2009 August | whoorl

The Impossible Project

August 28, 2009

Color me STOKED.

I have this on my left.

And this on my right.

What’s that, you ask? It’s my new Polaroid camera. Well, it’s the back of the box containing my “new” vintage Polaroid camera. #90 of the last 700 Polaroid cameras ever to be produced, to be exact.

I’m not sure if you were aware, but Polaroid ended production of Instant Film in 2008. Shortly thereafter, an amazing group of people launched The Impossible Project and acquired all of the machinery and film production equipment at Polaroid’s Dutch factory in hopes to bring back instant film in 2010.

Many years ago, when D and I decided to take our long-distance relationship to the next level, we packed up our belongings and moved to Chicago to start our life together. During that time, I bought him a mini-Polaroid camera. I have such wonderful memories of our first couple of years together, and that camera captured so much of that time. (Maybe I’ll scan some for you to see!)

When I found out that Urban Outfitters was partnering with The Impossible Project to help support their mission to restart and reinvent instant film photography, I was beyond thrilled. Starting this week, Urban Outfitters is selling deadstock Polaroid film (saved from the last production runs at the Polaroid factory in Netherlands) AND a Special Edition Polaroid Camera Kit. Sales of the film and camera kits directly support The Impossible Project.

Needless to say, I was standing at my local UO store this morning at 10 a.m. sharp. I might have gulped rather loudly when I heard the total ($180 for the kit), but I know my money is directly supporting this super project.

I don’t know – I just think the world would be a slightly less fun place without Polaroids. Call me crazy.

You can learn more here. It’s time to take my camera for a spin!

Members Only Bomber Jacket

August 27, 2009

Remember Members Only? Ahhhh, I love this jacket.

(And if you say anything mean about it, I’ll take my beaded friendship pin off your shoe for GOOD, hoser.)

hair thursday makeover 73

August 27, 2009

This week’s participant is Nicole.

nicole_before

Nicole’s hair:

Naturally medium blonde, but colors it dark brown with reddish undertones
Normal-to-dry condition
Extremely thick, but individual strands are fine
Slightly wavy, straightens easily and also holds curl well
Usually spends 20 minutes styling hair, but is willing to spend more
Proficient with styling tools

From Nicole’s email:

I’d love to get your ideas for my hair. I’ve worn it the same way- very long with bangs- for about five years now
and I’m ready for a change. Right now my hair is really, really long. It has been for several years now. I’ve never had hair shorter than shoulder length but I’m willing to try anything.

It really doesn’t surprise me that Nicole is a natural medium blonde. In fact, the first thing that came to mind while looking at her photo was that she needed to go lighter with her hair color. The rich brunette is a pretty color, but it is just too much for Nicole’s fair-to-light complexion.

A medium brunette with dark blonde highlights would add so much warmth to her lovely face, don’t you think? Audrina Patridge’s color would look beautiful on Nicole.

Be sure to check out other gorgeous celebrity hairstyles at Daily Makeover!

As for the cut, I would love to see Nicole take her hair up to the shoulder and grow out her bangs a little bit. Jane Krakowski’s super-swoopy bangs and bodified hairstyle would be such a fun look for Nicole’s thick, slightly wavy hair. The cut is totally versatile – Nicole could wear it either straight or play up her volume!

To achieve the wavy, full-body look, try these simple tips.

Step 1: Apply a handful of mousse onto damp hair. Blow dry two-inch sections while using a large round brush to apply slight upward tension at the roots and then softly roll the ends under. Create a deep side-part.
Step 2: Mist a one-inch thick vertical section with styling spray. Avoid the very top and wrap the section around a medium curling iron. Hold for a few seconds to set the curl and then release and repeat, alternating direction until all hair is curled.
Step 3: Run your fingers through your hair to break up the curls and coax fullness.