto.
A good day at work?
A busy day with lots of creative styling. I really enjoy doing hair styles of different eras like the late 50’s or early 60’s.
Celebrity you’d love in your chair?
Don Cherry. I think any person who is able to take their passion and utilize it in so many ways while still maintaining their personal style would be ultimately the most interesting to learn about and from.
Idiosyncratic style?
Eclectic and Eighties, it’s all about accessories.
Signature scent?
Dolce and Gabbanna Light Blue
Can’t leave the house without?
Cell phone, cold fx, accessories and gum.
Favorite childhood game?
Truth or Dare
Fashion icon?
Can’t name just one - Cindy Lauper, Alexander McQueen, Coco Chanel…
Fashion Icons: Cyndi Lauper, Alexander McQueen & Coco Chanel
Best book ever?
Battle Royale
Free time spent?
Roller Derby with the Smoke City Betties in theToronto Roller Derby.
Name & number?
Hot Roller, #48.
Your start?
My downstairs neighbor was involved in Roller Derby, so I asked her to teach me to skate and she asked me to come check out the sport. By the time I learned how to skate, I was already hooked.
The Smoke City Betties & Melissa - photos via smokecitybetties.com
Theme song?
Stronger - Kanye West
Guilty pleasure?
Television teen dramas - everyone should check out Make it or Break it.
Best spot in the world?
Curled up on the couch with my girlfriend and our four cats.
