On Short Hair

I stumbled upon this article from The Glamourai's link and found it interesting and very much true. Having short hair has its ups and downs and this pretty much summarizes it.


ON SHORT HAIR (c1988)
from American(?) Vogue
by Joan Juliet Buck

Joan Juliet Buck, a devoted short-hair convert, explains why it makes a difference.

Hair is time.

Women with short hair always look as if they have somewhere else to go. Women with long hair tend to look as if they belong where they are, especially in California. Short hair takes a short time. Long hair takes a long time. Long hair moves faster than short hair. Long hair tells men that you are all woman, or a real woman, or at the very least a girl. Short hair always makes them wonder. Short hair makes children ask each other --usually at the school-yard gate, when parents are late-- "Are you a boy or girl?" Men married to women with short hair should not have affairs with women who have long hair kept up with many little pins and combs. Once you have cut your hair you have to remember to wear lipstick, but you can put away the brush, elastics, and the black barrettes in the form of shiny leaves with rhinestone hearts. When you cut your hair you lose a nose and gain a neck. A neck is generally better than a nose. It does not need to be powdered, except on extreme occasions. It does, however, need to be washed more often.

With short hair you suddenly dislike the month of March, when the wind blows down the back of your neck. With short hair you begin to crave pearl necklaces, long earrings, and a variety of sunglasses. And you brush your teeth more often. Short hair removes obvious femininity and replaces it with style. When it starts growing out a little and losing its style, you have to wear sunglasses until you can get it to the hairdresser. That's why you need a variety. Short hair makes you aware of subtraction as style. You can no longer wear puffed sleeves or ruffles; the neat is suddenly preferable to the fussy. You eye the tweezers instead of the blusher. What else can you take away? You can't hide behind short hair. Your nape is exposed. Men put their hands around your neck instead of stroking your long locks. You can only pray they have friendly intentions. The backs of your ears show, your jaw line is clear to anyone watching, and you realize --perhaps for the first time-- how wide the expanse of skin is between cheekbone and ear.

You may look a little androgynous, a little unfinished, a little bare. You will look elegant, as short hair requires you to keep your weight slightly below acceptable levels. However, the first time you wear a bathing suit with short hair, you will feel exceptionally naked. People who used to look straight at you will love you in profile. Short hair makes others think you have good bones, determination, and an agenda. The shape of your skull is commented on, so are its contents. They can pick you out in a crowd, and you can be recognized from behind, which can be good or bad. But your face is no longer a flat screen surrounded by a curtain: the world sees you in three dimensions.

Chase to the cut.

Mondo Guerra

I know its a bit late, but I just finished watching Season 8 of Project Runway. Christian Siriano (S04) has always been a favorite of mine and has been so far the most successful winner of the show. Mondo, this season's runner-up and whom i think is the more deserving winner, is clearly making a bigger name for himself rather than Gretchen Jones with his shirts being sold-out and celebrity clients asking him to dress them. Hoping to get myself on a Mondo day of the dead shirt soon :)

My Newest Baby

It's been quite a while since we've posted, but since its a new year and we're newly inspired and rejuvenated (plus resolutions havent been forgotten yet) we hope we can at least document most of our experiences here.

For now, I'm just thrilled with my latest shoe purchase, which in this case will literally last me a lifetime :)





Polka dotted Doc Martens! LOL. Although im still lusting for the hello kitty edition, which is very hard to find, these graphic babies will very much do :)

First Sewing Project

a few months ago, my friend jesy needed a non conventional pre-nup dress for their pictorial and i was tasked to help her with it.

finishing my basic pattern class helped me greatly, but i have to admit my sewing skills sucked big time and mostly relied on winging it :D

as you can see here's the messy before:





and here's the much altered after:

Looklet

A few weeks ago, I got addicted to Looklet.com again after revisiting the site. For those who are not familiar with the site, its a DIY place where you can style your own look, with a wide array of models, background and of course clothes :)
Here are some of my looks:

Babes in Mobland

Just wanted to share this awesome shoot from Vanity Fair. Love the colors and the pin-up feel.

Iain Crawford

Stumbled upon these images of this amazing photographer. Enjoy.










www.iaincrawford.com

Quick Outfit Post

Watched Repertory Phils' adaptation of 'EQUUS' last sunday. Dark play, great actors. Had this snapped before heading home.

Just had to...

Share these hot pictures of Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Claudia Schiffer for GQ. (Inception hangover anyone?)

We're Back

After our month-long hiatus we're finally back. :) We were a bit busy but we're working on posting more often in the future.

On my part, I'm very happy to be taking up basic pattern classes at Fashion Institute of the Philippines (FIP).

I've been wanting to take a course, learn how to construct my own garments to be able to create the things I love. Hopefully when this course is over, I can post my own projects here :D

Summer Lives On In These Designers' Collections

Just wanted to share an article KC did for cosmo.ph (photos by moi)




Fun, fearless Pinays are lucky to be able to enjoy summer all year round here. So stop lamenting the end of the season and pick up more summer styling ideas!
The scorching summer days and balmy nights call for only minimal clothing, but you need not shed your style along with past seasons' layers. This season provides the perfect excuse to show just a little more sun-kissed skin through breezy resort wear and swimsuits.

Pinay designers Rosanna Ocampo, Charina Sarte, and Hindy Weber-Tantoco unveiled their sultry summer collection in a fashion show held along with the grand launch of Azure Urban Resort Residences. Lifestyle inspires fashion, and each of their collections swings with the luxurious, resort way of life made available by Azure. In like manner, you can get inspired by these collections when shopping for items that suit your personal style, needs, and budget.





Rosanna Ocampo pays homage to the legendary modernist architect Antonio Gaudi as seen by the play of angles, curves, and geometric shapes in her designs. Her beach and resort wear are great for summer nights out and daytime power dressing.

Charina Sarte emphasized the beauty of the beach with her summer wear that is equally colorful, feminine, and sexy. Her collection includes bold prints, embellished bikinis and maillots, and sheer cover-ups. When you're feeling more relaxed, you can turn to this collection for fashion inspiration.

Hindy Tantoco curiously takes her design cue from the powerful king of the ocean: the great white shark. Strong, edgy, and spirited her collection sticks to a black and white palette. Strategic cut-outs lend her solid-colored swimsuits just the right amount of boldness. If you're not a fan of color, you'll love getting ideas from her collection.

Century Properties' Global Brand Ambassador Ruffa Gutierrez and Joey Mead played hosts for the night's festivities.

Click here for the full gallery: www.cosmo.ph

Still Original

Sorry for the late updates and posts...things have been busy. Just wanted to make a quick entry and share these Madonna images from her Interview shoot. Photoshopped or not, its still amazeballs.