New York: Washington Square Park
Inspiration: I haven't worn my hair in two pigtails since I was . . . ? Well, since I was really really small because I cannot remember the last time. My failsafe hairstyle (once the blow-out blows out) is, without fail: (i) one ponytail (not pigtail); (ii) placed in the middle of the back of my head or at the nape of my neck (the side ponytail looks too contrived for me - like the other tail went missing); (iii) using a black or brown ponytail band (absolutely no scrunchies or colorful bands); (iv) with the ponytail part wrapped in and around the band.
Despite my pigtail prejudice, I loved hers. So much so that that I tried it last night. Unfortunately, my pigtails sucked. The key to hers seems to be thick (but not too), long hair. My hair is thick but not really long (just past my shoulder blades). Because I couldn't achieve her loose braids, my version ended up looking like pigtails of the 8 year old kind. Back to my unassailable ponytail . . . pronto.
Very nice photo!
I will be very happy if someone take a photo of me like this.
Posted by: Kiki | July 24, 2010 at 10:19 AM
great composition and design. love her smile :-)
Posted by: Kai | July 24, 2010 at 11:36 AM
I'm just discovering your photoblog and I like it! You realize your project with succes. I'll be back here soon...
Have a nice day.
Posted by: DomLortha | July 24, 2010 at 12:35 PM
Pigtails work for her! Nice shot.
Posted by: Don | July 24, 2010 at 12:58 PM
ahahahah a little child of 8 is so sweet!:)
This girl seems Tiger Lily...Do u Know her?
Posted by: Sara | July 24, 2010 at 03:22 PM
Nice post! I agree with the comment above! Totally reminds me of Tiger Lily!
:)
~Zabrinah
Posted by: Zabrinah Blog | July 24, 2010 at 09:21 PM
Sounds like a surgeon's manual of how to do a ponytail- photodiarist style.
Gotta love it.
I called my sister to read this and afterwards she gave me free rein on her hair which I must say is a rarity for a female to give this big head brother of hers,-(let's just say she lost a bet and this was payment. The expression on her face was worth a million bucks).
It turned out a proper mess-(my five year old niece was in stitches). Thank you for providing me with this entertainment.
Back to the picture, I love it when you shoot people, there's a certain je ne sais quoi about the pictures that captures their essence.
Keep it up.
Posted by: the nyanzi report | July 25, 2010 at 08:43 AM
Great photo :)
xx
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Posted by: Johanna Urban | July 25, 2010 at 11:42 AM
I wear my hair down since, forever. When I do wear my hair up, it's in something like a careless bun. When I go out for a run it's the same like you described above. Two pigtails like that is too cute for me, I guess... doesn't fit my personality :O
But she looks good, and I like the effect of the fountain water in the bag. Pretty..
Posted by: Biana | July 26, 2010 at 02:09 AM
lol, I meant effect of the fountain water in the BACK..
Posted by: Biana | July 26, 2010 at 02:35 AM
Beautiful, I love her natural grace.
You've captured the true beauty, true and natural elegance at the perfect moment,
that say about it a lot on your talent.
I love this photos one of my favorites .
Posted by: C. | July 26, 2010 at 04:11 PM
Yeah she is effortlessly beautiful...
http://valentineavoh.blogspot.com/
-diary of a fashion stylist-
Posted by: Valentine | July 27, 2010 at 08:01 AM
My, does she have gravity! Even I were straight I would find her incredibly sexy. Wonderful photograph.
Posted by: Bianca | July 27, 2010 at 01:41 PM
This pic exudes pure summer feeling. Love it.
Posted by: San | July 27, 2010 at 03:29 PM
My hair's SO short i cant even think of a ponytail much less a big tail! :)
This picture is so beautiful... it cud easily be a fashion shot too.
I love how she's so fiminine yet has that edgy leather cuff.. so whimsically edgy (if that can ever be a term!)
Posted by: Spardha | July 31, 2010 at 03:03 AM