Monday 30 June 2008
Saturday 28 June 2008
How about a Trash Tie giveaway! It's over!
When I first started blogging almost three years ago, I ran across an amazing designer named Heather Bailey. I have lurked on her blog for ages. I downloaded her free pattern for headbands (although being lazy, I have yet to make them). I look to her for design trends and decorating ideas. In essence, I have been stalking her.
What a novel idea! It is a patented wire encased in satin. And they work so well. My kids love it when I use them because there is no cutting elastics out of their hair, they don't pull their hair, and who doesn't love saying "Trash-a-Ties"...the name my girls have so lovingly bestowed upon them.
Then one day she cam out with these amazing little products called Trash Ties.
What a novel idea! It is a patented wire encased in satin. And they work so well. My kids love it when I use them because there is no cutting elastics out of their hair, they don't pull their hair, and who doesn't love saying "Trash-a-Ties"...the name my girls have so lovingly bestowed upon them.I have taken some time to get to know my Trash Ties before I gushed about them on here. I am twisting them in and out of my daughters hair like a pro. Anytime I go to do a twisty style, they beg for them rather than my original way of doing things. If that isn't a testament to them, I don't know what is.
And these only get better with time. We have used them so much that the ends are starting to look like little puffs. SO CUTE!
So, in honor of my VERY FAVORITE NEW HAIR STUFF, I am having a little giveaway. One lucky reader and stylist will receive a 25" trash tie in gold. 
All you have to do is leave a little comment for me and you have to go and check out Heather's Trash Tie site to see the incredible things you can do with these.
All you have to do is leave a little comment for me and you have to go and check out Heather's Trash Tie site to see the incredible things you can do with these. Remember, you may only enter once and on Wednesday, July 2nd at 5:00, the contest will be over and the winner will be announced on Independence Day.
Thursday 26 June 2008
Four Messy Piggies All In A Row
Divide the hair in the middle of the head
Part the hair right where the temple starts.
Pull the hair up into a little ponytail being careful to only pull the hair half way through the last time you pull it out.
Repeat until you have four messy ponies (I know I put piggies on the title, it flows much better than ponies)
Curl the ends of the hair.
Fluff hair and spray it.
Add pre-made bows or ribbons for a finishing touch.
Part the hair right where the temple starts.
Pull the hair up into a little ponytail being careful to only pull the hair half way through the last time you pull it out.
Repeat until you have four messy ponies (I know I put piggies on the title, it flows much better than ponies)
Curl the ends of the hair.
Fluff hair and spray it.
Add pre-made bows or ribbons for a finishing touch.
Wednesday 25 June 2008
Monday 23 June 2008
Look what you have been up too!
Ladies! Wow! You have been SO busy! I use a lot of exclamation points!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just have to say that I am super impressed at your skills. You all have some of the prettiest little girls out there and their hair is stunning to boot! I LOVE seeing these. And I have to just add that I am so flattered by all of the kind words that you have been sending me. Speaking of kind words, if you see me at the grocery store or Target...come say hi!!! I would love to chat!
Michelle sent these in of her daughters. The top picture is a DUAL lattice ponytail. She has some patience...and her daughter does as well. I will show you how to do those twists in another post. SO cute.
Mikayla has two French braids tucked up and under and tied them with a ribbon at the bottom and two flowers on the sides.
And she also sent me this super cute style that she found over on "Girly Do's"
...and her daughter Sydney with the lattice ponytails
I just have to say that I am super impressed at your skills. You all have some of the prettiest little girls out there and their hair is stunning to boot! I LOVE seeing these. And I have to just add that I am so flattered by all of the kind words that you have been sending me. Speaking of kind words, if you see me at the grocery store or Target...come say hi!!! I would love to chat!
Michelle sent these in of her daughters. The top picture is a DUAL lattice ponytail. She has some patience...and her daughter does as well. I will show you how to do those twists in another post. SO cute.
Marisa sent some adaptations of some of the styles here. I am LOVING the messy ponytails with the two braids. LOVE IT!!!
Kory sent me some shots of her daughters
Linnea has puffy braids crossing her head at a diagonal.
Mikayla has two French braids tucked up and under and tied them with a ribbon at the bottom and two flowers on the sides.
Lisa sent me these of her camera shy ;) daughter. It is the puffy braids with a zig-zag part.
Andrea sent me some adorable shots of her step-daughter Austin
My old locker partner from high school (how cool is that?!!?!), Gena, sent me this off-shoot of the upside down puffy braids/lattice ponytails
And she also sent me this super cute style that she found over on "Girly Do's"
Kimberly has two pretty princesses. Madison with the messy buns...
...and her daughter Sydney with the lattice ponytails
Karen has a darling variation of the smocking style. She makes it with "Knots". Isn't her Kate beautiful?!?!?!
Anna sent me this one of her little sister where she changed the ponytail part to messy buns! How darling!
THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! THANK YOU!!! For all of your support. I am so excited to see all of these! Keep them coming ladies! Blackeyedsue2@gmail.com. YOU ARE THE BEST!!!