For those of you that have noticed that I write my labels at the bottom in different languages, the reason I was hesitant to start a blog at first was that I thought that starting a blog could never be international, as it's in english, but then I discovered how far internet translating has really gotten and also found Eat Your Kimchi and The Girl Who Stole the Eiffel Tower and thought that reaching a broader audience would be less difficult than I thought. So please international blog readers try out my translation button at the bottom of the screen! I hope it works for you!!! But just in case in no particular order:
Pour les lecteurs du blog internationales intéressées par la mode américaine, j'ai ajouté un traducteur sur le fond de mon blog. S'il vous plaît faire un essai! J'espère que mon blog atteint un public plus large et que vous apprécierez mon écriture!
Kansainvälisen blogin lukijat kiinnostunut amerikkalaiseen malliin, olen lisännyt kääntäjä pohjassa blogissani. Ole hyvä kokeilla sitä! Toivon blogini tavoittaa laajemman yleisön ja että viihdyt kirjallisesti!
アメリカのファッションに関心の国際ブログの読者のために、私は私のブログの一番下に翻訳を追加しました。まず試してみてください！私は私のブログは、より多くのオーディエンスに到達願って、あなたが私の文章をお楽しみください！
Für internationale Blog-Leser in der amerikanischen Mode interessiert, habe ich einen Übersetzer auf der Unterseite meines Blogs hinzu. Bitte probieren Sie es aus! Ich hoffe, mein Blog erreicht ein breiteres Publikum und genießen Sie mein Schreiben!
アメリカのファッションに関心の国際ブログの読者のために、私は私のブログの一番下に翻訳を追加しました。まず試してみてください！私は私のブログでは、私の文章を楽しむ幅広い層とその到達することを望みます！
Для международных читатели блога заинтересованы в американской моде, я добавил переводчик на дне моего блога. Пожалуйста, дайте ему попробовать! Я надеюсь, что мой блог достигает более широкой аудитории, и что Вам нравится мое письмо!
Đối với người đọc blog quốc tế quan tâm đến trong thời trang Mỹ, tôi đã thêm một dịch trên dưới cùng của blog của tôi. Xin vui lòng cung cấp cho nó một thử! Tôi hy vọng blog của tôi đạt đến một lượng khán giả rộng lớn hơn mà bạn thích bài viết của tôi!
미국 패션에 관심이 국제 블로그 독자들을 위해, 내 블로그의 하단에 번역을 추가했습니다. 한번 시도 좀주세요! 내 블로그 내 글을 즐길 광범위한 잠재 고객과 그 도달 바랍니다!
Para los lectores de blogs internacionales interesados en la moda americana, he añadido un traductor en la parte inferior de mi blog. Por favor, dale una oportunidad! Espero que mi blog llega a un público más amplio y que le guste lo que escribo!
สำหรับผู้อ่านบล็อกต่างประเทศที่สนใจในแฟชั่นอเมริกันฉันได้เพิ่มล่ามที่ด้านล่างของบล็อกของฉัน กรุณาให้มันลอง! ฉันหวังว่าบล็อกของฉันถึงผู้ชมที่กว้างและที่คุณจะสนุกกับการเขียนของฉัน!
Pentru cititorii blog internaționale interesate de moda american, am adaugat un traducător în partea de jos a blog-ul meu. Vă rugăm să faceți o încercare! Sper ca blog-ul meu ajunge la un public mai larg și care să vă bucurați de scrisul meu!
För internationella bloggläsare som är intresserade av amerikansk mode, har jag lagt till en översättare på undersidan av min blogg. Vänligen ge det ett försök! Jag hoppas att min blogg når en bredare publik och att du njuta av mitt skrivande!
在美国时尚国际博客有兴趣的读者，我添加了一个翻译上的底部，我的博客。请给它一个尝试！我希望我的博客达到更广泛的受众，你喜欢我写的！
Para sa mga internasyonal na mga mambabasa ng blog na interesado sa amerikano fashion, Ako ay nagdagdag ng isang tagasalin sa ilalim ng aking blog. Mangyaring subukan na ito! Inaasahan ko na ang aking blog ay umabot sa isang mas malawak na madla at ang mga bisita mo ang aking pagsusulat!
Pro mezinárodní blog čtenáře se zájmem o americký módní, jsem přidal překladatele na dně mého blogu. Prosím, to zkusit! Doufám, že můj blog dostane k širšímu publiku a že se vám moje psaní!
Amerikan modayla ilgilenen uluslararası blog okuyucuları için, benim blogun altındaki bir çevirmen ekledik. Bir deneyin verin! Blogumu benim yazma keyfini daha geniş bir kitleye ulaşır ve bu umut!
Per i lettori del blog internazionali interessati alla moda americana, ho aggiunto un traduttore sul fondo del mio blog. Si prega di fare un tentativo! Spero che il mio blog raggiunge un pubblico più ampio e che ti piace la mia scrittura!
For internasjonale blogglesere interessert i amerikansk mote, har jeg lagt en oversetter på bunnen av bloggen min. Vennligst gi det et forsøk! Jeg håper bloggen min når et bredere publikum, og at du liker min skriving!
Sceller dans un chapeau!
Please enjoy!
Sunday, March 31, 2013
Growing out a pixie cut: Beiber cut and Inbetween stage
For those growing out pixie cuts:
I’m finally growing out my pixie cut. Its been a good run, and
I don’t doubt that someday I’m going to be chopping of my hair again, but for
the meantime, I've decided that its time for a change and I’m going to be taking on the daunting task of growing it out.
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| Me a couple years ago before my pixie cut. |
OH, how I long for the feeling of long hair able to be put
in a pony tail again. It's getting hard not to feel frustrated when I see my
friends rocking cool styles like shoulder length ombre and silky top knots when my hair feels like it
growing like a snail.
If you’ve been researching growing out pixie cuts you probably have heard about the Bieber stage (which I was at while beginning to write this), but I’m now pretty much at the Inbetween stage (one of the most awkward stages of all). I liked the Bieber stage too, I think it put a lot of emphasis on my eyes. Plus when you're at the Bieber stage, if you put enough texture or curl into into it, it can still come off as a regular pixie cut.
If you’ve been researching growing out pixie cuts you probably have heard about the Bieber stage (which I was at while beginning to write this), but I’m now pretty much at the Inbetween stage (one of the most awkward stages of all). I liked the Bieber stage too, I think it put a lot of emphasis on my eyes. Plus when you're at the Bieber stage, if you put enough texture or curl into into it, it can still come off as a regular pixie cut.
And yes that is Pikachu.
Prior to my Bieber cut I had grown out my hair for a total of four months, but as luck had it I went at a new hairdressers going for a back trim and ended up with the shortest pixie cut I had ever had, AUGH. That was frustrating. But I’ll talk about that in a different post. Heres the link if you want to hear the story. This is where I'm at now:
Prior to my Bieber cut I had grown out my hair for a total of four months, but as luck had it I went at a new hairdressers going for a back trim and ended up with the shortest pixie cut I had ever had, AUGH. That was frustrating. But I’ll talk about that in a different post. Heres the link if you want to hear the story. This is where I'm at now:
1. Research, research and research! Find styles in which
would make good transitions and that you wouldn’t mind. Look on Youtube, Pintrest, Google Images, haircut websites, anywhere really! If you come across anyone else pulling off a good inbetween pixie cut ask them for tips! Also: Its an odd suggestion, but go to google translate and type "very short hair" or "short bob" in other languages and google it. You can find some pretty cool stuff that wouldn't have found before! Also I've gathered up all the websites and videos that I think would be helpful when growing out a pixie cut and I'll link it to you here.
Searched in Japanese, Portuguese, Russian and Thai!
2. AVOID THE MULLET AT ALL COSTS. I know how it feels, I KNOW you want any length your hair gives you. But trust me. No mullet. Let your hair grow on the sides of your head and wait for the back to catch up. The bangs are your own decision but I like to keep them long.
3. Keep some volume around the crown of your head and try working with a more wavy texture in your hair. Having flat hair (Like me unfortunately) can make your hair look a little off. If this happends just use some baby powder, dry shampoo or any product that adds volume. Adding more texture can make things even out a bit.
4. Distraaaact! Hmm. I know that sounds a little desperate
but nice scarfs, headbands and earring can really save you from a bad hair day.
If you use makeup, try to highlight your eyes more so they really pop! So even
if you are having a hair day so awful that its legendary people will still
think Wow! That girl with terrible hair has really pretty eyes!
5. Expect to have some bad hair days. Its inevitable that
some days it just won’t fall right. On these days:
Try to pull back your hair in a sleek style or using clips to pin up your bangs, making the sides of your hair look longer. Maybe try a middle part!
Or try tucking one side behind your ear and giving the other side a lot of volume by back combing or product for a cool asymmetrical look. I like to do this when my hair is flat and dull. It looks a little like this!
Try to pull back your hair in a sleek style or using clips to pin up your bangs, making the sides of your hair look longer. Maybe try a middle part!
Or try tucking one side behind your ear and giving the other side a lot of volume by back combing or product for a cool asymmetrical look. I like to do this when my hair is flat and dull. It looks a little like this!
When your hair grows out you will probably have to experiment with a couple styles before you find your swing. Be creative! Heres another post on styling pixie cuts if you need any more suggestions. Or just don a bow on the offending side! Problem solved!
8. Don’t get frustrated! You’ll get there!
9. Be very straight forward with your hairstylist. Continue
to get your haircut (I know that sounds crazy, just trust me) but specify what you want. Tell them you want to grow out your hair and don't want any length of the sides. It just looks better when you have a shape to for your hair to grow into. Be firm, polite and trust yourself.
Good luck! I'll update you again later!
Check out the next pixie cut episode here!
Good luck! I'll update you again later!
Check out the next pixie cut episode here!
Saturday, March 30, 2013
How to style a pixie cut
Feeling a little trapped by your pixie cut? It may not seem like it but there are a lot of little ways you can change up you style!
1. Change your part to the opposite side! This one’s pretty
simple but sometimes having the right part for your face. Give it a try! What
can go wrong! Do it! Do it now! By doing that I actually discovered that my
part to the right side showed off my eyes a little better and covered up a
little plucking mishap on my left eyebrow..-_- shhhhhh
Examples with Carey Mulligan!
2. Texturize with beach waves! I’m not lucky to have my mothers wavy hair
but luckily there's product and pins for that!
3. Curl it!
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| Oh! The Style Envy! |
I was watching a music video with my friend and I saw this guy. He pretty much rocked a curly ramen pompadour and I thought maybe I should try to curl my pixie cut. Thus proves: Inspiration can come from absolutely anywhere.
Now I curl my pixie cut often. I like the volume it gives me and I think if done right it can look very elegant and punk-y. If done wrong it can look like a little poofy fro wannabe.
Now I curl my pixie cut often. I like the volume it gives me and I think if done right it can look very elegant and punk-y. If done wrong it can look like a little poofy fro wannabe.
Me and my fro
4. Fo-hawk it or spike it like Halle Berry. I love the style and texture of her pixie cut.
Though fo-hawks and spikes are usually associated with the punk looks, Halle Berry makes hers look high fashion and chic. So don't be intimidated by this look, hair spiking is for more than just rockers! Just notice how her faux hawk doesn't contain straight clean lines. Keep it casual and random.
5. Sleek it to one side. I love this look. It’s so clean and elegant. And professional too!
4. Fo-hawk it or spike it like Halle Berry. I love the style and texture of her pixie cut.
Though fo-hawks and spikes are usually associated with the punk looks, Halle Berry makes hers look high fashion and chic. So don't be intimidated by this look, hair spiking is for more than just rockers! Just notice how her faux hawk doesn't contain straight clean lines. Keep it casual and random.
5. Sleek it to one side. I love this look. It’s so clean and elegant. And professional too!
6. Try pulling, twisting or braiding it back.This look can
go very wrong or right if done well. You sort of have to have air of elegance to pull this one off without looking silly. I do it sometimes around the house to keep my bangs off my forehead and my skin clear, but I usually don't wear it around.
7. Try changing the color. If you’re blonde go brown! If
you’re brown go blonde! If you’re a redhead I envy you! Low-lights, high-lights, natural and unnatural colors! The sky's your limit! Lately I keep thinking about going blonde. It'd be quite a change!
What do you do to style your pixie?
What do you do to style your pixie?
Sunday, March 24, 2013
Productive things to do when you're bored.
For when you have have a free day. Being productive on a day that you have nothing to do can seem impossible, but here are some ideas that will fill up your day!
Lastly, Browsing. Used as a last resort ONLY. If you need a quick fix for boredom there are some well known websites for that I have compiled. But just remember browsing is not a hobby, its a guilty pleasure.
What's the perfect remedy for boredom? Spontaneity. Make something of yourself today.
1. Email your favorite company. Have you ever looked on
the side of your bag of snacks and seen the comment and questions email or
address and though ‘Who the heck would actually contact them??” well tip:
telling someone that you enjoy there stuff is a nice thing to do and
sometimes, they can hook you up with free product. See? A little positivity
doesn’t hurt anyone!
2. Try your hand at baking. Guys and girls! If you’re bored , what better thing to do
than make some lovely cookies to munch on? Even better yet: Make some for your
friends or neighbors to share. Sharing
always makes your day a little sweeter.
3. Email and old friend and catch up. Snail or Email. Or a
relative whom you have some catching up to do! You know how great it feels to
get letters right? Just a week ago I emailed one of my old friends and It was
really great to see what was going on in her life.
4. Treat yo self. If you are needing a true recovering day,
just spend a day making sure you are mentally ready to seize the coming days
ahead. Put on a DIY mask, lounge in a bathtub and do some yoga. You know what
they say! Time you enjoy wasting is not wasted time! Do it for the better of
your self and others.
5. Find a new playlist! I’m a person that revolves around
music and I’m always happiest when I have some good songs to inspire me. For
this I usually put my favorite artist in Pandora and go from there.
6. Are you a creative person? Let your creativity flow! If
you’re a painter, paint! If you’re a writer, write! If you’re a pianist, piano!
If not, then why not try your hand at whatever interests you? You could have a
hidden talent and not even know!
7. Get out of the house! A lot of these tips are for people
who are limited in places they can go (Such as me, I love an hour and a half
outside the nearest towns and stores) but if you live in the city, get out
there! Go explore a book shop, go to a new coffee place, try the new boutique
around the corner! Even just hang out at the café to get some new scenery. Who
knows what might happen! You might get scouted for a commercial! You might meet
your true love! Being around other people is a great way to spend your time.
8. Community service. I’m serious about this one. There's no
such thing as ‘not the volunteering type’ like some people seem to think. Let
others benefit from your boredom. Even if it’s something small, like cleaning up
the neighborhood or helping out in the soup kitchen. If you can't leave your house thats fine to! Because charity starts out home! Clean the house! Wash the dishes! Try anything that will make other's lives easier. What goes around comes
around….
Title describes it perfectly.
Hilarious customer stories.
Anything but.
Laughing at people with autocorrect troubles.
Texts from a dog.
Adorable cat drawings.
Saturday, March 23, 2013
I love tacky sweaters
I love sweaters. tacky sweaters. I love character sweaters, I love eighties sweaters, I love garish holidays sweaters. I just can't get enough of them.
On a side note- Originally I wasn't planning to take any photos for a while, since, well, frankly it is Alaska and it's freezing outside. Plus: I don't technically have a camera other than my Ipod and a really cheap one I got from the grocery store. The grocery one at least has a self timer so I can take pictures with her, but I apologize for the inconsistent quality.Most of Light of The World are slightly edited by her to, but I'm not planning to do any cool edits when I take pictures (mostly because I don't know how -_-) I tried out some simple ones below
But the light was beautiful that day and my friend from Light of the World Photography was taking pictures at the moment and I couldn't help but to volunteer! And the winter scenery in Alaska always takes for great picture taking.
Most of them were head shots but I managed to find a couple to show my favorite sweaters
Favorite sweater #1
I love that sweater. Best 15 bucks spent at Target ever.
Big chunky knits are such a love of mine. They're so versatile. I've been inspired lately by the garish fashion, though this look is pretty tame considering I had work that day and my boss frowns upon me looking to zany (why doesn't anyone use that word anymore? It's such a fun word!).
The scarf was actually a family gift I received for my birthday when I was about ten and I thought it was the ugliest scarf that ever came into existence XD. I'm so glad I kept it though, the rainbow blocks just seem so me! Funny how things change overtime....
The skirt is from Forever21and the shirt is from Nordstoms.
Favorite sweater #2
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My dog Robin kept trying to butt her way into the shoot so I let her have a couple pictures of her own :D
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This one is soooo cozy. I found it underneath my moms bed in her eighties clothes storage. She didn't remember where she got it, but I'm fine with this mystery clothes as long as they're cute! I really love the Nordic pattern on this one, with the small red zig-zag detailing. I know you probably can't see them very well but the butters are shaped like little leaves and they're absolutely adorable! The shorts and headband are from Forever 21, and the necklace is from my friend. We made friendship necklaces in kindergarten and thats mine! It just brings up my mood whenever I wear it. <3
Sweater #3
The pants are from amazon, and the bag is another handmedown (hand me down? hand-me-down?). Yeah, we're kind of a pack rat family I know....
A lot of my clothes are bought at department stores, thrift shops, vintage stores or handmedowns. Alaska doesn't have a lot of choice in shops (Our town has one mall containing 4 clothing shops) so I go to the internet for a good 40% of my stuff.
Being errrrr... 'financially challenged' (aka dirt poor) also plays a role in my fashion sense too. But not in a bad way. Sure, I can't afford Gucci and Prada but it just makes me more perceptive to really good deals. Im a smart shopper and save clothing that I own, as styles do come around from time to time.
I'm really aching to buy more cozy hip sweaters. The louder the better. Its definitely a comfortable easy look. I usually pair with with a peter pan collar, skirt or shorts and winter socks. And it's the perfect time to be wearing them as it is late winter early spring. My ascetic is becoming a little bolder and brighter and my looks were inspired mostly by late winter street style (Well, should I call it street style? No one really wants to be on the streets at 50-).
So this was my first shoot! What does your favorite sweater look like?
2013 Fashion trends I can't wait to try!
I'm taking a slight break in my pixie cut writing to start doing some fashion blogging. I can't wait until this spring! Unfortunately I probably won't see many of these styles in Alaska but I am still so excited to try some of these things out!
1. High waisted shorts with tights
I absolutely love, love LOVE shorts and tights. They are pretty much my go-to look. I've been wearing them all my live though I was told they were uncool middle school. But alas people seem to be getting intrigued by them in the last couple of years!
It can make for such a practical fun look and leaves such potential for funky looks! For me, I think they look best with, or large sweaters and scarves with a really great pair of books for a chilly day look. Or in bright color blocks for a fresh look. Or some sweat pattered tights, ballet flats with plain shorts and a sweet blouse with a peter pan color. OH! I could go on all day :D There are endless possibilities!
2. Galaxy pattern.
I love the look of these patterns. Its completely unique. It's fun, classy and if styled right can look completely awe inspiring. The galaxy trend comes in almost everything such as skirts, shirts, sweaters, jewelry, jumpsuits and pants, but my favorite definitely are galaxy nails, blazers, leggings and shoes. I think I like leggings the best because I like them with over sized shirts to give a casual skater vibe.
I can't wait to get a pair of these!
3. Vertical stripe pants/leggings
Monochromatic is iiiiiin! I just bought a pair of these and I can't get enough of them.
They provide such a bold, mod look and can look super flattering on the legs. Again, they can be a little tricky for pairing without coming off like a jester (unless you like the jester look-because I do too!) but with the right styling they can look great! Be very cautious when trying to style them with other patterns. I would suggest keeping everything else simple and using clean eye makeup with a deep lip color. Be very, very careful trying to pair these with other patterns. For me I usually pair it with a flowing white blouse or a large colorful sweater.
5. Simplistic over sized blouses.
These aren't really new, but for this upcoming season everyone should have a couple of these. Having great well fitting, understated basics can be a life saver and lately fashion trends are demanding for simplicity in plain dresses and shirts and patterns everywhere else.
Most of my blouses come from Forever21. I find them cute and affordable!
Which trends are looking forward to this season?
Images credit of us.asos.com (striped pants) amazon.com (striped leggings) nastygal.com (galaxy tights 1) nordstom.com (galaxy tights 2) stopshop.cpm (galaxy 3) vanmildert.com (galaxy blouse) modekungen.se (shorts and leggings 3) yesstyle.com (leggings and shorts 2 and 4) forever21.com (striped shorts, blouses)
1. High waisted shorts with tights
I absolutely love, love LOVE shorts and tights. They are pretty much my go-to look. I've been wearing them all my live though I was told they were uncool middle school. But alas people seem to be getting intrigued by them in the last couple of years!
See! Zooey and Ashley agree with me!
I love the look of these patterns. Its completely unique. It's fun, classy and if styled right can look completely awe inspiring. The galaxy trend comes in almost everything such as skirts, shirts, sweaters, jewelry, jumpsuits and pants, but my favorite definitely are galaxy nails, blazers, leggings and shoes. I think I like leggings the best because I like them with over sized shirts to give a casual skater vibe.
I can't wait to get a pair of these!
3. Vertical stripe pants/leggings
Monochromatic is iiiiiin! I just bought a pair of these and I can't get enough of them.
C'est Moi
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5. Simplistic over sized blouses.
These aren't really new, but for this upcoming season everyone should have a couple of these. Having great well fitting, understated basics can be a life saver and lately fashion trends are demanding for simplicity in plain dresses and shirts and patterns everywhere else.
Most of my blouses come from Forever21. I find them cute and affordable!
Which trends are looking forward to this season?
Images credit of us.asos.com (striped pants) amazon.com (striped leggings) nastygal.com (galaxy tights 1) nordstom.com (galaxy tights 2) stopshop.cpm (galaxy 3) vanmildert.com (galaxy blouse) modekungen.se (shorts and leggings 3) yesstyle.com (leggings and shorts 2 and 4) forever21.com (striped shorts, blouses)
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