Aug 30, 2009 | Beauty
The new wave of extensions for 2009: shiny, holographic Bling Strands that add a metallic sparkle to your hairstyle.
Very simply tied on to your hair at the root (the same as your average hair extensions), Bling Strands come in 15 colors and cost about $2 – $4 a strand for a salon to add them to your hairstyle. Find a list of participating salons here. (The average hairstyle uses about 10-15 strands, just to give you an idea of the cost involved.) They last about 4 weeks (depending on how often you shed hairs), can be shampooed and styled with regular products, and can be blow-dried, curled, and flatironed as long as you follow the directions.
Find out more about the product on their website.
It seems a good idea in theory, and maybe more geared to cheerleaders or people performing onstage – not the average woman. I’m not sure about you, but to me, on the elderly lady they make her look like she’s trying out for the Ice Capades. The only style I really like is the punky one with the woman who has the coppery color in her bangs – the rest remind me too much of some limited-edition Bratz doll or something. (I think I’d be digging them much more if the strands were purely metallic, not holographic-print.)
What do you guys think? Chic – or cheap?
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Aug 29, 2009 | DIY
Hello again, lovely readers – I’m back but giddy with jetlag and am dealing with the myriad of other things I need to catch up with: home, garden, Dr’s apps, etc. Boring, boring, and boring.
Which means no new posts for awhile…? (I’ll try to sneak a few in here and there, promise.) I’m also working on some step-by-step DIY’s with photos…which threaten to take the bulk of the next few weeks.
So, to fill the void, here’s the how-to project sheet from Jo-Ann Fabrics to create an “Absolutely Charming Wristlet.” I’d debate with them about the accuracy of the title…but for Jo-Ann’s, it’s not half bad, and I’m sure you crafty ladies can jazz your versions up even more!
Happy DIY’ing!
xoxox
Carly
P.S. Oh, and I am also getting back to everyone who was so kind to comment on my posts while I was away…one by one! Thank you for taking the time to comment – I’ll be visiting your blogs soon!;-)
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Aug 28, 2009 | Life
Thankfully, just in time before all of you got completely sick with my Japan-themed posts.;-)
I’m back, utterly jetlagged (doesn’t help when you have a 3 yr. old who can’t understand that no, 2 AM is not technically morning yet, nor an appropriate time to want breakfast and then to go to Gymboree), the garden’s overgrown beyond imagining…but I’ll be getting back to blogging on a regular basis once more once I’ve settled in again. I’ve got some great DIY’s on the way, as a Japan-themed (uh oh) giveaway coming up, so stay tuned!
xoxxo
Carly
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Aug 27, 2009 | Fashion
Just to keep all of you in the loop…
Here are some DIY’s (with step-by-step tutorials) that I’m working on and plan to be posting in over the next couple weeks…
So stay tuned!
Christopher Kane Gorilla-Print Dress (photo: Style.com)
Christian Louboutin for Rodarte Spiked Platform Pumps (yup, THOSE ones! [in black])
Candace Ang Ruffle Necklace
Vice & Vanity Ruffle Necklace
Maison Martin Margiela Glasses Necklace
And some DIY projects I’ve made that I haven’t written step-by-step tutorials for but will be posting photos of the finished product anyway.
Alexander Wang Studded T-Shirt DressRisto Bimbiloski Zip-Front Cream Dress
Pierced Flower Brooches
Raquel Allegra Shredded Tee
Velcro Word! Tee
Tanktop + High-Waisted Bubble Skirt Dress
This is also serving as a reminder list to myself in case I’m boring you guys. Anything you else you’re dying to see tutorials of? Let me know!
xoxox
Carly
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Aug 26, 2009 | Fashion
I’m sure you guys have seen this already as it’s been around forever, but…in case you hadn’t…”Signe Chanel” as found on Youtube. The making of the full collection, in 5 episodes – utter fabulousness.
Enjoy!
xoxox
Carly
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The new wave of extensions for 2009: shiny, holographic Bling Strands that add a metallic sparkle to your hairstyle.
Very simply tied on to your hair at the root (the same as your average hair extensions), Bling Strands come in 15 colors and cost about $2 – $4 a strand for a salon to add them to your hairstyle. Find a list of participating salons here. (The average hairstyle uses about 10-15 strands, just to give you an idea of the cost involved.) They last about 4 weeks (depending on how often you shed hairs), can be shampooed and styled with regular products, and can be blow-dried, curled, and flatironed as long as you follow the directions.
Find out more about the product on their website.
What do you guys think? Chic – or cheap?
