Guys, my set lasted another day! I didn't even do anything special, just slept on it. With a cat on my head all night, no less. I think this extra holding power was due to a couple factors: starting my set on dry, slightly dirty hair (one day unwashed), and really dousing it with LottaBody. Also, I left my curlers in longer than usual since I took yesterday off and didn't do myself up until about noon.
Yes, my hair is technically quite dirty today. But my hair is dry and coarse, so I don't get a lot of greasiness. If my bangs get oily, I just spray a little dry shampoo on them and it's all good. (Here's the brand I use; you can buy it at most Duane Reades here in New York.)
It wasn't as curly as yesterday, so I did a bit more styling. I did three victory rolls, and it's done. Nice!
Also, I've had some e-mail questions on how I get my blouse bows to look like they do. The secret is in this pattern (it's a project from Vogue's New Book for Better Sewing; read more about it here). It has a simple band collar, with about an inch left open in the middle. The bow is a simple strip, which is a separate piece that gets threaded through the open slot when you wear it. This results in a nice, crisp bow.
That's all for today! I'm going on a special birthday outing this afternoon. (I'm turning 31 tomorrow!) Shopping in the Garment District, followed by the Museum at FIT, and an Italian dinner out. Have a lovely day, friends!
Have a great birthday celebration!
ReplyDeleteI second the birthday wishes. Also being an Aries, my BD was on 3/27; I turned 61! I can't believe it.
ReplyDeleteMy hair is fine and thin but takes a curl very well. Back in the day, I could sit on it. I used to roll it up on Kleenex! When I unrolled it, I flipped it all upside down and went thru it gently with a wire brush. I had gorgeous curls for 2 days!
Best, Gail D.
Happy Birthday! I don't think your hair is dirty at all. Women used to wash their hair once a week and complain that they couldn't do anything with it when it was "clean."
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday for tomorrow! All the best for the year ahead x
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful birthday! 31 deserves some significant fabric indulgences, IMO.
ReplyDeleteWishing you a wonderful birthday!
ReplyDeleteHappy happy happy birthday!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, "Smurf foot fetish" right back at you! And while we're at it, "Asian brides" and "naked Palin pictures" :D
Happy birthday! I love the new lipstick, and I'm a Russian Red girl myself.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Gertie! You look absolutely lovely for a special birthday afternoon! have fun!
ReplyDeleteNow I'm realllly jealous about the hair. Happy Birthday!
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Happy Birthday! I hope it is an amazing and lovely day for you
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! Have a fabulous time!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday! Enjoy the afternon-night
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!! Buy yourself something smashing. :)
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday!
ReplyDeleteI love that blouse and your hair is so wonderful! Gorgeous! Happy Happy Birthday! Aren't April babies just the best?
ReplyDeleteLove your rag curls, used to do those in high school...should try to get my girls to do them, since their hair doesn't hold curls well and these always lasted!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!
Happy birthday, Gertie!
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour hair isn't dirty just because you didn't wash it for more than one day... And it looks gorgeous!
Hope you have a wonderful birthday!!
ReplyDeleteDon't you dare apologize for three day old hair! That's just when it starts to behave.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday!
Gertie... I had NO idea you were anywhere near 31... you look 24! Have an amazing day!! xxx
ReplyDeleteThanks for the birthday wishes, everyone!
ReplyDeleteDusky, you made my day. :) My husband always says I look 24 too, but I never believe him!
Happy Birthday, Gertie! (A bit late--but I hope it still counts? ;)
ReplyDeleteIsn't it amazing how long a curl set can hold? I've been itching to actually try taking care of mine (instead of just tumbling into bed and not caring whether they get smushed overnight or not! ;), by pinning them up again at night. Shall have to try next time and see how long I can make 'em last...
♥ Casey
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Just a little note about dry shampoo-Tressemme has created a line of dry shampoos which come in larger bottles and is a bit cheaper (than what I can find in other brands). I have tried the waterless foam and it works great!
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