Something Green For the Bride Event

I am always telling myself that age 40 is the new 30.   Living in one of the most body conscious places in the world, I am surrounded by women who are attempting to maintain their youthful appearance.  I dress thin and tall models.  I work with 25 year olds.  Generally, I am good with growing older.

The last few months, I have been working endless hours in front of my computer preparing for my Something Green for the Bride event in Laguna Beach.  As a jewelry and bridal accessory designer for Renee Pawele Bride, I was working hard preparing to launch my new eco-friendly collection.  I decided for this event, I would spend one day on my personal beautification project.

Wearing my winter white skin, I discovered the fabulous airbrush tan! Can have a glowing golden tan and look like I enjoy all of the amenities of Southern California?
Yes, I can.
Did I get my make-up done and eye-opening fake eyelashes to appear rested?
Yes, I did.

Then I discovered something new: Hair extensions.

Several weeks ago I observed Sarah Goethals, a very talented and saucy hair stylist, put extensions on reality show celebrity Ambre Lake from Bret Michael’s “Rock of Love” in about 30 minutes, transforming her into a sultry goddess before our Something Green photo shoot.  I could not resist trying on the layers of extra hair in the bathroom while nobody was looking.  I have long hair and never considered putting EXTRA hair on my head.  For the next few weeks, I couldn’t stop thinking of the waves of luscious long locks…

Thanks to Sarah at Champions Salon, I officially became one of the Housewives of Orange County.  Anyone who watches this television show knows I am not wearing a bathrobe and curlers in my hair.  My stylist sewed in 6 inches of long thick golden locks that looked so amazing my own friends didn’t recognize me.  My husband loves the way my hair looks but is still uneasy when he touches my hair.  My daughter loves it!  My son doesn’t care.

After the night of glamour, I did go back to my regular life.  The first day back to my martial arts class training Brazilian Ji-jitsu, I got a completely different reaction.

I rotated through several frustrated male partners who asked, “Why do you have so much hair?!!”

-R