The Hair Files: Problems of the Past

I've had my hair long for quite some time.  For several reasons.  While I enjoy long hair, the main reason I keep it is because I've had a couple of disasters in the past.

Several years ago I went to a stylist and asked for this cut:

And got this:

As you can tell from the photo, I am NOT HAPPY!

Bad haircut?  Or just a bad picture?

I pretty much started to think I just didn't look good with short hair.

It took forever to grow this sucker back out, and I never really achieved that Juliette Binoche thing I was going for.  Now every time I watch Chocolat, I long for her beautiful 'do.

Of course, part of the attraction could be the clothing she's wearing as well.

But that's a whole other post!

The Hair Files: Hair Inspiration Board

I created this inspiration board in Photoshop to explain to my brilliant stylist the look I was going for.  I even Photoshopped my little face onto Marcia Cross in the upper left corner to give the color a try.

Thanks for putting up with all my hair posts!  I wish I could promise this is my last....

The Hair Files: Sexy Pincurl Action

I love the super-retro look that came out of setting my hair in pincurls while wet.  I could use some practice, though.  They were a bit krinkley.

The Hair Files: Redheads Have More Fun

Well folks, I've done it.

I've been boring my friends and husband to death with talk of dying my hair red.  I don't think a friend date went by without talk of my hair, and now I've finally taken the plunge.  I cut about 6 inches off, and went the way of the redhead.

Old hair....

New hair...

Special thanks to Jeri, and Amy Adams.  :)

Past Projects: Dream Catcher

In honor of the closing night of The Marvelous Wonderettes, I thought I would share one of my favorite creations while in the Wonderette world.

One of my fellow actors, Bets Malone, is one of the biggest supporters of my jewelry store on Etsy.  She helps me work on ideas, and tells everyone she meets that she's wearing one of MY pieces.  So I made her this little charm based on the Cootie Catchers from the 1950s, affectionately called a "Dream Catcher" in the show.

First I cut 16 TEENY triangles of glass.  Then painted hearts or letters on the back with glass paint, then painted over the hearts and letters with red glass paint.  Then I cooked the glass in the oven to seal the paint.  Then I wrap each piece of glass in copper foil tape and solder the pieces together with my soldering iron.

Then I attach the pieces together with mini hinges so it can move back and forth like a real dream catcher of old.

The letters on the inside spell "L-O-V-E".

Every Six Months

I've noticed that many of the awesome bloggers I support have caught a little cold this week.  And they are not alone!  I have yet another sinus infection.  So I figured I'd join the ranks and show you what I wear when I'm sick.

Sadly, I'm not nearly as fashionable as most of the lovely ladies that I read about, but I'm a sucker for extreme comfort.

I've been wearing this awesome One-Zee that I made last year.  I stole the idea from my friend Katherine who actually sells them.  But as usual, it's cheaper for me to make my own, so I did.  

It's made out of polar fleece.  It's not exactly flattering, but it's the most comfortable thing I've ever, ever worn.  And I mean it.  Naturally I put a whole bunch of detail on it, like writing my name on the butt, but it doesn't really stand out all that well.  Ah well.

   

I originally made this to wear at the theatre while I'm getting dressed, so I can get out of it easily without disturbing my wig or makeup, and made it extra long so I can keep my feet nice and toasty.

So I've been wearing my One-Zee for almost a week straight, and it hit me that I could use another one.  So I decided to use my Christmas break to make a more stylish one.  I originally thought pinstripes would be fun, but I haven't been able to find any pinstripe fleece, so I went to Joann Fabrics down here in Philly where we're visiting family, and tried to get creative.  I eventually came up with the idea of a sailor suit.  It would not only be slightly more sophisticated, but it would satisfy my fascination with vintage fashion.

I came up with some different sketches...

And went to work on my in-laws living room floor, using the HUGE cutting mat I got for Christmas.  There's elastic around the waist and bust, and even the stripes are made out of little strips of polar fleece.

   

I wish you all the happiest of New Years!  Much love to all! And thanks for reading!