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Senin, 28 Desember 2009
On the weekend before Christmas, we had an insane amount of snow here (well - at least for us, as it only snows about once every winter!) - so much that we had to wait until the next day to catch a train back to Cologne. Here's the view from our back and front windows:
Unprecedented amounts of snow!
Ice flowers forming on our window panes at about -10°C!
Most of the snow had already melted again before Christmas Eve, but some remained and we actually had a white christmas - the last time I've seen this must have been more than 20 years ago!
Holiday magic - our living room just after Santa Claus left all the presents :)
I got the cutest teapot from my parents!
And here's what I got for Christmas:
- "tea for one" teapot
- cute pink mitts
- "Love Actually" on blu-ray
- "Maskerade" by Terry Pratchett
- Price & Kensington tea pot & mugs in pink with white polka dots
- Angel of Music shirt
- fluffy mint-coloured bath mat
- hairbrush
- perfume "Daisy" by Marc Jacobs
- MAC Studio Fix Fluid
- Bloch cardigan in black for ballet training
- plush octopus
- "Pirate Latitudes" by Michael Crichton
- and a shitload of warm socks for my cold feet!
This is the most whimsical hairbrush I have ever seen ♥!
"Phantom of the Opera - Angel of Music" t-shirtMy husband was given a "Bikini Bottom" Monopoly:
Yes, our Christmas tree decoration involves manatees.
1001 ways to use an octopus.Sabtu, 26 Desember 2009
If you have short and curly hair, you may find it very difficult to manage it. However, there are certain techniques by using which you can tame your short hair without using harsh chemicals or a time-consuming trip to a hair salon. Yes, that’s true! It is possible get picture-perfect hair that shines, bounces back, and looks perfectly healthy. This can be done if you use a superior -quality hair straightener. If you are confused whether you should go for a ceramic, Tourmaline, or an Infrared hair straightener, and also about the size you should choose as per your hair type, this article would definitely resolve all your queries. To get best results, you should go for a hair straightener that produces ions when heated. The hair straighteners coated with ceramic or tourmaline for the hot plates produce negative ions on heating, and thus gives your hair a smooth and relaxing look. You can choose to ignore the claims made by infrared hair straighteners, as there is nothing special about them except for their high price. If you are now wondering about the size of the hair straightener to be used, it completely depends on your hair type. Yes, you should choose the plate size of the hair straightener as per the texture of your hair and its length. So, if you have coarse, thick, long hair, which you need to straighten by using a hair straightener, you should choose a plate size of 1.5 to 3 inches. You can reduce the size of the plates to 1.25 inches if you have short hair with similar texture.
For women too spineless to give up their long curl, I want to say that it looks neat to take about ear length, dye it black, streak it burgandy or baby blue, and give it that slightly tossled/slightly spikey look. If you have not enough courage to cut it, I have some more recommendations for you. Crimping. Wee pigtails. Pigtails. Attachments.
You should know short hair gets really floofy and can to all sorts of spiff frizzy antigravity things when it's short.
Try to pull sections from the top of my head and put them in little brightly and colored rubberbands. Sometimes I love just do two in the front, and sometimes I do four, two in front and two in back. As a variation I use butterfly clips (or something similar) to hold them instead of rubberbands. More variety can be had by braiding the sections.
Pull it all up into pigtails. Depending on where you place them, you can get all sorts of looks. For example, more towards the back can be more adult-looking (example would be Devi in "I feel sick," if you've ever read that), more towards the sides will give you a little-girl look.
I love to tie really long (butt-length and longer) ribbons into my hair. A blah ponytail changes to something really elegant when it has a long black velvet ribbon trailing from it. Just be careful not to sit on them. Be also prepared to face people wanting to play with them when you wear them. And then of course, there are pony falls for when you really want long hair.
The typical hair and hair follicles of those of African descent are tightly curled, thus producing hair that spirals. Black hair also typically has a larger diameter than Caucasian hair and retains less water, thus its relative “kinkiness.” The many styling methods utilized on Black hair cause concern with hair loss. Black hair is very strong, fortunately so because Black hair styles cause a great deal of stress on the hair and scalp. For example, using a hair pick to pick the hair up to a bushy style is a very damaging process due to the constant pulling causing stress on the hair shaft as well as the follicle. In fact, combing Black hair in general can create high stress on Black hair and cause breakage, which perpetuates dryness. Conrowing and braiding are methods of hairstyling that pull the hair tight, and this can cause a great deal of stress on the hair and scalp resulting in hair loss. Braiding that results in the hair being pulled very tight can cause traumatic alopecia, a hair loss that is caused by trauma to the hair and scalp. Traumatic alopecia is usually reversible with proper hair care. Hot combs and relaxers used to straighten hair can cause a great deal of heat and chemical damage to hair and scalp, which can also cause traumatic alopecia, and over time can cause permanent hair loss. This becomes especially true when the heat or chemically processed hair is pulled tight by rollers or a hot curling iron. Hot oil conditioners are excellent for Black hair, as hot oil treatments contain proteins and polymers vital to repairing the hair cuticles. Hot oil treatments involve heating the oil and putting it into the hair and scalp, then covering the hair with a plastic cap to allow the oil to soak in. Follow the recommendations on the treatment you are using for the amount of time you should leave the treatment on the hair. This process can heal breakages and shinier stronger hair will be the result.
Hair is composed primarily of proteins (88%). These proteins are of a hard fibrous type known as keratin. Keratin protein is comprised of what we call "polypeptide chains.” The word, polypeptide, comes from the Greek word "poly" meaning many and "peptos" meaning digested or broken down. In essence, if we break down protein, we have individual amino acids.
Many amino acids joined together form a "polypeptide chain". Two amino acids are joined together by a "peptide bond", and the correct number of amino acids placed in their correct order will form a specific protein; i.e. keratin, insulin, collagen and so on.
Short Hair Cuts! Sexy Styles!
Short hair cuts reflect self-assurance, readiness to take new challenges! That is a definite turn on. Nobody wants to be the demure, boring and conservative type of gal! We want to be viewed as an individual who rises to the challenges of today’s society! And a sexy short cut says it all! Short hair shows you are cool, confident, in control, and too busy to spend hours fussing with your hair, because… there is so many more important things in life which we should be spending our time on!
Bobs are always a short hair style always in high hair fashion and can be custom cut and colored to enhance any type, texture or length of hair.
The right bob style, like a beveled bob, can also work with any face shape. Adjustments can be made to the fringe or bang area, length and layers to play up some features and minimize others.
Keeping Hair Moisturized
Hair normally has a moisture content of approximately 10%. If your hair’s moisture content drops below this level the key is to increase the hair’s ability of attract and retain moisture. This is accomplished by using moisturizers. Good one have "humectants" that not only replace lost moisture but actually attract moisture and retain it in the cortex of the hair. Essential fatty aids (EFA’s) are great moisturizers.
Hair updos provide the perfect style for any occasion. Wedding updos can be elegant, sophisticated, and beautiful. Prom updos can be fun and flirty or classy and gorgeous. Similarly, hair updos can provide a casual look for day to day activities or a business look for work. Or, those looking for a little added sex appeal can experiment with a variety of hair updos to let the sultry side shine. Half Up/Half Down Hair Updos One interesting variation of hair updos is the half up/half down style. These modified hair updos involve pinning up part of the hair while allowing the rest of the hair to flow around the shoulders or back. These hair updos can look stunning on a wedding day or they can look sexy for a night on the town. Generally, those using half up/half down style hair updos have medium to long hair, though shorter hair can still be attractive with these styles. Many women choosing to sport one of these hair updos, however, elect to add hair extensions to add to the contrast and beauty of the style. Half up/half down style hair updos can work with curly hair or straight hair and women with bangs can easily incorporate the hair cut into the style. Women with fine hair sometimes have a difficult time with half up/half down style hair updos because the pins holding it in place have a tendency to slip. Therefore, it is generally best to treat the hair ahead of time with plenty of gel and holding spray and to use many bobby pins. Creating Half Up/Half Down Hair Updos Even if the hair is not thin, it is best to refrain from washing the hair for at least 24 hours before creating a half up/half down style. This is because the natural oils in the hair help the parts and knots used in these hair updos stay tight and long lasting. If the hair has been recently washed, it needs to be treated with hair spray or gel to prep it for styling.
Growing out a short hair style can be one of the most frustrating and confidence zapping processes a girl can go through, I once heard that 70% of a girl’s confidence comes from her hair. Thus growing out a short hair cut over a period of a year can mean 365 bad hair days. As a hair guru this is one of the most common problems I face and I have to admit I have gone through this process myself, having gone from having a funky short hair cut that everyone loved, to looking like a prison escapee as the months of growing out progressed. So what follows is my best advice for short hair styles especially when you are growing out your hair; 1. Cut A Little As Often As You Can I know the point of growing your hair is not to cut it, but believe me it’s wise to take a little longer growing that hair out and allow your hairdresser help you by regularly tidying it up and keeping it in a reasonable style as you grow your hair out. Find a hairdresser that you trust and who knows your main aim is to grow your hair out. Remember short hair cuts come in various lengths with a help of a professional you can look like a star at every stage. 2. Keep It Layered My best tip for looking like you have hair style rather than like your in transition is to not to grow your hair into one length from short to long. Not only will it be more frustrating for you, but you will end up looking like you are wearing a wig that has been run over, as the layers start to stick out and grow in different directions. So until your hair gets to about mid neck keep it layered and then you can start the process of growing it into one length. 3. Go For Shine Short hair can often look a little dull especially if you have black hair, and because you are not cutting it as often it can get frizzy adding to your growing out woes. Aim to always keep your hair looking shiny and healthy, invest in the best shampoo and conditioner you can afford, and take my advice invest in a good hair shining serum.
Celebrity’s hair styles and fashion have a huge influence on our culture, they influence what is in and what is out. Hair styles are changing as we speak. Not only is the salon a place where hair styles are created, but it is also where confidence and relationships are built. So lets take a look at the trendy hair styles that are in right now, yes one of the trendiest styles is the short hair styles for 2006 and 2007. Because today's trendy short hair styles are simply ideal for our twenty-first century, fast-paced lifestyle. Celebrity hair styles are where most women and hairstylists get their ideas from. Since celebrities are held in very high regards most fans think they are the most beautiful people, there is awe about them, why wouldn't everyone want to copy celebrity’s hair, clothing and style. There are literally thousands of websites and magazines that feature women's hair styles and celebrity women's hair styles. Short hairstyles worn by women are a fairly new style trend when compared with women's hair styles in general. As more women are in the spotlight, in a career scene and becoming mothers on the go, hair styles trend to get shorter and shorter. However, if you're like most contemporary women, you're probably looking to switch out your dew on a regular basis. Any women can instantly change their look, it doesn’t matter what age they are and they can be have the high fashionable hair style inspired by the world’s most recognized celebrity hair styles. Women from all around the world choose hair styles to suit their type of hair. People look at the latest celebrity hair styles to get ideas for new hair styles. In fact, most fashion trends actually begin after a celebrity has worn them and the same is true when it comes to celebrity hair styles. How do you select a celebrity’s hair style that is suitable for your face and body shape. Of all the hairstyles in the world, celebrity hair styles are always the ones we try to mimic.
Celebrity’s hair styles and fashion have a huge influence on our culture, they influence what is in and what is out. Hair styles are changing as we speak. Not only is the salon a place where hair styles are created, but it is also where confidence and relationships are built. So lets take a look at the trendy hair styles that are in right now, yes one of the trendiest styles is the short hair styles for 2006 and 2007. Because today's trendy short hair styles are simply ideal for our twenty-first century, fast-paced lifestyle. Celebrity hair styles are where most women and hairstylists get their ideas from. Since celebrities are held in very high regards most fans think they are the most beautiful people, there is awe about them, why wouldn't everyone want to copy celebrity’s hair, clothing and style. There are literally thousands of websites and magazines that feature women's hair styles and celebrity women's hair styles. Short hairstyles worn by women are a fairly new style trend when compared with women's hair styles in general. As more women are in the spotlight, in a career scene and becoming mothers on the go, hair styles trend to get shorter and shorter. However, if you're like most contemporary women, you're probably looking to switch out your dew on a regular basis. Any women can instantly change their look, it doesn’t matter what age they are and they can be have the high fashionable hair style inspired by the world’s most recognized celebrity hair styles. Women from all around the world choose hair styles to suit their type of hair. People look at the latest celebrity hair styles to get ideas for new hair styles. In fact, most fashion trends actually begin after a celebrity has worn them and the same is true when it comes to celebrity hair styles. How do you select a celebrity’s hair style that is suitable for your face and body shape. Of all the hairstyles in the world, celebrity hair styles are always the ones we try to mimic.
When there is a new year than there is also a new hairstyle this mainly because of change in season and year, every men and a women wants some change from previous looks the had and a new year is the best occasions to do it. Whenever you hear of a new hairstyle actually it is the version of the old one. And at this period of time both girls and boys have become much baled to experiment any hairstyle, which they find cool and trendy. If you have a perfect hairstyle, which goes with your personality, and you can have a different look which can start a new trend. From the past few year people have become very conscious of their style and would not like to compromise in any ways. The hairstyles trends are always changing some time it is short hair in fashion and some time long hair with curls. For men the most well liked new hairstyles are short taper, shag, medium fade, league cut, low fade, gradution, buzz cut, spikes, messy cut, spears, crew cut, and butch cut and bold. Bald is well thought-out to be the most exceptional style these days. In this modern times guys are become more conscious about they hairstyles even more than women, they all want to have a attractive looks and want have the same hair style as the famous celebrities have and for guys long hair are really in. and the women are going for short hairs because of the celebrates have change they hair style and make short. And even you are planning to go for this short hair cut than there are many option like curl bob, pixie cut, bob cut, textured bob, choppy crop and blunt bob and this are most popular one now a days.
Looking for the newest and most popular hairstyles? Here are a list of some great hairstyles: Pixie Cut Bob Shag Long and Lovely
If your daughter is somewhat tomboyish, athletic and adventurous with quite a bit of energy, she may enjoy the short pixie cut style as actress Natalie Portman chose to style her hair. this style is quite easy to maintain and only requires a small amount of gel and blow dry to accomplish.
Easy to maintain, a great style and a wonderful look for practically any hair type is the bob style. suiting most any occasion, you are able to curl or straighten your daughter's to suit as this is an extremely versatile style. Also, you are able to use ribbons, clips, pony tails, hair bands or barrettes to accentuate this style.
Aside from girls with frizzy or extremely curly hair, shag hair styles can be suitable and look great on almost anyone. Easily adjustable to suit her face's shape, shag hair styles are tapered, uneven and choppy for this reason. Although this style looks great even while it is growing out, for best results schedule haircuts every six to eight weeks.
Many peoples preference is long hair on the younger girls. Although it requires lots more maintenance, you have much more options when experimenting with ponytails, braids and other more elaborate styles. with long hair cuts, you can have the hair straight or layered and curly or fine hair greatly benefits from a bit of layering, but a young girl shouldn't require the products and blow drying of morning maintenance to get the look. Children under five years old should not be using a lot of different styling products as many of them contain chemicals that can be harsh and damaging to young locks.
Looking for the newest and most popular hairstyles? Here are a list of some great hairstyles: Pixie Cut Bob Shag Long and Lovely
If your daughter is somewhat tomboyish, athletic and adventurous with quite a bit of energy, she may enjoy the short pixie cut style as actress Natalie Portman chose to style her hair. this style is quite easy to maintain and only requires a small amount of gel and blow dry to accomplish.
Easy to maintain, a great style and a wonderful look for practically any hair type is the bob style. suiting most any occasion, you are able to curl or straighten your daughter's to suit as this is an extremely versatile style. Also, you are able to use ribbons, clips, pony tails, hair bands or barrettes to accentuate this style.
Aside from girls with frizzy or extremely curly hair, shag hair styles can be suitable and look great on almost anyone. Easily adjustable to suit her face's shape, shag hair styles are tapered, uneven and choppy for this reason. Although this style looks great even while it is growing out, for best results schedule haircuts every six to eight weeks.
Many peoples preference is long hair on the younger girls. Although it requires lots more maintenance, you have much more options when experimenting with ponytails, braids and other more elaborate styles. with long hair cuts, you can have the hair straight or layered and curly or fine hair greatly benefits from a bit of layering, but a young girl shouldn't require the products and blow drying of morning maintenance to get the look. Children under five years old should not be using a lot of different styling products as many of them contain chemicals that can be harsh and damaging to young locks.
Many people are tired of having hair that is all one length opt for layered haircuts that give a more dramatic, stylish effect. True, hair that is all one length can easily be pulled back into a ponytail if it is long, or coaxed into a bob if it is short, but layered haircuts give the hair volume and can be fun for style experimentation. Layered haircuts can be confined to bangs, or can have "fringes" throughout. Some prefer spiky, funky layered haircuts, and others like classy French layers that accent the face. Whatever layered haircuts you choose, it is a good idea to look for styles you want in magazines before you make your decision, since it is hard to get alter layered haircuts once they have been created. The most familiar layered haircuts include bangs. Many people with medium to long hair are faced with the decision to create bangs or to leave their hair all one length. The advantage to having bangs is that they tend to accentuate the eyes and can be quite stylish. However, once you have bangs, it is difficult to get rid of them, so many people think with care before choosing bangs. Once you have bangs, you can curl them under with them curling iron or straighten them with a flat iron. Bangs can be thick or wispy, depending on your mood and the look you want to create.
Many women – and a growing number of men – are concerned about how their hair looks. They worry about it, and they go to great lengths to get it to look a certain way. The problem with that is the fact that hair changes as people get older. Styles also change. In addition, you can't keep your hair the same way all day. Humidity and other factors affect it quite strongly. The key to getting a good hairstyle is taking all of these factors into account. Most people don't, and that's why they have problems with the way their hair looks. Others simply don't care. There are many men, and some women, who feel that their hair is fine as long as it's on their heads. If you're one of the people who feel this way, that's fine. For most other individuals, though, styling their hair is a priority. The fastest way to get a good hairstyle is to consult with a trained, professional stylist. There are a lot of people out there who cut hair and are very good at it, but not all of them can tell you what style would look best on you and work with your hair type and lifestyle. Find someone who can do these things. If you don't want to do that, there are some other things that you can do on your own. First, you need to find you what type of hair you have. It's pretty easy to tell if your hair is curly or straight. That's obvious to everyone. But is is oily? Is it dry? Is it frizzy? Is it thick or thin? There are all sorts of hair options out there. If you know your hair type you can find both products and styles that will work very well for you. Sometimes you see a style that another person has and you really like it. However, that doesn't mean that person and you have the same hair type. It's vital that you pay attention to things like that so you don't end up with a hairstyle that you hate just because you saw it somewhere else. Once you've determined what type of hair you have, you'll want it to be in good shape.
Bobs and short haircuts for women made their debut in the 1920s and were greeted with raised eyebrows and allegations of scandal. Since then, bobs and short haircuts for women have become permanent fashion fixtures and are here to stay. Bobs and short haircuts can be quite easy to manage and can look appropriate for any occasion, depending on how they are shaped and styled. The classic bob was a blunt cut that made the hair the same length as the ears all around (except the front, of course) with a hint of curl formed by old-fashioned curlers. Today, there are as many bobs and short haircuts as there are types of women who wear them, and the famous bob has evolved to fit almost every fashion requirement. Styling bobs and short haircuts can be quite simple, since there is less hair to work with. However, trying an unfamiliar style also has its challenges, and sometimes patience and trial and error are required before creating the perfect look. · For a classic, blunt bob, make the hair straight all around, and ask the stylist for bangs. Using gel, comb your wet hair straight as you blow dry. Spray it well. · For a Pageboy bob: Use a wide-barrelled curler and curl the back of your hair and bangs under. Wait for the curls to cool, and brush gently, encouraging the large curls, with a large, round brush. Spray well.
A short haircut does not imply one specific cut, because the lengths of numerous short haircuts differ. To make it simpler one can separate the lengths into three different groups, namely: super short, jaw length and chin length cuts. Short haircuts are flexible and with some added color you can sport a stylish and feminine hairstyle. When contemplating one of the shortest crops you have to be very sure before you decide to take the leap. A great tip is to pull back your hair and to envision what it would look like. Normally elliptical facial shapes carry this style very well, however if your face is too long, wide or round you should opt for a longer short haircut. A shorter crop is refreshingly convenient, a wash and go style if you will. This cut is not for the faint of heart though, but with ample poise this style can be pulled off marvelously. Layers in various lengths give a hint of volume. You can have textured pixie bangs or leave them a bit longer and style them at any slant. The jaw length fashion can be matched with bangs, longer at the sides and layers. This hairstyle may be modified according to your facial outline, however if you have a prominent jaw line or pointed chin this hairstyle will put emphasis on it. This crop sets a great foundation for different styling choices, for example you can add flicks and spikes, blow dry for volume, use a straightening iron for a polished look, experiment with different side partings, in the end you can have a unique look each day of the week.
Rabu, 23 Desember 2009
Hey everyone,
sorry for not posting in some time! Last weekend I did Christmas shopping and preparations, and the weekend before was filled with 3 ballet performances which kept me quite busy :) But now Christmas is here I hope things will slow down a little for me. I am on holidays until Jan 4 and I brought quite a few bags of make up with me to my parents' house where I am spending the holidays - so expect a few more looks to come :)
This is the holiday look I created for Vivid Cosmetics, a Canadian make-up brand with which I am collaborating. Leah sent me one of their palettes to create looks with it, so all colours used are from their Eye Shadow Palette. I just added a little NYX glitter from the Glitter Cream palette to glam it up:
Product List:
MAC Bare Canvas, Vivid Cosmetics Spectrolite, Pitchgreen, Sulfur and Ice, NYX glitter, CG Lash Blast, Maybelline Expression kohl in white, essence Glamour lashes
*Note: This palette has been sent to me free of charge.*
Happy Holidays to all of you ♥!!
