i have purple hair

The bleaching process. Evidently, you have to bleach your hair in order to dye it purple. Considering, I have never bleached my hair, I feared it would just fall out. All of it. Is that irrational even though we were only bleaching the tips? I wanted purple hair bad enough to get over it.

Supplies. Okay, so we used a chickpea can and plastic wrap. I'm on a budget.

Team of talented stylists- Kylie Monet and Vick

GOOOAAAAL. Done applying bleach, yet too early to celebrate.

Playing the waiting game and trying to avoid major freak out by listening to Gavin Creel's NOISE.

They should charge for their services, maybe even turn Kylie's apartment into a salon. I can't believe I have such good friends. I would also like to thank ALANNA for all of the above pictures and her general presence/moral support during this whole process.

Results. Now, we can celebrate.

Photos by Kylie Monet

I did the purple myself.

I am in love. I want more.

I find myself just staring at my purple hair during class. Even though I've completely stopped paying attention, I at least learned some new french words- mes pointes violettes.

diy half moon manicure

Do It Yourself (DIY): Half moon manicure

Because I got sOooOoOoOo many comments on this post asking how to do the half moon manicure. I figured I would grant all of the requests and teach you how to do it yourself! Just another a small glimpse of my talents, specifically nail art. Get into it:

1. Paint your nails a color, any color.

2. Find a crossword puzzle book to put your hand in.

3. Place semi-circle stickers on the bottom half of your nail, adjusting to whatever size half-moon you want.

4. Choose another color and paint your nails like a 1st grader, who hasn't quite figured out how to color inside the lines. At this point, I would suggest taking your hand out of the crossword puzzle book, unless you want your nails to look like the above picture.

5. Peel off stickers and unveil a beautiful two toned nail.

6. Keep admiring your newfound nail art talents while posing with a book of crossword puzzles.

7. When all your friends start admiring your nail art talents, make sure to slyly let them know Noe Connaît taught you everything you know and showed you the fun and easy way to Half-moon magic.

don't judge me. i want a new fashion turban.

The blog Little Fille is having a winter giveaway! And guess what the beloved item is? A turban, turband, headband, thing that goes on your head. Obviously, I am extremely determined to win one, therefore I will explain all of the reasons why I need a new fashion turban through this blog post. Here we go!

1. I have a strong affinity for things on my head.

Hats sold in supermarkets.

Multiple hats at one time.

Wigs.

The original fashion turban. Girl with the Pearl Earring.

2. This fashion turban is my one and only and it's getting tired.

Casually modeling in the middle of the street.

In South Coast Plaza.

On the streets of New York.

On Christmas Day! Come on. Say it. I deserve to win.

3. Final reason- I have proof of how amazing(ly ridiculous) the red fashion turban would look on my head.

Red t-shirt.

Little Fille's version.

Do it yourself t-shirt version by Noe Connaît

Wouldn't my life just be easier if I won the Little Fille winter giveaway? I hope her version can pull off the pirate look.

capes and leaves

Chillin' in some foliage

Does it look like I have wings?

How bout now?

Photos taken by the camera's auto timer

Black cape- vintage, blue dress- vintage, tights, and boots- Steve Madden

Well, there are two (possibly three) alarming things about this post. The obvious first is that yes, I did indeed resort to auto timer while all of my friends were out of the country. I believe this just shows serious blogging dedication and not a ridiculous amount of self absorption and embarrassment. I can't wait to post the outtakes, actually I'll probably wait at least until I'm dead. The second, not so obvious, alarming thing is the cape. Or is it a cape? No, no it is not. Ready for a DYI DIY? (Dad, that means "do it yourself") Take your most awkwardly lengthened maxi skirt and put it around your neck. (Dad, please don't do this yourself) I'm being real here, I am definitely wearing a skirt around my neck. I warned you that pure insanity creativity would commence. The third possibly alarming thing? That blue "dress" is actually a skirt. Oops. . . but did you notice?

Today's serious life lesson:

We must learn . . .

. . . to appreciate . . .

. . . beauty.

avoiding la douche

Photos of me taken by française Kylie

Again, this is a post about how to look somewhat presentable sans prendre une douche or for you anglophones- without taking a shower. I'm slowly learning the français way of life, therefore showering is optional. So, how to hide nasty locks of love? High pony and a brooch. Why not secure an attractive brooch to your ponytail holder? Everyone is doing it or maybe just me. Ladies or garçons with hair shoulder length or longer- go to your grandmother's house, find the raddest brooch in the antique vanity, clip it into your high ponytail, and use the time you should have spent showering to do something fun, like go to TacoBell.

On to more important things in my life:

Because I had a good 23 minutes to spare sans ma douche, I found myself in a bagel shop (don't pretend that hasn't happened to you). I ordered the "Vanille Chai avec lait" and what did I receive? Heavenly goodness reminiscent of Teazer World Tea Market Elephant Vanilla Chai. Needless to say, I teared up crossing the Rhône, mostly because my withdraws finally subsided.