17 February 2010

• Grey Sweater – Banana Republic
• Brown Corduroy Skirt – Old Navy
• Grey Sweater Tights- BR Outlet
• Wellies – Banana Republic
• Floral Scarf – Anthropologie

First, for the scarf:  I bought this scarf with a gift card and it was a deliberate attempt to break outside my comfort zone.  This scarf is ruffled and floral and loose and billowy – not terms that usually apply to much of anything in my wardrobe.  I premiered it a couple months ago by belting it over a a cardigan and simple jersey dress.  Today I am attempting a new scarf style for me.  I have seen many style bloggers wear their scarves this way (What Would a Nerd Wear for example) and usually like the result.  So, when I saw this how-to video on Orchid Grey, I knew I had to give it a try.

Now, for the hair.  I have written here a couple times about my hair struggles.  I have naturally curly hair but rarely like the way it looks curly, despite all of my experiments with various products and various hair dryer adapters.  Because my hair is blond and somewhat fine, I have trouble using product – it weighs it down and makes it appear greasy and darker than its natural color.  So, I straighten.  I have been straightening my hair for years and I really do like the result.  I have come to appreciate my short straight blond hair with its natural fullness s one of my best features.  But,  I do often see curly hair on others (including S. and Sal) and want to give it a try.  My sister, L., is in town for a few days and helped me style my hair this way.  It took a bit of time, a blow dryer, and a  curling iron, but very little product.  I loved the result – it felt natural but polished and styled (not just the mop of curls I usually end up with).  Unfortunately, I don’t think it is something I could very easily replicate by myself.  Next time she is in town, I’ll try to better learn the technique, but for now, it will likely be back to straight tomorrow.