A Fast Approaching Christmas

I've suffering from a huge case of blog guilt. I've been so inconsistent with posting =(

This winter break has been busy busy busy. Christmas is only FOUR days away! It's really hit me today, and I'm feeling very unprepared. I'm just not ready! I'm thinking I should postpone Christmas until next month.

JOKING. <3

I really need to switch into full gear and get all of my presents together and wrapped. Mental note: That's my goal for today. =( Laziness is kicking in.

This blog needs some more loving too. Thanks to all those who subscribed even though my posts have been scarce! I had some items ready for a Christmas/Holiday giveaway, but I didn't have time to take pictures and edit, and all that jazz. Would you guys mind if Christmas comes a bit late on my blog? I'm hoping to get the giveaway up and going soon, even though I wanted to announce the winter on Christmas. =/

Anywho, there's no sign of snow here or indications of a white Christmas, but I've learned to quit boo-hoo-ing about it.I can still dress like a fur trapper can't I?

This is actually an outfit from a few days ago, as I've decided to be a bum at home and "get things done". Scoff.

Me thinks I need to clean my mirror. >///<

Fur shawl: Foreignexchange.com
Olive anorak jacket: WetSeal
White off the shoulder tee: American Eagle
Black jeggings: Unknown =(
Suede over the knee boots: Colin Stuart (Victoria's Secret)
Black shoulder bag: Asos.com

Fur shawls are all the rage this season. Well, fur in general is. Everyone has the H&M version, but I couldn;t get my hands on one. Luckily, I found a site (foreignexchange.com) that sold them, AND they were 50% off at the time. Sadly, I couldn't find it on the site again. I ordered both colors, the tan/brown pictured, and a grey toned one. Although I love them, I find it very hard to keep them in place as I would like because the small clip underneath is relatively useless. I'll survive. I'm also wearing another cardigan but I figured I didn't need to mention it since you can't even see it.

I've been stuck in a bit of a rut with fashion this rainy, dull season. Neutrals, check. Boots, check. Dreary mood, check. I need to incorporate a bit of color in my life. It's hard when I dress to fit the mood and weather!

On another note, I've been having some hair (in)decisions. I'm planning on dying it lighter, but am caught between going to a hairdresser or doing my usual box color. I called Vanity Junkie to make an appointment for all over color today (my giftcard for $70 expires Christmas), but they're all booked up this week. So, that's a big waste of money. Oh well, I didn't like their overpriced and shoddy customer care anyways. I also have a strange fear of letting other people mess with my hair (hence the at-home box dyes). I'm thinking light brown or medium brown. Thoughts?

I'm really liking lovely Mila Kunis' hair here:

and this random girl's photo:

I'm afraid to go that light though, so I'm thinking those shades, just deeper.

Ok, seriously though, I'm going to be productive and wrap presents.

... or I'll just online shop.

Remington 3-In-1 Hair Styler: How to look like you just don't care

Waves are hard to accomplish when you have naturally straight hair. I also don't want to fuss with straightening irons and curlers because my hair is already damaged as-is. I also am not down with braiding my hair and waiting. What if I told you there was a way to get beach waves and blow dry your hair all in one go? Meet my Remington 3-in-1 hair styler!

It's a blowdryer with three attachments. One to volumize (like a diffuser), a nozzle that directs heat for smooth blowouts, and a wind tunnel that creates waves. I use the wave attachment to blowdry and wave my hair all at once. The dryer itself is nice, because it has different settings, including an "eco" one. Basically, you insert a damp section of your hair into the tunnel, and it whips your hair into dreads.It takes awhile, but the results are pretty darn good. I set the style with Sunsilk's Waves of Envy wave enhancing spray and I'm good to go. My favorite attachment that I use the most is the flat nozzle that directs heat. I use it with a round barrel brush for a smooth volumized blow

For a full tutorial on how to use the wave attachment, watch Jen's (frmheadtotoe) in-depth video on her blog: http://www.frmheadtotoe.com/2010/07/natural-beachy-olsen-waves-remington.html

What's your favorite way to get beachy waves, without the beach?