Playing swapsies.

Being an independent women, ( I've always wanted to be one of those ever since I first heard of Destiny's Child) in business, it's been great befriending other sisters who are doing it for themselves. Okay, I'm going to stop quoting lyrics.

But seriously, it's wonderful to surround yourself with talented people, because you can do swapsies! Much better than the playground ones, our swapsies involve very important handmade things!

My first of hopefully many swapsies with BooBoo Kitty Couture went very well indeed.  

Let me show you what I got out of our little deal.....

...A full circle skirt adorned with Olives & Sunflowers. How very mediterranean! 

I can tell you, it feels very special wearing something made specifically for you, there's an added excitement everytime you imagine somebody sitting down and creating your beautiful garment from scratch. Considiring that my skirt started out life as....ssshhh....a table cloth! Boo Boo you genius!

Outfit Details;

Top - Mode Merr

Shoes - Hobbs

No that I had my skirt in hand, I needed to create my side of the swapsie.....

A hair do!

Catching a glimpse of gold in her studio, Boo Boo Kitty showed me the gown that she would be wearing that evening to a Festive party. She needed me to make her hair as marvellous as her outfit. Handmade by herself I may add!

I was in my element creating this Beehive for her. It's proved a very popular style on my instagram and Lucille's Locks page!

So if you too are an independant self employed lady (or man) and would love to play swapsies with me, then you know where I am!!

Love as always, Lucille xx

Head Scarf Tutorial with BooBoo Kitty Couture.

I know y'all love your tutorials, especially when they are to do with hair.

Whenever I wear my headscarfs out and about I get handfuls of compliments. Nobody knows that the headscarf is covering up a multiple of sins. Dirty hair being one of them!

My headscarf of choice is a handmade one by Boo Boo Kitty Couture. Made from thick cotton, they stay in  place without slippin' and a slidin'.

So with the help of BBKC, I am going to show you how to wear yours, even better than Rosie the Riveter.

Here's what you will need;

Firstly take a semi-circle shaped section of hair from the front and clip it out of the way. This will be used later to create interest and an authentic look.

Start to pile your hair up on top of your head and pin in place. If your hair has been pincurled or tonged (mine has) the curls will sit nicely on your head. If not, they might need some re-arranging once pinned. Make sure that the hair is pulled quite high up towards the back. This will help create the right shape and you won't be left with a hair bump sticking out the back of your head!

Now take your handmade (with love) Boo Boo Kitty headscarf in your hands and we shall begin.

Hold each end and place at the bottom of your head. Pull tight as you wrap the scarf round your head, over your ears and behind your sectioned piece of hair. Finish with a simple knot.

Secure either side with bobby pins.

Now, we can't leave that like that can we? 

Grab your pintail comb and hairspray and I will show you some variations of what you can do with your front section of hair....

1. Faux bangs, created with a 'hair sausage' simply by cutting a hair doughnut and creating the perfect tube shape.

2. A great style for when your hair has been freshly pin curled, and so easy to do...just grab and grip!

3. Mini Victory rolls. Add as many as you like!

4. No-one can go wrong with the classic quiff. The bigger the better!

Wait, is that another BBKC headscarf??!!

What you might not know is that each headscarf is reversible. More bang for your buck girls, each scarf is a mere £6. 

Eye's off Inka, this one is mine!

If like me you want to wear your handmade headscarf with pride, you can peruse Boo Boo Kitty's Etsy shop, with lots of variations of the trusty headscarf.

Maybe get a dress to match?

 The pretty lady behind the sewing machine is more than capable of making pretty fabrics hug your body, just the way you dreamed of!

Love as always, Lucille xx

I'm back!

As you have probably noticed, I have taken a short break from Call Me Lucille. It wasn't intentional and I have missed being here. I have been focusing on my work. For those who don't know, I am a mobile hairdresser specialising in hair for special occasions. 

I have so much to show and tell you all. Sometimes it's good to take a break, as on your return you are brimming with things to share with good people!

I have still been representing glamour and have a gathered together quite a good selection of photographs to keep you satisfied for a while.

The first bunch are from the North Norfolk Railway Annual 1940's weekend I attend a couple of weekends ago. 

It was amazing to see the event so busy, Vintage is at it's most popular as we all know and this year was not a disappointment. Infact, I spotted some of the best ensembles to date!

 

I bumped into a photographer I met at the event last year did some posing for him again!

 Photo credits; Ian Ward 

I usually attend this event with a whole gaggle of girls, but alas their seamed stockings stayed h. It was quite sad to be without them, we usually cause a stir with the photographers. But I wasn't completely alone. I was accompanied by a handsome G.I Joe for the day i.e my boyfriend, so I wasn't complaining!

I couldn't stay for the evening dancing and singing on the platform as I had to leave for home to be back in time to work on a Calendar photoshoot. But that is another blogpost saved for another day......

It's good to be back!

Love as always, Lucille xx

Frolicking in flamingo print.

If I was to be an animal I would be a flamingo. I have the hair for it!

Skirt - Etsy Shop; RoobysFabrics

Top - Vivien of Holloway

   Love as always, Lucille xx

Rouge, Blanc & Bleu.

I don't feel like I'm making enough effort by throwing on the first red and blue dress I see for this weekends celebrations. For me it's all about the details and I enjoy taking things up a level. I'm interested in what you can do with your hair. (As always!) I am already aware of how many rouge, blanc and bleu items hang in my wardrobes- the three colours appear to be favourites!!  My mission is to find appropriate hair/head pieces to impress Ol' Queenie.

Flowers; Asda.

I've worn these flowers constantly on the run upto the Jubilee and will continue to wear them after the celebrations. They're super swish.

Now, in the next few images, you will see that my blonde stripe has morphed into a strip of new colour, resembling candy floss. What do you think? I'm planning on keeping it for a while, then changing it to a mint green. The white blonde served me well, and acts as a great base to apply new pastel colour to whenever I chose! 

Now back to Jubilee hats.

I salute you HRM!

Shirt; Freddies of Pinewood

Trousers; VOH

Everytime I wear this Beret my Dad always asks, 'Do you know that your hat has shrunk in the rain?'

Dress; Bettie Page.

Beret; Re-made from a large Beret originally from Primark.

For all you outfit lovers, I've included some details of this weekends wares.

   Love as always, Lucille xx

One girl, two styles.

A quick change from a wicker hat to fresh lillies bought by my beau. 

And yes, still the same 'do. The faux bob.

      Love as always, Lucille xx.