Wolves and Flames: pixiecut

Friday, 7 October 2016

OOTD... Autumn sun

I'm still loving this pleated skirt that I bought last winter and I'm excited to try styling it in different ways. However today I was my typical self and I went for all black everything except for my pink hightops that I wear constantly!

I'm excited that my hair is getting longer now and I can finally put a cheeky braid in the front which is disguising the ugly mullet fringe that's going on. Can't wait to be able to tie it up again!

I've just invested in an amazing new winter coat so keep an eye out for my post showing it off!

Jumper - Stolen from my Boyfriend
Skirt - Primark
Earrings - Claire's
Hightops - Primark
Sunglasses - Forever 21

Thank's for looking!

OOTD Pretty in Pink

Am I Molly Ringwald yet? I've been obsessed with pink this summer and today I celebrated my love for the colour by wearing lots of it.

This amazing Topshop pinny was a charity shop find a few months back and I haven't got much wear out of it. I gravitate more towards trousers and leggings so often my dress collection gets neglected, maybe if the sun made more of an appearance I would be more inclined to get my legs out.

It's a nice chunky cord material so I'm planning to carry on wearing it through the autumn and winter with thick tights.

I've just realised if I dye my hair red I could live my teenage dream of being Molly Ringwald and I would like young Judd Nelson as well please.
Thank you.

Pinafore - Charity shop
White T shirt - Charity shop
Sunglasses - Quay
Hightops - Primark
Earrings - Claires

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OOTD Vegan leather jacket

I have been wanting a faux leather jacket since going vegan and I seriously don't know how I went so long without one! Initially I was going to buy one of the pastel jackets from Zara that every one has been wearing, but after it came out that Zara had been stealing peoples artwork I was so glad that I hadn't!

I was torn between buying a plain black leather or getting a colourful version. After a few days deliberating I decided to get the more versatile and classic black jacket and I'm so happy with it!
I went for a size up from my usual to get more of a relaxed fit and I'll easily be able to layer a hoody underneath in the winter. The only problem is that the back is a bit tight if I lift my arms up or stretch (rock climber probs).

The sun was shining so I wore my trusty Vans pool sliders. You can't go wrong with checkerboard and I like how they dress down an outfit and make it a bit more casual. I've lived in them this summer.

Jacket - New Look
Satin cami - Charity shop
Earrings - Claires
Leggings - Select
Pool siders - Vans
Bag - Primark

Thanks for reading! I hope you're not too traumatised by my toes.

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Tips for growing out a buzzcut

As you can probably tell I am well on my way to growing out my buzzcut.
It's been five months since I last shaved my hair to a number two and I am lucky to have hair that grows thick and fast, but I've still been looking up tips and making an effort to encourage my hair to grow as fast as possible (Come through hair!).

Keep it healthy
We have the amazing opportunity to start all over again with our hair! So it only makes sense to make a huge effort to look after it and make sure it stays as healthy as possible. I've invested in a new conditioner, deep conditioner and Moroccan oil so that I can create a new routine and have my natural, soft hair for the first time since I discovered straighteners in high school!

Embrace your natural oils
Although I'm starting the conditioning routine, I also want to calm down on the amount of times I wash my hair. Our scalp produces oil for a reason, so let it do it's job and keep your hair happy. When I had the buzzcut I was washing my hair daily, so I'm trying to get out of the habit of sticking my head under the shower head! Maybe I should buy a shower cap.

Stock up on hair product and accessories
When my hair was first growing I was so relieved to have my Superdrug styling wax, it made calming my hair and keeping it in the right place so much easier. I tried a styling putty initially but with my thick hair wax or gel is the best bet. When your hair grows a little longer it's good to have a selection of clips, hairbands, bandana's and hats. There was a bad two week period of my hair growth that I had to constantly wear a wig or a hat because it was out of control!

Fight the mullet
The hair at the nape of your neck is going to constantly look longer than the rest so I can't reccomend enough getting regular hair cuts. Trimming the back every two weeks is best for keeping the mullet in check. I couldn't be bothered taking regular trips to the hairdressers, so I just got my boyfriend Mike to cut it in to a straight line and that kept it looking neat and a bit more like an intentional haircut. I'm at the point now that I don't need to trim it anymore if I don't want to, so I'm excited to see how quickly I can grow it in to a bob.

Stay inspired
Through the entire hair growth journey I have been following people on Instagram who are also in the process of growing out their buzzcut. It's encouraging to see other peoples progress and it's definitely good to get inspiration from their look and how they are styling their hair during the process.

Have patience
It's obvious, but you really do need to be patient and just enjoy every step of the growth process. Have an idea of how you want to grow your hair, but don't be upset when it takes a few months to see the change. I've had my goal photo of Winona Ryder (this one) on my vision board since April and it defintely keeps me psyched and it just reminds me where I want to be!
My goal was to have a bob by October when I go on my trip to London with my Mum and I think I can do it!

Let me know if you have any tips for hair growth that I haven't listed!
Thanks for reading!

Satin vest - Charity shop
Crop leggings - Primark

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OOTD Skateboarding practise

I'll start by apologising for my absence on here.
I don't have an excuse, my minds been preoccupied and I'm blaming the mercury retrograde. Anyway it doesn't matter now because I'm back and I'm excited to get back in to writing, photography and all of the other blog related fun!