P is for Poof
Written by hootenannie on November 10th, 2008As a bridesmaid in San Diego this weekend, I was treated to a pre-wedding hair/makeup extravaganza. When first presented with the opportunity to have my hair and makeup done for me, I was hesitant – to say that Annie Parsons is a control freak is like saying that Courtney Love is a train wreck. I understand my hair and my face, thankyouverymuch – no need for any help.
Until I sat in the chair, and the stylist said, “Your hair teases like a champ.”
And I was like, “All of my dreams are coming true.”
Have I ever told you about my since-junior-high dream? My dream of looking like Faye in “That Thing You Do!”? I want to be alive in 1964. I love Liv Tyler so much. Someday, I hope to once again have a ponytail of her glory. And a boyfriend like Guy Patterson.
After my stint in the makeover chair, I was completely ritzy glitzy. My hair was big and bouffant. I had fake eyelashes – which, can I just say, are AMAZING. I was wearing a floor-length gown. Bibbity-bobbity-boo. For a girl who rarely feels pretty, it did my heart a world of good. Never again will I turn down a chance to be glamorous.
P is also for PS, which is for “Pretty in pink…” … which is the first line of my newest song! If you’re in need of some Monday morning sass, go check it out.
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I’m so excited you just referenced “That Thing You Do”! And your song is beautiful. Have a great week.
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Great new song, Annie! Keep ‘em coming!
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I love That Thing You Do!
And, Annie? YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL and TALL and have legs up to here! (to borrow from Bridget Joness Diary)
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Fun post! Glad you got all the girl-stuff – it IS fun once in awhile, isn’t it?! I have had fake eyelashes on two occasions (my wedding – very subtly, and then when I was a bridesmaid), and LOVED the effect both times. POP!
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um… i LOVE your song. You are seriously so multi-talented. Guy Patterson would be lucky to have you.
and i’m so glad you enjoyed SD, isn’t it fantastic? :) have a great day girl!
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Hi Annie,
I can’t wait to listen to your song at home (I’m at work)… But you look so pretty! I’ve never tried fake lashes.
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I love, love, LOOOVE, your new song! You keep getting better and better. Miss you!
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Annie…didn’t you wear fake eye lashes in high school when you pulled yours out?
Glad you had fun at the wedding. Glad you felt beautiful…because you are.
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Love the new song!
Love That Thing You Do..as in I wonder what happened to the oneders.
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More pics and commentary re: SD please.
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actually getting your hair “done” weekly is like one lifes little luxuries. Watch how others react to you when your hair’s done very 60’s bouffant. Other gals are always how did you do that?? guys it’s like an instant light switch. I went from it being a joke to loving it!!!