Well this is a first!  Instead of finding the sticks to match an outfit, I saw these Moulin Rouge hair sticks and was inspired to do a can-can dancer bun.  Then, I realized the sticks also matched a necklace and gloves (I made the gloves years ago.)   So all's good!  

http://www.loopfree.net/albums/album82/aas.jpg

So this style, even though it looks like a lot going on, is really simple.  It's a bun at the top of my head, and six "updated" pin curls around my face, which are held by mini jaw clamps (mine are Munchkins made by Scunci.)

I call them modern or updated pin curls because you're not suppose to let them dangle.  But my objective was to use them as part of the hair style, and not to curl my hair.  Though afterwards I did have some really nice ringlets!  

Here is a site on pin curls, which has an instruction link at the bottom, in case you were curious.

http://www.nocturne.com/swing/hair/pincurls/pincurls.html

Cynde

How fun!!  Those hairstix are great  8)  The variations in your hair color look awesome  ;D
You made the gloves yourself?  Very cool!

wrote on Jul 15^th, 2005 at 2:00am:

How fun!!  Those hairstix are great  8)  The variations in your hair color look awesome  ;D You made the gloves yourself?  Very cool!

Thanks!  The variation is because I need to get my roots done.  Badly.  ;-)

Actually, "embelished" would be a better word.  They were plain long gloves to start with.  I cut off the fingers (so 4 fingers go out one big hole, but thumb still has it's own hole.)   Then sewed the gold and black embroidered trim on both ends, as well as the beaded trim on the top.

EDIT: Here's an older pic that shows the gloves better.  Sorry for the poor resolution - was my first digital camera.

http://www.loopfree.net/albums/album64/aas.jpg
Cynde

Your hair looks very cute...How did you hold the pin curls up? Pins right? lol But bobby pins? Did you get to go anywhere with your cute 'do or was it a case of all dressed up and nowhere to go? Also, the gloves are lovely...So creative. :P

Very lovely look, I must say. You're hair looks beautiful, and the gloves are just wonderful looking.

TY!

AtlantisAllure - I'm using mini (or micro?) jaw clips.  They're the shiny things at the top of the curl.  They're less than a centimeter wide.  Hahah I didn't go anywhere.  I set out to take stick pics, then realized the necklace and gloves matched.  Then I couldn't wear the gloves without lipstick!  But the rest is just a tank top and pajama pants.  This is probably what I'll look like at the next company Christmas party. :-)  Or, I can be a can-can dancer for Halloween too.  Hmmmm

Cynde

::: clap clap clap clap clap clap :::

Well done!  You obviously have a flair for fashion and a talent for design. Thanks for sharing - you will be inspiring many with your ideas.

Ce magnifique!

Ooh, I know the little clips you are speaking of...I have LOTS of them! They came in some sort of set of hair stuff. I am definitely going to try to do pin curls! Thank you for posting the link. annddd once again, very cute!  ;D

That looks just great!  :D

The gloves...the hair...the sticks...everything's perfect!

Wowwwww
And you did all that yourself????
I never cease to be amazed with the things you ppl are able to do with your hands! I mean on your own. The gloves, the perfect little curls, the perfect bun!
Congratulations Khrome, I love it all  :D ;D

:D

That looks so cuuuuute on you, Khrome!

I love the sticks.  And the gloves.  I like that lipstick color too! :)

Very pretty, it all goes together perfectly!  :)

I can see you can-can!  What fun!  Thanks for sharing the pic.  You do lovely hairstyles - and the accessories to show them off!  

I love it!  Everything is perfect. Thanks for sharing!

Wow you look great!  Love the bun and pin curls! :D

Thanks all again!  I'm glad to have found people to share it with, and to hear your stories and ideas as well!

Cynde