So I tried to do an outfit post and this happened. I don’t know, suddenly standing for the camera with the same silly smile on my face feels old and tired, but maybe I’m just getting lazy. Everything is thrifted and I’m pretty sure that my coat was intended for a young boy.
I’m in the process of growing out my fringe (yes, already, oh fickle me) and at the moment it has the most unfortunate habit of looking like a toupée. How does one navigate the dilemma of growing out a fringe? It seems to me that you’ve only got three options: the fringe toupée (please see above), the Bieber fringe or a helluva lot of hair pins. But then again, I never have been very good at styling my hair.
P.S. Turtlenecks (as in the chin-shy cousin of the neck-engulfing polo neck, not the actual neck of a turtle) = my new favourite kind of neck.
fafuna December 10, 2012 at 12:15 am
these photos are absolutely gorgeous!! :)
Carina December 10, 2012 at 12:29 am
what beautiful photos and a unique twist on outfit posts!
i have had a fringe for as long as I can remember so unfortunately I cant SYMPATHIZE with your fringe DILEMMA :(
xx Carina
P.S it would be lovely if you could take a peak at my new blog, if you like: windsweptwishesx.blogspot.com
Kari December 10, 2012 at 12:46 am
I’ve always been a fan of the helluva lot of hair pins method of growing out fringe – twisting and pinning. also, it’s a little late, but love the new banner.
Hannah December 10, 2012 at 5:09 pm
Never too late for a compliment ;) Thank you!
camille December 10, 2012 at 1:00 am
When you first posted photos of your fringe, you actually made me consider cutting mine again but I remembered all the awkward stages I went through to grow it and decided to stay away from the scissors. When I grew mine, my favourite thing to do was to hide it under a ‘turban’ style headband scarf. I’d pin my fringe, and cover it with the scarf which I’d pin in place. Another thing I did was French braiding my fringe to one side, which you could probably do already. Your fringe is already pretty long, the ordeal should be over soon :)
(P.S. Is it normal that although my caps lock key is not in function, my comment only appears in caps in the comment box? If it appears like that on the site, I’m really sorry, please do feel free not to delete it!)
Hannah December 10, 2012 at 5:03 pm
Hi Camille, thanks for taking the time to share your advice! Your comment is fine and I wouldn’t delete it anyway! I’ve updated a bunch of stuff on my blog lately and I’m still tweaking things, I’ll get the comment form sorted as soon as I can work out how!
Hannah December 10, 2012 at 5:09 pm
Fixed it! Darn CSS.
camille December 10, 2012 at 1:02 am
*To delete it/Not to publish it
joy December 10, 2012 at 1:29 am
love the bokeh! the outfit is the perfect for winter, the tones, the textures, everything. dammit i feel like going and taking some photos.
Loulou December 10, 2012 at 2:00 am
Love the photos. The bracelet length sleeves of the ‘coat meant for a little boy’ are perfect!
Sarah December 10, 2012 at 3:10 am
That coat is adorable!
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Meredith December 10, 2012 at 4:54 am
beautiful bokeh. these photos are so dreamy.
Jessica December 10, 2012 at 12:14 pm
I love these two pictures, they’re so beautifully ethereal.
I’m constantly either cutting my fringe or growing it out. Oh, if only we had authority over the way our hair grew…
Kati December 10, 2012 at 2:37 pm
You look so gorgeous – love your outfit, even though we can’t see much of it!
-Kati
The Lost Girl December 10, 2012 at 3:43 pm
Your hair looks lovely! And lovely photos, the turtleneck looks great x x
Rachel // Mousevox December 10, 2012 at 6:00 pm
I’ve been growing out a full fringe for the past 3-4 months. Bobby pins are your best friend! I’m just now getting to the point where I don’t really need them, but still find myself using them just because I can do so many different things with my hair without having to work around my fringe.
courtney December 10, 2012 at 6:44 pm
That coat looks lovely. And I know what you mean about trying to take an outfit photo. It can feel so tiresome and forced sometimes, and those are usually the times I just skip it.
xoxo
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Liz December 10, 2012 at 11:35 pm
I always, almost 100% of the time, scour the kids racks for coats. True gems in there!
Valentina December 11, 2012 at 12:02 am
Hannah, my god, I had a fringe that lasted… wait for it… three days. I win!
After three days, hair pins. Luckily, I cut it myself and I didn’t cut too much so it’s been pretty easy.
This is what I do with my hair every. single. day: http://valentinaduracinsky.blogspot.com/2012/11/passenger.html
Love the blog!
Valentina
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Willow December 11, 2012 at 2:12 am
Such a great effect in your photos! Gorgeous coat and bag.
Oh and your fringe looks great.
Veronika (Girl & Closet) December 11, 2012 at 5:09 am
I’m loving these beautiful images, the bits of bokeh are lovely! And… I’m SO in the same boat, growing out my fringe and hating the experience. Currently?! I’m using a heck of a lot of bobby pins. xo
Catherine December 11, 2012 at 9:09 am
I am in the same fringe dilemma, except I am torn between having it put back in or persevering with growing it out. It is currently at the same stage as yours though, and I really can’t do anything with it (I’m not very good at styling my hair either).
I personally like the coat. If it fits, who cares who it was meant for eh?
Brooke December 11, 2012 at 12:18 pm
Oh I know the pain of fringe-growth. I have naturally (crazy) curly hair and decided that I would get bangs for when I, ahem, “wear my hair straight.” Needless to say that got old quick and the growing took forever, but worth it in the end! You can do it!
Brooke
Emily P. December 12, 2012 at 4:04 am
These photos are really lovely. I had a fringe earlier this year and am still in the process of growing it out (ugh). I’ve found using bobby pins is really helpful, with the added help of a bit of hairspray.
Clare December 12, 2012 at 10:43 pm
You always look great! When I grew out my fringe I did a center parting so I could push it to the sides! I love the colour of your coat, it suits you!
Fenn December 13, 2012 at 9:40 pm
FRENCH BRAIDS!!!
izzy December 17, 2012 at 1:16 pm
So pretty and dreamy :)
Ruth December 19, 2012 at 8:33 am
Lovely photos! Sort of reminds me of a modern day alice in wonderland feel :) xo
Kelly-Marie December 24, 2012 at 9:09 pm
Ha! You most definitely do not look like you have a fringe toupe!
It is a tricky one. All I can think of is the ‘lovely’ padded chunky 90′s hairbads my mum used to make me wear to school when I was going through a 8 year old fringe growing out crisis. I think I had one with my name in puff paint, cringe! Maybe not one of those but maybe a beret, then you can tuck it in to the side.
Good luck with it, but I am pro fringe as I think it looks lovely on you. xx
Myy December 27, 2012 at 6:00 am
Beautiful. Your blog is such a treat to follow!
Delicate Diaries January 2, 2013 at 9:15 am
Thinning the fringe out?? However i think you look lovely with a fringe! :) lulu xx
kennedy January 2, 2013 at 9:07 pm
your photos are always so wonderful to me but i’ve been feeling the exact same way about my photos recently. i’m blaming it on the wintertime blues for now. and about your fringe growing out: i’ve started parting my bangs in the middle when they get a little long and most days i’m pretty happy with the result so maybe try that!
Velvet January 5, 2013 at 4:15 am
Beautiful. You look dreamy – not silly! ;)
xx
Hannah Margaret January 10, 2013 at 4:42 am
I marvel at your ability to look so effortless with just a self-timer and a thrifted outfit. Don’t feel tired of it. You look beautiful! And that second photo is great for a background of an iPhone or something. Love it.
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caro January 15, 2013 at 11:24 pm
these are so dreamy :)
Angela January 24, 2013 at 11:58 pm
That is a great jacket, nice find! I guess growing out bangs does take patience, and bobby pins..
blue roses February 15, 2013 at 7:12 pm
you remind me of a wood nymph!
Ashley February 22, 2013 at 5:59 am
You look beautiful in that picture! I love how it turned out. :]
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Sincerely,
Someone who’s missing your posts…
Stella February 23, 2013 at 7:34 pm
I’m in love with this photo! Beautiful accidents
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