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YouLookFab Forum » Topic: Argh! What do I do? (Post-premiere update) :) https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/argh-what-do-i-do Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:39:10 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 <![CDATA[Search]]> q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php Sal on "Argh! What do I do? (Post-premiere update) :)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/argh-what-do-i-do/page/2#post-1593982 Wed, 16 Dec 2015 23:51:21 +0000 Sal 1593982@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Awesome story - late to the thread.  Glad you had fun in the end - but I do sympathise with the feeling. I love pixie haircuts but not on me - boo hoo! Aziraphale on "Argh! What do I do? (Post-premiere update) :)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/argh-what-do-i-do/page/2#post-1593980 Wed, 16 Dec 2015 23:34:15 +0000 Aziraphale 1593980@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks everyone! Cocolion, I pulled together an passable look, not a great one. But who cares? I'm still giddy from meeting Luke Skywalker. ;)   I'm not sure if I know anyone who worked on Outer Limits, but it's a small industry -- I bet we have a few connections in common! CocoLion on "Argh! What do I do? (Post-premiere update) :)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/argh-what-do-i-do/page/2#post-1593942 Wed, 16 Dec 2015 19:11:20 +0000 CocoLion 1593942@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It sounds like you pulled together a great look!  Hope you didn't freeze.   Thank you for the recap of the premiere, this brought back memories of my 15 years in LA in show business (mostly in the 90s). I worked in marketing.  My brother did special effects in Vancouver for 5 years, maybe you know some of the same people?  He was working on Outer Limits and then some other shorter running shows.   Alassë on "Argh! What do I do? (Post-premiere update) :)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/argh-what-do-i-do/page/2#post-1593936 Wed, 16 Dec 2015 18:40:20 +0000 Alassë 1593936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It's great that it all worked out! JAileen on "Argh! What do I do? (Post-premiere update) :)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/argh-what-do-i-do/page/2#post-1593928 Wed, 16 Dec 2015 18:12:04 +0000 JAileen 1593928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ What a fantastic experience! Can't wait to see the movie! Elizabeth P on "Argh! What do I do? (Post-premiere update) :)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/argh-what-do-i-do/page/2#post-1593926 Wed, 16 Dec 2015 18:05:02 +0000 Elizabeth P 1593926@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Oh, SO COOL!!!!!!!!!!!!! kkards on "Argh! What do I do? (Post-premiere update) :)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/argh-what-do-i-do/page/2#post-1593923 Wed, 16 Dec 2015 18:00:13 +0000 kkards 1593923@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ sounds fantastic!!!!! catgirl on "Argh! What do I do? (Post-premiere update) :)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/argh-what-do-i-do/page/2#post-1593920 Wed, 16 Dec 2015 17:52:46 +0000 catgirl 1593920@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ OMG, you lived the dream. I was a Luke fan too although Han is a rascal! I am so excited for this movie! Aziraphale on "Argh! What do I do? (Post-premiere update) :)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/argh-what-do-i-do/page/2#post-1593908 Wed, 16 Dec 2015 17:21:46 +0000 Aziraphale 1593908@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Thanks to everyone for your responses, and sorry I haven't replied until now. There were some really good suggestions. But it was really busy beforehand (I should have mentioned that I had a pile of kids over at our place for a birthday sleepover the day before we left, and we were still doing games and skits at midnight!) so I had no time to shop for anything cool like a silk scarf, ribbon, or sparkly beanie (I don't already own any of these things -- not even a scarf!). Then when we got to L.A. I just wanted to hang out with friends and didn't feel like shopping at all.  In the end it didn't matter. I figured out a way to style the hair that looked pretty cute, put on my makeup, some sparkly chandelier earrings and my prettiest stiletto heels and then stopped thinking about it, because the experience itself was amazing and kind of trippy. I am very grateful. We were in the Dolby theatre (where they do the Oscars) with all the cast and crew, and super close -- six rows from the front! The cast all went up on stage and they were only about fifty feet away. George Lucas and Steven Spielberg were behind us. We were sitting right beside Dennis Muren, who I think has the most Academy awards next to Walk Disney and is basically a visual effects legend, so we got to chat with him for a bit. It was so weird. And afterwards I saw famous people all over the place. When I went to use the restrooms, the main actress, Daisy Ridley (whose name you don't know now, but by next week, the whole world will know her) was in there. I even talked (or, more likely, gushed) briefly to Mark Hamill (Luke Skywalker), fangirl that I am. :-) (It didn't even matter what I wore, because L.A. was freezing that night and the afterparty was actually outside, in these undercover tent-tunnel things -- they blocked off four blocks of Hollywood Boulevard -- so I kept my jacket on the whole time! I could have worn jeans and an old tee shirt, and no one would have noticed). No spoilers for the movie, of course. Anonymous on "Argh! What do I do? (Post-premiere update) :)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/argh-what-do-i-do/page/2#post-1592815 Sat, 12 Dec 2015 22:00:27 +0000 Anonymous 1592815@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Bring the attitude, be sure your teeth are their whitest, wear some red lipstick, smile a lot, and no one will notice your hair! Angie on "Argh! What do I do? (Post-premiere update) :)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/argh-what-do-i-do/page/2#post-1592790 Sat, 12 Dec 2015 20:17:57 +0000 Angie 1592790@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Don't worry! You'll dazzle them anyway, Elisabeth. Hold your head up high, smile, and do not compete with anything but the beauty that is already inside of you. Style is from the inside out. Have a great time, and much love to you. Anonymous on "Argh! What do I do? (Post-premiere update) :)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/argh-what-do-i-do#post-1592698 Sat, 12 Dec 2015 13:26:38 +0000 Anonymous 1592698@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Sending sympathy: I'm always faffing about with new styles and I've been in your shoes so many times. I've also had gushing compliments on cuts I positively hate and none--or negative feedback--on cuts I think look fab, proof that hair, like fashion, is a personal preference. I echo Firecracker's comment: my hair does settle after a couple of days. It seems to initially hold onto the old style and needs to relax/be coaxed into the new one. My stylist actually encourages me to come back a couple of days later for a tweak. He cuts it dry to work with the natural fall and cowlicks. Hope you find something that works and have so much fun at your premiere that you forget about your hair MuseumGal on "Argh! What do I do? (Post-premiere update) :)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/argh-what-do-i-do#post-1592684 Sat, 12 Dec 2015 12:49:58 +0000 MuseumGal 1592684@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ You have a beautiful face and fabulous eyes.  Wear some dramatic eye makeup and big earrings and an attitude of I am SO FAB and you WILL be.  I always second/third the idea of a headband.  Just a wide band of lace or grosgrain ribbon will do. Helen11 on "Argh! What do I do? (Post-premiere update) :)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/argh-what-do-i-do#post-1592666 Sat, 12 Dec 2015 11:13:07 +0000 Helen11 1592666@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I bet it's not as bad as you think. But I know the feeling when a haircut hasn't gone to plan. Please have an awesome time , what an amazing event to be going to! approprio on "Argh! What do I do? (Post-premiere update) :)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/argh-what-do-i-do#post-1592659 Sat, 12 Dec 2015 09:49:41 +0000 approprio 1592659@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Headwear is your friend. If you don't have time to shop, there's loads of nice ways with a silk scarf. If you go for a hat, make sure it's not so big as to block the view of the folk behind you.  So sorry you hate your 'do and so amazed you're going to the premiere! Have a wonderful time. Deborah on "Argh! What do I do? (Post-premiere update) :)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/argh-what-do-i-do#post-1592624 Sat, 12 Dec 2015 05:40:41 +0000 Deborah 1592624@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ It sounds like you kind of ended up with an I between cut/style. I absolutely empathise with you. It also sounds like you feel you can wear short hair?? If it were me I would probably go back and even tho it's shorter than I planned I would have it trimmed into a better looking cut so that it looked, and I felt, it was intentional. Great makeup and grooming should make you feel more positive :). And I bet it's not as bad as you think xx Firecracker (Sharan) on "Argh! What do I do? (Post-premiere update) :)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/argh-what-do-i-do#post-1592621 Sat, 12 Dec 2015 05:28:48 +0000 Firecracker (Sharan) 1592621@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ In addition to all the good ideas you've gotten here, I would add: I always find a new haircut will relax after a couple of days into something that feels more like my own hair again. Here's hoping it looks and feels better to you, just in time for the event! annagybe on "Argh! What do I do? (Post-premiere update) :)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/argh-what-do-i-do#post-1592611 Sat, 12 Dec 2015 04:45:38 +0000 annagybe 1592611@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Go to Sephora or any MAC, buy fake eyelashes & have them apply them with eye makeup. I actually like Sephora ones better now. False eyelashes will make your eyes look bigger. Bijou on "Argh! What do I do? (Post-premiere update) :)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/argh-what-do-i-do#post-1592610 Sat, 12 Dec 2015 04:23:15 +0000 Bijou 1592610@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Can you buy a glamorous beanie to wear?  My Mum was unfortunately required to have her head shaved for surgery and we got a few beanies for her to wear for all occasions and she always looked great. I hope you enjoy the movie and do sympathise, bad haircuts happen to us all. Beth Ann on "Argh! What do I do? (Post-premiere update) :)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/argh-what-do-i-do#post-1592604 Sat, 12 Dec 2015 03:41:33 +0000 Beth Ann 1592604@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ If it makes you feel better, I always get better cuts with a pic.  This last time I didn't take one, and ended up with a long, poufy Rachel cut.  Le sigh.   I like the idea of a headband.  The right product can give a cut like you describe some texture.  That would rid you of the problem of Maria. Vix on "Argh! What do I do? (Post-premiere update) :)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/argh-what-do-i-do#post-1592478 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 20:21:27 +0000 Vix 1592478@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ A. So sorry! B. In addition to ideas abive, look for a sequined beanie in LA? Could be awesome, actually! Sveta on "Argh! What do I do? (Post-premiere update) :)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/argh-what-do-i-do#post-1592474 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 20:15:16 +0000 Sveta 1592474@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Somehow I am sure it is not as bad as you think - we are usually the worst self critics and adjustment to a change is always hard. " I also don't have the large eyes needed for a short haircut." So how about a really good eye makeup , maybe cat eye to make the eyes look bigger? Maybe it makes sense to have it done professionally (if like I am you are not very skilled on eye makeup) because it may be just the missing piece here to make you feel fab. BTW what did DH say? Alassë on "Argh! What do I do? (Post-premiere update) :)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/argh-what-do-i-do#post-1592458 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 19:39:08 +0000 Alassë 1592458@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I'm sorry, Aziraphale. Diana's 2nd picture looks nice... Janet on "Argh! What do I do? (Post-premiere update) :)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/argh-what-do-i-do#post-1592452 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 19:25:45 +0000 Janet 1592452@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ahhh, no suggestions since it has been many many years since I had my hair short (and stories like yours are what part of what keeps me from going short!), but I'm sorry you're having this dilemma! It's so hard to feel fab when you don't like your hair.  Aziraphale on "Argh! What do I do? (Post-premiere update) :)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/argh-what-do-i-do#post-1592450 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 19:12:05 +0000 Aziraphale 1592450@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Diana and La Pedestrienne: Hmm. Those headbands are cute. And my hair is about that long. Maybe I can find something in LA on Sunday... I don't look anything like Carey Mulligan, though. Glory on "Argh! What do I do? (Post-premiere update) :)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/argh-what-do-i-do#post-1592449 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 19:03:25 +0000 Glory 1592449@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Ah so sorry to read this. Is there a chance you could slick it down?  LaPed on "Argh! What do I do? (Post-premiere update) :)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/argh-what-do-i-do#post-1592447 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 18:54:55 +0000 LaPed 1592447@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ When I get stuck with hair in the not-quite-pixie / not-quite-bob territory (which is often because my hair grows annoying-fast) I do one of two things: 1. spike and tousle.  2. cute headband. it is the holidays after all. bring da sparkle! Either one draws the eye up and away from the jawline.  Also, killer eye makeup. Diana on "Argh! What do I do? (Post-premiere update) :)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/argh-what-do-i-do#post-1592445 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 18:53:50 +0000 Diana 1592445@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ I know.  I just realized that. ;)  What I was thinking of was Carey Mulligan's hair in the movie.  But maybe hers is too short? Aziraphale on "Argh! What do I do? (Post-premiere update) :)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/argh-what-do-i-do#post-1592442 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 18:50:42 +0000 Aziraphale 1592442@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ Diana, those women all have long hair! Aziraphale on "Argh! What do I do? (Post-premiere update) :)" https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/argh-what-do-i-do#post-1592441 Fri, 11 Dec 2015 18:50:00 +0000 Aziraphale 1592441@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ lyn67, thanks, you're sweet! :-) Peri: I could try spiky. I'll play around with it a bit tonight. Thanks for the suggestion.