Cat Eye Sunglasses

So apparently, while doing my usual fashion research, I found that cat eye sunglasses are the latest rage in high fashion this season. Now, being a self proclaimed retro girl I've always loved them, but they were always so hard to find. Unless of course you bought those corny super pointy ones with the plastic crystal thingys on the ends. Those were always way too over the top for me.

I usually don't spend an arm and a leg for my (as I call them) "sunshades", because I always end up scratching them or breaking them. I dunno about some of you, but I don't have an extra $250 laying around each time I sit on my purse. And yes, I could use a case, but they're so HUGE now days and really, the little fabric ones are totally pointless. So I stick with cheapies. After looking at some of whats out there now, I dunno, I may invest and actually try to take care of them! Lets take a look at all the pretty (modernized) cat eye sunshades that are out there right now, shall we?

CHRISTIAN DIOR $325

ALDO $12


ALEXANDER WANG $325


CHLOE $295
CHRISTIAN DIOR $265
CYNTHIA ROWLEY $175
FOREVER 21 $6

EMMANUELLE KHANH $640

DIANE VON FURSTENBERG $145


FOSSIL $55

GUCCI $285

MICHAEL by MICHAEL KORS $85

TOM FORD $240

URBAN OUTFITTERS $14

PALOMA PICASSO $270

My Bangs!

So my last post was about clip-on bangs and I said I would post a photo of me with my bangs, so that's what I'm going to do.


First, I want to say that I really like them, but unfortunately my hair color faded and they don't quite match anymore. Blah! Another thing is that they feel thick, but they lay very flat. Being human hair there is probably something I can do about it, if I play with them some more (or stop flat ironing them! ha!) Everyone loved them and couldn't believe they were clip-on when I told them. I may have just started a rage! Hahaha!!!

I plan on keeping my bangs and coloring my hair so I can wear them more often. It makes doing my hair soooo much easier on a lazy day. A lazy hair-do was a pomp-pony, NOW I don't have to worry about getting my perfect pomp anymore, I just clip on the bangs and I'm ready to go!!! I love that I can wear them higher for a shorter bang (as in some of the pics) and lower for a longer bang (which I prefer and in a couple other shots). HAPPY BANGING!!!!

Short Hair Emo

BANGS?

BANGS...I love them on everyone else but me! Everytime I see a girl with cute bangs I get that impulse to cut some, and if I do...I always regret it. I'm just not a bangs kinda gal.

To the left is a photo of me from awhile ago with bangs. I think that was my best 'bangs day' ever (but not the best photo, sorry), all the rest sucked! My hair grows pretty fast, but growing out bangs can be torturous. I had them for soooo much longer then I wanted because I couldn't let them grow, they were too annoying so I'd end up trimming them again. Finally I started trimming them asymmetrical so they would grow into side swept bangs, which worked AFTER a long growing out period that made me look like I had a mullet. If any of you have gone through this, read on.

Despite all of that, I still get the itch to cut them, but DO NOT allow myself to. So I found a fun alternative that I'm going to share with you...clip-on faux bangs! I know, I know it sounds hokey...my boyfriend thought it was a lame idea and it was going to look horrible. Well...he was oh so wrong!!! If you buy the right products and (if you aren't a stylist) get the right person to trim them for you, they look fantastic!!!

I purchased The Bang Thing by The Sassy Collection at Sally Beauty Supply for like $25. They come in a bunch of colors and are made of human hair, so you can wash them and flat iron them or whatever you want. I found other brands online (Jessica Simpson, Easi Bangs, & Hairdo), so there are more out there, but I could only find the Sassy ones.

This is the photo I took of my package. I was going to shoot before and after shots of me without and with bangs, but my camera battery died before I could. I'll post some some other time.
This is what the original product looks like (click to view larger). When you flip it over you see the 3 clips to attach to to your hair. This lady is obviously using it as is and to the side, but I chose to wear it in front and to trim them up quite a bit. The link below has a little more info on clip-on bangs. http://hairextensions.com/clip_in_bangs.html

Below are photos of (model/makeup artist) Micheline Pitt with her clip-in bangs. Look how fantastic and real they look! If you want to try the bangs and are having trouble figuring them out, you can find quite a few tutorials on http://www.youtube.com/

VIVA LAS VEGAS 13

MADE THE TREK OUT TO VEGAS FOR VIVA 13, WITH MY CAMERA IN TOW (on a very windy day), I GOT SOME PHOTOS OF WHAT I SAW (the good, the kinda bad, and the ugly) AS I WALKED AROUND THE CAR SHOW. I'LL INCORPORATE A FEW OF MY PERSONAL PHOTOS FROM OUR ADVENTURE AS WELL. IT WAS FUN Y'ALL!!!

On my way to Vegas REALLY early in the morning. Didn't want to lose my curl half way there!

YAY!!! We made it!!!

I ran into my friend Sherri at the car show. Love those crazy shades!

Nice shot of our shoes and my bag (took the big one to carry all the beer!)

A little squinty without the shades (I'm wearing the playsuit I told you all about a few posts ago)

Dayna Deluxe & Sabina Kelly looking very cute! Ideal Rockabilly girls.

I loved these gals and their retro dresses. They pulled it together perfectly!

She looked sweet with the exception of the hat, BUT it was really windy. Not good hair weather.

Great Rockabilly gals! Perfect hair and makeup!

Cute dress, not to excited about the scarf on her head...kinda confuses the outfit, but cute nonetheless!

Rockabilly Barbie!

EVERYONES favorite! She had more fans than Masuimi Max!

Super adorable retro outfit! Top to bottom.


This little gal looked fantastic! I love the country influence in her retro look. A+


Love the dresses

My favorite, Masuimi Max! She always looks great. Love you!!!

I dunno...I just don't know....

Cute young gal with a modern/retro twist.

Their makeup and hair was fantastic.
Having fun!
Adorable dress!!! She wore it very well and her hair looked great too. (sorry so light)
Cute Rockabilly gal in red.

Me and the outcome of the roller set. THIS was after an afternoon's time to calm down! Ha!

VLV VENDORS: Just a look at the vintage clothing booths and where all these people shop

Wonderful Wanda Jackson!

Me & the BF

Boa Lady...Viva draws ALL kinds!

After the shows and the shopping, put your feet up and have a drink...or three! (excuse the way I look, it was 3am)

THANKS FOR CHECKING OUT THE PHOTOS!!!!