Today when Eric and I got up I took one look at him and decided enough was enough- was sick of looking at his matted ball of fluff on the back of his head when he wakes. Most mornings I attempted in vain to get his hair to sit flat but was too long andfussy.

So as soon as I could get organised we headed for Westfield Chermside. We walked around for a while and booked at time as stefans for his hair. We had to wait until 1pm so went around to my sisters place so he could have a sleep and some lunch. Well he did not sleep at all so by the time we went to the appointment it had been 6.5hrs since he woke so I went in thinking 'This poor hairdresser is going to go through hell to cut his hair'.

But, I put him on the chair and the lady was fantastic! It was almost a game between them, she would dart from one side of him to the other with him chasing her with his eyes in the mirror in between quick (very quick) snips of hair. He was giggling the whole time and sat mostly still- not what i expected.

The best part was it was free! They dont charge for a first hair cut if the child is under 18mths so was within my budget :)

Now he looks very sweet with his tidy hair, no odd ends sticking out the side or fussy long mess at the back. I am very happy with the job she did and even though next time it will not be a freebe I will go back there.

Anyway, that was the most exciting part of my day so will leave it there and go to bed to read for a while, am very tired so it will be an early sleep.

The US issue of Vogue features the lovely Keira Knightley on the cover, but I must say, I don't think it is the best picture of Keira that I have seen. Her hair is....rather odd....especially when you have all of the best stylists at your fingertips! She still looks great, but if I was her and gracing the cover of vogue, I would be hoping to look a bit more special.

What do you think? Does she look good or did Vogue miss the boat on this cover?

I have always been a waxer/epiltorer (is that even a word??) Anyway, But since the Birth of Annabel I have only had my underarms and bikini waxed once- for my niece's christening. We just havent been able to afford it, so once a month about I would epilate my legs and about once a fortnight I'd shave my underarms. But today for some reason I was having my post gym/Annabel asleep shower and thought, bugger this, I'm going to shave, can't be bothered getting out the epilator. So I did my underarms first- no problems, and then I started on my legs and I am obviously out of practise because it took me a good 5 mins and I have 4 knicks!!! 3 on my L) leg- top of foot, knee and where your achillies is (did that first) and one on the R) knee. Well, I forgot how much they bleed and despite their small size- how much they hurt!!!

So I have decided that never again!!!! I am going to save every penny and go back to my lovely waxer lady!  It used to cost me about $35- for my 1/2 leg, bikini and underarm- I guess she has prob put the price up a bit, but even if it is only every 2 months, I am never shaving again!!!! I will put away every odd coin I get until I have enough to go and see her again!

OUCH! my knicks are stinging!!

Sorry I had to share this with you but I thought about ringing Adam and complaining to him, but I think he would just laugh.

xoxoxooxoxox

Take a look at these photos for Allure Magazine - doesn't Victoria Beckham look amazing with a more natural look?
 

I don't know exactly what is different, but I am loving the look. Her make-up is definitely more natural, and less "painted on". And her hair is softer around her face.
 

Here is what the make-up artist used:

To create Victoria's natural look, makeup artist Scott Andrew brushed metallic beige shadow on her eyelids, lined her eyes with black pencil, applied a creamy rosy blush on the apples of her cheeks, and blended a beige lipstick with a pink lip stain to make her lip color.
 

And Vicky B's advice on looking great:

"I just make the best out of what I have. I'm not out-of-the-ordinary-looking at all. I'm incredibly ordinary."

A few months ago I decided that I've been a red head for so long (years and years and years), that I would like a nice change and go blonde.

The good thing about being a red head is that the regrowth is not very noticable, and it's a good colour for work (professional).

The good thing about going blonde is that I think I'll look younger (and I'm trying to 'grasp' onto anything that may make me look younger), and blondes look good on stage (good for my Nov show).

I asked the husband what he thought if I went blonde.  And he said "well, if you're going to go blonde - go really 'blonde'".  Hmmmmm (LOL)

So, last month I bought a 'platnum' blonde semi permanent, popped it in and when I washed it out

.... NOTHING.

I was still red - no change.

So this morning, I tried again.  Popped in the platnum blonde semi and left it longer (max time).  When I washed it out and dried my hair I thought WOW I'm like a dark blonde..

"NO".

When I got into the light - my hair was as red as red as before.

Ahhhhhhhh

So I've now booked an appointment in at my hairdressers next Saturday to have foils put in - just half a head.

Lets see how that goes.  I hope I don't like look a red head with blonde tips.  I want to look like a 'blonde'.

Fingers crossed.

Sus

As you have probably heard, Pamela Anderson is in Australia as a Big Brother promotion. She has been hanging out in the house, much to the delight of all the housemates, especially the boys! But she has given us some helpful tips about looking great. After all, she has just celebrated her 41st birthday and love her or hate her, you have to admit she looks sensational for her age. Or for any age.

OK, so the first tip about spraying yourself with cooking oil to look slick in a photoshoot has absolutely no relevance for the majority of us, but there is one tip that we can all learn from.

Pamela says when posing for a photo, repeat the vowels and you are sure to get some great shots. So that's your A, E, I, O and U's.

Sadly, this is actually the trick they use when posing for Playboy magazine, but it is helpful never the less!

Try it out next time you are having your photo taken and let us know if it works for you!