I have been pondering a haircut for some time now. Haircuts come in seasons, for me anyway. I seem to desire expression of self and experience through my chestnut locks. As the past 6 months have been some of the most painful of my life, I desire the old to be cut away, making room for happier times, like some sort of emotional primer.
Photos: Garance Dorè
But the question remains: how short? I have gone as short as a crew cut, even if that was when I was 19. (None of these pictures are of me, btw.) I love having a pixie crop, because it's so easy-going. And easy-going is for me!
British Actress Carey Mulligan (from fashionising.com)
I find the harshness of a buzzed head intriguing somehow, in a yearning-for-truth-and-what-is-real sort of way. But I cannot make up my mind! So, perhaps I shall stand still until I know for sure... because, "If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there."
~ Lewis Carroll
Photo: Garance Dorè. Illustration: Mary Blair
Speaking of Lewis Carroll, have you seen the new Alice in Wonderland (Disney) by Tim Burton yet? It looks imaginative - and magical!
Disney's Alice in Wonderland, in theaters March 2010.
I haven't seen it yet. But - movie or book - I enjoy stepping into stories,
through the gift of imagination. (Sigh... I love books!)
Illustration, Mary Blair. Book, The Art and Flair of Mary Blair, available at Amazon.com.
British Actress Carey Mulligan (from fashionising.com)
I find the harshness of a buzzed head intriguing somehow, in a yearning-for-truth-and-what-is-real sort of way. But I cannot make up my mind! So, perhaps I shall stand still until I know for sure... because, "If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there."
~ Lewis Carroll
Photo: Garance Dorè. Illustration: Mary Blair
Speaking of Lewis Carroll, have you seen the new Alice in Wonderland (Disney) by Tim Burton yet? It looks imaginative - and magical!
Disney's Alice in Wonderland, in theaters March 2010.
I haven't seen it yet. But - movie or book - I enjoy stepping into stories,
through the gift of imagination. (Sigh... I love books!)
Illustration, Mary Blair. Book, The Art and Flair of Mary Blair, available at Amazon.com.
And speaking of books, Alice has had some charming illustrators over the years,
from John Tenniel's line drawings in the original Alice books
to Mary Blair's illustrations for Disney's animated feature
Alice in Wonderland, below. Character studies are so interesting, if you're a student or appreciator of animation.
to Mary Blair's illustrations for Disney's animated feature
Alice in Wonderland, below. Character studies are so interesting, if you're a student or appreciator of animation.
Curiouser and curiouser! From that, to this...
Disney's 1951 animated version of Alice in Wonderland.
I cannot think about Alice in Wonderland without thinking of my
lovely friend Renae's "Wonderland" themed wedding.
She had the most whimsical details,
including invitations with the white rabbit,
colorful cake & teacup floral arrangements
with signs reading "eat me" or "drink me,"
and the cutest details (the little ceramic
snail that I got to take home now resides comfortably
in our patio garden).
Pocket watch, $50.00 at etsy. Illustration by John Tenniel.
Photo collage: Adrienne Renae Hetzer
Alice in Wonderland cupcakes, marthastewart.com. Alice in Wonderland cupcakes, Yorkshire Pantry.
I would LOVE to do an Alice themed photo shoot. What fun
to play with size and perspective,
from shrinking to the size of a mouse,
to growing as large as a house!
Disney's 2010 Alice in Wonderland.
Photo, Tim Walker. Fairy Tea Party, marthastewart.com
Annie Leibovitz "Alice" Photo Shoot: Vogue Magazine, Dec. 2003.
Photo: Company Magazine, Oct. 2009.
Or wouldn't it be fun to have a Wonderland tea party?
(Oh, heck! It would be fun to have any kind of tea party!)
SARK: Invite Someone Dangerous to Tea Poster, $9.95. Photo collage, projectwedding.com.
Why have an Alice tea party, you ask? Why not?!
- Any bright color combination goes!
- You can dress as "mad" as you'd like.
- You should never pass up an opportunity to play croquet... or, um, chess?
- Two words: Finger sandwiches.
- Where better to wear that Alice in Wonderland Disney Couture jewelry by Tom Binns?
Rabbit Clock Pendant Necklace, $66.00 (cute clock hands, no?). Alice in Wonderland Suede Wrap Wristband Bracelet, $126.50 at asos.com.
Mad Hatter Wallet Chain Necklace, $155.00. Alice's Adventures Tangled Chains Necklace, $155.00.
Some of this collection is available at boutiquetoyou.com.
1. What's your favorite type of tea? I cannot resist Soy Chai Lattes from Starbuck's. (Thanks, to my lovely Starbuckian star of a sister for guiding me in that direction. I am definitely inviting you to this day dream of a tea party!)
Here are a few more cute ideas for decor...
Pom Poms found at DaisyPinkCupcake's blog. Teacup Planter big enough for kitty, found at cribcandy.com. Centerpieces from CrochetPinkPrincess, flickr. Photo courtesy: b-splendid.blogspot.com.
There's something about a good story that always draws me to thoughts of heaven, my own life and my destiny. The Bible says that God has "set eternity in the hearts of men." (Ecclesiastes 3:11) The following photographs make my imagination wander, perhaps down the rabbit hole, or down a moss-covered path an enchanted wood. I hope they inspire you as well.
Pics from the December 2009 issue of Spanish magazine Ragazza, courtesy of Style Amor blog.
Vogue Magazine Shoot, “Alice,” published in December 2003. The female model is Natalia Vodianova↗ (b1982). The photographer is Annie Leibovitz↗ (b1949).
Photos from Vogue Korea, July 2009, courtesy mylittlesuedeshoes blog.
How fun to imagine a photo shoot, and a party... and now it is time to go to sleep and dream. Don't be late! Floating away on a dream is a very important date...
Photo, Tim Walker. Needle Felted Mushroom Fairy Circle by MoontsyAndFloontsy on Etsy. Felt Watch, $16.25 by Alice in La la Land on Etsy. An evening gown by Robert Cary-Williams covered in Alice in Wonderland illustrations.
