tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post3377710576096059917..comments2024-03-14T16:03:32.434-04:00Comments on Gertie's New Blog for Better Sewing: Braided Up-Do Video Tutorial!Gertiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-11258211202661201132010-08-26T16:55:11.121-04:002010-08-26T16:55:11.121-04:00I did it several times! Thanks for the tute!
I jus...I did it several times! Thanks for the tute!<br />I just posted a photo (and a link to you) on my blog : http://galimamphigouri.canalblog.com/archives/2010/08/26/18897503.html<br />And, I wanted to say to you that I really love your blog and follow every post and tute (I'll do the Lady Grey Coat if I found the time, but it's not sure I will)<br />Thanks for everything.Galimamphigourihttp://galimamphigouri.canalblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-68408900069020301672010-06-25T19:33:13.217-04:002010-06-25T19:33:13.217-04:00Love the video and will be testing it out when I a...Love the video and will be testing it out when I am at home and not potentially embarrass myself in front of my coworkers :-P <br /><br />Also, just a note, when I was in beauty school they told us to never put bobby pins in our mouths because there are no health codes in bobby pin factories (one teacher took a factory tour and there were cockroaches walking around on the bobby pins). Food for thought :-Xmikigaelenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01594432804353874154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-26786317428568396272010-06-24T16:53:55.115-04:002010-06-24T16:53:55.115-04:00I can not wait to try this up do on myself and my ...I can not wait to try this up do on myself and my daughter, I always have my hair up in a boring granny bun, no offense to the granny bun, but it is worn out for me, and my daughter has such thing long curly hair I am always trying to contain it. So Thank you so muchsarahhttp://soulknits.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-6692716224374001532010-06-17T07:36:22.543-04:002010-06-17T07:36:22.543-04:00Melissa Jade - my hair is a bit too short to cross...Melissa Jade - my hair is a bit too short to cross the braids properly in front, but it works nicely to have them meet slightly further back, on the crown or even halfway down your head (I used to do it like that when my hair was a lot shorter). I do this style all the time as it's great for keeping all my hair tidied away at work, but it still looks stylish. Thanks for the video!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-65650420707665877172010-06-16T09:18:24.897-04:002010-06-16T09:18:24.897-04:00Thanks so much!! This has totally inspired me to g...Thanks so much!! This has totally inspired me to grow my hair again. You are lovely!Clairehttp://littletweetheart.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-37555836024421898252010-06-15T13:02:06.659-04:002010-06-15T13:02:06.659-04:00Love it! So excited to try it out!Love it! So excited to try it out!Jessica GaleForcehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18445278052929467571noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-33820230136646952162010-06-14T20:52:22.502-04:002010-06-14T20:52:22.502-04:00Miss English Rose, it's Nars Red Lizard. You&#...Miss English Rose, it's Nars Red Lizard. You're right, it is a bit darker. My glasses are John Lennon brand - weird, huh? I like them because they're similar to Ray Bans but with a smaller frame. Oh, and cheaper. :)Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-10907547320096095792010-06-14T17:56:30.911-04:002010-06-14T17:56:30.911-04:00Gertie I love your lipstick! Which one is it? It l...Gertie I love your lipstick! Which one is it? It look darker than normal? Also where are your glasses from? Have been looking for some like this for ages! xxxKimberleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07354148663963318809noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-57772731304931691312010-06-13T23:33:20.214-04:002010-06-13T23:33:20.214-04:00I've been rocking the milkmaid braids a lot la...I've been rocking the milkmaid braids a lot lately. I cross mine in the back before pinning them up. It feels so great to get the hair off of your neck on an hot day.frankensteinsbride1313https://www.blogger.com/profile/04174580327287862512noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-958576108082738022010-06-10T00:05:33.264-04:002010-06-10T00:05:33.264-04:00Excellent tutorial! I really enjoyed your demo, it...Excellent tutorial! I really enjoyed your demo, it was like a friend showing me how to do my hair. My hair is a little too layered to braid but once it's a bit longer, I'm totally going to rock the Heidi braids! Wonder how it would look with bangs...Tasiahttp://sewaholic.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-17223048807056582962010-06-09T23:45:25.983-04:002010-06-09T23:45:25.983-04:00wow, you look so great on camera! thank you for t...wow, you look so great on camera! thank you for this tutorial, i will definitely be trying it. long hair does get uncomfy with a lot of heat.janet leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01825331743774077307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-66334289045698445152010-06-09T23:14:56.042-04:002010-06-09T23:14:56.042-04:00I had to try this while watching along! (my hair ...I had to try this while watching along! (my hair is just an inch or two TOO short for it to look good) but boy- is this tutorial bookmarked! It was soooo easy and i can tell it's going to work out perfectly!Melissa Jadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16616948541407120871noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-88711505364366386532010-06-09T22:51:14.979-04:002010-06-09T22:51:14.979-04:00there must be a trend with this sort of hairstyle ...there must be a trend with this sort of hairstyle happening as this Melbourne blogger is doing it too... http://www.ladymelbourne.com.au/2010/06/on-yer-bike/<br />It wouldn't suit me even if I had longer hair, unfortunately! Any tips for the follicly (??) challenged?Fourth Daughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16289520392967828383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-613272952179686932010-06-09T21:32:02.726-04:002010-06-09T21:32:02.726-04:00anotheryarn, I use a good size dollop to coat each...anotheryarn, I use a good size dollop to coat each braid, and then a smaller dollop to coat my fingers about half-way down the braid. You want a generous amount, but not so much that your hair's all goopy. Play around with it and you'll find what's right for your hair type. <br /><br />I used to do it without the product, and it makes such a difference in keeping things neat and polished!<br /><br />Venus, I think this will look lovely with your hair color! Go for it. :)Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-48099586742020962712010-06-09T21:24:06.116-04:002010-06-09T21:24:06.116-04:00Great video! Im going to try this for work tomorro...Great video! Im going to try this for work tomorrow. Im in need of a new style. Im in a bun rut.Artsy Authttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14351524362816578939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-86734679661244268002010-06-09T21:15:16.907-04:002010-06-09T21:15:16.907-04:00How much product did you use? Perhaps that fiber ...How much product did you use? Perhaps that fiber gum stuff is the answer to my messy braids.anotheryarnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04924336268700259079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-16549231069655068782010-06-09T21:00:21.467-04:002010-06-09T21:00:21.467-04:00This is so cute! Your hair is always one of my fav...This is so cute! Your hair is always one of my favorite parts of your outfits. :)Christinehttp://sosurrealchristine.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-16903975232868612512010-06-09T15:26:45.119-04:002010-06-09T15:26:45.119-04:00Thanks! That was great!Thanks! That was great!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13586710930495946637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-58346300035869370882010-06-09T14:16:25.908-04:002010-06-09T14:16:25.908-04:00Thanks for the video: you look so cute! My hair is...Thanks for the video: you look so cute! My hair is a good length for this, so I'm adding "hair goop" and "bobby pins" to my errands list. Heidi braids will be harder to pull off with my gray hair, but with a little luck /attitude maybe I can rock a "hip granny" look?Venus de Hilohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00424101811517659566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-35696087599472456262010-06-09T13:12:47.869-04:002010-06-09T13:12:47.869-04:00Darling, you are gorgeous! My swiss hubs will love...Darling, you are gorgeous! My swiss hubs will love this, I'm sure. For me, not for him. <br /><br />And I agree that I love your lipstick. I'm still trying to work out how to pull off red lipstick.<br /><br />Thanks - Cheers!<br />DaisyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-430858668696715422010-06-09T11:36:47.812-04:002010-06-09T11:36:47.812-04:00Thank you! I am always on the look-out for nice up...Thank you! I am always on the look-out for nice up-do's which will work with rather long hair and don't require a third arm. I was afraid my hair would be too long and too thin, but I tried it out and it seems to be working. I just had to tuck in the ends of the braids half way down on the other side of my head.Laurianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16602295642057814667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-50740031199749076252010-06-09T11:23:06.646-04:002010-06-09T11:23:06.646-04:00Thanks, all! Glad you like it. :)
Andrea, the lip...Thanks, all! Glad you like it. :)<br /><br />Andrea, the lipstick is Nars Red Lizard.<br /><br />Kathleen, if you have longer hair, you can cross your braids in the back before "flooping" them up. That's the classic way to do it!Gertiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04314542159287533507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-4575795499793309762010-06-09T11:13:04.173-04:002010-06-09T11:13:04.173-04:00I wonder if that works with really thick, really l...I wonder if that works with really thick, really long hair. I should just give it a try. It looks so adorable!kathleenhttp://kathleen.bubble.nunoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-56184524718997879322010-06-09T11:00:22.052-04:002010-06-09T11:00:22.052-04:00My friends call me "Princess Leia light"...My friends call me "Princess Leia light" when I wear my hair like this. :) Thanks so much for the tutorial!Audreyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15012240873873377252noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3259455441759015869.post-61918596016740455512010-06-09T10:48:41.388-04:002010-06-09T10:48:41.388-04:00My skinny hair is jealous of your thick Heidi brai...My skinny hair is jealous of your thick Heidi braids! Cute! Cute! Cute!Darcihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02936847220360997738noreply@blogger.com