It's going to be a pink winter :-)

Ok, ok Autumn!!

:-) I am a homebody, and I am always the first person to complain its too cold outside! I bought 2 sweathsirts today and a pink fluffy sweater to make sure I stay extra toasty when there is a crisp wind out there.
If you are gonna wear sweatshirts, then you might aswell look pretty right? Right.

Pink sweatshirt- would look great with black pants.

This grey sweatshirt is covered in pretty flowers.

Sweatshirts often have a bad reputation for being slouchy or untidy, but if you combine it with the right clothes, it can be a statement, even if you are passed your college years. They are comfortable and easy so a MUST have for ever mom, house wife or hard working woman who wants to relax after a hard day. If you pair them with smart pants and a matching bodywarmer, you can look stylish and classy. Add a nice long necklace and some heels and your outfit is complete.

My chunky heels. <3

I can also wear these heels with dresses, jeans, shorts, anything really. I love them so much I might wear them with my wedding dress. Hahaha

Fluffy pink Sweater. SOFTNESS... Mmmm

And of course, it can not be a complete PINK autumn with out.....

PINK HAIR

What is Steampunk

Steampunk you ask? It's an adventure for all ages...
It's something different to almost everyone you ask but breaking it down, it is essentially a sub-genre of the fantasy culture. Here are some key words to describe it:

Victorian
Jules Verne & H. G Wells
Industrial revolution
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Tea Time
Clockwork Mechanics

Old inventions are re-invented as elaborate works of art and fashion. Imagine old Victorian England and then it taking a course into a different future universe. I like to use the term "Futuristic Victorian" actually when people ask me what steampunk is to me. 

In the last few years, Steampunk has evolved and has become integrated with music, fashion and design, film and even for some, a life style. People want to "steampunk" their gadgets, such as computers, phones, ovens, and even cars! It's a creative outlet that let's you explore and experience all the machines from literature from Jules Verne & H.G Wells and more. 

The "Guidelines of Steampunk"

*It should be based on the Victorian era
No matter how outrages your idea's are, or how far in the future you want your project to be, it should always hae a sold Victorian base.

*It should include moving mechanics or steam powered gadgets. It must be functional

*Goggles - for some reason or other this is the most frequently seen steampunk accessories. You can't be seen with out it. 

*It must be brown, tea stain or sepia in colour. Imagine old, faded Victorian photographs or old moving pictures. Seeing as this is just a rough guideline, you could how ever make it as bright as you wish, but always include some element of brown or earthy tone.



Oh my goodness, so many explanations when pictures really do say a 1000 words. 

Movies featuring Steampunk

*Wild, Wild West
*Back to the Future part 3
*City of Lost Children
*League of Extraordinary Gentleman
*Treasure Planet by Disney
*Sherlock Holmes - 2009
*Hellboy

How to Grow your Hair

Carly Bybel has lovely hair

Since my 25th birthaday I have had terrible hair. It breaks and falls out constantly, and it's terribly thin and brittle. Also it just stays the same length no matter what I do. It won't grown past my shoulder blades.



I have take Vit B complex supplements and Biotine which seems to be the most recommended remedy but it made me feel terribly ill. I was dizzy and light headed all day so I quikly had to put an end to it. Stress also plays a big part in my own personal hairloss and I have tried to cut stress out of my life, it does seem to help a lot for the hair loss, but its not always easy to control stress levels in your life.



Over the last few weeks I have done some reading and research on How to Grow My HAIR!! and I am going to list all the tips and tricks right here for you. I am going to be trying them all religiously in the coming weeks and I will be reporting back on how it went. So here we go...





Tip #1 

Don't wash your hair every day! Your hair needs its natural oils to repair itself and by washing it to frequantly, you stip all the natural goodness. Wash it every 3 days. I know its difficult for some of you, but please bare with me. There are many hair styles for messy/oily hair that can hide oily roots, or you can always use dry shampoo if you have too, but try to go as long as possible with out washing it. Once a week is really the best option.



Tip #2

Avoid Ponytails. The elastics are very bad for your hair and will cause breakage. Not only that, but because your hair is pulled back there is less blood flow to your scalp, which mean, less growth. Wear a hair clip, it won't damage your hair and it is not as tight as a band.

Hair clips won't damage your hair

Tip #3

Eat Good fats. Fish, like salmon have the good kind of fatty oils that you need to grow your hair. Nuts and advocado's also contain these good fats that make your hair grow faster. It's also very good for your nails. An altarnative to this is to take fish oil capsules.

Tip#4

Use coconut oil and honey as a hair mask. Coco nut oil is full of nutrients that stimulate hair growth, it also makes hair appear thicker, help hair retain proteins and can help against scalp infections.  It helps build up of dry skin on the scalp which can cause your hair follicales to get blocked. Honey is a natural hair softner and hair conditioner. It prevents hair loss and is great for dry hair. Make a mixture of this :

1-2 teaspoons of coconut oil

1 tea spoon of honey

some lemon juice (make it smell nicer - optional)

Mix it all together untill you get a pasty consistency

Rub this all over hair and pay special attention to your scalp. Leave it in for 10-20 minutes.

Wash it out really well.

Tip #5

Avoid heat! Don't use curling irons or hair straightners while trying to grow your hair. Also if possible avoid the hair dryer too because the heat can damage your hair which will cause splt end and breaking. If you do want a slight curl, braid it while its wet and it will be curly when its dry.



Tip#6

Hair Dusting. This means trimming the end, ever, ever so slightly. You can basically do it yourself so you have control over how much you take off. Here is an explination on how to do it.

Art of Dusting your Hair.

Do this to get rid of split ends. When your hair is damaged at the ends it will actually be in distress and grow faster!



Tip#7

Don't brush wet hair. Hair is at its most fragile when its wet. Use a wide tooth comb.



Tip#8

Drink water! Everyone says this but its true. You need to keep your body hydrated and it will be good for your hair and skin.



Tip#9

Use a micro-fiber towel. To avoid breaking your hair while drying it, you could switch to a micro fiber towel for your hair because the fabric is more delicate and softer for your hair. It won't absorb all the natural oils out of your hair either. These towels are expensive so you can always use a normal t-shirt to do the trick.

Tip#10

Don't bleach your hair! Try to stick to your natural hair colour while you are growing out your hair. The Bleach will damage your hair and it will not be able to grow optimally.



Tip#11

The Inversion method. People swear by this and it can add about 3-4 inches. It basically involves leaning forward and massaging your scalp for 4 minutes, no more, no less for 7 days for every 30. I would recommend that you google this, or watch some youtube video's about it if you want to use this. I do not want to discuss it here because there are a lot of health warning when it comes to this method. For some reason the internet think its life threatening to bend over forward and have blood flow to your brain. Someone probably sued someone else for suggesting it, you know how it goes so basically the disclaimers on it are longer than the actual method itself. I do recommend reading up on it and see if it can work for you.

Here are some links to the Inversion method.



Grow your hair with the inversion method







Here is a youtube video explaining how it works.