I can’t wait for Reverse Mullet Barbie. Or the Kate Gosselin Barbie with Fancy Reverse Mullet that comes with a tiny jar of pomade and a gigantic conversion van.
Reverse Mullet Barbie. BEST IDEA EVER.
As I read your comments and looked at the photo of Kate Gosselin repeatedly, a feeling of calmness washed over me. It was like I was being hypnotized by her spiky porcupine quills! All of the sudden I heard a voice. A tiny Reverse Mullet Barbie was sitting on my shoulder, whispering “Sarah, Sarahhhhhhhh, come over to the dark side….release your judgmental tendencies and your good taste….multiple painful-looking hair spikes are all the rage. I have chosen you as the messenger of the reverse mullet doctrine, and you must spread the word to the masses of heretics. Do it, Sarah. DO IT NOWWWWWWW.”
I try to keep things on the non-snarky side around here, but OH MY GOD when I read this quote from Kate Gosselin in Entertainment Weekly, I died. Dead.
Everybody wants it. It’s work. I have very, very thick hair, so it’s not going to work for everybody. I’ve seen people come through the book line with thin hair and it’s just won’t work. My hair stylist gets calls from all across the country.
Everybody wants it? EVERYBODY WANTS IT? No no no, I do not want it. YOU SHOULD NOT WANT IT.
People, I urge you. DO NOT ATTEMPT THIS HAIRCUT. To put it simply, it makes the baby jesus cry, kills kittens, you know the drill.
US Weekly has the best photo gallery ever of what celebrities would look like with Gosselin’s hair. It pretty much made my day.
Feel like you can withstand more of the reverse mullet? Check out more photos here.
I’m quite fond of this dress. So fond, in fact, that my initial thought while trying it on was that I NEEDED TO TELL THE INTERNET ABOUT THIS DRESS. Now, we could over-analyze why that would be my very first thought (hint: slight internet addiction), but let’s not put a damper on this party.
After returning home, I swiftly visited gap.com only to find that the dress was not there! OH NO! How would the internet learn of this special dress? I know! I’ll force D to take photos of the dress in an amateur attempt to emulate one of my favorite blogs, Cupcakes and Cashmere!
(Note to self: You do not possess Emily’s lithe legs. Please do not EVER attempt a tulip skirt.)
Whatevs. This dress is going to be my perfect go-to dress for the summer. Lightweight, comfortable and featuring POCKETS. Pockets make me weep with joy. (I even put my hand in the pocket for the photo which really did nothing but add 20 visual inches to my hips. Fail.) And although I’m wearing heels in the photo, I think gold Dolce Vita flat sandals will be my first choice. Did I mention the skirt is so billowy and voluminous that you could hide a bottle of vodka underneath for playdates?
Wait! I haven’t told you about the best part. Take a gander.
The racerback, folks. The perfect little detail.
I think my work here is done. Go buy the dress. (But don’t wear it around my neighborhood.)
It’s long. Like halfway to Crystal Gayle long, but I must admit, it’s damn pretty.
Lisa’s hair:
Loooooong
Naturally dark brown and straight
Thick, normal condition
Open to all lengths
Spends 5 to 10 minutes styling
Uses no products or tools except for a brush
When I received Lisa’s photos, I knew I could have pulled the drastic change routine. You know, the You-Must-Chop-Two-Feet-Off-Your-Hair-Immediately! kind of routine. Truth is, I HATE that routine. It reminds me of this old makeover show on Lifetime when stylists would literally butcher participants’ hair for the sake of drama. I always felt so bad…watching those poor ladies try to keep it together while some douchebag turned a perfectly good head of hair into an over-highlighted, over-layered, flippy mess.
To that, I say Hell to the No. I’m still going to recommend a good amount be taken off, but no frosted bobs will be seen today.
Let’s take a look at the options.
These are very similar hairstyles, give or take some long bangs and layering around the face.
Option #1 would take Lisa’s hair up to chest level with some light layering throughout to add some natural movement to her otherwise straight hair.
Option #2 is the exact same concept except with some cheekbone-length layers to draw attention to Lisa’s pretty facial bone structure. I would not recommend cutting bangs any shorter at this point in time. Lisa’s hair has been weighed down for so long, any sudden bang-cutting could be an initial catastrophe.
However, after the cheekbone-length layers are cut for a month or two, Lisa could have a few more sideswept bangs added to the mix which look very nice with a ponytail.
Something else Lisa could do to accentuate her lovely features is to have her eyebrows shaped. Her shiny new hairstyle coupled with shaped brows will take her from a subdued beauty to a knockout!
Tell Lisa what you think! Which option do you like best?
I must admit – I am super excited to see the results. Have a great Memorial Day weekend, everyone!
Thinking of wedding hairstyles, these adjectives should come to mind: natural, refined, soft, elegant and fresh. Yet so many styles end up hard, tight, severe and most of all, COMPLICATED. Why so complicated, people? It’s like the minute a girl puts on a white dress, 17,000 pincurls and 8 cans of hairspray appear out of nowhere.
With that in mind, I’ve created some Hair Thursday Rules for Wedding Hair:
1. A bride’s hairstyle should never resemble a fried calamari appetizer, a peacock or a platter of curly fries. What’s that you say? You need examples? Well, have at it.
2. High and tight updos can result in a super severe look- many times making a bride appear older than she really is. (Quelle horreur!) Lower and looser is the best bet for a fresh and youthful look.
3. Hair adornments should be kept to a minimum. A couple of little flowers here and there or an elegant antique brooch can be positively lovely…however, a gigantic rhinestone tiara? NO. I love the adornments in the following photos.
4. Most importantly, be yourself. Don’t let your stylist/mother/sister/friend tell you what you should do. Hell, don’t let me tell you what to do either. Remember, it’s YOUR day. Have fun! Just like in Singles, be the Super You. (Is it ridiculous that I quote that movie on a weekly basis? Do you realize it came out 17 YEARS AGO? Holy shit, I’m old.)
With these rules in mind, I’ve scoured the internet for some fun, fresh and lovely wedding styles. Maybe one will be right for you! (Click on a specific photo for info.)
We’re not quite finished with weddings yet. Our next Hair Thursday participant just happens to be a bride looking for her perfect hairstyle…will I get it right? THE PRESSURE. Check back on Monday to find out.
