Can I start by saying how incredibly strange it is to color hair when it’s not attached to your head? Or anyone’s head for that matter…
THE STORY
…Ya, it was awkward to say the least. Not to mention washing it and then curling it while it’s hanging from a pants hanger. Awkwardness aside, I can’t tell you how super pleased I was with how the color came out on my Irresistible Me hair extensions. As I said in Part 1 of my review, I did the color myself and even with all of the experience I have I was a little bit nervous. Of course I did a test on one of the single clip strands first and since it turned out so beautifully I went ahead and did all of the pieces that my stylist had cut to match my hairstyle. The extensions I had chosen were the Royal Remi extensions in Royal Honey Blonde. I had planned on applying the red and lightening the tips a bit to match my red/blonde ombre. I didn’t do the red solid; I left small pieces honey blonde so that it would have dimension. When all was said and done the honey blonde tips worked with the blonde in my own hair so I didn’t lighten them further.
I clipped them in myself before going to work, and honestly it only added about an additional 5 minutes to my morning routine. I was able to get them anchored just about as solidly as when my stylist did them with very minimal fuss. I wore them all day at work and they weren’t at all uncomfortable. Keep in mind I have a sensitive scalp and ponytails or headbands will give me a headache, so I was really pleased with how comfortable they were. The only problem for me is that I have a habit of running my hands through my hair pretty often and that wasn’t something I was able to do. But that’s just one of my weird little mindless habits; it wouldn’t be an issue for most people. I had compliments on how nice my hair looked, but no one noticed I had the extensions in. And not once did anyone stop me to tell me Whitesnake called looking for Tawny Kitaen. I gotta say though with all of that fabulous smokin’ hot hair I did feel like bustin’ a move on the hood of David Coverdale’s car.
THE OUTFIT
Maybe I’m being a little full of myself here, but I have to say this is definitely a master level print mixing layered masterpiece. The gingham shirt and floral print dress were made for each other were they not? Although I was pretty sure the dress was made for Converse when I styled it more casually the last time I wore it. The same goes for the gingham; the look was more casual on it’s last outing. A gingham shirt is a fresh alternative to plaid and it works so well with other prints. Initially the utility vest was purely functional…remember this is northwestern PA where you need your car heater in the morning and the air conditioner in the afternoon. Once I had it on though, I liked the way the more masculine vest played off of the girliness of the dress and gingham shirt so I kept it on all day. The mint green neckbling picked up the hint of mint (like how I rhymed there?) in the floral of the dress just enough to highlight it, and the pink sandals echoed both the gingham and the floral.
THE TIP
You can tone down on overly feminine outfit by adding a more masculine piece as a counterpoint and vice versa.
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Gingham shirt: Sophia Kaye Boutique; Dress: Poppy and Dot (Similar); Vest: Target
Disclosure: Hair extensions were provided c/o Irresistible Me. The opinions expressed herein are my own and not indicative of the opinions or positions of Irresistible Me.
