on a victory rolls roll...

Lately, I've been trying to put more effort into my hair.

Often, I'll just throw it up in a topknot & call it good.

(Usually, because I haven't left myself enough time in my daily beauty routine
to do anything more involved.)
I so love the "victory rolls" from the 1940's. I really wanted to try to replicate them. Easier said than done on my slippery, straight hair. (So, Aqua Net to the rescue!) ;)
These pictures are not even my best attempt, but I happened to have enough time to get out the camera & take a couple snaps, so they'll have to do. :)
 

I can't seem to get them to stand upright, but that's ok. I rather like them this way too.
I have discovered in subsequent attempts that they turn out better
if a take a bit more hair than I did in these.
 

Please pardon the grumpy look on my face in this second picture. I'm not very good at serious faces. I always end up looking a bit angry. ha!


Ugh, my bangs...

I'm never quite sure what to do with them.

I go back & forth between having bangs cut in & then growing them back out.

I've looked at vintage ways to wear bangs on Pinterest

& generally they're just those bumper bangs.

I've tried them before & just don't really care for them on me.

 

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Here are some of my inspirations found via good ol' Pinterest.

They are all from my pretty board.

 

Oh, I so love this first photo.

The rolls are not over the top, and they don't look devil horns or Mickey Mouse ears.

(Definitely not the look I'd be going for.)

I also like the way the rest of her hair is rolled back.

It's much like Sam's from Foyle's War.

(Which we've been watching & thoroughly enjoying! Per Kathryn & Lily's recommendation.)

 



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 Ooo, just look at all those curls in this next photo!

So very lovely.

 

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The photo below seems like a good way to hide unwanted bangs.
Just sweep them back with the rest of the quiff  and plaster them with hair spray.
This is next on my to-try list.
 

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Below is a good photo tutorial. My friend, Gussi, sent me this pin. In the message she sent with it she remarked that we should have a vintage hair day. Um, yeah! I bet I could get at least a couple of my sisters to go along with that scheme too. (I'm talking to YOU, Kelsey!) We could go get milkshakes, or get our pics taken in a photo booth, or something cute like that! Who's with me?! haha 

In the summertime, in the little town I live near, they have free concerts in the park on Friday evenings. They play mostly Big Band or Swing music. It would be such a blast to attend those sporting victory rolls and pretty frocks. It's mostly old folks who attend, and I'm quite sure they would get a big kick out it at least. ^_^



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Oh, I just love this with the scarf! Very Rosie the Riveter, no?
This is a fun style to wear whilst gardening or cleaning!


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Last, but not least,

I've really been enjoying listening to the charming music of The Secret Sisters.

They have a very vintage country sound. While I usually am not fond, at all, of modern country. (There are a very few exceptions.) I do like a lot of old country, and I absolutely love bluegrass. I guess I'm just a hillbilly at heart. ;)

These gals sing, in lovely harmony,

some of the mid-century country standards my Dad has always favored.

(From whom, I'm sure, I got my love for this sort of music.)

Their albums are offered on vinyl too!

So, I will shortly be adding them to my growing record collection.

But now, let me draw your attention to these gals' hair.

Let me tell you, their hair is a constant source of inspiration.

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Just watch a few of their videos on YouTube & you'll see what I'm talking about.

{Might I recommend Tennessee Me, House of Gold, & In the Sweet By & By?}

 

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In order to maintain my new blogging schedule this post had to be a little bit slap dash. I'm really hoping it doesn't seem so! Last week was super busy, and I wasn't able to plan/photograph an outfit or project. The past couple outfit posts worked out to where I could have my sister snap some pics while I was visiting her on our usual coffee klatch day. This is my plan for the foreseeable future, but I needed to watch my 2-year-old nephew Jack all that day this week. {So that his Momma could take the older two kiddos on a homeschooling field trip.} When you get James (Kels' 2-year-old) & Jack together there is just no sneaking away to snap pics. Not unless you want mass chaos to ensue. They get that pack mentality when they're together so constant supervision is required.  ;)

 

My family & I went to a fish fry at my dear friend Debbie's lovely home on Saturday. I had made a couple pies to bring, but neglected to take any pics of them. Ah well, they probably would only have made you all hungry anyway. Really I've just spared you all temptation. You're welcome. ;)

She made the most excellent homemade mac & cheese. Here is the recipe she used.

I can wait to try it at home!

 

On the knitting front: I have finally broken down & ordered the Wonderland Heather needed to complete my Victory Jumper, but I've just got the sleeves left of my Vintage Leaf Sweater so I'd like to finish it first. Mostly because it's a rather slow going pattern, and I'm afraid if I stop I won't start again. I know myself too well. Since the Victory Jumper goes along at such a chipper speed it won't take long at all to complete. 

 

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Do you like to do your hair with a vintage vibe?

 

How do you feel about bangs?

 

What is your favorite {or least favorite} sort of music?