I've really been vocal about the multi-colored hair thing I mentioned in my previous post. I may not have a long-term solution, but you might be surprised at the temporary solution I've found.
I'm at the point where I truly believe I should not have gone with a lighter shade during the growing out process with my hair. I think it's only enhanced the what would have been two-tone and is now actually three-tone phase I'm in. That combined with the humidity has led to moments where I've thought about going for a pixie cut and getting it over with. Then I come to my senses and wonder what I've been thinking. But this has been an opportunity to find some really great products. A silver lining.
Cardigan: Dorothy Perkins
Tee: Target
Pants: H&M
Earrings: Bauble Bar
Bag: Coach
Shoes: Shoe Dazzle
Have you ever had mish mash soup? I love the stuff, and this post kind of feels like that: all the little bits and leftover pieces thrown together. This outfit is kind of like that, too. A while ago while flipping through the old closet, I realized that I don't have a lot of yellow in my life. It's not one of my favorite colors, and my coloring really doesn't do well with it, but it's a cheerful summer color, and I thought I could slip some in as an accent color somewhere. For some unknown reason now, I become obsessed with finding a yellow blazer, which is not an accent piece at all, but that's another story. It's probably good that I couldn't find one and ended up settling for this light little cardigan, which was only $12, but then it arrived, and I've spent I don't know how long trying to figure out what to wear it with. I was finally at the point of, "You have to wear this or get rid of it admitting that it was a mistake," when I decided to just throw it on top of whatever I was wearing this day no matter what. Now initially I had on a DKNY sleeveless blouse, and I put a picture up on Instagram of what they looked like together. I actually wore that to do the school drop-off, but I just felt like they were fighting each other, so I changed to the plain black tee. I added these huge earrings, which I have to admit I did not know were so big when I placed the order. I love big necklaces, big rings, and big bracelets, but I've never been a big earring person. I quite like these because of the colors and they hit at just the right spot at the chin.
I'm not sure why I threw on these shoes again. I'll wear them a few times in a row and then forget about them for awhile usually discarding them after I've tripped over my feet and put a hole into the side of my leg from the spikes. Hasn't happened so far this time around...yet. I love when I find Coach bags at TJ Maxx, but for anyone else who has found one there, in my experience, the little tag that's usually attached to the handles by a chain is always missing. Have you noticed the same thing if you've found one there?
Thank goodness the shorter layers are finally growing out. I couldn't take the choppiness for much longer. I'm starting to feel like myself again. The roots are pretty pronounced at this point, but I'm really loving the fact that they are long enough for me to feel the unprocessed texture of my hair. It's so much softer than the crunchy hard stuff I have to work so hard to condition. Even as I'm complaining about the short layers, I have to admit that another 2 - 3 inches of growth, and I'm thinking about getting a really short bob to be done with the color grow out. Then I'll just have to grow out the length again, but I know that will be so painful for me who hates short hair on myself.
Okay mish mash over. Have a great long weekend if you are in the States but a great weekend no matter where you are. Take care.
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I am at the painful stage of growing out my hair, and I'm looking for suggestions on how to apply eyeshadow on droopy eyes.
Products:
Bare Minerals Eyeshadow: Starlet Karen
True Gold Matte
Smashbox Eyeliner in Midnight Brown
Tarte Lipstick in Sweet Dreams
Dress: ASOS (Now available in red)
Blazer: H&M
Tee: Old Navy
Pants: Kenar (Old)
Belt: Halston
Bag: Just Fab
So finally I think you can see how the hair is growing out in these pictures. I'm definitely at that horrible line of demarcation stage. A just went ombre on her hair, and I've taken to joking that I'm ombre too just a little more than she is.
I so want to like this Halston belt. I've had it for about a year. It's a lovely color and texture, but it fits really oddly and it never stays snapped. This one might have to move on.
I've been using this bag for the last few weeks continuously. It's from Just Fab, and if you haven't checked out their site yet, you should think about it. Now on first glance, it's full of lots of platforms and not so age appropriate things. You do have to dig a little bit, but the pieces are inexpensive and a better quality than expected for the price. I do tend to stay away from imitation leathers on sites like this, but this bag is a sturdy canvas with the lace overlay. The edge is imitation leather, but it's subtle.
I've heard from a few of you that you are enjoying the videos. I appreciate your feedback. The next one is really going to rely on your feedback because I need suggestions from you, so stay tuned for that.
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Blouse: H&M
Pants: Zara
Glasses: Ann Taylor
Necklace: Joan Rivers
Bracelets: New York & Company (Similiar on sale)
Shoes: Shoe Dazzle
I wore this outfit to our Father's Day dinner at Ruth's Chris and then to hike around the old zoo at Griffith Park. The shoes made part of the hike believe it or not before being abandoned when the hub offered to carry them for me. I've eased off the diet lately using lots of working meals and occasions like Father's Day to excuse it. The weight hasn't piled back on, but I have gained three pounds back, so it's back to the grindstone today. I think these pictures are the first that show how light my hair really is right now. The grey is growing out well, and I think there is more of it than anyone expected especially around the right temple. I'll try to do a root shot soon. How exciting will that be?
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