Some thoughts ...

Howdy everyone !

I feel like it's been ages, but that's because I've been traveling !

So I'm currently in the lovely Huntington Beach California. It. Is. Paradise. End of story. 

I'm going to be going to the beach in a bit, but I'm going to go take a dip in the pool first. :) 

So... the above photo's are probably one of the best hair day's I've ever had ever in the history of everness. I've finally masted the art of curling with a straightener, which is good considering my lack of owning a curling iron... that's been on my shopping list for years. 

I do need to get my bangs cut, thank you haircutter for ombreing me but not hacking off my too-long bangs. >:( 

I did have one thing to say that is actually fashion/beauty related. Does the Justin Beiber perfume not look  pretty similar to Marc Jacobs Lola ? I don't like it... the Beibs being associated with Jacobs - even indirectly- is terrible. I smelt the little sample in my Seventeen, and it was bearable. I'll stick with my lovely Lola though, I'm a bit more classy. ;)

Jumping on the ombre wagon.

After seeing ombre just about everywhere in the fashion and blogging world, I decided to take the plunge myself. Now, I never have coloured my hair myself. Even when I dyed my hair a dark chestnut brown colour - only a smidge darker than my original colour - I had a friend dye it for me with my store bought dye. Every blogger I see with ombred hair has done it themselves... and I'm not that ballsy. I had it done at a salon. :3 

So... I love it !

It's not nearly as light as I would have liked, I feel like it's not ombre enough. But it's a change and with my hair that's kind of a big deal. I never ever colour my hair, save for that one time and it was barely noticeable. 

Also, a bit of credit. When I went to the salon, I had to bring a picture of what I wanted.

One of my favourite bloggers ever right there. She inspired meh.

Her post.

There you'll find how she does it herself. It's quite helpful for those who want to take the plunge and aren't scared like me.

:)

H&M, consignment shop, and some beauty buys.

black skirt, (diy) H&M, on sale for $15.00 

skirt, H&M

graphic pants, H&M

shorts, vintage The Limited, consignment shop

dresss, vintage, consignment shop

striped top, vintage, consignment shop

bracelet, vintage Lucky Brand (?), consignment shop

necklace, boutique purchase $20.00

bag, vintage Dooney and Bourke, consignment shop, on sale for $20.00

beauty: Sally Hansen Salon Effects in Collide-O-Scope, Pantene Straighten & Smooth Creme for Medium-Thick Hair, John Frieda Frizz-Ease 3-Day Straight Styling Spray. (Harmon Beauty Supply for the nail appliques, Walmart for the hair products)

So as you can see I've went a little spend crazy. And as of now I have a few other haul posts to type up. But one at a time! 

The black skirt I was inspired by in this post, so when I saw one like it in H&M sans the short inside lining, I made a purchase! And then I simply cut short the inside lining to my liking. I've even kept the black ring of cloth that was the bottom of the lining to use as a slinky scarf. Fashion multitasking at it's best !

The pants I've been seeing everywhere, and I felt behind on the trends. :( Not anymore ! I'm excited to see what I can pair with them; it seems like my gladiator sandals will be a go to item for them.

I've been on the hunt for unique shorts, so I decided to snatch these up from consignment. They were on sale too I believe. I plan to maybe cut the bottoms for a nice beat up frayed look. 

The Dooney bag I'm fairly certain is a knock off (didn't really check when I was purchasing... gah). But I do absolutely love it. It looks fairly convincing for a knock off, and it fits the prep sophisticate bag style that's in right now. 

I plan to review the three beauty purchases in due time. After I've used them a fair amount. As you can see I already got to the press on nail stickers... 

Speak soon all !