How to Make Dreads

Dreadlocks. They bring up connotations of hippies, pot, and Bob Marley. They can be real or fake, made with synthetic hair, ribbons, tubing, yarn, and anything else. They can be long or short, thick or thin. Personally, I don't like long dreads.

I like the look of short, baby dreads with a cute haircut. So, I am going to attempt at a baby dread.

Materials: a teasing comb, pomade(get dread wax), mini hair band.

Step 1: Gather a 1-inch section of hair.

Step 2: Twist tightly.

Step 3: Backcomb. If you have straight hair, do this a lot more than if you had curly hair. Tip: Comb upwards.

Step 4: Apply pomade.

Step 5: Secure with mini hairband.

I hope it comes out well. Wish me luck.

Sugar,

LenaLightening

My Trip to the Gap

As I didn't have any interview clothing, I went shopping yesterday. I got some great things that I can mix and match with the stuff I already have. So here's my stuff:

This sweater I got in this color, and a plum color. These are great because I can layer over nice t-shirts, and I won't look bulky. They are so soft and pretty.

I got these in three colors: black, khaki, and pinstripe. They make my ass look nice, and they're not too sexy. They are really nice pants. I never thought that work pants would fit so nicely.

This is a shirt that I wouldn't usually wear. Gap.com says that it's a different way of wearing a tux shirt. When I tried it on with the skirt, I loved it. I got it in pink and black.

This pencil skirt is the only one I found that fits me. It is so pretty, and sophisticated. I've always wanted one. Now I have one. End of story. But look at it; it's gorgeous.

Now I can wear these to interviews, then after, I can mix and match them with what I have already. They are sophisticated, but fun. Thats what I like about them.

Sugar,

LenaLightening

What to.. or Not to.. Wear for an Interview

Job interviews are an important piece of every one's lives. They are inevitable. Yet one of the most important things are the outfit. It gives the interviewer an impression that could make or break you. Here is what and what not to do:

• black pencil skirt
• white oxford
• purple flats
• black vest
• black headband
• simple silver necklace

This is simple, yet fun. It shows you have intelligence, yet you're fun. The necklace is cute, and everything else is sophisticated. If you do something like this, you'll be set and have this job.

• huge pink bag
• white tank top
• tight pink jeans
• body jewelry
• clunky shoes
• sparkly head bow
• "bitch" ring
• bear trap bracelet
• huge bling
• big necklace
  

With this on, you'll look like an annoying, bitchy, disrespectful kid. The pants are too bright for work, the "bitch" ring is too inappropriate, and the bow is too bright. I mean, if you're working in Hot Topic, this would be fine, but in the average workplace, this outfit is a no go. A good rule of dressing for job interviews is to tone down your daily wear, then tone it down a little more.

Also, call the company and ask what the dress code is. You'll look interested and you'll wear the right thing.

Good luck!

Sugar,

LenaLightening

Cupcake Hair!

I love colored hair. Brown, blonde, pink, purple, everything. But I love love unnatural colored hair. It just looks so cool. The way some people mix colors, and make a statement.

http://community.livejournal.com/pinkhair/1661210.html#cutid1 <-- this girl has awesome hair. it swirls into a bunch of different things.

So, I want cupcake colored hair. I don't know if I look best with bright pink, pale pink, or any other combo hair. I really want pink.

So what do you all think? I can't get it now, but maybe in a few months. don't tell my mom though! (hehe.)

Sugar,
LenaLightening