Half Poodle Hair Tutorial

Good day everyone!

 Today I have a hair tutorial for you. It's a 1940's  inspired up-do which I pinned on my pinterest boards a while back. This adorable singer/actress was Francis Langford who was a popular entertainer from the 1930's to the 1950's. I loved this carefree hairstyle with a mop of curls at the top of the head and cascading curls down the back. I didn't achieve as much volume as this curly beauty, as I was planning to wear a hat- but I was still pretty pleased with the results.

Here is what I used to achieve this look:

If you have naturally curly hair you are a lucky lady! For the straight haired beauties out there, you're going to need to curl your hair somehow. I like to use foam rollers that I sleep in at night. The one's I'm wearing are about 1-1 1/2 inches in diameter. Headscarf is optional, but it does help when you have to run your errands the next day :)

Try to let your curls dry as much as possible before removing the curlers or they may not hold their shape.

Hopefully hair looks something like this when finished.

Gather the front half of your hair like you're going to put it in a half ponytail. Take the curls and swirl them around the top of your head until the ends of the curls are sitting atop your forehead.

Begin pinning using bobby pins into the thickest part of the curl. Just pin like a madwoman until you feel like the curls are secure. Keep playing with them until the curls are sitting how you want.

Pull up the hair on the sides of your head to make it sleek, while adding more volume to the top of the hair. Pin it there.

Hopefully the style is looking good by this point. If you choose to have a more voluminous look, you can finger comb or brush out the rest of your curls.

I'm a sucker for the 'widows peak' look of the 40's. I pulled a couple of the curls down, pinned them together, and secured the curl with another bobby pin. I then sprayed the style with a good amount of hairspray to ensure that it wouldn't blow away in the windy weather we've been having!

This was a very fun style to wear, and you'll get to see how I wore it in tomorrow's outfit post! 

I hope you try this one, you'll be the cutest gal in town.

God Bless!

KJA

Proverbs 16:24

Pleasant words are like a honeycomb, Sweetness to the soul and health to the bones.

A New Schedule

So, I know the month of new beginnings is nearly over, but I'm a procrastinator by nature so it really isn't surprising that it has taken me this long to get my act together. The winter months always have me off my blogging game, what with not being able to get outside to take photos very often. I am trying to schedule out my life. Currently I have to make lists for everything I do-lesson plans, house chores, etc. Why would I not apply that to blogging as well? I came up with a schedule that I think I can follow pretty well. There is more room for various content other than outfit posts and will give me a chance to change things up a bit around here! I'm still working on a new blog layout, but that can come at any time. I wanted to start this new schedule as soon as possible! Here is what you can expect from me from now on. I will try my best to follow!

 

Sunday- Devotional

Monday- Outfit Post

Tuesday- Tutorials or the Occasional Sponsored Post

Wednesday- Outfit Post

Thursday- Vintage Inspiration

Friday- Remix or Outfit Post

Photo from this post, taken June 2012

So, I'll be starting tomorrow with a tutorial for you! I really want to begin taking my little bloggy more seriously and this is a good start I think. Let me know if there is any content you are interested in, I would be happy to oblige!

God Bless,
KJA


James 4:10
Humble yourselves in the sight of the Lord, and He will lift you up.
I always think of the song when I read this verse, anyone else sing that one in church? :)

Suit Up

Hello all you doll-faced beauties! Remember when I talked about finding a great vintage shop a few days ago? Well, I found the most beautiful 1940's suit while there and even though it was a bit expensive, I had to try it on for fun. Well, we all know that's a bad idea because as soon as you see something on you, you're going to want to purchase it. Through my powers of persuasion I convinced Sean to let me have it as an early birthday present! I was so glad too, because I found out it was seriously on sale when I went to purchase it.

I had so much fun wearing it, and it will be wonderful to wear as separates as well.The asymmetrical buttons are in all in great condition, as is the embroidered beading at the hip-and it had it's original matching belt ahhh I was so giddy. I paired this with one of my favorite hats, which does need a bit of fixing, but I let that slide for a day. We went to take some photos at a park in town that has some interesting educational features for kids. This one in particular is called the "Whisper Shell." There is an identical one several yards away positioned exactly so that when one whispers into the middle your friend can hear you even from that far! It's a pretty neat gadget for sure.

The above photo shows the beautiful little clutch I picked up at the flea market a couple of weeks ago. I'm always giddy when I find one with special details. This one had an attached coin purse (wish several little stud earrings inside!), as well as pockets specifically designed for your mirror and lipstick. How perfect! Purses just aren't made like that anymore.
Below I'm whispering into the shell! I kind of felt like an old radio songstress. Now that would be a dream job if only I could make my time machine work!

Have a simply divine Friday everyone!

God Bless,
KJA

Also, some food for thought:
Galatians 6:8
 For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life.


Wearing:
Suit- 1940's Vintage,  Aviena
Hat- Vintage, RetroRemnants
Bag- Vintage, Benson's Flea Market
Shoes- Crocs, Thrifted
Stockings- Charlotte Russe, Similar
Coat and Gloves- Grandmother's
Lipstick- Wet'n'Wild in Black Orchid
Earrings- Vintage, Rummage Sale

The Cat's Meow

Why hello there! In today's post I am wearing my favorite Flock Together swap dress of all time. I mean come on, it is covered in kitties for goodness sake. Sammi of the Soubrette Brunette has the sweetest collection of novelty dresses I've ever seen and this beauty (which you can get at Modcloth!)  was no exception.  It is the 'cat's meow' so to speak with a perfect pattern and a fun, full circle skirt to boot. I swished around in it to go shopping at a flea market and showed off just what a crazy cat lady I am. 

I actually realized that I styled it similarly to how Sammi did in her post with a black belt and burgundy cardigan. I guess we both got the same vibe from the dress! Ashley of Southern (California) Belle recently styled it adorably for her pregnancy as well in this post. So much kitty inspiration :) !

I'm still working on revamping the ol' bloggy. It's proving more difficult than I thought! I need the web design fairies to visit me tonight while I sleep. Those exist, right?

Happy Wednesday!

God Bless,
KJA

1 John 4:1
Beloved, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God; because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 



Wearing:
Dress- Swap with Sammi, Modcloth
Petticoat- Thrifted, Similar
Cardigan- Target,
Shoes- Kohl's, Similar
Belt- Vintage