Saturday, January 31, 2009

singing while applying makeup &
I GOT MY HAIR DONE!

FILE UNDER: TOTALLY EMBARRASSING



Yes, the above video is totally embarrassing and I posted it anyway. I'll probably regret it later tonight or most likely Sunday evening. You don't have to watch it. {also, its original purpose was to show the before version of my hair}

For some reason, every Sunday evening I go through about an hour of complete and total self doubt upon reviewing my previous week's antics in my head. It's horrible but after my inevitable shame attack I'm usually left with a "who cares anyway" attitude. Whatever it takes, I suppose.

No, this is not my best singing ever. I. don't. care. Because this is pretty much what I look like while getting ready ...and singing. Although I'm out of breath because I was rushing to get to my hair appointment.

I am in love with my hair girl. Nikki. She is A-MAZING! She's 8mos preggo right now and so freaking adorable I cannot stand it. And while I get a large helping of anxiety right before getting my hair done {which I cannot understand for the life of me but if you follow my twitter updates you will see my mania} it's always worth it because 1. Nikki is super awesome and fun to spend 2 hours with and 2. Because she does my hair EXACTLY how I want her to EVERY SINGLE TIME.

I have been going to her now for about 5 years which is UNHEARD of for me ...and those reasons mentioned above are why. In addition to being totally awesome and doing exactly what I want, she's quick {2hours is totally quick yo, I have a ton of hair!} and she is totally reasonable. For instance, today, she highlighted, toned, cut and blew dry my hair and charged me $150....so I gave her $200 and still felt like I should have given her more. I have been to salons {eh he, Jonathan Antin} who have charged me over $400 and I've left HATING my hair because they do what they want to do ...not what I WANT!

So, here's my new hair. It's very similar to the uge BUT she cut off about 3 inches from the bottom. I told her I wanted a 70's feel. Parted down the middle and really only two layers ...and long layers at that. I also asked her to do less highlights as I really do like the darker root trend. {please ignore the ridiculous faces I am making ....lol ...it's about the hair people}





If you live in LA {or the Valley ~ or don't mind driving to the Valley - some Hollywood types are Valley Snobs, just fyi} and want to go to Nikki {she's only avail now on Friday and Saturday for the next two weeks then maternity leave for two months} She's at a salon on the corner of Ventura and Coldwater above Coffee Bean called Krystal ...her chair is right as you walk in the front door ...the first one you see.

Nikki Shabani
12930 Ventura Blvd. #220
Studio City, CA 91604
818-421-4738 {her # - not the salon's} ...and tell her I said "hi"


Friday, January 30, 2009

Completely Gratuitous Outfit Post

{@ work w/ the iMac photo booth cam}


I started out this morning in a shit mood.


My head has been cluttered with poop for a couple days now. I couldn't write a word yesterday because I couldn't stay focused on one topic for more than two seconds.


I can't seem to wrap my brain around my new work schedule and every time I hear anything about the economy I just want to cry. I hate being a statistic.






But then I remembered my awesome head band from Shill in my bag so I put it on.


...and then I polished off a king size bag of peanut m&m's.


...and then the sugar kicked in.


...and then I started feeling better.







...but then work got crazy and put off my post until now.



What I'm wearing
Sweater: BCBG
Blouse: Twenty Eight Twelve ...gilt.com
Jeans: J Brand Lovestory
Hairband: Shill
Shoes: Michael Antonio
Sunnies: Tom Ford {Yvette}

Mood: much better. I'm getting my hair done tomorrow and hoping it will change my life ...lol.


Thursday, January 29, 2009

Current Obsession ~ Grey Ant



 
 
 
 


 


 
 






more at Grey Ant


I should have posted this earlier today considering I've been drooling over it since last weekend.

.. . .currently writing a post that will end up being far too long, I'm sure ...er, currently stalling and preoccupying myself with other, more important things, like clothes and trying to convince myself to write. something. soon. :)

*it's funny how much you can get done at home and actually feel like you haven't done anything at all. actually, it's not funny at all. it's totally annoying.



Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Completely Gratuitous Outfit Post


{@ work w/the iMac photobooth cam}












What I'm Wearing
Vintage Navy cotton dress {from last goodwill trip}
Vintage turtleneck {over} ...seen here
Vintage Cognac corduroy blazer ...seen here {w/ boots}
Vintage shell necklace ...seen here
BCBG boots ...seen here
Tom Ford Sunnies
Little gold hoops
blue Neiman's ribbon on my pony ...lol.

Feeling very 70's yet 50's today and kinda liking it.


Google hearts Pollock


In honor of artist Jackson Pollock's birthday, Google did this to their search page



How cute is Google?

*click HERE to create your own Jackson Pollock painting.
{note* every time you click your mouse, you get a new color!}


Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Lucas Wilson Photography