Showing posts with label boston. Show all posts
Showing posts with label boston. Show all posts

Friday, August 20, 2010

Waiting until the time is right......




I've noticed an alarming trend, and that's waiting for the time to be right....guess what?  The stars just never seem to be in just the right spot, and the temperature in the water will NEVER be just right to dive in.  Sometimes the only way to really get what you want is to go for it.....and fix the other variables later.  Strangely enough, sometimes the best things seem to come out of making a decision....that didn't seem perfect at the time....but you just make it work.

Years ago, when I was attending college in New Hampshire....I decided that I wanted to go to school in Italy for a year. Instead of staying in NH, and then going to Italy, I thought I might as well transfer to school in Boston, then take off for art school in Italy.  Moving to Boston was by no means the "perfect thing" to do.  I transferred last minute, found an apartment two weeks before school started, and moved to a new city with my yellow lab, and knowing absolutely no one.  Needless to say I made it work......it was a bit hectic for a while.....but it happened, and my life was never the same after.   That said, I never did make it to Italy, other things happened instead.....but I can't imagine how different my life would be if I hadn't been willing to take a chance.

The time will never be right, but if you're open.......you can make it happen.

Stay healthy and gorgeous!

Megan

Thursday, June 10, 2010

Jana Rago and her Hair Stiletto extensions:)


My gorgeous girl Jana in white, Nikki Stalling who is the distributer for Hair Stiletto and two models wearing the extensions.....hot!!!

So for those of you who've never had extensions, or those that have, and weren't happy, I just wanted to explain (the bit that I understand) to you.  In my opinion, the less you look like you "need" extensions, the more fabulous your hair will look after.  I love my natural hair, but it's a little shorter than I'd like, and it tends to fall a little more flat than I would like.  When I add in extensions, it instantly feels fuller and more glam, for some reason I feel thinner too??!!  Who knows why....but let's just say I like it:)  That said, extensions are much easier to blend and style, if you have at least a little length with your own hair.  I've seen them done one very, very short hair, and to me...the top layer usually takes on a ....I hate the word mullet.....but yes, that look.

So basically I had a consult for my extensions a few days prior to getting them.   Jana matched up my color, and ordered four different shades, so that I would have both highlights and lowlights.  She ordered exactly what I would need, and the day of my appointment when I showed up, my pretty hair was waiting for me.

I arrived with clean, dry hair, and Jana skillfully attached tiny clusters of hair to small sections of my own hair.  She bonded them with a little heat from a tiny, pink iron, and viola.....well sort of:)  She worked away patiently for two and a half hours, and I then had many tiny clusters of new, beautiful hair.  After the hair was attached, Jana had me stand up, and she cut the hair to blend with mine using a razor.  It was just amazing to me when she finished, that I couldn't tell where my hair ended, and the Hair Stiletto extensions http://hairstiletto.com/ began.

We talked a little bit about extensions, and their care etc....and here is what she said:)

1.  When sleeping, put hair in a loose ponytail or braid to protect them, and keep them from getting tugged while you sleep restlessly.

2.  You can enjoy them and style them like your hair, but treat them carefully, just like you would your hair.

3.  Have realistic expectations, they are beautiful, and will enhance your look, but you may need to get used to how they feel, and it will take a few days for them to feel really comfortable.

4.  Avoid Silicone products as these products can loosen the bond.

I have had several different types of extensions, and these were by far my favorite:)  Ask away if you have any questions.....xoxo,  Megan

Friday, May 28, 2010

My workouts this week......

This week I worked out at an outdoor space by the river that the city of Boston built this year.  It was a great reminder that you don't need much equipment to have a killer workout.  I did bodyweight dips, step ups, squats, push ups and rows......and was able to enjoy the beautiful view of the water.  Hydration is definitely key when working out in the hot weather though, be sure to bring water or a sports drink, and drink well before you are actually thirsty if you plan on having a great workout.