February 4, 2012 by Jo
I just love the color of this gal’s hair!! Again, gorgeous color and outrageous bangs.
If you’re short on time, jump to 1:46, 5:06, and 10:25 and watch for a little bit.
I’ve done something similar to this, but because my hair normally isn’t super clean, it relatively stays in place with a few bobby pins, sans spray. That being said, I can now see how one can take bangs to a new height because of all the curling and spraying and curling and spraying…. :D
Enjoy!!!
Category Hair | Tags: accessory,bandana,faux bangs,pin up,scarf | No Comments
February 3, 2012 by Jo
Ladies, if you have short hair, then this is the tutorial for you!
Why this video? For one, Marilyn Monroe is an icon and Lisa Freemont Street knows how to make a tutorial. What more can a gal ask for?
Lisa does a great job explaining how to put in pin curls and about some of the finer details about directionality of your curl. If you actually watch the entire clip, instead of jump through, you’ll learn about the difference between curls from the 1930s vs the 1950s.
Category Hair | Tags: 1950s,hair,inspired,Marilyn Monroe,pin curls,short hair,stand-up pin curls | No Comments
February 2, 2012 by Jo
I chose this video for two reasons:
I think it’s safe to say I’m red with envy!
Yes, it’s a long video and I’d say you could safely fast forward through it about 30 seconds at a time until you found what you were looking for. You also can stop watching at the 9 minute mark, and/or jump back in around 12:40 to watch her put an enormous bow in her hair.
Quick run down: section hair off by making a square on the top of your head (for your enormous swirl), put hair in pony tail, and then curl everything. Jump to 3:15.
In general, her motto is: curl it, hairspray it, tease it, hairspray it, pin it, and hair spray it again!
It’s sooooo beeg! (yes, I purposely spelled it that way)
Category Hair | Tags: big hair,faux bangs,Gwen Stefani,hair,inspiration,Jo Hoffberg,long hair,medium hair,pinup,red,swirl | No Comments
February 1, 2012 by Jo
Aaaaaaaaaaand we’re off! Opening this year’s Jo Hoffberg’s favorite/interesting/useful hair tutorials is brought to you by Eisy Morgan. It’s an interesting idea and I’m wondering if this idea/technique could apply elsewhere. What I love about this is how enormous you get make your hair. Well, let’s get started :D
Grab a sock, cut off the toes, roll it down as if you were cuffing a shirt, and that’s the scrunchie that you’re going to use. Now, fast forward to 2:12 and get started!!
What I like about this video is how few hair-things she used. I love watching videos where people MacGyver things.
I also found this video, which I quite like. Miss Peace n Love‘s voice is….memorable, but I like how she broke this down. Get your hair in a pony tail and start watching at 1:37.
What fun is that instead of using a sock, she used a leg warmer. I think this is the one I’m going to try right now!!
Category Hair | Tags: big bun,bun,easy updo,Eisy Morgan,Febru-hairy,hair,hair tutorial,MacGyver,Miss Peace n Love 97 | No Comments
December 24, 2011 by Jo
I’ve spent a bunch of time looking at winter coats these past few weeks because I’m headed to Russia after I go to Lindy Focus for New Years. While I was browsing, I wonderfully stumbled upon these fabulous images!
How are you wrapping up this winter?
Category Fashion | Tags: 1930s,clothing,fur,winter,winter coats | No Comments
December 22, 2011 by Jo
Oh my my, I quite fancy June, July, November, and December! What catches your eye?
Mini dress by Sonia Rykiel and overknees by Kaviar Gauche.
Swarovski: Fashion Bracelets & Mushroom Ring
Bikini-Top by Jolidon, jewelry on head by Rodrigo Otazu,
Jewelry by Dyrberg/Kern and evening dress by Talbot Runhof made with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS
High Heels and “Dragon Overall” by Michael Michalsky made with SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS
“Rainbow True Ring” by SWAROVSKI CRYSTALLIZED™
Swarovski: Silver Screen Oval Bangle & Rainbow True Ring
Dress by Blumarine and pumps by Luis Onofre w/ SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS.
Bracelet by Rodrigo Otazu and necklaces by Dryberg/Kern w/ SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS
Swarovski: ORQUIDEA Opulent Bracelet & MUSHROOM Ring
October: Dress by Blumarine and high heels by Michael Michalsky made w/ SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS
Necklace by Rodrigo Otazu for SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS & Jewelry by SWAROVSKI CRYSTALLIZED™
Dress by Givenchy for “22 Ways to Say Black” bracelet by Rodrigo Otazu w/ SWAROVSKI ELEMENTS
Swarovski Elements: Klimt Ring & Rainbow True Ring
Category Fashion | Tags: Blumarine,burlesque costume,calendar 2011,Erickson Beamon,Givenchy,inspiration,Kilian Kerner,Sonia Rykiel,style amor,Swarovski | 2 Comments
December 18, 2011 by Jo
Ridiculously inspiring and amazing! If there are any benefactors out there, I think I could rock March, May, July, and September. Hahaha, well….I’ll certainly try :D
Stretch bracelets available at http://
All jewelry available at http://
Ring by Philippe Ferrandis, available at http://
Necklace, bracelet (left and right) and star-shaped ring by Rodrigo Otazu, available at http://
Ring – Crystal Evolution by R. Bella, available at http://
Ring – Crystal Evolution by R. Bella, available at http://
images via Swarovski and StyleAmor
Category Fashion | Tags: burlesque costume,calendar,German Vogue,inspiration,sparkle,style amor,Swarovski | No Comments
November 16, 2011 by Jo
Earlier this year in February I did a 28 Day Marathon of vintage-inspired hair videos that I found on youtube. Ever since then, I’ve laid off the hair tutorial videos, but now, my interest has piqued again!
Ask Sash88 shows us how to do three simple hair styles: half up do, diagonal french twist, and at braided bun.
My guess is these would work better for medium-length hair. I really like how at the beginning of the video, she gave a quick preview, filmed everything and laid down vocals and music later, and kept is simple. If that seems silly of me to point out, then you’ve clearly never watched some of the long-winded hair tutorials that are online. I just saved a few minutes of your life; you’re welcome. :)
I don’t know about you, but I really like the look of braids and I’ve been interested in how to do a 5 strand braid for a bit.
I am not sure I am going to be able to do this on myself, but I now know how to do it. Lindsay, I think I’ll need to practice on you!
Enjoy, Kittens!
Category Hair | Tags: AskSash88,braid,bun,diagonal french twist,hair,hair tutorial,half updo,Lindsay Longstreth,medium hair,quick and easy hair,quick hairstyles | 1 Comment
November 11, 2011 by Jo
Wow! Check out the back of this Jean Paul Gaultier dress!!! Simple, chic, and divine. I just started thinking about what I might wear for New Years this time around and perhaps I’d like to head in this direction. Ooh, and I love the bright lipstick! I think her hair is nice, but as a proper starlet, I think her hair should be curled.
At the end of October, the New York premiere for ‘The Rum Diary’ took place at the Museum of Modern Art. Amber Heard looks sophisticated and presents a modern twist on old Hollywood glamour.
Details:
Jean Paul Gaultier Fall 2011 long-sleeve dress.
Studded Canturi earrings
Monique Pean cocktail ring
Jimmy Choo heels
Photo from Red Carpet Fashion Awards
Category Fashion | Tags: Amber Heard,Fall 2011,Hollywood glamour,Jean Paul Gaultier,Jimmy Choo,Monique Pean,Museum of Modern Art | 1 Comment
October 19, 2011 by Jo
I just got to Europe and burrrrr it’s cold! Luckily I have big winter coat on me for this trip, but the true wardrobe hero for me is my trusty scarf. If my neck is covered, I am one happy camper. But you know what makes me even happier than having a scarf? Well, I’m glad you asked! It’s knowing how to tie one “all pretty and shit.”
How do you tie it?
Category Fashion, Musings | Tags: cold weather,how to,scarf,tie a scarf | 2 Comments
