I am feeling sorry for myself today, so I am writing this post to take my mind off things. I was diagnosed with adult onset asthma recently. I have no idea where it has come from – there are none of the usual triggers. I haven’t got a new job, moved house or got a new pet. There is no family history of asthma. I am on two inhalers at the moment, but they aren’t controlling the asthma. I have to go for a breathing review tomorrow at my medical centre and it can’t come soon enough. I’m hoping they will increase the level of my medication so I can start feeling normal again.
Anyway, yesterday I went to a vintage clothing fair with two lovely friends. I bought a shirt dress in a floral cotton lawn (in a Liberty-esque print) with a matching fabric belt and unusual buttons. I need to snip off the buttons and sew them on again more securely before I can wear the dress because I doubt I’d be able to find replacements. I got an unused Stratton powder compact and a 1950s costume brooch with red and pearl stones, too.
However, the most exciting thing was getting my hair done by the Vintage Hair Lounge. I couldn’t see what the hairstylist was doing, but my friends watched and they said it was fascinating. I asked for a 1940s hairdo and this was the result. I felt amazingly glamorous. My hair will never look like this again, so OH kindly took lots of photos for me.
I have thick, heavy hair so it took an industrial quantity of hair pins and spray to get it to stay up. Here’s the back view (and you can see the rows of pins fastening the roll of hair at the back). I was amazed when I took the pins out last night – I’ll never have to buy a kirby grip!
I need to explore what I can do with my hair. It’s long (bra strap length), poker straight and in good condition. However, I don’t make the most of it – I tend to just pin it up out of the way. I’m adding this book, Vintage Hairstyling, to my Christmas list.
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October 22, 2012 at 11:03 am
Jane
Ooh it’s lovely, so glamorous! I also need to do more with my hair, it’s basically been the same style for about 40 years! May have to put that book on my xmas list too. I’m sorry about your asthma – I’ve had asthma for years (admittedly mild now) and one of my son’s also has it – so I know how scary it can be. Hope your breathing review brings you good news. x
October 22, 2012 at 8:48 pm
agirlinwinter
I have had the same hairstyle (if it can be called that) for years, so I must try out something new. Thank you – it is very scary not being able to breathe properly. Today has been a real struggle x
October 22, 2012 at 11:32 am
Stitched Together
How fabulous. I never made the most of my long hair either, that’s why I cut most of it off! I wish I’d tried something like that though it looks great. I’m sorry about the asthma, like you need something else! I hope the review picks up something that can help.
I can’t wait to see the dress you bought, it sounds really pretty – photos please!
October 22, 2012 at 8:49 pm
agirlinwinter
I’m not brave enough to cut off my hair, although your new style looks fantastic. I know! On the plus side, the HS seems to have calmed down for the moment (touch wood). I’m hoping they can stabilize the asthma because it’s pretty scary.
October 22, 2012 at 12:17 pm
Brooke
Your purchases sound wonderful – how exciting to have such luck shopping! And your hair looks great in a 40′s style!
I have that Vintage Hairstyling book – it’s a good one. =)
I hope you get good medical treatment and start feeling better soon!
October 22, 2012 at 8:51 pm
agirlinwinter
Thank you! I wish I could do something like that myself, but with a bit of practice hopefully I can master victory rolls. Thanks, I think they just need to work out the right level of inhaler for me, fingers crossed!
October 23, 2012 at 1:21 am
gingermakes
Oh, this looks amazing! And I love the lipstick, too! (PS, I’ve been wearing the Poppy lipstick tons– thanks for the recommendation!)
I hope you’re able to get your asthma under control– that’s such a bummer.
October 25, 2012 at 11:00 am
agirlinwinter
I’m so glad you like the Poppy lipstick! I’m wearing Rockalily Roulette Red in the photo, or I would be if most of it hadn’t worn off. Thanks, the asthma is quite troublesome at the moment, but I’m hoping my new inhaler will help.
October 23, 2012 at 4:34 pm
Roobeedoo
Ooh – look at you! That’s fab!
Sorry about the breathing problems. My husband has asthma but sometimes forgets his inhaler, which can be very scary for him and me. His top tip is to have two sets of inhalers, one at home and one in the car “just in case”.
October 25, 2012 at 11:01 am
agirlinwinter
It seems to be really common, since I’ve been diagnosed I’ve heard of so many people who have developed it later in life like me. It is scary! I carry my reliever inhaler with me all the time
October 27, 2012 at 6:53 pm
Helen
Could the asthma be stress related? I get something similar to asthma whenever I’m stressed – I feel as though I’m trying to yawn but can’t get to the bottom of my lungs. Then I get panicky because I can’t breathe, and it makes it worse. But my GP doesn’t think it’s actual asthma, because it goes away again after a while (it took anti-depressants this time).
Hope it gets better (or at least under control) soon.
Oh, and nice hair