Pastel pink hair – Sakura backdrop

These are probably the most unusual photos I have ever taken. I always wanted to try a colorful wig on, so when I had the opportunity, I chose one in pastel pink. I tried a dramatic, Arabian inspired eye makeup for the sake of contrast, but looking back, it probably wasn’t the best decision. The outfit however, I feel, works well with everything.

 Since the price was very low and the wig was synthetic, I didn’t really expect that much.

Once I got it, I was very surprised the hair looked very “real”, especially considering the color I chose. You know I have a few sets of natural hair extensions so I was able to make an informed comparison. The hair strands on this wig mimic the way natural hair looks very well and it doesn’t have the fake synthetic shine these type of wigs usually do. It does have plenty of hair, but it gets a bit thinner toward the ends which actually helps with the natural look too.

On the other hand, the wig cap is made for Asiatic heads so it was a real struggle to fit it on my medium sized, European head. If I want to suffer like that, I can always try to put my skinny jeans on, thank you very much! 

 
It has and adjustable strap at the back that I didn’t need for obvious reason. Good thing the cap was elastic; otherwise I couldn’t have worn it. The hair tangles a lot, so don’t throw it in a heap in a corner because it’s going to be very hard to get it back to the way it first looked. Trying to brush it, will affect the pretty loose curls the wigs comes with. Brushing will also result in a lot of shedding as I learned the hard way. Instead, you can gently comb it with your fingers to get it the shape you want.

Although having a bang doesn’t really suit me, I went for a wig that has one because I thought it would be easier to hide my hair line behind it. And I was right about that. Still, it’s pretty hard to style, but not impossible with a little bit of patience. As you can see, I tried three different styles: a side ponytail, a cute bun and just leaving the wig as it was without attempting anything crazy. You can’t really wear your hair up with this wig, but “low hanging” hairstyles can be achieved.

Weighting the pro and cons, this is my verdict regarding this wig: Considering how cheap it is, I would definitely recommend it. It’s great for photo-shoots and themed parties, cosplay, Halloween and even a festival or concert (but you’ll have to make sure and secure it on your head the best way you can).

The necklace is from the same store and it’s incredibly cute and well made – I don’t have anything negative to say about it. I loved the color combination when I first saw it and it does look exactly the same or even better in reality.

Disclaimer – The wig and necklace were sent to me as a gift. This is my honest, unbiased opinion about them.

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 Please let me know if you like Sara’s edit for this photos – she said they needed a Sakura inspired background and I can’t disagree. 

 I’m wearing:

pink wig / peruca - here

necklace / colier - here

  dress, belt / rochie, curea - vintage

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About wearing scarves and pet rabbits

Making a comeback! Yes, it’s been a while! I will explain it in a future post, but I just wanted to thank you all for the many emails and messages you sent. Sara and I are really touched to see you care. And we’re doing fine! Let’s just say the lack of posts lately can be filed under the “life got in the way” label.

 But let’s get to the photos!

My sister and I have this silly, fun tradition where every Easter we do a “photoshot” while visiting our grandmother in the countryside for the holiday. Said photoshot takes place somewhere at the deep end of the garden – some sort of a meadow if you may.

I remember one year we hang out a huge piece of hot pink fabric in the next door neighbors’ orchard between two plum trees and scared the shit out of them (it looked like some kind of alien landing from the distance).

Here's a photo with that particular contraption for you to understand what I mean. And yes, I was a redhead for a while.

Full disclosure – I kind of hate taking photos in general and especially after a few days of stuffing myself with great food (which always happens at my granny’s). If it were for me I would probably skip the photo session entirely.

But then there’s Sara. She wears me off with a guilt trip about wasting our life away and how we’re only young and camera ready once, so I eventually cave in and do whatever ridiculous thing she has in mind. This year, her vision was “spring fairy taking her pet rabbit to a walk through the woods”. Her words not mine!

In her defense, she does realize how hilarious that sounds. But being able to be ridiculous and childish is kind of great if you think about it.

You should have seen us dragging all the props necessary for the photoshot to the back of the garden. Imagine this: me in full hair in makeup with my maxi dress trailing behind, Sara with the camera, a bottle of water, a bag of makeup products and hair combs in case I would need some sort of a touch-up, we even recruited our mom to carry the rabbit in his special little house. This is a "flat rabbit", he's not into running around - he does take after me in that aspect.

Oh yes, the rabbit!!! How cute is he? Kind of stole my thunder, not going to lie! Named Rinu, but called all sorts of things by Sara (Rini, Rinster, furry excavator, that little adorable monster pooping everywhere), he wasn’t in a mood for photos. Just like me, but lazier, because at some point he just stood there outstretched on the grass in spite of my efforts to make him responsive. What an animal?! :)))

Despite all the drama and my paranoia that we’re going to be bitten by dangerous insects, I have to give it to Sara for the styling. She insisted we use the huge floral print, ethnic scarf as the main focus accessory draped over the low cut, maxi dress. The scarf is actually a gorgeous traditional Romanian shawl and it’s meant to be worn on your head. One of my best finds when it comes to shopping!

In case you’re wondering, my hair didn’t miraculously grow and triple in volume - instead I'm wearing my Irresistible Me clip-in hair extensions (Royal Remy Medium Brown, 20 inches (50cm) and 200 grams and one big weft of Ginger). These hair extensions are amazing and they curl like a dream – they are the best invention since sugar. I talked about them here, but I learned how to blend them better in the meantime.

  I’m wearing:

hair extensions / extensii - Irresistible Me

maxi dress / rochie - Asos

 scarf / basma traditionala - thrifted

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Friendly neighborhood witch plus Tutu Giveaway

The Halloween fever has caught up with me this weekend and I found myself walking around my neighborhood in a witchy outfit. And by the looks that I got I’m pretty sure I gave the creeps to quite a few people! But surprisingly enough I was a big hit with the kids whom I didn’t fool with my pretend evil ways. Yes, guys, little people think I’m cool and since kids don’t lie it must be true!:))))))

This pre-Halloween get up was constructed around the black tutu skirt that Veronica Sticlaru custom made for me and gave me as a gift for my birthday earlier this month. If you like it you can win one for yourself as she is giving one away to my readers - Veronica will make one for the winner in any color and size she/he wants.

Daca va place tutu-ul meu va putetu inscrie la giveaway pentru sansa de a castiga unul identic sau oricare alta culoare si marime (Veronica o sa faca unul special in functie de preferintele castigatoarei/castigatorului). Prin urmare poate participa oricine chiar daca nu va vedeti purtand un tutu – il puteti oferi cadou fiicei, prietenei, iubitei sau cui vreti voi!

 

All you have to do for a chance to win is (all 3 conditions are mandatory):  

♥ Like Veronica Sticlaru and Pop Culture&Fashion Magic on Facebook

♥ Leave a commentwith the tutu color you want (and make sure to leave an email so that I can contact you)

 

Pentru a participa este suficient sa (toate cele 3 conditii de mai jos sunt absolut necesare) :

♥ LIKE Veronica Sticlarusi Pop Culture&Fashion Magicpe Facebook

♥ Lasati un comentariu la acest articol in care sa ne spuneti ce culoare de tutu doriti (nu uitati de adresa de email ca sa va putem contacta)

 Not looking particularly witchy with this velvet ears on but I just had to go there. In case you are wondering the headband is made by me and you can find versions of it in my Etsy Store!

For extra chances to win you can also (these are not mandatory and each one will count as an extra entry):

 ♥ Share the giveaway on facebook with a @Pop Culture&Fashion Magic tag

♥ Follow Pop Culture&Fashion Magic via Bloglovin, Twitter, GFC, Tumblr  and/or Pinterest  (mention which of them in a comment so that I can check and count them as extra entries).

Pentru sanse suplimentare de a castiga puteti sa: 

 ♥ Share (sa puneti link) acestui articol cu giveaway-ul pe peretele vostru de Facebook cu tag catre @Pop Culture&Fashion Magic

  ♥ Urmariti Pop Culture pe Bloglovin, Twitter, GFC, Tumblrsau/si Pinterest(mentionati in comentariu care ca sa pot verifica si sa le pot adauga ca inscrieri suplimentare).

The giveaway ends November 4th. The winners will be sorted out randomly. This is an international giveaway – anybody can join in!

The reason I added this varsity jacket to an otherwise eccentric ensemble was to make it more wearable - change the shoes and you can pretty much wear it  around town - I would (already did)!:))))

This one with white cat ears is also handmade by yours truly -  you can see more of my work on Etsy as well! I told you kids love me as proven by this little redhead cutie who couldn't let go of me in the park ! We're pretty adorable, right?:)))

 I’m wearing: 

black tutu - Veronica Sticlaru

lace corset / corset dantela - vintage

varsity jacket /  geaca sport - romwe (on sale here)

necklace / colier  - romwe

   chains ankle pumps / pantofi cu lanturi - random brand

  bracelets / bratari - random brands

  dark lipstick / ruj - Dior

lace,velvet ears headbands / bentite urechi - Alice&Sara (handmade by me)

  The Winner

 I just want to thank you all for taking the time to enter this giveaway! I have to rely on the Gods of chance to choose the winner. This is the list I made with all the entries (the mandatory one and the extra entries):

 …and the winner is...

  No. 24 - that's Ioana! Congratulations!