8.14.2014

Cotton candy daydream

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I've wanted cotton candy pink hair for years, long before Vixen Vintage was created, and even before I met Sam! I toy with the idea every now and again, but never follow through. Then one day I woke up, looked in the mirror, and thought "where's my pink hair?" 

Oh right, I never had it. 

And that's ridiculous to want something attainable for years but never make the jump. So I made the appointment and spent 8 hours at J. Michael Salon making my dark brown hair platinum, then pastel pink. I made it a bit more vibrant myself using Special Effects in Atomic pink and conditioner, and after setting it for the first time I really can't imagine anything else could be better. 

Watching Angelina L.B.'s hair coloring video was so helpful, because I really had no idea what to expect with coloring my hair a pastel shade. I also read hair F.A.Q.'s on Scathingly Brilliant and Mermaidens (and got completely sidetracked by their pretty posts). 

I picked up the dress today, it's something I probably wouldn't have taken home if my hair didn't match, and honestly all I want to wear right now is pink, mint, black, and baby blue. I already have some pretty colorful sweaters waiting around for fall!

I've been wearing these Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses since they first arrived at my doorstep, I love how serious the black lacquered front is, but the lining is bright and colorful. It's going to be a long summer, but some trusty sunglasses sure do help!

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32 comments:

Kalin said...

I've gotta admit, I'm not huge on colorful hair because I see it done in really bad ways sometimes, but you make it look really classy! I love it :)

Kailey said...

;___; I really cannot get over how utterly perfect pink looks on you and thank you so much for the shout out <3333

The Midnight Glamour Blog said...

I love it!

Unknown said...

You look so so great!! Really suits you :D X

Unknown said...

Soooo gorgeous!! I myself would never be able to pull off pastel hair but man I so am jealous! You look amazing! Never really thought about how hair color might change the color of outfits one picks but I guess I've always had the same hair color! Innnnteresting!

Themanylivesblog said...

You seriously rock the pink hair like no other. I absolutely love it!

Witchcrafted Life said...

Sensationally cool!!! You are rocking pink locks sublimely. If I was headed in a non-Mother-Nature-created-it kind of direction with my hair colour, a similar shade of pink or, on the darker side of the spectrum, pine/forest green, would be my first choice.

♥ Jessica

Magdalena said...

That was the right choice, you look fabulous! :)

Sammi said...

Absolutely gorgeous. I wish I could pull off pink hair, so I have to live vicariously through others who can :)

xox Sammi
www.thesoubrettebrunette.blogspot.com

Jade Sheldon said...

GAH! You are just such a vision! I've definitely had dreams of having pink hair or lavender hair...

CreatureType.com said...

Omg you look so so dreamy and perfect!!! <3 Good for you for just going for it!

The Eyre Effect said...

I LOVE your pink hair! I've been toying with the idea of doing pink myself, but I don't know if I want to sit through another six to eight hours of bleaching and dyeing to get it (I had blonde hair briefly, and it took forEVER). I might do dark fuchsia ends instead.
xo
Kristina
www.eccentricowl.com

Think Twice Style said...

I never thought I'd say this about pink, but this is pretty badass.

Therese said...

I don't think I could ever try pink hair (though I'd like to), but I love it on you! And it looks marvelous with your dress :).
xx Tessie
http://knoxmysox.blogspot.com

Ryan said...

I wore a pink wig almost the same shade when I did White Christmas a few years ago and loved how it looked on me. Although i can't manage the upkeep on a color like that, I'm seriously considering buying my own pink wig to wear.

Shermy said...

I can't actually have pink hair because of work, but now I want it! Maybe they won't notice...?

Unknown said...

I've thought about having pink hair multiple times too. Maybe someday. I absolutely love your new pink hair and how perfect it looks with that awesome dress. You look fantastic!

Jamie | PetitePanoply.com

Lavender and Twill said...

Oh wow! Your hair looks fabulous and I adore the colours of your dress! I basically want to look like a cotton candy puff everyday of the week, but found that I couldn't pull off the pastel pink hair that well...

It was a sad, sad day when I had to give up on the dream and go back to my red tresses. I love the look on you though Solanah!


xox,
bonita of Lavender & Twill

Grace Thomas said...

You look brilliant, I love it! You may find coconut oil helps to keep it in good condition , I used to love it as a leave in treatment when my hair was pastel.

Tamara said...

I love that dress!! Love the pink hair too :).

Tamara
www.trulytamara.com

Anonymous said...

What a perfect colour! looks great :)

Manic Pop said...

Seriously amazing. I had bright pink hair once and the Special Effects stuff was amazing for that! It lasted forever.

Love love love your hair!

Andi B. Goode said...

Gah, I can't get over how amazing pink hair looks on you!!! I've wanted some kind of pastel-y hair for ages, too, but I'm always uncertain (because of my colouring & also because I am lazy haha). I can't wait to see your colourful sweaters with your pink hair.

x said...

Aww, beautiful dress and beautiful girl! I adore your hair, so much envy <3 hihi

The Minty Cat

Polly said...

You look gorgeous! The pink hair suits you so much, it looks great with your colouring. And what a serendipitous dress find! I had a similar thing with wanting Little Mermaid style bright red hair for years. I always thought it wasn't "me", but I finally did it and I absolutely loved it!

Caity said...

Omg I love your hair!

Klara said...

Suits you perfectly! So does the dress.

Anonymous said...

Oh honey, good on you for taking the plunge! You look incredible.

the quirky brunette said...

Aaaah, I LOVE your hair!!!! And the mint crochet dress complements it perfectly.

Unknown said...

Oh how lovely! I've been feeling the same way. I want to colour my hair pink or maybe even green. It's one of those dreams that I haven't for filled.

You look stunning in that hair <3

Rebecca Jean said...

As if I wasn't envious enough of your locks, you go and do something I have wanted to for years. Although I think I would actually go for purple. Which is odd, because it's a color I own none of.

Pink definitely suits you. I am going to be obsessing about this. Now that you have lived with it for a month, how is the upkeep? That's what worries me the most. Not what other people will think or if I will like it, but how I will maintain it and how to go back if I tire of it.

Kudos for going for it! I'm envious.

Cheers!
Rebecca Jean
Midnight Maniac

Unknown said...

Amazing outfit! Those sunglasses are stunning!