I've been trying to come up with ways to disguise my "needs to be washed" hair. I find on about day 3 my hair isn't looking the sharpest, but I don't want to wash, dry and torture my hair, or waste valuable morning sleep time.
I came across this quite some time ago and didn't think it looked like me. The other day I tried it. I saw an elasticated headband on my dresser and remembered the little video I'd seen.
I was amazed at how easy this hairstyle was to do! This is going to be great when I'm feeling large, tired and unattractive, because I'll feel and look like I've made an effort. It literally takes under a minute and works best if you hair has a slight wave (or some two day old curls) and is on the verge of requiring a wash.
I had my hair in this twist in the photo I posted yesterday. That was after a whole day at the office, a dental appointment and then not even adjusted for a sunset photo. Two bobby pins to hold the band in place just behind my ears.... easy peasy. If it starts to come loose you can just twist it tighter again.
My awesome, honest friend thought I was channelling Mrs Doubtfire. Hah! JUST what I was going for! I even had a cardigan on, so double channelling the old lady man nanny. My Mother-in-Law thought it looked quite nice, channelling 1940's style, and my mum thought it looked pretty. So mixed verdicts, but for a 30 second no fuss up do, I think I'll continue with it every so often.
and now the video...
Courtesy of the Beauty Department.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
The Stick of Life
I mentioned the other day on my facebook link that there would be some changes around here and the blog would be resurrected again, and I know there are some loyal followers out there who've been refreshing their browser for the past few weeks wondering where I've disappeared to.
Well, mostly I've been enjoying Christmas, New Years and pondering my new directions for 2012.
You see things took a little turn in November last year, right after my birthday. Unbeknown to me, I had one more little birthday surprise waiting to be unwrapped....which I discovered at about 6.30pm on a Friday night, right after peeing on a magic little stick. I can't actually explain in words what went through my head at the moment two very visible lines revealed themselves...my life just changed.
We're having a baby...
So although I've been rather fortunate so far with this pregnancy not to be hanging over a toilet bowl, I have been taking time out to rest, rather than blog and let the little baby grow... in between celebrating Christmas with our families and New Years holidays with our friends, oh and photograph some beautiful weddings, babies and pregnant bellies.
So... needless to say, IFLY will feature a little bit more of this wee baby as it grows, spins, jumps, punches and kicks it's way through the next 6 months.
I hope you enjoy sharing some of this journey with me.
Here's a 'hint of a belly' shot tonight at sunset. I may or may not be just really bloated after eating hot chips :)
Well, mostly I've been enjoying Christmas, New Years and pondering my new directions for 2012.
You see things took a little turn in November last year, right after my birthday. Unbeknown to me, I had one more little birthday surprise waiting to be unwrapped....which I discovered at about 6.30pm on a Friday night, right after peeing on a magic little stick. I can't actually explain in words what went through my head at the moment two very visible lines revealed themselves...my life just changed.
We're having a baby...
So although I've been rather fortunate so far with this pregnancy not to be hanging over a toilet bowl, I have been taking time out to rest, rather than blog and let the little baby grow... in between celebrating Christmas with our families and New Years holidays with our friends, oh and photograph some beautiful weddings, babies and pregnant bellies.
So... needless to say, IFLY will feature a little bit more of this wee baby as it grows, spins, jumps, punches and kicks it's way through the next 6 months.
I hope you enjoy sharing some of this journey with me.
Here's a 'hint of a belly' shot tonight at sunset. I may or may not be just really bloated after eating hot chips :)
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Adorable defined
My favourite little person just overflows with adorableness (...new word).
It kills me.
'Tis the Season...to be busy
The last two months of this year have been so full on so far, it's really thrown me. There aren't enough hours in the day... I'm sure I say this often on my blogs.
For those of you still religiously checking back every few days to see if I've posted, here's a little something for you.
A while back now I hosted a girls craft night which was a great excuse to get together, drink some wine and chat freely all night whilst getting creative. It was so much fun, I definitely want to do another one when everyone isn't so busy.
The result of craft night - some felt owls for my tree and some paint filled glass baubles. Both crafts were so easy. The owls were slightly more time consuming, but a cute result.
I took the top of the glass baubles (purchased from Spotlight) and poured in a generous amount of acrylic paint in bright colours. I then slowly swirled the paint around inside the bauble until I had the desired coverage. Couldn't be easier!
Our tree is a little bit sad in the present department, but I'm yet to get around to my Christmas shopping. I'm going to have to battle it out with the rest of Auckland at some point...joy!
For those of you still religiously checking back every few days to see if I've posted, here's a little something for you.
A while back now I hosted a girls craft night which was a great excuse to get together, drink some wine and chat freely all night whilst getting creative. It was so much fun, I definitely want to do another one when everyone isn't so busy.
The result of craft night - some felt owls for my tree and some paint filled glass baubles. Both crafts were so easy. The owls were slightly more time consuming, but a cute result.
I took the top of the glass baubles (purchased from Spotlight) and poured in a generous amount of acrylic paint in bright colours. I then slowly swirled the paint around inside the bauble until I had the desired coverage. Couldn't be easier!
Our tree is a little bit sad in the present department, but I'm yet to get around to my Christmas shopping. I'm going to have to battle it out with the rest of Auckland at some point...joy!
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