Jenny's got a body thats shaped like an hourglass

My good gal friend, McKenzie (Gal with Curves) had a forties/ fifties birthday to celebrate her Sweet Sixteenth. I came over a bit early to assist her in errands as well as style her hair.

This is what we came up with:

I wasn't sure where I was going with this, but McKenzie told me to do whatever I wanted.

I ended up twisting two sections from the front to cross in the back.

Continuing to twist these sections of hair, I criss crossed them behind her pony tail which I did not use any hair ties for. Bringing the twisted sections back around the front, I crossed them once more in front and once more in back.

Then I secured them with bobby pins, using the pony tail to hide the pins.

With her short, side swept bangs and one loose curl by her face, the look is complete.

She looked stunning and her party was a hit complete with a birthday cake with her baby picture, guests dressed in their best 40's and 50's attire, big band music, and a movie projected onto her garage door.

Tip for the style: I curled and sprayed her hair before styling it. After the curls set, I lightly brushed through them with my fingers and sprayed once again.

Before the festivities began.

Happy 16th, McKenzie!

May this year bring you all your dreams and much more.

Laced Lies

LIE: When styling your hair, it should match your outfit's genre.

LACE: (The beautiful, yet delicate truth to the typical hair myths that girls often buy into) Hair is an accessory just like your clothing. Make it beautiful, make it daring. Make it different. Yes, the style should compliment your outfit, but that shouldn't limit your creativity.

top: Express, many years ago

skirt: the Fashion Shack, a second hand store in South Carolina

boots: Dillards

I love the tight off the shoulder top with the dome of the high waisted skirt. Low cut boots with studs perfected this look. It has a girly-punk vibe. Next step: hair.

With this outfit I wanted my hair to contrast with the sleek edgy look.

Solution: sleek, perfectly groomed hair.

Originally, I pinned my bangs back and sprayed them, but then after they had set, I took the pins out and touched up with some spray.

Treseme Tres Extra Firm Hold is my current favorite. It smells good and it's a reliable product.

Notice, the sides waves back into the style. This adds a bit of a relaxed feel to my otherwise very tight style.

Start out by pulling half your hair into a ponytail, paying particular attention to the way you sweep the sides into a half pony. Then take a piece of hair at the base of your ponytail where it is secured with an elastic, and wrap it around the elastic. Secure with bobby pins underneath your hair. I hid the pins under the portion of half pulled back hair.

Twist the half pony loosely, adding sections of the hair left down until all hair is in the twist. Wrap the twist into a loose bun to the lower right or left near the nape of your neck. Secure with bobby pins. Spray. As the day passes your hair may loosen a bit. As long as it is still in place, let that natural loosening add to your style.

Don't forget to carefully spray back any fly aways for a clean, sleek up do.

Happy Styling!