Week in Feminine Hair ~ Day 6

I'm a bit more formal today, because I'm going to a Regency Party at my friends house!

Today's Outfit

Dress - My dress was a bridesmaid's gown that my mom wore for my aunt's wedding.  It was a little big on me, and the top came down pretty low, so I took it in a bit and made a new bodice!

Jewelry - My earrings are small crystal drop earrings that I found at a clothing exchange, I got my pearl necklace with the cross for my First Holy Communion.

Shawl - My silver shawl was from Wal-Mart.  I love these things!

 

My Hair - I did a Recency-style today with two curls in front, a bun in back (held in place by my handy hair-net!) and a few curls beneath.

 

Week in Feminine Hair ~ Day 5

 

Today insane little me decided to take my photographs out in 20 degree weather!  It was COLD!

 

Today's Outfit
Shirt - Today I'm wearing a lovely flowered blouse (originally from Land's End) that I got at Goodwill.  It's one of my favorites, with tiny little flowers, a collar and ruffles on the front.

Skirt - This isn't just any skirt - it's a part!  What is a part? You beg to know?   Well, "part" is the name I came up with for a skirt that both pants and a skirt!  It's great for climbing and running around.
Jewelry: For today I put on another pair of heart earring and a mock cameo broach.
Scarf - My red scarf (I do love that shade of red) was from either Wall-Mart or Khols, but I think it was from Khols.  It works well for either a scarf or a shawl.

My hair - Today I put my hair up in two lace braids, joined in the back with my gold barrette.  A lave braid is very simple, it's just like the regular French braid, only you pull hair from just the outside, instead of both sides.

Week in Feminine Hair ~ Day 4

 

Today's Outfit

Shirt - I'm not sure what these shirts are called - they've got to have a name - but I call them collage shirts.  I got this one for Christmas, and I absolutely love it.  It's purple and cream and blues and greens with pretty snowflakes, elegant script and shiny dodaddy thingys.  The best part about it is it goes with blue, green, pink, purple and tan skirts!

Skirt - My skirt is an olive green with tan embroidery that I bought from Blair a few years ago.  It's flowy and comfortable and great for wearing both around the house and out and about.
Jewelry - Today I'm wearing silver wide mini-hoops, and my rose/miraculous medal necklace a friend bought for me in Rome.

 

Hair - Today I went with a pony-tail.  I think that, if done properly, ponytails can be pretty as well as feminine.  I don't mean the kinds where it looks like the girl slept with the pony tail in and half of it is falling out, or there are lumps of hair sticking up all over her head like some brunette mountain range, but a well done ponytail when you've actually taken the extra minute to brush the top of your head so it is flat!  It really doesn't take that much extra time and it looks sooooo much more feminine!

Sorry, that's a pet peeve of mine.  ;)

So nicely done ponytails are cute and casual, throw in a scrunchy, bow, or cute ribbon and tada! 

Week in Feminine Hair and Dress Day 4 - Yaviel's

 Today's Outfit: A teal shirt, which I got from Rose, and my denim skirt that I made about two years ago.

Hair: Five braids pulled together in the back. (hairdo courtesy of Kathleen)

 

 

Week in Feminine Hair and Dress Day 3 - Yaviel's

Today's Outfit: The shirt is layered black sweater over a white blouse (though it's pre-made layers) Skirt: burgundy one from the mall! 

Hat: My all time fav hat from my darling "auntie" Jo!

Hair: Some braided headband thingy do that Rose did!

 

Week in Feminine Hair - Day 3

Today's Style
Shirt - Today I'm wearing a lovely loose fitting blouse that I received for Christmas.  I love the layered look (yes, it's all one piece) and I love the color.
Skirt - Today's skirt is a navy blue knee-length skirt that I commandeered from my sister last year and never gave back.  It's cute and goes with a lot!
Jewelry - I'm modeling my cute Effiel Tower earrings, a dainty necklace with silver roses and a braided purple bracelet.  

Today I went simple with my hairstyle.  Wearing your hair down can look simple, elegant and feminine all at the same time.  Throw in a cute headband, headscarf or ribbon and you're good to go!

Week in Feminine Hair Day 2

 

Today's Outfit

Shirt: One of my all time favorite sweaters, a dip-dyed bright pink sweater from Christopher and Banks.  I love it and wear it alot.

Skirt: One of my favorite thrift-store finds, a straight denim skirt.  It's nice and long, perfect for cold weather and I can dress it up and down.

Socks: Okay, so I'll mention my fluffly purple socks, because I forgot I was wearing them.   I love them, they keep my feet warm and stay on better than slippers.

Jewelry: My Saint Francis and Clare medal a friend bought for me in Assisi, and heart earrings!

Now for me hair...

Today I am wearing what I have christened "The Emma", after my lovely and elegant friend whom I first saw it on.  It works great for shoulder length hair!

So, how to do it...

First, one does two french braids, or, if they know not how to do french braids, claims the assistance of one's friend/sister/mother.

 

(Did I mention this is also figure out how to take a picture of yourself month? ;) )

Once one has that down, one next takes the tail of hair, fold it under the braid so it won't show, and then pin the braid up.

After one repeats with the other side and throws in a few mini-octopus clips for added support, viola!  You can add a crocheted flower, as I did, or a real flower, barrette, ribbon, bow, etc. etc. etc!

Week in Feminine Hair Day 1

Today starts the week in Feminine Hair Styles, hosted by my lovely friend Victoria. 

Today I woke up early and decided to curl my hair.  I enjoy curling, because it holds a curl so well!  I'm nearly alone in that regard in my family, as only one other sister and my mom are the only one's with hair that will actually curl!

Before I curled it though, I put it in two half-french braids, securing them with two pony-tail holders.

My Outfit for Today
Top: A turquoise sweater with a v-neckline, embellished with beading.  I believe I got this from Christopher and Banks.
Skirt: A knee-length mole-skin (why do they call it that?) skirt, with a lovely scalloped edge and decorative bead work.  

Shoes: Black heels (my first pair ever) from Payless Shoe Store.
Jewelry: Aquamarine heart on a silver chain from my grandma and blue crystal drop earrings.

Fashion Week - Day Seven/Quick Takes Saturday - Vol 13

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I opted to combine Quick Takes and fashion, rather than do two separate posts. (Lazy me.)

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Black and white, gotta love it. Simple, yet dramatic. And yes those are real tiger lilies! They are really there, i didn't copy and paste them from somewhere else. (It's called computer magic.) We get a whole bunch a long the side of the roads every summer.

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What i am wearing today...

Black top from Aldi
White skirt by Gap
Black and white bandanna

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Fashion Week - Day Six

I do so love wearing pink! Or rose, which ever you prefer to call it. I suppose the color of my sweater top would actually be rose, which is fine with me! I accessorized today with alas! the only scarf i have. Now, lest you be confused, i am not alas! because i am wearing a scarf, i am 'alas!' because it's the only one i have. I really need to get more. I love this one, a nice tan with such a pretty leaf and rose (!) print. Along with the rose theme i'm wearing another rose clip i made in my hair, this one i crocheted from embroidery thread, so it's a bit smaller. Oh, and i also have my favorite rose earrings!

What i am wearing...

Rose top by Laura Scott
Tan skirt by Na Na FasHion
Rose print scarf from the thrift store
Rose earrings from Khol's
Rose clip by me!


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Fashion Week - Day Six - Kathleen's outfit

Rose kindly allowed me to post. And for those of you who do not know me, my name is Kathleen and I am one of Rose's younger sisters.

What am I wearing today:
Purple sheer top /w tank top underneath by Christopher and Banks
Blue denim skirt by Blair
Sandals by Earth Spirit

~*~Kathleen~*~

Fashion Week - Day Five

I love this outfit, so light and spring-y. Of course it's summer now, but who cares? I actually didn't think i would like this blouse when i first got it. It's striped and has a collar - neither of which i care for that much - but when i tried it on i realized that the collar was indeed a very nice collar and the sleeves were slightly puffed and i was sold! (I love puffed sleeves, just like Anne. ;) )
I tied into the spring theme with my yellow and green butterfly earrings that my friend Miss Fishy made for me and the green rhinestone butterfly comb from my grandma.

What i am wearing today...

Yellow and white striped top by L.L. Bean
Green crinkle skirt by Blair
Butterfly earrings by Miss Fishy! =)
Rhinestone comb
Saint Clare/Saint Francis medal necklace
Brown Sandals by Earth Spirit


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