Boooohoooo! GossamerStix retired and I have only one pair.  I was SO planning to shop more of them.

*wipes a few tears* The new style replacing it is better be gorgeous. Of course it is. How could it not be? But I was really looking for shopping Gossamers.

I'm glad my next shipment is going to be here soon. Such things always help. *smiles faintly* It's such a special shipment, three new pairs and all of them first of their styles. 

Last night I washed the hair with Honey Beer& Egg poo. I added some Rosemary and Lavender EO to my vinegar rinse. That gave a lovely smell to my hair, though by now it's gone. I also noticed that the "improved rinse" made hair feel different from using ACV+water, somehow fuller. Interesting.

I found these amazing bobby pins with hanging feather decorations. I have one pair that has similar style decorations and I've loved to slip them into my bun...so I couldn't resist when I found these ones that are even bigger and better. I also found some hairpins with nice looking silk roses. I bought five of them in rose red, but am terribly tempted to buy them also in other colors available (cream...that would be so gorgeous for wedding, and rose/dark lilac which was just a stunning color). They're fairly expensive as they're sold individually...but I guess I'll buy them anyway. After all, I've never seen flowers in proper hairpins, only in bobby pins, so I feel that this chance might not come by another time. And they're a classic accessory. And I'm in love.

I feel really renewed after last night's sauna, hairwashing with "improved vinegar rinse", deep conditioning and mini facial. As a bonus, when I sought my shampoo bar, I found chamomille and calendula soap! I didn't remember that I had ordered such.  It felt fabulous and the scent was lovely. ^^

Today, my hair behaves rather well for VCHD. I oiled it, and was able to make a bun using my Keylime Pie hairsticks (which, as some of you remember are GlitterStix and can therefore be slippery when my hair is at its cleanest). I'm wearing a summery outfit with cream white highwater pants and a neat light green t-shirt, and the combination is just perfect! Just what I dreamed of when I ordered this pair. 

Yes we had.   I and spouse have at last decided the town, where we are going to target our search for a new home. Actually, we found one that we're going to have a closer look at. I'm so happy of the thought of moving- this apartment is way too small for two people and a crazy rabbit. Not to mention, that I'd love to have a garden again.

Most of my clothes (excepting summer and party clothes) are pretty "colorless". I use my hairsticks to express my love for beautiful things and to express my mood. In the morning, I usually just "feel like" wearing certain pair. ??? When I've just bought new designs, I obviously feel like wearing them, but otherwise this method seems to pretty well ensure, that all my hairsticks get attention quite equally. Seasons seem to affect me pretty strongly: for example, I bought my seafoam green pair dreaming of summer while it was still spring, and wore it maybe once then. But now that summer has come, I've worn it quite a lot. I've worn less my white hairsticks...I'm certain that with first snow, that will change. I'm a seasonal creature in every way, and starting to notice this pattern in my hairlife doesn't surprise me much.

EDIT: UPDATE: How nice. I've got a notification from Customs again. Seems that the officer ladies want to see more of my lovely LL purchases.   Or then they are having a hairstick confiscation campaign.  At least, this time the cost shouldn't be quite as high as last time. I wonder, what kind of adventure is waiting for me now...

     My hair turned into a grease pit towards the evening and I decided finally to wash it, with Rosemary Aloe Lavender SB. I made my ACV rinse about half milder as usual. It didn't give my hair quite as much slip as usual, but neverthless made it feel quite good. I also dusted- it seems that split ends are creeping back. Final touch with amlika leave-in conditioner, and I'm happy again.

Major news: thanks to instruction booklet that came with Mei Fas, I now master French Twist with hairsticks! It looks much more better than with a French Twist comb. Unfortunately, it's much easier to do with Mei Fas than with my LL hairsticks- it must be Mei Fas being so thin. But, I'm not going to give so easily up! 

Today, I went to customs to declare my new hairstick shipment. It wasn't an adventure at all this time- I wasn't even asked to open the package (hmmm...I'm getting suspicious though- the officer lady who served me this time had barely shoulder length hair). But, no way that I would wait until evening and being at home before opening the package!
   I'm now at University's Student Library, and have just taken a peek at my new hairsticks. Here's my traditional review:

Blue Gems: Light Sapphire AB crystals have just become my favorite crystals! Their color is just amazing! I snatched these from the shop right after I saw them and seeing these in RL is plenty of confirmation that when possible, it's wise to be fast!  Otherwise, this design is very interesting with neon splashes in shades of blue. Another pair that looks perfect in every occassion (and extra perfect to wear on Finland's Independence Day ).

Forest Sanctuary: I remember drooling this design when it first showed up, and have been amazed that I had opportunity to buy it myself. I don't believe that a pair of hairsticks can become any more elegant than these. Simple, beautiful...divine! These seem to radiate self confidence- a very good property in hairsticks of someone who finds herself regularly from tough situations!

Capri Moonlight: Another pair that I drooled a lot before I could buy it. Sterling silver lentil beads are perfect and so like me. Capri blue looks suits very well with my haircolor. In short, this is another pair that I except to wear a lot.                      

I also received my fourth jewelry roll. Customs cost a bit less than last time. *sigh* Hair life's good.

Hot day!

It's 4th day after washing, and my hair is looking clearly dirty- but sauna's already warming.  I started the day with a bun with Seafoam Bloom hairsticks, but soon decided that single braid and bandana around head-combination were more appropriate for the day.

I'm so tired that I guess I'll do just an ordinary wash. Bening negligence...

Hot day, that I've spent mostly sitting in our balcony a criminology textbook in one hand and a glass of cold drink in the other hand.

Poor hair has been subject to styling changes (different cinnabuns, really) as I didn't have the energy to do anything properly. When I finally took it down, it looked a bit limp and dirty, so I washed it with Lavender Rosemary Aloe & ACV. I still feel a bit overheated, but cool damp ponytail down my back really helps a little. They say this weather is going to continue. I wonder, how will I survive...

Summer hairstyles still rule. Today I've felt a bit flu-ish, so I decided not to go to sauna. Instead, I just took a shower and SBV:d my hair with Carrot Milk & Honey poo+ amlika leave-in as a bonus. I also dusted a bit. Hair seems to be doing fairly well- not too many splits, though there were a couple of really scary ones. I guess that it appreciates my attempts to keep it protected and moisturized during summer.

Received a notification that my new hairsticks have arrived. Didn't get in time to post office though, so I'll have to wait until Monday. But, no Customs this time! 

Watched Star Wars New Hope from DVD. *sigh* Leia's hair is so gorgeous, and never mind if it's mostly fake. I can't wait until my hair is long enough to make those styles.