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weekend with a twist

One cold Melbourne weekend, I decided enough was enough of my same old, same old up-do. So I experimented and came up with a messy bun (see here for another version)! 

Isn't it funny that when we want our hair to behave, it usually doesn't? When I'm not going out anywhere special, my hair pretty much turns out perfect. When I'm going out, it's more of an effort to get it right. I guess that's what we call Murphy's law.



 

Here's a really quick explanation of how I did this messy bun: 
First, put your hair back as though you are making a ponytail, but don't pull it through completely. You will have made a loop. Next, randomly select small sections of hair. Secure these sections with a bobby pin the same colour as your hair. Keep going, until all of the loose hair is pinned. Look in the mirror as you do this to guide you.




Do you have the same issue with your hair when you go out? Perhaps I need to start to let my creativity flow a bit more, just like I did on this particular day. It's nice to change things up a bit. 

How has your week been? I have had a fabulous week of teaching and catching up with fashionistas (stay tuned for a blog post on this!). Have a gorgeous weekend!

Yours in style,

Suzi x  


What I'm Wearing: Sweater: Ralph Lauren, Jeans: RM Williams, Boots: Paul Green. For this hair style, I used Lady Jane Bobby pins in Brown.


Comments

  1. Norlin20 April 2012 at 20:32

    Didn't realise it was that easy to create that bun! You should check out Hair Romance. She has some great ideas on her blog & has this "twist & pin hairstyles" e-book at a pretty good price too!

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    1. Suzi Maynard20 April 2012 at 20:37

      It is super easy! Thanks for the link. I shall check it out!
      Suzi x

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  2. Mica20 April 2012 at 22:28

    Love that hairstyle, and thank you for the how to! :)

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  3. Fabrizia Spinelli21 April 2012 at 03:53

    Such a lovely post:you hair style is great!
    Take a look and if you want we can follow each others: Cosa mi metto???
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    1. Suzi Maynard21 April 2012 at 14:40

      Thanks sweetheart. I will follow you and you can follow me too!!
      Suzi x

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    2. Suzi Maynard21 April 2012 at 18:24

      I realised you're already following me! ;)

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  4. Selvaggia Capizzi23 April 2012 at 07:32

    I love your hairdo! You look so stylish!!
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  5. Maria V @SoNailicious23 April 2012 at 10:44

    Hi Suzi,
    What a lovely place you have here. As for my hair, usually I don't to any complex hairdos, so its all easy.

    Have a great day and yes, we'll def stay in touch!
    xx
    Maria

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    1. Suzi Maynard23 April 2012 at 22:32

      Maria, thanks so much for the compliment! Really appreciate it. x
      Suzi x

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  6. Unknown23 April 2012 at 23:06

    Oh you look great!!! Stunning up-do!!

    Love from South Africa

    http://arumlilea.blogspot.com

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