Rag Curls and Nostalgia

Yesterday I decided to try rag curls in my hair, for the very first time. I actually got the idea years ago from my pal Rosy. I made lots and lots of tying strips by cutting up an old shirt I didn't need anymore...

I decided to Youtube rag curl how-to's (one of my favorite go-to sites for how-to's and music!). While on Youtube, I cant not search music vids! So I searched the song in my head. A song that reminds me of my mom. She would sing this song aloud often since I was a child. Then I did my makeup trying to keep it inspired by the 40's 50's the best I can.

The lipstick looks red but it is actually a delicious orange(y) color. An orange that shimmers and was closer to the reds family, an orange(y) red. I attempted false lashes and failed miserably as I don't have the right glue.  Oh well.  I tried and tried until one of my eyes watered and got  irritated..I too was irritated! So I skipped them and curled my lashes like crazy and coated them "generously" with mascara.  

I started with damp hair and  by the time I took the rags off, my hair was completely dry. I had no idea what it was going to look like. It was so puffy! But I played with it running my fingers through it. The curls were so tight- tight as in very curly and as in, I was diggin' them. I  have to add the song playing in the back round as I gussied up.  This one's for my "Oli".  I wonder if she hit the dance floors to this song in her day...

I don't think I had ever heard the actual version in it's entirety till this day.

Have a great Wednesday everybody!

p.s. I love my dressing robe!

Sandra