Turbans and Babushkas

     Yup. I'm actually doing this post. Today I decided it's high time I spammed the wall of one of my friends with pictures of me in headscarves. Why? Well, because, that's why. Being bored during the summer means a lot of weird things. I've done everything from color a dozen princess pictures and mail them to my friends (no, I'm not five, I promise) to learn how to wear a hijab. All out of boredom. Here are some of the results of my goofiness, captured in photographic form with help from my siblings. Happily for those of you-- like my friend-- turbans are all the rage on Pinterest, so if you have the nerve to wear one, you can. Now for the aforementioned pictorial representations:

Oppa Slavic Style! Or something.  Actually really like this look
(not the sweatshirt-dress skirt combo, the scarf). Thinking I'll do this
sometime this fall, using the "it's cold outside and I don't like cold ears" excuse.

This time it actually looks like a turban. Kind of don't remember
how I did it exactly, but I'll attach a link that will help.

 

 

And last but by no means least, Prince Ali. I thank my sister for the feather idea.
 As for the Swiss Guard sweatshirt, well, it totally makes the outfit.
Goes rather well with the turban, I should think.

     And there you have it. Really, head-wraps can be quite fun sometimes. Promised link:
http://www.scarves.net/how-to-tie-a-scarf/twisty-turban.htm  Scroll down a bit, and on the left there will be a few more tutorials for different head-wrap styles. Bad hair days, costuming, alternative to chapel veil, or just plain "because I can" -- enjoy!

Staples-R-Us, Part 2

     Back to the list of stuff that I command you--- er, advise you--- to own.

5. Belts. Everybody needs at least one. They don't just hold pants up. They can be used to
             complete an outfit, whether by being worn with a shirt that is tucked in, or on top
             of a dress or long shirt. Naturally, the best for versatility are black and brown
             leather belts. As to the thickness, that depends upon you. Long-waisted people
             need thicker belts than those with short waists. It just looks better that way.

6. Purses.

          A. Dark neutral (preferably black)

          B. Light neutral (such as beige; white is more likely to get soiled)

7. Jewelry

          A. Earrings

                      1. Plain gold studs/hoops

                      2. Plain silver studs/hoops

                      3. Rather plain pearl earrings, either tear-drop or studs

          B. Watch. Be it leather, silver, or gold, a good watch is always important to have.

          C. Necklaces

                      1. Fairly simple gold

                      2. Fairly simple silver

                      3. Pearl, the length of which is up to you, but I find that it is more useful
                          to have only a shorter one than to have only a longer one.

         D. Bracelets. Some people are really into bracelets, but I am not. This is partly
              because I find that they are hard to put on, get in your way, and don't
              work terribly well with long sleeves. If you like to wear bracelets often,
              then I suggest following what I wrote for necklaces. Bangles work very
              well if they are properly made, thin, and simple. Gold and silver
             bangles are sure to compliment dozens of outfits, whether worn singly or five
             at a time.

8. Hair stuff

         A. Assorted hairpins. These are indispensible for medium and long hair. They
              can be used for so many things. Just make sure to get the kind that have
              rounded edges, and that match your hair color pretty well.

        B. Barrettes. You are never too old for them.

        C. Hairties. I find that the ones that have no metal-- and thus claim to be snag
             -free-- stretch out VERY easily. At least the thin ones do.

        D. Headbands. There are many different kinds of headbands, from the basic
             type, to the kind that have strips of fabric on the end so you can tie them
            and then drape the ends over your shoulder. If you have bangs, you
            probably want to wear them in front of the headband, and not back with
            the rest of your hair. (Unless, of course, you are wearing a headband
            precisely for the purpose of keeping those bangs out of the way.)