Apr 7, 2009
in Style and Fashion
I got tired of the pink hair so I bleached the dark roots and re-bleached the rest of the hair and bought some cheap semi-permanent hair color. No bleach, no ammonia, I let it sit for 2 hours and *ta-da*!!!!
Bright red hair.
No, it's not vampire red. Vampires are not red. Neither do they sparkle. :P
TOP: PINK (So 2 months ago!!!)
BOTTOM: RED
Bright red hair.
No, it's not vampire red. Vampires are not red. Neither do they sparkle. :P
TOP: PINK (So 2 months ago!!!)
BOTTOM: RED
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Jan 25, 2009
in Style and Fashion
Help Me Choose!
andreagoth asks, I need new ones. I like comfort, balance, and easy transition. Which one should I get?
I dance ballet, from time to time. I go to the studio when I have time, most of the time when I feel I need to remind myself of how it's done, I dance in my kitchen (Only place other than the bathroom that is not carpet).
My old pointe shoes (Sansha Recital 202) are completely dead. So, I need a new one!
So here are my key pointes (pun intended, hehe!):
"Axis" Pointe Shoe:
-Breaking them in is easy. Using a hair dryer, heat it up until the glue softens and wear it and "mold" your feet in it by massaging the pointe shoe (while wearing it.) Do a couple of tendu's and guide your feet to demi-pointe. Then put in the fridge.
-I don't know how long these will last me, from what I've heard, a couple of full day rehearsal can kill them. But thats from pro's.
Split Sole Pointe Shoes:
-I have no idea about these. I have been meaning to buy split sole pointe's for a long time since breaking in full sole ones are a pain in the arse.
- I have not heard feed back from anyone on these pair so if you have any comments or suggestions about this particular pair, please let me know.
Gaynor Minden Pointe Shoe:
-A lot of pro's I know like them. They say they are comfortable, very easy on the feet, and they balance pretty well. I don't know though, coz last time someone told me about a perfect pair and I bought them, it was like putting my feet in a tub of boiling water.
-I basically dance to keep fit. It's not a prefession for me (I'm a med student for crying out loud). So I don't know if professional grade pointe's are good for me.
So, if you have anything to say. Anything at all. Even if it's just giberish (ASPARAGUS!), please comment away! :)
My old pointe shoes (Sansha Recital 202) are completely dead. So, I need a new one!
So here are my key pointes (pun intended, hehe!):
"Axis" Pointe Shoe:
-Breaking them in is easy. Using a hair dryer, heat it up until the glue softens and wear it and "mold" your feet in it by massaging the pointe shoe (while wearing it.) Do a couple of tendu's and guide your feet to demi-pointe. Then put in the fridge.
-I don't know how long these will last me, from what I've heard, a couple of full day rehearsal can kill them. But thats from pro's.
Split Sole Pointe Shoes:
-I have no idea about these. I have been meaning to buy split sole pointe's for a long time since breaking in full sole ones are a pain in the arse.
- I have not heard feed back from anyone on these pair so if you have any comments or suggestions about this particular pair, please let me know.
Gaynor Minden Pointe Shoe:
-A lot of pro's I know like them. They say they are comfortable, very easy on the feet, and they balance pretty well. I don't know though, coz last time someone told me about a perfect pair and I bought them, it was like putting my feet in a tub of boiling water.
-I basically dance to keep fit. It's not a prefession for me (I'm a med student for crying out loud). So I don't know if professional grade pointe's are good for me.
So, if you have anything to say. Anything at all. Even if it's just giberish (ASPARAGUS!), please comment away! :)
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Jan 25, 2009
in Style and Fashion
DUH!
Look at the crappy stylboard I made in a hurry.
Can you even tell the difference? They look the same but the prices are different.
In a time like this, we don't need to go all out on brands of clothing. Because there is much more things important than clothing brands, like being clothed. Period.
I'd rather be walking down the street in an $8 pair of jeans than no jeans at all.
Besides, I could use the extra cash to pay important bills. You know. Bills that keep me from being homeless. :)
We can still be stylish or fashionable. But only for a cheaper price. No need to empty out our wallets to buy one top. Empty out your wallet to buy one top, a pair of jeans, shoes, and a bag. And hey, you might have some extra change to go grab yourself a cup of coffee or a donut or something. (Hmmmm.... donut!)
You can do what I do (if you want), go to Wal-mart or some other discount store and buy a pair of jeans or two for less (A lot less) than how much department stores are selling.
Be a stylish and smart shopper. Not stylish and broke. :D
Enjoy!
On the syleboard:
LEFT
P.S.
In case you haven't noticed, I'm a bit of a tree hugging hippie. :D
Look at the crappy stylboard I made in a hurry.
Can you even tell the difference? They look the same but the prices are different.
In a time like this, we don't need to go all out on brands of clothing. Because there is much more things important than clothing brands, like being clothed. Period.
I'd rather be walking down the street in an $8 pair of jeans than no jeans at all.
Besides, I could use the extra cash to pay important bills. You know. Bills that keep me from being homeless. :)
We can still be stylish or fashionable. But only for a cheaper price. No need to empty out our wallets to buy one top. Empty out your wallet to buy one top, a pair of jeans, shoes, and a bag. And hey, you might have some extra change to go grab yourself a cup of coffee or a donut or something. (Hmmmm.... donut!)
You can do what I do (if you want), go to Wal-mart or some other discount store and buy a pair of jeans or two for less (A lot less) than how much department stores are selling.
Be a stylish and smart shopper. Not stylish and broke. :D
Enjoy!
On the syleboard:
LEFT
- Grey tank - Wal-mart $6.00
- Levi Strauss Jeanse - Wal-mart $8.00
- Green Airwalk sneakers - Payless $19.99
- Tote Bage - Target $9.99
- Grey tank - Abercrombie $19.50
- Levi's Jeans - $59.50
- Green Converse sneakers - Tilly's $39.99
- Tote bag - Tilly's #13.99
P.S.
In case you haven't noticed, I'm a bit of a tree hugging hippie. :D
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