88. One To Watch- Arizona Muse

Introducing Arizona Muse

So I’m not the only one jumping on the “A. Muse” bandwagon, but for me, it's about the simplicity and versatility of her haircut.

After all isn’t that what a great hair is all about?

Arizona Muse started her career as a fashion model in 2008 as a long-haired blonde. However, she did not receive any significant attention from the fashion world until 2010 when she returned after her bady was born as a brunette with medium length bobbed hair.

The term MILF springs to mind.

High praise from American Vogue editor Anna Wintour stating in the February 2011 issue: "When I look at Arizona, I see shadows of Linda Evangelista and Natalia Vodianova but most of all I see her, a gorgeous, smart, grown-up. And how could anyone resist someone with that name?"

Further reading bob hair.

76. The Humble Bobby Pin

Oh the bobby pin. These little guys are the back-bone to the art and craft of "dressing of the hair". The above photos come from Christian Dior Fall 2009 Ready-To-Wear. But first let's have a quick history lesson.

The "bobby pin" came into wide use as the hairstyle known as the Bob Cut or took hold. This trend gained popularity in the 1920s, and the bobby pins kept the bobbed hair in place. A trademark on the term "bobby pin" was held for some decades by Bob Lépine Corporation of Buffalo, New York. A trademark infringement claim made by Bob Lépine against Procter & Gamble regarding their naming their home permanent product Bobbi was settled in the 1950s by a payment to Bob Lépine by P&G. The term is now in common usage and therefore is no longer a valid trademark. Similarly, the British "kirby grip" is derived from the trademark Kirbigrip, used by a Birmingham manufacturer of such pins, Kirby, Beard & Co. Ltd.

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But have you ever woken up in a strange house, handcuffed to a bed post? Me neither, but if you have, perhaps you should think about this alternative use for the humble bobby pin.

1. The first step in picking handcuffs is to prep a bobby pin. This is done by bending the bobby pin into a 90˚ angle.

2. Remove the plastic tip at the end of the straight section.

3. Next, bend the bobby pin to the left, creating a 90˚ bend about 1cm from the end of the bobby pin. Then bend bobby pin at 90˚ to the right from about .5cm from the end of the bobby pin. This will create a modified “S” shape (see photo).

4. Insert the pick (bobby pin) into the upper cutout of the lock pointed towards the cuff’s direction of travel.

Once the pick has been inserted and is resting under the handcuff housing, add tension and press the pick towards the cuff’s direction of travel.

This motion will recreate the key’s raised area pressing against the locking mechanism and release the cuff. Now quickly exit building and change your phone number and Facebook profile.

74. GOT YOUR MAMA IN A WHIRL...

Melbourne's own Abbey Lee Kershaw keeps popping up on my radar which isn't that hard considering she everywhere at the moment. And I must say that I'm really digging her new haircut and colour.

For more hair inspiration from Abbey Lee click here.

Louise Brooks

“I have a gift for enraging people, but if I ever bore you, it`ll be with a knife”.

When you talk about the bob, it all started here.

Mary Louise Brooks (November 14, 1906 – August 8, 1985), generally known by her stage name Louise Brooks, was an American dancer, model, showgirl and silent film star, famous for pioneering the bob haircut. Brooks is best known for her three feature roles including two G.W. Pabst films: in Pandora’s Box(1929), Dairy Of A Lost Girl (1929), an Prix de Beaute`(Miss Europe) (1930). She starred in 17 silent films and, late in life, authored a memoir, Lulu in Hollywood.

http://www.pandorasbox.com/

http://louisebrookssociety.blogspot.com/

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