Its our weekly catch up with my partner in glamour crime Lilly Von Pink from the Vintage Pamperbox. This week its all about the fringe.Take it away Lilly.
For a very long time I have been toying with the idea of having blunt bangs or a fringe cut in but after many childhood years spent growing out bad fringes Ive always hesitated. I thought all my prayers had been answered when the fake fringe came along and Betty is a massive convert, she even wrote a blogpost about them but after trying out lots of different ones none of them looked quite right so I gave up and used the hair rat method instead (check out Betty's fab tutorial on this)
I do love this look with the hair rat but I wanted something quicker and due to having some hair damage from having a white streak in the front some of the hair in my fringe is very short due to breakage.
Then the other month I was shopping and was looking in one of the local hair extensions shops and I found this
Yes i know what your thinking its not very 1950's with the side bits but what I liked was the fitting. it cost me £6.99 which isn't bad. Its synthetic hair but its really good quality.
To get it into the blunt slightly curved shape I was after I was brave enough to cut it myself. Its worth remembering that you can always take your clip in fringes into the hairdressers and ask them to shape them for you.
Once the fringe was the shape I wanted I was ready to fit it.
I start by taking the front section where my fringe should be and combing it over to one side securing with two crossed over bobby pins or kirby grips. I also clip the rest of my hair back out the way like so.
Then when attaching the fringe I clip down the top fastener so the fringe sits in the centre. When I'm happy its in the right position I clip the two bottom anchor fasteners in place.
Yes looks a bit strange like this
With this fringe you cant see the join so you can just unclip you hair or tie in a ponytail whatever you fancy. I like to wear one of my head scarfs. This is my favourite Vivienne Westwood one.
And that's it all done and when the day is over I just unclip it and carry on. xx
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Recently I ran a workshop which I called "Sassy Self Employment"
The whole event was filmed so I will be uploading some highlights for any of you who were unable to attend.Today's clip is about the importance of researching your business sector, not only when setting up a new venture but throughout the life of your business.Yes it really does pay to be nosy.
I am planning on running this workshop again in Liverpool and London so please e-mail me if you would like more details.
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Whats that whizzing past my head? oh its someones manners.
Before I start this post I want to make it clear that I think in general people can be pretty nice. Examples of folk doing good with no expectation of thanks or reward are played out everyday. However there are a few things which happen more and more and which totally infuriate me.Here are some characters I seem to bump up against too frequently. Names have been changed to protect the not so Innocent. The Thankless Wonder Prevalent in every town and city across the land. The Thankless Wonder operates in a bubble of ignorance. Open a door for them, let their car pass, allow them to go before you in a queue they will accept your good manners without even a nod. The Thankless Wonder doesn't believe courtesy deserves gratitude, they are too busy examining their own reflection in the back of a spoon or wondering when they will hear back about the no win/no fee claim they have lodged for their imagined "whiplash injury" (sustained whilst putting the bin out) They have perfected the ability to never say "please" and "thank you" to such an art form that it rarely crosses their tiny mind to do so. Secretly they think anyone who acts politely to strangers is a bit of a saddo or maybe a Christian. Most likely to say-I'm just waiting to hear about my PPI claim. Least likely to say-Women and children on the lifeboats first.
The Demon Toilet Splasher Whilst capable of normal toilet hygiene within their own homes the "Demon Toilet Splasher" revels in making public toilets as vile as possible for any poor sap needing to use them. Operating on the same level as people who don't pick up litter outside their own front gate because "it not my job" DTS's will tinkle on toilet seats, not flush chains and after wiping their hands on toilet paper (because its faster than a hand dryer) throw the used paper on the floor (all the more likely to stick on the next persons shoes) if questioned about their dirty thoughtless behaviour they will often use the "it keeps someone in a job" defence or as the civilised world refer to it "Idiot Logic", because as anyone who has ever been a cleaner will attest, wiping pee off toilet seats is the last word in job satisfaction. Most Likely to say-People who pick up litter are probably all doing community service so just chuck it on the floor. Least likely to say-Pass the demestos wipes.
Just wipe you dirt bag
The Tweetholes
A fairly new addition to the rogues gallery of rudeness. the Tweethole may work for a magazine, TV channel,or media outlet. They will issue a Twitter "shoutout" for contributor's, ideas or information and once they have achieved their goal (ie to get someone else to do their job for free) will decide they are far too important to reply to the remaining plebs who have contacted them. A living example of believing your own hype, they assume people will accept they are just too busy being fabulous and not expect the common courtesy of an acknowledgement. If questioned about said behaviour or chased up for a response they will use terms like "snowed under" and "mad busy" and within the hour be tweeting vaguely snarky updates about people needing to "get a life" and complaining about "all the bloggers who just don't get it"
Most Likely to say-Wanted- people to provide exciting content for free in return for great exposure
Least likely to say-Thank you for your reply. We pay NUJ rate and would love to hire you.
The Cold Calling Phone Slammer
Whether they are pretending they work for google ads, trying to get you to pay for facebook or just wanting you to share your personal information so they can ID rape you,almost all cold callers now operate on a "No sale, F**k you" policy. Training centres across the country are feverishly drilling into thousands of hopeless school leavers the following guidelines:
1) make sure you are dialing at least five people at a time so when the "mark" answers they hear nothing but phones ringing and bored sounding patter.
2) Talk over the "FWAP" (or fool who answered phone)" for about three minutes, regardless of whether they want the service or not. Just keep on talking, if they seem disinclined to do business become vaguely argumentative
3) If its a total loss, don't bother saying goodbye just slam down the phone.Don't waste precious breath with niceties when you could be interrupting someone else's tea and Emerdale viewing.
Most likely to say-Could I speak to the homeowner so I can make them miss the last five minutes of The One Show.
Least likey to say-I just called to say I love you.
Ring Ring-can I just have a moment of your time?
There are of course many, many more examples of modern day rudeness but Im off to give the idiot who holds the lift open for me a dirty look, before finding a nice clean public toilet to waz on which I will do whilst tweeting others to do my job for me.
Toodle Pip!
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I'm not a huge fan of looking back but recently I was pondering time travel (as you do when you are self employed and avoiding getting down to work) and thought about what I would tell my younger self if I happened to bump into her on route to 1920's Berlin in a Tardis. Here are some of them in no particular order.
The boy who breaks your heart at eighteen who you stay up all night weeping over.You will catch a glimpse of him twenty years later and seriously wonder "what the fuck was I thinking?"
Wow did I really get upset over him?
Ignore all the people who tell you to grow a thick skin. Being sensitiveparticularlywhere others are concerned is no bad thing. Most of the people doling out that advice are a little bit dead inside and want you to join them.
Only Rhinos need thick skins
Don't waste time on bad friends. Every time you shed a bad friend you open the door for an amazing one to step in, and you will be blessed with some super cool women in your life. Watch out for one called Lilly. She is a keeper.
This ones a keeper
Do not spend two years of your life watching the TV series "Lost" its ending will be a masterclass in disappointment.
Never go on a diet. It will make you fatter. Just do a bit of exercise, eat less cake and revel in all the amazing things your body can do.
Ditch the diets
Do not buy partake in recreational drugs at Reading festival in 1991. You will end up huddled in a porta loo being seriously uncool and freaking out.Do however enjoy every moment of Nirvanas set. You wont be seeing them again.
Listen to Zammo
Do not sell any of your records-you will live to regret it.
Oi Don't sell your records
Ditto the original 1950's black circle dress from America. Do not ebay this in a fit of Post natal identity crisis. It will haunt you.
I still remember that dress
Learn to drive-Now!! Otherwise you will leave it until you are thirty and drive like a nan and be unable to parallel park.
Don't just pose in front of it. Learn t drive it!
The careers officer who tells you that writing is not a career.He is wrong.
Here is a little song I wrote for my old careers officer called "You were a numpty"
Buy shares in an American company called Google and/or Microsoft-Just do it, don't ask questions.
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The winner of the Barry M set of three eyeliners is:
Mrs Sock
Please email me Mrs Sock with your address and I will pop these in the post for you.
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Today I'm channelling some 1980's rude girl style.
I'm wearing a vintage Strawberry Switchblade tee shirt (I loved their hair and make and still love their style) a cute skater skirt, leggings, leopard print socks and brothel creepers.
Loving the switchblade
My over sized cardigan fits my SKA theme perfectly, Ive even pinned a Specials badge on it.
Ive gone for pinky toned make up with the Bodyshops new Lily Cole lip treatment in shade 04 "Go Pink" on my lips and the Lily Cole lip and cheek dome in "Crazy for coral" on my cheeks. I'm using HD powder on my brows and my eyeshadow colours are booty call, busted and tease from the Urban Decay naked 2 palette. Eyeliner is wink by Barry M,foundation is Mabelline dream Matte mousse in Porcelain. Mascara ia Mabelline Cat eye lashes.
Ive put my hair in a messy top knot and put a victory roll in the front. I am out and about all day today and as the weather is so changeable this outfit is perfect.
And here is Strawberry Switchblade to get us all the mood!
Remember feeling good and looking great has nothing to do with dress size and everything to do with attitude.Never wait to be a certain weight to start enjoying clothes and never reject anything thinking it wont suit your shape. Try it on-you may be surprised.
The winner will be chosen via random number generator on June the 24th 2012
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The lovely people at Remington have sent me there latest Pearl Pro curl styler to try.I love curling wands and am always excited to play with new hair enhancing stuff. I invited Lilly Von Pink came over and because we are slightly obsessed with the bounciness of reality show star Kim Kardashians hair (and watch far too much TV) we decided to do our very own version of Kim from the K's soft big curled look.Yes this is what happens when Betty and Lilly have a bored few hours and hair products to play with.Take a look.
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I'm giving away a fabulous eyeliner goodie bag all courtesy of Barry M which contains the following
The fabulous Collectif who are one of my sponsors and who you may remember recently gave away a fab dress to one of my readers are holding a whopping 40% off sale starting today at midday to celebrate having 10,000 fans on Facebook.
I loves me some Collectif
All you have to do is use the code TENXXX at the checkout to get the discount. They are also giving away a silly amount of prizes as well so check out there facebook page. I dont need to tell you guys how much I love Collectif, fab designs, wonderful plus size range-oh dear I sense today may see me scooping up a few bargains.
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Last week I ran a workshop which I called "Sassy Self Employment" The whole event was filmed so I will be uploading some highlights for any of you who were unable to attend.Today's clip is all about finding your businesses unique selling point.
I am planning on running this workshop again in Liverpool and London so please e-mail me if you would like more details.
The winner will be chosen via random number generator on June the 24th 2012
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