Need a haircut

Friday, November 28, 2014

Need a haircut

I need a new haircut.  My hair is getting longer and normally that would be awesome, but I just wear it in a ponytail. Every. Damn. Day. So I'm thinking of a repeat of last years cut, with some of the bulk cut out, maybe a bit longer in the front and way shorter on the back and sides.  I'd go full mod pixie, but I don't think I could do that for myself.  

So let's cut ALL The HAIR!

Pls. enjoy these pics of last year's hair cut, which is way cuter than I remember. 

I hated this pic, but in retrospect I was fucking adorable!

Hair Sticking straight up.

One day, I will take a selfie where I look happy. . .and clothed. 

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Carol's Daughter Marula Oil Curl Therapy

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Carol's Daughter Marula Oil Curl Therapy

I'm attempting to cram in some beautifying in between kittens and sewing up a pants muslin.

Usual disclaimer: I paid for the products, no one asked for or influenced my review. And really? Who would want to?

I picked up the entire Marula Line from Carol's Daughter, because, you know, curiosity combined with some latent product junkie tendencies.

I mixed together the softening mask and softening serum, put them in my hair and did a quick deep treatment.

I mixed these together. 

Twisted my hair up once I worked the product in. 

Another pic of me with crap in my hair. 

Sitting with a plastic bag on my head to trap some heat. Also, I look like my Auntie N in this pic. 

I used the gentle cleanser to wash my hair and followed up with the styling cream.  Normally I would air dry, but it's been a bit cool lately so I used a diffuser. (Rather than walk around with a wet head)

I'm actually really happy with the shape of my haircut.

The curl definition and softness is amazing. 

I'll let you know when I start to run low if I would buy this stuff again, but so far, after one use, my hair is AMAZINGLY soft.

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Day 1.5 sizing up the pattern

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Day 1.5 sizing up the pattern

From Threads Magazine

Today I finish sizing up the pattern. I call it 1.5 because I spent a couple of days printing, taping and cutting out the pattern.

To grade the pattern I've been using the reference chart from Threads Magazine.   So far the pattern looks a complete mess LOL cut, taped, pen marks all over it.   I comfort myself with the knowledge that I have plenty of muslin and a bunch of interfacing.


 Both kittens are eager to help.

I know that this is just the beginning of my journey towards pants, but I am already uneasy and wondering if I'm doing the right thing.   I just have to remind myself that even if this goes spectacularly wrong that I'll only be out some time and fabric and that even failure will bring some sort of lesson.

...and if it goes well I'll have learned nothing, but will have an endless supply of cheap retro jeans and cigarette pants.

I think I just need to tell myself that this is a win-win situation.

Til next time,
Ish

Enjoy resized pants pattern. Oh, the glamour!

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Out of Tape! - 11/10 update

Monday, November 10, 2014

Out of Tape! - 11/10 update

Well, I ran out of tape halfway through taping my pattern together, so I'll need to get tape before I can finish taping the pattern together, followed by grading the pattern and making the first mock-up.

This actually sounds nightmarish in my head. (I truly, truly hate sewing.) I just have to tell myself that I've devoted weeks and months to doing shit I hate, it won't kill me to spend a few days making pant. Especially since success means infinite, cheap pants and jeans.

'Ish

*Update* I found a roll of packing tape, which means I can tape the rest of the pattern together, I'll probably still wait until tomorrow to do the resize.  There will be no pics of me taping the pattern together, b/c seriously, do you need a pic of me taping pieces of paper together.

It's my blog and I'm getting bored just thinking about it.

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Coming Attractions and Kitten Video

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Coming Attractions and Kitten Video

We sits on her and keeps her from blogging.
Also, I have never set the date on my camera.

Well, I've got stuff for pants coming in the mail, so hopefully I can get that started next week. Also, I'm ordering stuff to dye my hair tomorrow and picking up an armband for my new phone. (I have a phone! It's new! and it works! More things with exclamation points!!!)

My red spot have faded and all my shoes fit, now I have shoes, jeans and fewer spots I should stop being such a shut in.

And now for something I hope you'll *really* like!  A few weeks ago we found some kittens in the yard, please enjoy some of their mange-y antics.

Featuring a cameo by Mr. Ish, yelling at the TV because I don't use water when I make fresh pasta.

--Aisha

PS Can my new battle cry be, "By the power of Chuck Taylor?"

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Pants? PANTS!

Friday, October 31, 2014

Pants? PANTS!

It shouldn't be this hard to find retro pants.

All I want are high waisted, retro styled cigarette pants, preferably with ankle slits, side or back zip.

Oh, and it has to be in my size.  

Like this, but on a fat chick. 

and what's my size? Well it depends on the store, the brand and the cut, but here is the breakdown. 

22w-28w

2x-4x

44DDish

9-9.5 shoe

Even places that have cigarette pants, and carry my size don't carry cigarette pants in my size. 

Yeah pinup girl clothing, I am calling you out.

I can't even find a pattern in my size. 

This is going to suck. 

I haven't sewn in years.

Butterick B5895 if you're interested.

I guess I'm going to need to get a pattern, resize it and make some damned pants. 

Pros

• I can get the pants I want
• In the fabric I want
• In my size
• Having the pattern means I can make many pairs in different fabrics and colors

Cons

• Initial Cost - pattern, tracing paper, muslin
• A lot of work - resize pattern, make muslin, tweak pattern, new muslin, make pants if it goes well
• I kind of hate sewing

Ugh, well, watch this blog for updates on the pants problem. 

Have a happy and safe Halloween all!

--Ish

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News, Rage, Whatever

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

News, Rage, Whatever

Feel free to skip the rambling.
I'm still waiting on both pairs of shoes, which is really just as well since I'm trying to avoid going out in public and meeting with people right now.  You see, I'm covered in red spots.

Covered in spots

I'm not contagious, just itchy. . . and spotty and would really rather hide until the spots are gone. 

So when the shoes finally there will be pics, of the shoes, maybe with my feet in them. 

Stay beautiful! (and so not itchy)

Aisha

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