Things I Love Thursday
[ 7 October 2009 ]
I have lots of love today, hold tight baby!
Big boxes from ModCloth; Tumblr (it is like an inspiration machine, I go browsing & lose hours & make notes); the word “splendid”; watching Hackers while working; The High Heeled Guide To Enlightenment (I received it in the mail the other day & read a couple of chapters while I was having my hair done — it is SO FASCINATING, especially the chapters on Kabbalah & Shamanism!); friends who call me with exciting opportunities; shopping for slightly terrifying items with my mother (I am staying quiet on this one! For now!); circlets (“Former Queens Consort whose husbands had died sometimes only wore their consort crowns as circlets after their husbands’ death” from Wikipedia — also because I just bought a rad headband-cum-circlet thing which I plan on wearing very, very often); the vampire face emotion >:[ !!!; booking plane tickets (v. satisfying); miniature feathered headdresses; marking things off with my pink highlighter (nerd-o-rama); good headphones; watching new episodes of Greek in bed with the electric blanket on; the fact that Air New Zealand’s safety messages were filmed with their crew naked & their uniforms painted on (we do things differently in NZ, troof); flying up the North Island as the sun rises on my right; crazy tumultuous weather (non-stop hail for 3 days?!); thinking about sleeping (I haven’t been doing much of it!); anyone for whom mediocre is not good enough; writing on planes; being charming (a little bit goes a long way, NEVER underestimate the power!); taking photobooth pictures in Auckland (you have to do it whenever you have the opportunity); my Fauxbiagas which still bring me so much joy every time I wear them; my friends, who are eternally supportive; cosy scarves; sending out love all the time, no matter how ridiculous things get; befriending nervous people in queues; orange juice; MAC Cosmetics & turquoise sunglasses.
...But mostly I am excited to
a) have my (!!! 3 year !!!) visa for the United States — for which I flew up to Auckland this morning (!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so happy!), &
b) have new hair!
HOLLA! It was time for a change! We didn’t know if all the pink would come down but it would. Amazing! There are teeny little pieces of super-light pink, making my hair look kinda like coconut ice! Haha, I love it!
Also, I want to give my hairdresser in Wellington some props. I go to this tiny little place called Modz Hair Company in Eastbourne, which is totally unassuming but my hairdresser is rad & loves a challenge! When I’m here, he always does my hair, & he does a great job for a super-reasonable price. (My cut & colour was $110NZ, & I was there for 4 hours!) So if you want a recommendation for good hair in Wellington, you just got it.
This time next week I will be back in New York City. OH HELL YES. Right now I am in a coffeeshop in Auckland, listening to Hall & Oates on my headphones, yay. I’m flying back to Wellington in a couple of hours, & then I start on Operation: Suitcase which involves going through the four bulging suitcases in my room, sorting, trying out, washing, pondering, etc. Oh le madness!
Also, it occurs to me that Things I Love Thursday has a theme song! All You Need Is Love by The Beatles!
Turn it up!
“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” — Albert Einstein
It’s your turn, yummyface! Lay it on thick! Listen to the song as you write your list! Love, love, love… Love, love, love…
Love letters & feather headdresses,
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Wow, Gala! Your hair looks incredible.
Love the new hair! Wow. I’ve been wanting to go for a different color but I never know what to do about my black eyebrows!
Love the blonde! I tried and it just did not work – naturally dark dark brown. Wish!
Tumblr has been SO ADDICTING lately, I don’t know what it is. What’s your Tumblr? I have one for every project, like folders!!!
Nikki — Thank you!
Luana — Embrace the black eyebrows! It worked for Madonna!
verhext — I am also dark dark brown but for some reason it works! Ohhhh Tumblr, you dangerous mistress. I don’t have one of my own, I so DO NOT NEED another web project! But I subscribe to a whole lot of them & scroll through them with delight, haha.
Hey Gala
your hair is amazing blonde too!!!!! :) Your so lucky, your hair looks very healthy too! Your blonde really sets off your beautiful eyes! haha xx
Love the blonde! My hair color is going in that direction as well! I’m like a shade darker than you, but I’m on my way to get some more product! I do it myself with stuff from Sally’s :) I need to go to NZ for good hair stylists it seems!
YOUR HAIR LOOKS GREAT!! I can’t wait to see more pictures :D
my list for the week:
-my new green silk dress that I probably paid way too much for but who cares, it’s lovely and I’m wearing it as we speak. It’s a huuuuuge departure from my current blah style, so I adore it.
-the color green in general
-giant bottles of pellegrino to drink while wearing said dress
-brand-new magazines to read
-the halloween package my mother just sent me, with a big bag of candy and a hilarious card involving ghosties contained within
-buying things from the internet, forgetting that I bought them, and being surprised when I go to check the mail and they’re there.
-blooming teas
Gala, your hair looks amazingg!! I was hoping you’d go blonde again and it’s fantastic on you!! I can’t wait to see what kind of influence this will have on the way you dress etc! Look forward to the first outfit post with your new hair!!
I am mostly in LOVE with my new home: LONDON :D
Wow Gala your hair looks amazing! love it totally jealous that you’re in Wellington.. only a true kiwi could say that in light of all the other super exciting places you go. will be hitting up that hair dresser when i move down xx
wicked hair! :)
you should organise a meet up for people in wellington. I’ve become fascinated with your website and emails. It would be awesome to meet you in the flesh! :)
The first thing I noticed about your new hair was the sweet hints of pink. It almost looks like if you touch it ..it would feel like air !! Looks fantastic and very pretty!
Wow. Hair. Amazing! I love it so much. You look more hardcore.
Congrats on getting your visa. It must be a weight off your mind!
Also, Scott you should come to the Roller Derby on Saturday! A few bloggers are going to be there. :D Gala, looks like you’re not going to be around long enough to attend. :[
WOW! Gala….you look terrific! I loved the pink but I LOVE the BLONDE! You look super futuristic!
Okay, your hair is amazing! And congrats on the 3 YEAR VISA whoooooooo! xox
Are you getting married perchance, Miss Gala? Just a hunch…
Amazing hair!!!!
LOVE the hair! Especially the coconut ice pink touches! You should totally keep those.
Your hair looks FABULOUS. I love white hair on pale people…hell, I love white hair on anyone! Been thinking of doing mine that way & you are tempting me, naughty! I’ll stick with the purple and red. For now.
Congrats on getting your visa! :D
Loooove the new hair colour! It’s amazing with your eye colour. :)
Gala! Your hair looks fantastic! Its so so so so odd to see you without pink hair, but it works! Great contrast to your eyes and brows!
I just posted my HUGE love list today (well yesterday, we’re talking finnish time here, dears) and there is sooo much to love this week. Lots of fun links and more, go check it out for yourself!
Love the new hair. And yes, it does look like coconut ice, delectable!
Here’s mine,
bexlyell.blogspot.com/2009/10/...
It involves BATHURST this weekend, crisp white shirts and a brilliant cupcake recipe.
Have a lovely weekend xo
Your hair color is STUNNING!!! Truly!!
Also congrats on your 3-year visa!! That is supremely exciting!
Lovin’ the hair. It makes the white eyeshadow pop out more. Oh, and i completely stole that white eyeshadow thing from you and Blake Lively. :)
Is your hair cut into an A-Line in the back?
I love your hair! It is superbly magnificent. Ah, I wish I had the guts to go that shade of blonde. But I am content to see it’s magical shade on your lovely head. =]
Yay Gala I love it when you’re in NZ and Tilt actually comes out in our Thursdays. Hope you have a wonderful last few days here.
This Thursday I’m loving: invitations, Whittaker’s, planning my O.E. next year, supportive classmates, The Checks, 10-page hand-written letters to and from a guy I’m only just getting to know, and having a tidy room! x
Gorgeousness! That’s my dream hair color! Wouldn’t look so hot on me though haha. You’re going to look amazing against some NY snow! And you should come visit me in LA sometime in those 3 years. Just sayin’.
I fucking LOVE the hair. Awesome!
The hair is SENSATIONAL!! You look like a snow pixie. Love it lots!
Here is my list:
I was on Code, hahaha! Doing zumba on live TV with sports stars! The best part was hanging out with said sports stars for 2 hours backstage before the show – beyond awesome. Huge fun. Career highlight.
My kids went away and I missed them, but I loved hanging out with my man for 4 days. It was great fun. We still got it.
Second-hand shopping at Savemart. I wanted a denim skirt and check shirts and purple tees, and I GOT them, and it was $40 for 7 things thank you very much.
Hanging with my sister for the day. V. relaxing.
I’m off to H-tron tonight to see the Russians doing Swan Lake, and I will be sitting in the front row, oh yes indeedy.
Putting plaits in my hair.
My Edit. I’m addicted.
myedit.blogspot.com/
I love love love love love the hair!! You look great as a blonde! It didn’t work so well for me, lol!!
I love the hair – it’s how I’m getting my dyed next Friday! Although I’ve recently been thinking about how awesome Cruella de Ville hair would be!
Gorgeous, you are.
I LOVE: *Feeling pretty, looking in the mirror and actually believing it
*Not backing out of invitations, and having a really good time
*Prancing around in my uniform when no one else is home
*Bonding with kittens
*Taking full advantage of free texting
*Driving around listening to dance music, and mentally planning the outfit I’d like to wear the next time I go out
Okay, I gots the theme song playing – check! I’ve been listening to The Beatles all day anyways, so that was easy enough. Now…
~ Rosy Tin Teacaddy. Just delightful.
~ Uber-culture Friday, in which I took the day off work & did the following: Visited the World Press Photo exhibition (& managed not to cry – just); Splurged on much MAC goodness; Found the perfect cardigan at Country Road; Ate the best Sushi in Wellington (Woodward Street); Hit up City Gallery for the Yayoi Kusama exhibition – my fave was the mirror room with fairy lights – magical!
~ Uber-culture Friday ended with the World of Wearable Arts – always fantastic. Hightlights were the Topp Twins and the Illumination Illusion section.
~ Cinnamon Gelato.
~ Eastbourne. I am house-sitting there for 6 weeks in my dream house right on the beach, and it is amazing. The house also comes with two adorable Whippets.
~ Swans – the obsession continues. And has extended into many trademe bidding frenzies over swan doilies and vintage prints.
OMFG Gala, you look amazing! I love the change :))
Ok, is still Wenesday here, so I’ll do a TiLW!:
-my bf, cause I’m so in love with him :>
-coconut scrub, by a generic supermarket brand! Is good!
-culinary adventures: making a menu for my bf’s bday, eating thai food in a newly-found restaurant, sticking to my self imposed “diet” :D
-my yoga instructor, she’s such a cutie!
-camommile-honey-vainilla tea, it has saved me so many times
-and lastly, conspiring with a bunch of people to make one of my friends from uni to date with one of my old friends from highschool! Is so fun;today we “randomly” (lol) met him in this thai place and they got along pretty well :P
i luv ur hair + the crisp, autumn air sitting outside enjoying a salad + buying 2 pumpkins to make cornbread and pie; searching for vegan, gluten free baking recipes online + whimsical blogs like yours! + making a xmas gift list + buying hydrangeas on a morning walk + jean jackets paired with cardigans + shorts with tights + MY hair, as it somehow looks extra good today!
Someday I would luv to dye my hair purple. Luv the look you got going ;)
totally weird, i had a dream that you went blonde
weird because 1. why am i dreaming of you D:
and 2. does this make me psychic
you look gorgeous :D
ok now i want to dye my hair
it’s technically still wednesday, but, eh, it’s thursday somewhere, right? and i really couldn’t wait.
+the fact that you put all you need is love by the beatles, because that is like my sound track for life. i love the beatles and all their musc. XD
+all the new things i learn everyday
+feeling passionate
+music
+my new marimba mallets
+silly and stupid internet memes
+The Beatles: Rock Band
+starbucks hot chocolate
+did i mention music? it saves lives, seriously
+the amazing/enlightening conversations my mom and I have
+my kanye-west-interrupting bookmarklet
+finding new people who share my nerdy passions
+my english teacher calling me a nerd [and my english teacher in general, such an awesome gal]
+the drama button, which makes dramatic moments that much more EPIC
+life in general
Wow lady, look at your hair!! Looks like spun sugar.
My housemate and I went dvd shopping and found the Angelina Jolie collection, including Hackers! I have not seen that film in soooo long, and I love it. We got an MK+A film too, Holiday in the Sun. Yes, trashy movie night in, coming our way.
xx
I love your new hair color!
Your hair is AMAZING x infinity!
Hi Gala,
You don’t know of any good colourists in sydney do you? Love to hear reccomendations
Yay Gala, I’m so happy for you! What a lucky thing you are- a 3 year visa?! AHHH! :D
Umm ok here goes;
Nice nails, Beethoven and Debussy, Black Eyed Peas and David Guetta, excitement, my hairdryer diffuser, finally starting to get over my bronchitis, skipping Uni lectures very very occasionally (it’s healthy to ditch class once a semester!), “You’re stunning, don’t worry, boys will come to you!”, day-dreaming about moving to LA… family visits, my mama and daddy, catching up with old friends, Astrology Zone horiscopes (<3), being an Aries and all it entails, going home tomorrow!
+Pumpkin roll= yumminess
+Crisp blue October skies. Nothing like them.
+The weekend news anchor. His facial expressions get us laughing everytime.
+Checking things off my to-do list. I love the satisfaction.
+Watching classic movies.
+Spending time with the parents and siblings.
The hair is PERFECT. I actually like it a lot better than the pink!
gala!
i think you’re super beautiful, and i love the light pink with the new blonde :)
ZAAAAA GALA! Your HAIR! I am soooo painfully envious of uber-blondes, you look INCREDIBLE
Things I love:
The TilT theme song. That made me giggle.
Plus the Beatles are superfuckingawesome.
The. End.
Been visiting your site for a few months now – first comment! Just have to say your hair looks AMAZINGGGGG! Seriously, you’re just gorgeous.
&& i love your site. best wishes xo
Oh my word! Your hair is fabulous!
white hair forever!
+headdresses
+lethal combinations of beauty & superiority
+1940’s pink playsuits
+ waking up in bed on grey days with godspeed! & a clothesless boy
+finding a pharcyde album i thought i had lost
+ new macbook
+ having johnny walker black label parties in my loungeroom while i write my thesis
+sewing rhinestones on underwear
Congratulations on the visa! No more worries for a week or two. We’re all going on a summer holiday! (Even though you’re leaving the upcoming summer and heading to winter, it just seemed to fit. The song popped into mind)
You’re hair looks wild and wonderful – I love the coconut ice reference. Enjoy!
Loving the hair! I was wondering when you would change it. :D
Wow, LOVE your hair! The blonde really suits you.
Also, Tumblr is my new favorite distraction! So much inspiration – it makes me so happy.
Also, Mika Miko makes me really happy – they jam with a red phone as a mic! Check it out: beatcrave.com/2009
Yes,yes, yes! LOVE the hair. You totally pull it off. I have serious hair envy between you and Zooey Dechanel now. So scrummy!
ok this has been a loong while:
*realising that I have achieved one of my life long dreams which is just starting to hit me that it really has happened, I really did do it and I could really do it again if I wanted to! which was travelling for 3 months around S.E. Asia by myself!! argggheeekwwooo!
* being home around familiar smells and sights and family
*Being able to eat foods I know and love at restaurants& takeout joints I know & love: Hello sushi places, maccas, grilld, spudbar, lord of the fries, dondons, japanese places, gurkhas being a few..
*still receiving packages from myself from overseas.. hand-dyed cotton bedspreads from india? hellz yeah!!
*giving people packages with random little handicraft gifts from all the countries I’ve been too and seeing their faces light up at having something different and unexpected.
*being broke and people just constantly calling me up to take me out for lunch and dinners at my favourite places to catch up.
*all the compliments on how glowing I look teehee!
*having a job to come back to to fill the coffers back up and help me bring me towards more travel!!
*having a creative/cool project to work on pretty much straight off the plane.
*chocolate!!!! its just not the same anywhere else.. apparently we put some weird chemical in it so it doesnt melt in australia so it tastes different? hmm well I like it.
*perfume!! after being a total feral for 3 months I’ve ended up bringing lots of perfumes back so I can smell like something else than sunscreen, mosquito repellent and sweat..eww
*qualifying and getting to go on all expenses paid trip to queensland for halloween weekend through work! woo!
love love love.
xox
I can’t get over the haunting combo of the green eyes and white air. You look like an Arctic mermaid or something! :-)
Holy moly, this may be my favorite Gala-hair yet!
The champagne + pale pink always makes me swoon,
mmm-mmm! LOVE IT.
Things I love today: – harvesting pomegranates + mushrooms from our garden – being a writer + photographer, even if I don’t get paid for it (YET!) – rollerskating even though I was terrified & I hate it. – rollerink fashions – DJing tonight for the first time ever! – shaving part of my head! – my animal companions – my human male companion – my hot lady friends – YOU!
xoxoxo – A.
Great hair!
I love this song, and I also love the quote. Plus, the vampire emoticon is so damn cute! Loads of >:[ for you!
Kisses&hugs.
GALA YOU LOOK SO ADORABLE BLONDE I CAN’T STAND IT!
Okay, things that make me happy: new knee high leather boots, worn with new thigh-high socks; Doing well on my Sociology of Gender exam today; old episodes of Futurama on Comedy Central; going on a tangent about American society in one of my classes today when a girl said that she’d rather her future children see tons of gratuitous violence in a movie than ever see boobs; my new bright red wool coat; new sweaters; getting to go home for Halloween; coffee!!; finally, these brilliant webcasts that I have a feeling you would definitely enjoy: current.com/target
Hot damn, I love your hair! And also, what do you use to highlight the inner corners of your eyes, because I just can’t find a highlighter I’m satisfied with.
YOU LOOK STUNNING!
Ah lovely. Is your hair short? I can’t tell.
You must have been feeling surreal.
Hehe your pin :) Love you.
Yummm, Gala you look adorbs!
I am ridiculously jealous that you are able to go such a smokin’ blonde!
Defs my favourite hairstyle of yours so far (yes, it has even surpassed your amazing purple-hair-&-eyebrows combo which was ridiculously delicious!)
hoorayy for white hair :D you look amazing!
You look utterly gorgeous with the hair. Fantastic :)
And I’m utterly stoked that you’ve got your 3 YEAR VISA!!! HOW BLOODY GOOD IS THAT, girl!!!! Sheesh.. :) Yeehaa… Playgirl HQ NY, NY is back on…
All the very best sweetpea.. .you deserve it ALL :)
Jenny.
OMG GALA! WE’RE HAIR TWINS! except I have light blue bits yum! ゎぁぃ♪ ヾ(*⌒∇⌒)八(⌒∇⌒*)ツ ゎぁぃ♪
things I love:
-not being in hospital
-cinnamon sugar pikelets
-the list of books I’m reading
-spring sunshine through my heart shaped glasses
-bows bows bows on everything
-trying to learn how to Rick Roll in sign language
omg you go to MODZ in the ‘bourne?? is that amazing super-gay peroxide blonde hairdresser still there? maybe i should go back…
congrats on getting your visa, i’m applying for a 12 month one at the moment and maaaaan they have some tight restrictions.
xx
+ Blue gingham cherry-printed oversized nightgown worn as a dress
+ black with white polka dot long high-waisted pleated skirt for $3AU
+ saints cards and rosaries in tacky colours
+ my last few weeks in Perth before I move to Melbourne
+ My new Zippo gifted by my former manager, engraved with “A lustful linguist is laid low after laying Lo’
+ planning new tattoos
+ laying with my head on his chest, exhausted and satisfied, talking about our plans to make the whole world our playground
OH MY GOD.
My jaw dropped when I saw your hair.
You look incredible.
INCREDIBLE, I SAY!
Gala this week I am thankful for your amazing hair! It’s absolutely FAB! xoxo
Ooooh I love your hair!!
:D
If you don’t mind me asking, how much does the price of extensions usually run?
My Thursday is tomorrow and I caaaaan’t wait! :D
I love the new hair! Can’t wait to move back to NYC. I’m about ready to take ANY job just to get back there. Who cares what I’m doing if I’m in the place I love most. This place is killing me.
Ahhh, there’s nothing like a blonde! Welcome to the club!
Oh yay re: the visa! Big congratulations. And while I was a big fan of the pink, the blonde looks fab too. :)
OOh, I love your hair. And congrats on the visa
Here it’s Wednesday, which is good cause it’s my 1 day a week to relax. Tomorrow will bring much more crazy busy times, so I am savoring it now…
TiLT:
-Deathstars. (Industrial metal band. They kick so much ass!)
-Cat. One of the guitarists for Deathstars. He is super androgynous and super HOT! I am gonna be him for Halloween! :P
-Fran Snyders. He was a Dutch painter of the Baroque period. He painted AMAZING still lifes and animals. I stared at one of his still lifes for about 10 minutes today and it put me in such a good mood. :D
-Art museums.
-Billy Talent concert on friday!!!
-My Sonic Syndicate cds arriving in the mail.
-The dream I had last night where I befriended and rode A DRAGON!!!
(named Blue, who was blue and looked like Falcor form The Neverending Story and spoke in a British accent)
Wow the blonde looks great on you! How did you manage to go that platinum? I’ve tried and I’m still having problems getting out the yellow.
Your hair looks really cute!
I like it a lot
Wow, great change to the hair.
My Tilt
* Going to Barcelona/ Paris
* visiting my grandparents
* my cousin having a baby
* my birthday being lovely
* loving my new camera
* Being the healthiest weight in 7 years
* Being really really happy
;)
*printing in the darkroom *taking pictures of the lovely kmu *leading class with kmu *planning for said class at lunch with kmu… inspiration was everywhere. *some of the best lines i have ever heard IN MY LIFE but i can’t repeat them ever :P *bathrooms as sanctuaries *quantum computing (more like how much i don’t understand quantum computing) *getting my presentation moved to next week. *chem *greek elections (yay dr d) *organizing my binder and vacuuming my room to destress *kmu calling every 10 minutes w/ math questions. *watching kt fall off everything during balance training *the taped off door during the fire drill *being motivated to insanely improve my photography *staying up late to make this list to improve my mood *daydreams *memories of china
YOUR HAIR!!!!! Freakin Awesome!
gala, are you preggers??
library dates with adorable boys, warm drinks, warm hearts, the spirit of sharing, hugging friends upon meeting and departing, food cooked by roommates, the end result of laundry day (a closet full of exciting clothes!), my aunt’s 80th birthday party, getting dressed up/looking fabulous, buying presents for other people, letting people know you care, && personal development.
-Going up to the city to pay off our backpacks and eurail passes
-The fact that it’s only….......20 days(!) until we leave in pursuit of adventure in Europe :)
-Planning a stargazing night at the observatory with my girlfriends
-Peppermint magnums
-Yaki udon
I love the your things in Things I Love Thursday. They always brighten my day.
PS. Your hair is gorgeous! What a fun thing to be excited about. xo
I too am going to jump on the “I love your hair!” bandwagon, because it truly does look fantasique! Especially the asymmetrical cut. Fab!
Woops, the first ‘the’ in my comment doesn’t belong, but he snuck in anyway!
oh my god, Modz!!!!!!!!!!! Prairie, right!? I used to go to him when I was a tiny little mini Grace. now that I’m running a salon I think about him sometimes … what a cutey
You look great!
thats exactly the colour i wanted when i went to the hairdresser last. she refused to try tho, so boo. but i make a suprisingly cute redhead ;) who knew? :P
Also: i LOVE the beatles :D
and i say splendid all the time coz i love it too. and indeed.
ok!
LOVE!
* Having dinner with a really good friend who when I told him my no-way-near-a-clear-concept ideas of how to leave my current stable career only encouraged me and gave me advice on how to proceed!
* The enormous yellow full moon that hung just above the treetops the other night.
* Visiting a friend and her family, who lives in the forest. It is beautiful out there and such a great get away from my city life.
* A two hour conversation about the things that really matters, how to be happy, how to evolve and how to love yourself – we were so much in the moment that we thought it had only been half an hour :)
* The bright colours of the trees right now, especially when offset against a black building.
* My homebaked bread! When I make it the whole apartment smells wonderful and eating it every morning makes for a true treat.
* You Gala! Just yesterday I told a friend that you have changed my life and you keep changing it for the better every day. I’m brain washing myself with Love & Sequins.
Oh and my my my you look fantastic in white! I think that is the second most magical haircolour out there.. The first one being blueish black, which I’m so happy to have regained :)
GALA GALA GALA ♥
your hair is absolutely amazingly fantastic! i love it. Seriously considering a trip to wgtn to visit your hairdresser…
ALSO: where are all the photobooths at in auckland? rumour has it there are none, only those sticker ones. i hunt for them everywheeeere.
Your hair looks fucking stunning! Seriously, your eyes look amazingamazing! OMGGGGGG I gasped out loud!
Awwww GEEZ thanks everyone. It took me an hour or so to adapt to it, but I reeeeeally like it now… & I am so excited about my visa too! Time to play house & domesticate, YES!
Scott — I’m not going to be around much longer! But I am plotting rad ways for everyone to connect up so your dream might come true in one way or another!
bleiu — Haha! It feels like… ummm… well, it is very soft, but it is also veeeery damaged. My poor hair has been through a lot!
Ms Constantine — Good to know I look more hardcore ;D I would love to come to the roller derby but you’re right, I am probably going to fly out on Thursday, so no dice! Are you competing or spectating?
lilj — I thought about cutting an a-line into it but I need more flexibility in my ‘do, since I get bored so quickly… It’s a bit shorter though, & in this photo it is pinned up.
Jazzi M. — You should buy a white wig & see how it looks :D I will totally be visiting you, I miss L.A.! If I’m not there before, I will definitely be there in March!
Nadine — Thanks bebe! You were so great on Code, I am mega-proud to say I know you!
tofupoo — Yes, psychic hair predictor! You could make a killing selling your visions for future hairstyles to celebrity magazines!
Amelia — Sounds like fun! My favourite (okay, actually, the only one I’ve seen) MKA movie is New York Minute. Loooooooooove it!
Sam — No, unfortunately!
Angeliska — We need photos of your partially shaved head, warrior girl!
Miss Sofia — >:[ right back at you! xo
Limespark — I use an eye shadow by MAC called Pink Freeze. It’s a goodie!
Victoria — Extensions are expensive, usually somewhere in the region of $1000. It depends on where you go, the quality of the hair, the quality of the workmanship, etc. As painful as it is to drop that much on hair, extensions are one of those areas in which you really do get what you pay for…
Alexa — You need to use a good toner! I don’t know what brand my hairdresser used, but do some research. Additionally a purple shampoo will help keep the brassiness out of your hair if you use it regularly. Mwah!
alicia — Hahah, no I am not pregnant! Thank god!
Fab hair- loving the change! And coconut ice! Brings back memories.
Might have to get into TILT this week and write up my own list.
Oh and congratulations on the visa, I know how happy that must make you.
I love your hair Gala!
and i recently started on tumblr as well and becoming slightly obbssed and i’ve also given a crack at daily post’s and blogging of anything i can think of, jolly good fun i say.
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Oh Em Geee! Loving the hair – you look similar to old pics of you but with the extra touch of pinkness! And congrats on your long visa, I bet you can’t wait to settle down in NY for a bit in your own apartment. Great news :)
This week I’m loving:
Autumn plans – carving pumpkins, trying to eat as much pumpkin flavoured anything as possible, decorating my place with leaves, conkers and other natural stuff from the park outside, cooking chilli, sunday roast dinners, warm blankets, candles and lots of reading and crafting..!
Embroidering happy childhood things (rainbows, hot air balloons, princess castles, etc. while watching all sorts of randomness on TV.
Searching the net for gorgeous playroom ideas and jotting down notes on how I can do them on the cheap for my little ones :)
“Flash Forward” – awesome series that just started here (UK)! We’re on 2/22 at the moment and it’s looking brilliant!
Crumpets – I’m eating 4 for breakfast every morning, I’m addicted! (Lunch is raw veg so it’s all ok)
<3 Tumblr also! You should make your own and collect your TiLTs or inspiration on there! I’m also using mine as a bit of a notebook for collecting NYMag bookmarks about bars and stuff in NYC cos….
<3 I’m going to NJ + NYC in 3 weeks! Tickets and hotel booked
<3 We (my boyf and I) are going to be in the city throughout the week (26-20th) which includes his birthday on the 28th, which we’ll be celebrating by seeing the Lion King on Broadway and going out for dinner and drinks
<3 The weekend before is homecoming at The College of New Jersey, where we met on our student exchange 3 years ago, so we can see all our friends from the college again! (Whoo Go Lions!)
<3 The second weekend is of course Halloween, so we’ll be going and SPENDING HALLOWEEN IN NYC! Heck yeah! We’re thinking we’ll probably go check out the big parade at least for a while before finding a party. I think I might take my collapsible hula-hoop and hoop along! Please Gala, do a Halloween costume post, I need more ideas!
<3 Planning Halloween costumes! At the moment I’m torn between Little Dead Riding Hood or a red uniformed zombie Star Trek crew-girl (the ‘red shirts’ are always the expendable crew who die first)
<3 studding my own biker boots, yes Chloe, your $350 ones are great, but mine are better and only like, £25 :p
<3 souuuup, beautiful soup.
<3 Walk on the Wild Side videos on you tube – BBC nature documentary clips with hilarious voice-overs, check them out.
<3 Making a new CD for my car, finally after the same 100 songs all summer I have new ones!
<3 True Blood! It just started on tv here in the UK last night, but my + D already downloaded the first two seasons from HBO and are obsessed, now I’m reading the books, although I don’t know whether I should read on to the third cos it would give away what happens in the 3rd season! :s
what type of visa, did you need a work sponser? the states are so strict :(
there are so many things i love this week!
- beth jeans houghton (beautiful local singer) – potato salad – playing snap during powercuts – getting up early and walking to uni under crisp october skies – my creative writing class – scarves – my new job. it’s easy! – free theatre tickets – RSC, here i come! – poetry readings at the jazz cafe – new friends – my cosy room in my beautiful house, but also – going home to visit family – new purple mini skirts – being tired because i’m having such a brilliant time – being passionate about my subject – lunching old friends and drinking wine with new friends – my dear little brother – black-eyed men who call me at antisocial times – exploring new coffee shops – having lots of good hair days and realising that my hair is actually dark blonde, not brown – kisses down my spine – eggs for breakfast
Ah Thursdays therapy, yaayy!!
love the new hair, thinking of getting something new done myself- excited!!
ok, list time:
1. plotting new attacks on hair
2. making wishes at 11:11 (am or pm)
3. squishy toast and cheese sandwiches
4. cold but sunny days (perfect for doing some washing)
5. planning a dirty getaway with my boy
6. random texts
7. finally sorting my radio demos (filled with subliminal messages-hire me hire me!!!)
Things I’m loving about this Thursday!
- Its my Birthday – The weather is fantastic – I have people coming to visit me all day!
What else could a girl ask for!
G
I listened to Love & Sequins #5 twice today. I love it, I really do.
Other things I love: – your new hair. – Going to two info sessions for my impending foreign exchange to the US of A. – Hair extensions (flick, flick, flick!) – The amazing simplicity of sitting in my favourite cafe, eating avo on toast with a giant coffee, and reading. And beinging completely happy in that moment.
Does anyone call you Gala Gallah? I think that would be a superb nickname. Particularly with aforementioned new hair – gallahs kind of look like coconut ice too. It’s been a long day. My brain is going on all KINDS of tangents!
It’s been a rough week with far too much crying and feelings of confusion. So today the one thing I truly love are my friends for sitting with me and listening. I also love a man who I didn’t realize was such a good friend who gave me these words of wisdom…
Don’t listen to your heart and don’t listen to your head. Listen to your LIFE, the sum of what you are and will be. The pains that you will risk and will they cost or benefit you.
I love: the sunshine, going for coffee, chocolate, my flatmate, tomatos, dresses, dragons and new calender pages :) xx
I’ve been on such a happy high for half of the day now that I have to add another item to my TiLT list:
* Getting a phone call from a darling friend that I have not spoken to in 6 months and having her share the most amazing news. She and her boy bought a beautiful apartment and have moved in, her man proposed to her and they are getting married very soon and she’s completely happy with everything!
Her happiness made me completely happy too and I’ve been walking around with a huge smile on my face ever since!
Loving the new hair. I also love your makeup in this photo. What did you use for that gorgeous white sheen on your inner eye?
Also, I need to get on doing TILT lists, too. It’s been a while since I’ve done anything like that and I’d really like to get back to expressing gratitude for awesome things in my life. Thanks for reminding us of those every Thursday! :)
The hair certainly looks amazing! It’s nice to change things up every one in awhile :]
Cool hair, I really like what u did with it. I´ve been redhead now 5y and last night I saw a dream about change it to purple. Weird but kinda fun idea… >:)
* romantic vacations away with my boyfriend * white water rafting for the first time * hot chocolate season!! * planning for a first annual Autumn Feast * thinking about Halloween * finishing and making live www.fallenpeach.com * cinnamon raisin bread toast with butter
:)
* Realizing that I’ve been laughing A LOT these days! * CoffeeSpot – my recent discovery for my afternoon breaks * New DVDs * Rainy nights * Japanese food * National holiday * Funny colleagues * Water bubbles * Daydreaming
I’m just spectating at the derby (_sooo_ not coordinated or fit enough to skate!), it’s Saturday as in tomorrow (10th) though, not sure if flying out on Thursday means you have no time left to do anything or if you thought it was next week.
Anyway, doors at 6, action at 7 for anyone interested. It’s at the TSB arena www.richtercity.co.nz/
+ making dinner with the bf + rubbing my puppy’s belly until he falls asleep + being read to + sunny days (we’re getting lots of rain lately) + homemade soup + thai food dates with the bestie + walking to dinner + the new regina spektor album + expecting packages in the mail + decorating for halloween + cleaning out my closet + ordering more clothes :) + making everyone in the room disappear +
I was singing that song at odd times all day yesterday! All you need is love…love is all you need, love is all you need, love is all you need! Your hair looks GREAT! I feel the need for a bit of color now…I just can’t decide which color I am in the mood for…
you’re hair is so glorious! ah! i love it!
i love:
...my splendid roommate. nights usually consist of watching flight of the conchords & drinking hard cider. yay!
...my never failing extremely supportive parents without whom i have no idea where i would be. 4 of the best people i’ll ever know. i’m so lucky!
...my new glasses. hello clear frames!
...drinking ridiculous amounts of energy drinks
...bikini kill !!!!!!
...going back to finish my bachlors degree [and deciding this the same day i found out i was approved for graduation from my community college]
...my hello kitty toaster that never fails to make me happy
...finally getting picture messaging and sending my lovely friends the most ridiculous pictures of my day
...getting back in contact with my ex and it being okay!
...my always beautiful, loving, supportive girls that i’m grateful to have in my life.
New shoes. Help with the restoration (cleaning and laundry) of our house. Playing with my nephew. Church. Deep talk with my brother and cousin regarding our personal lives. Merienda/snacks every afternoon. Singing praises to God. Mommy and Papa. Lover’s in Paris: Pinoy Version. Being inspired by KC Concepcion. Watching Pinoy Big Brother. Able to experience being a volunteer to help gather donations by calling abroad (call center for red cross). My portfolio in “What to Wear” in FB. Leveled up in Cafe World and Farmville. Seeing Elay after a long time. Eating Paotsin. Korean Noodles from sis Tin. Testimony for our church’s newspaper. Talked to my long lost friend Pinky (who is in Japan now) and seeing her on cam. Riding MRT again. New pj’s. Ondoy the aftermath video. Being alive with my family and still enjoying life despite the Ondoy incident.
Things I love: – the smell (and taste, of course) of freshly brewed coffee – getting my hair touched up – friends who continue to be there for me, despite all the crazy life changes right now – staying up late and reading poetry – the way my grandfather laughs when I start compulsively cleaning his kitchen – the smell of autumn leaves :)
Love the hair you sort of remind me of my fave My Little Pony :)
TiLT
I love to be back home today. Afther 10 hours in the bus it was good to see Toronto by midnight.
Autumn, i really want everything to be red. I think i need red shoes.
Ring Ding Dong – Dr. Dre feat Ice Cube
My nerd glasses – They’re a cheap pair of wayfarer sunglasses I popped the lenses out of. I wore them to do my personal statement and I’ve never written anything that good, that fast.
The Duchess – Keira Knightley in crazy outfits. Yes please!
Millinery – I’m making a hat and fascinator for my Dt Project. The milliner I’ve met is so lovely, she’s been so much help.
Mint Nail Varnish – although I already want the grey Chanel S/S 10 polish
Cheap rings – 45p on top of a cupcake. It’s in the shape of a bat and the only ring I have that fits my child size fingers
I love: * buying 105 sticks of incense for $4 * pumpkin butter from Trader Joe’s (the true beginning of fall!) * celebrating my two year anniversary with my boyfriend this week * seeing my fabulous uncles for dinner on Friday night * my boyfriend buying me a huge Beatles poster after I had a tremendous migraine * Help! * afternoon naps and positive thinking
I love youre hair this colour!!! Youre eyes stand out more!
my new hair project is silver….its already white/indigo :)
The hair looks fabulous, and in great condition considering I assume it was bleached! You must have really healthy hair!
My TiLT is here: sparkleandglitter.co.uk/2009/1…
Hey Ice Princess!
I used to wonder how it would look if you have a light coloured hair and dark eyebrows.
You look great, as always!
Coffee, muffins, hard hard rain, that my Dad’s heart surgery went well on Monday, my brother and sister-in-law are here!, Rickard’s White Beer, Thanksgiving!, candles that smell vaguely of gingerbread (even if they’re supposed to smell like spiced rose and vanilla), melty gooey stringy cheese.
More here: saysdee.blogspot.com/2009/10/t…
ps: your new hair is incredible!
WOOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW! your hair looks amazing!
hahaha yummmm coconut ice….
I have to agree, Gala. Your hair looks great. Honestly, I like it much more than the pink. And CONGRATS ON THE VISA! :)
As for things I love on this beautiful Thursday in NY:
- the beginning of Fall. I love this weather. In-between seasons are my favorite times of year!
- getting motivated with friends! Three of my best friends and I have decided to start a bi-monthly writing workshop so that we can motivate each other to finish projects and give each other quality feedback.
- actually being busy at work. I used to think I’d want more free time at work so I could work on my writing or do other things, but being busy at work keeps my brain active. I should complain less. :)
Love that your hair looks like cotton candy that ran out of food coloring.
I, too, have been watching the Yellow Submarine on youtube! INTERESTING, y/n??
Things I love: playing personal shopper/stylist, brazil nuts, my mother’s taste in shoes, writing e-mails to Mlle. G-Darl on the bus (tomorrow!), watching House on the bus (again, tomorrow!), spectacular friends & huge comfy air mattresses, cozy hoodies & productivity, major dork headphones, the soundtrack for Where the Wild Things Are, hunting down hard-to-find children’s books, crimson and royal blue together, and Gmail emoticons!
-getting the best birthday present ever-an actual 1800’s victorian fob watch with an engraved messages from eons ago from my lovely.
-The up and coming festival in my town (I live in japan), its so exciting, there will be noh theatre, samurai fights, wagashi etc…and its all about the history of the town I am living in.
-growing my own herbs-it saves me a lot of money and I always want to find new ways of using them. Its also just nice having a balcony garden
-learning a new japanese word a day and using it to death, my last word was ‘mecha’ which means super in english
-trying to dream up what holiday to take for christmas break. I think I want my first ever white christmas!
I love your makeup! I have very fair skin as well and I can never find a foundation that matches! What kind do you use?
harriet — It’s an O1 visa, “extraordinary ability”. It was a little tricky to get but not really, a good lawyer is worth their weight in gold!
Sylvia — I’m probably not as fair as I look in these photos. I use MAC Cosmetics’ Studio Fix Fluid in NC25! & that’s what I’m wearing in these pictures.
www.knighttcat.com/2009/10/dre…
looks like dree hemingway is your hair twin
i LOVE the silver-haired look! i’ve been wishing for it myself…when i modeled for vidal sassoon i was crossing my fingers they’d give it to me! but they only did a bit…still thrilling though & yours is fantastic! tres chic, perfect combo of Space Age + Grandma Fifi, don’t you think?
xx Rachel
Oh wow your hair looks “splended” hehe! I’m glad it didn’t break off that must have been a lot of bleach.. I like the traces of pale pink in there too. Thanks for the hairdresser recommendation that’s such a good price!!!
Gala’s new hair is awesome. :D
Hmm, things I love this week…
McIntosh apples, fantasizing about peanut butter and chocolate combinations, going to Walgreens and planning what I’ll eat on Halloween, when people like my makeup, Depeche Mode, finally seeing a picture of someone I’ve been penpalling with for years— she’s totally awesome and it’s nice to put a face to the words; quoted Smiths lyrics, eye candy, Sinful Colors nail polish, buying new soap, natural remedies, nice English poets in the East Village; being heartbroken but being okay with it.
Love the new hair Gala!! it looks yummy!!
Love for this week:
1-candle’s for calming me down, instead of having a b***h fit… (see no.4 as to why I might be on the verge on having a b***h fit)
2- embracing my untidy-ness as “creative mess” (you just gotta change your perspective abit and suddenly a huge weight is lifted off your shoulders..)
3- my new black nail polish (it looks black, but in the light, it catches purple and green sparkles!!)
4- my dad for being so patient while having to tow my car to the mechanics, cos it lost power and practically died while i was driving.. poor car, i miss you.)
5- and thanks to the areoplane about to land that kept me entertained while waiting for my dad..
this weekend:
-investigate car troubles
-attend bf’s dad’s birthday BBQ
-clean up my creative mess – only a little bit ;)
-read all my emails
-brush my little cat
Tea tree oil, red lips, YOUR FABULOUS HAIR GALA, baking hot cross buns, how it’s still bright at 5.30PM, making friends at the library, The Book of Answers – can be cruel but oh so true, getting my hair trimmed, mango season, getting my bike out of the garage and riding it, painting my toes pretty colours and wearing open toe shoes so everyone can see, black suede peeptoe platforms!
Ah, I’m jealous of the blonde. I wish I was able to pull it off!
Onto my list!
-the boyfriend. The boyfriend. The boyfriend. Need I mention the boyfriend?
-my U2 birthday party last week. I was alone but it was a cleansing. It was beautiful. Plus Muse opened up and omfg I’ve waited 8 years to see them and oh man….I cannot say enough good things.
-my sisters that are always doing shit to crack me up.
-can I mention the boyfriend again? Seriously. Its ridiculous how much I adore this boy. I can actually FEEL those cheesy cartoon red and pink hearts floating from me when he’s around. So silly but so precious.
wow! i was expecting to see a change in your hair any time soon. i adore the cut & colour. it makes you eyes pop! i shall still miss your pink hair though.
Wow, I really like that color! I wish I could pull off blonde but I think I’d look like an alien—my hair is naturally a dark brown.
I find Tumblr to be confusing & inspirational at the same time…I think I need to start one & find out what I’m missing.
Gala, your coconut-ice coloured hair looks so cute!
My tIlT:
1. planning my nyc-trip
2. walking through Berlin with my bf
3. looking for a new job
4. yogi tea
5. going to LUSH today
6. MAC’s mineralize satin-finish foundation
7. scented candles
8. changing seasons
9. my new 2nd hand bag
10.getting inspired while watching people on the streets
DUUUUUUUUUDE!
SERIOUS HAIR ENVY
i wish i could do the same
but ive stubborn blue hair/
i guess i’ll have to
do an ombre like that of
KATIE SHILLINGFORD//
KISSES from the Philippines!
Congrats on the visa! Must be nice to have it sorted.