November 2010 - Page 4 of 7 - Studio Sixty Photography

My wonderful, talented hairdresser Todd Arndt, from Vogue Nationale has given me his essential tips for growing out a fringe (and not looking like a yeti doing it!). Every year, come the first whiff of cooler weather, I cut in a heavy, blunt fringe. Not only does it cover my horrific wrinkles but it makes me feel like Francoise Hardy or Jane Birkin – stylish, chic and French. And every year I try to make it through summer but realise that a fringe sticking to my face is anything BUT stylish, chic and French. Why, oh why, do I live in the tropics??? Sorry I digress. So, every year I have to grow my fringe out, and I am telling you that this is the sole purpose the phrase ‘bad hair day’ was invented. The last time I was in to see Todd I asked him what his tips were to successfully grow out a fringe and he said:

1. Patience – Something I have absolutely none of, just ask Jason;

2. Cover Up – Wear a hat, headband, clips, beret (ok, I added the last one but you get the picture);

3. Product – Apply a small amount of product to style your fringe in place (I do not use product usually but this actually does work – if you just add a small amount you can shape the fringe to sit better. That is until you get into any kind of weather like rain or wind and then BAM – you are back to ‘bad hair day’ land!); and/or

4. Restyle – Get your hairdresser to cut your fringe so it sweeps to one side (or both). This is what Todd has done for me and can I tell you it is working a treat! It took a little while to grow out to a length where it sits nicely (with a little product it was possible but now I use nothing and it sits perfectly) and I expect it will look even better in a couple of weeks. Perfect timing for party season.

Of course there is the old staple of don’t cut a fringe in in the first place but I literally have people stop me on the street to compliment me and to ask me who cuts my fringe so I must be doing something right. All in all, this time around, I had two weeks of hat wearing (and I was wearing this one if you want to know) one week of product time and then PRESTO back to good hair. Thanks Todd – you are indeed the fringe whisperer!

These photographs of John and Chrystalla’s wedding epitomise what a wedding should be – happy and joyous, loving and romantic, full of traditions both new and old plus a healthy dose of family and friends. It seems as though Greek weddings have all of these elements in spades – not to mention such beautiful brides and grooms!!! My favourite Greek wedding tradition is the smashing of the plates. Apparently it is not as common these days (public liability and all that I guess) so when I saw these photos of John breaking stacks and stacks of plates – I mean – they are just fantastic, don’t you think? Of course I also love the dancing. Seriously I could watch the dancing all night long. I also totally love the singing of the ceremony and the crowns and the drinking of the wine – I guess I pretty much love everything about Greek weddings! With that said John and Chrystalla’s wedding goes down as one of the most beautiful and moving weddings I have ever seen – a fairytale from beginning right to the very end.

Just look at all of the beautiful details that Chrystalla had sourced. Everything was lovingly selected and added to the meaning and experience of the day. And YES – her bag was totally made of real flowers! Can you just imagine the smell??? Heavenly.