I have serious hair issues. I hate my hair. I go to the hairdresser and cut it, colour it, and restyle it. I love it for about three days then I colour it back to dark brown and tie it back in a pony tail until it grows again. I have tried hair extensions but they fell out, and they malted all over the house. After 2 weeks, they were pulling so hard on my head, it started to weep!  It was a bad, bad experience.

After some research I found out about clip in hair extensions. I thought I would give them a try, and found some reasonably priced ones on EBay from Dollie Hair Extensions. ( Going away present from my dad! )

Clip in hair extensions

“Dollie hair extensions are made using only the finest quality remy human hair that is soft to touch and has an incredibly silky appearance. Our extensions come attached with premium silicone backed clips which ensure they stay on firmly and provide you with instant long beautiful hair” - Dollie Hair Extensions

I chose the 20″ Deluxe set in #2 Dark Brown  that included one 8″ wide piece, one 7″ wide piece, one 6″ wide piece and two 3.5″ wide pieces. My dad made payment, and they arrived in 3 working days!

Oh! i can't wait to put these babies in!

Before, with my hair straightened

This is the hair about to go in....

Sectioning my hair into parts..

Clipping the extensions in starting with three in the back, and then two on each side ..

hmm.. I wonder what it looks like?

After! Long lush hair ( Needs some blending in though!)

I had them in for about 10 minutes before i noticed they were starting to slide down my hair, I think I need more practice clipping them in. The hair felt so silky and soft, and there was no sign of damage of fall out. My hair is cut in a concave shape; with the front longer then the back, making it difficult to blend my hair in with the extensions. I think curling the hair would have a more natural effect. I can’t wait to try them out with curls!

Final Verdict: The Dollie Hair Extensions are gorgeous quality clip in hair extensions that are perfect for instant glamour!

I give it 4 out of 5 cupcakes

Where can you find something vintage or original in Adelaide?

I have compiled a list of my favourite and popular Vintage haunts &  Pre-loved Boutiques around town.

Cake and Tea Jewellery at the Gilles Street Markets

Markets:

Gilles Street Markets , Gilles Street Primary School, Adelaide. When: Every second and fourth Sunday of the month.

Rundle Street Markets , Rundle Street, Adelaide. Every Sunday 9am-4pm.

Vintage Boutiques:

Azalia Boutique Store, 5 Elizabeth Street, Croydon

Central Market Dress Ups, 59 Gouger Street, Adelaide

Clubhoue Lane Boutique, 2 Elizabeth Street, Croydon

Clubhoue Lane Boutique 2 Elizabeth Street, Croydon

Claire Incorruptible  - www.claireinc.com

CP Bazaar 306 Goodwood Road, Clarence Park

Dresses and Drawers, 135 Port Road, Queenstown

Dress Ups on Unley, 62 Unley Road.  Unley

Empire Vintage, 305b Payneham Road, Royston Park

Get Funked, 362 Port Rd, Hindmarsh

Goodwill Hindley, 97 Hindley Street, Adelaide

Hero Designs & Vintage Deluxe, Ebenezer Place, Adelaide

Hype and Seek 3 Elizabeth Street, Croydon

In Vogue Op Shop 25 Belair Rd Kingswood

Irving Baby, 33 Twin Street, Adelaide

Nadia’s House of Serendipity, Shop 2, Number 4 Partridge St, Glenelg

Mint Vintage,13 Frome Street, Adelaide

Push Pin, 8 Compton Street, Adelaide

Rewind Recycled Fashions, 142 Jetty Rd, Glenelg

Sumadi, 95 Semaphore Road, Semaphore

Tanjent Traders, 1a Margaret Street, Norwood

The Gymnasium, Level 1, 240 Rundle Street, Adelaide

Waste Not Want Not, 107 Goodwood Road, Goodwood

Notable Op- Shops:

Salvation Army

429 Brighton Road, Brighton

43 Broadway, Glenelg

418 Magill Road, Kensington Gardens

307 Goodwood Road, Kings Park

Shop 3/309 Payneham Road, Royston Park

Red Cross

354 Shepards Hill Rd, Blackwood

Vinnies

365 Brighton Rd, Brighton

21 Abbotshall Rd, Hawthorn

70 The Parade, Norwood

499a Payneham Rd, Felixstow

Goodwill

97 Hindley Street, Adelaide

148 Main Rd, Blackwood

♥ -If you know of any other Vintage/Op or Markets in Adelaide please let me know! I would love to hear your suggestions.

Love and Butterfly Kisses,

Today I watched one of my all time favourite chick flicks : A League Of Their Own.

Tagline: To achieve the incredible you have to attempt the impossible.

I forgot how awesome this movie was, especially the costumes! If your into 1940’s fashion and culture,  then this movie is for you! Here are a few outfits I put together, inspired by the movie.

I especially loved ” All the way Mae” played by Madonna.

Who wants to be a peach? I do!

Toodles!

Dress: Elwood, Heels: Thrifted

Today, I found these super sexy red suede heels in a thrift shop.

They were a score for $12.

I tried them on with this pretty dress I also bought today by Elwood.

I think i will wear this ensemble on Christmas day.

Or for a picnic. Maybe Moonlight Cinema?

If I was single I would wear this on a first date. It looks very sweet, with a touch of sexy.

This dress could also look good dressed down with flat sandals for a school run or shopping,

I just love it.

I didn’t do a silly pose today. I have a swollen eye from accidently exfoliating over it, and was trying to hide it by looking down. I also banged the side of my face when opening the pantry. It is so sore, hopefully it goes away soon.

I am such a klutz.