Chaya Lester, the Poetry Slam ‘Kabbalist Feminist’ is a Lady Wrap Star!

On 2014/06/232014/06/23 By Andrea GrinbergIn Lady Wrap Stars5 Comments

A beautiful photo of Chaya being awesome, before we met!

You may recognize Chaya from this video, which has spread around the hair covering world like wild fire! Before I came to Jerusalem, Rivka Malka contacted her and we all agreed that we had to meet and connect, as well as get Chaya Wrapunzeled! Little did I know, that the Shalev Center, where Chaya lives, is less than a two minute walk from where we’re staying!

We started off with some Wrapunzel makeovers, both with my wrapping Chaya, and her wrapping herself while asking questions! We figured that would be super helpful to everyone here… like having a coach in your own room! We ended off with an interview, and I must say, if you watch one video out of all of these, watch this one! But really, watch them all – she is so awesome and I’m super happy that you get to meet her!

We first started with a sari scarf and shimmery together:

And then Chaya wanted to try doing it herself! Awesome!

And now… the quick and easy Waterfall twist! 3 minute video, and it shows both my doing it on her and her doing it herself! Win!

Finally, here we are doing an interview. Seriously deep insights into hair covering and what it means to be a female! She is just so cool – I hope you’ll learn as much from this as I did!

Sisterly Love!

On 2014/06/222014/06/22 By Andrea GrinbergIn Clothing Ideas & Inspiration, Daily Scarf Creation8 Comments

How grateful am I, to not only be in Jerusalem, but to also be here at the same time as my sister in law, Naomi. Many of you will recognize her as a Lady Wrap Star on here, and she is so humbled that her post has touched so many women! There is much that I want to say about sisterhood and friendship; and though we both didn’t grow up with sisters (I have one brother, she didn’t have siblings), we are learning together. We are learning that there is infinite power and potential in woman to woman connection, and I know that loving and bringing out the best of each other is going to change the world!

And now… tichels 🙂 Yes, we traded sari scarves!

And here’s a closeup of my wrap! Peacock pin was a long time ago gift from Naomi, and sunny shiny yellow scarf is from my mother in law. Yay for beautiful gifts and feeling your head being hugged by the ones you love!

Let’s all take a moment to be grateful for the incredible women (and of course, men too – let’s not forget them!) that we have been given, and think of one nice thing that you can tell one of these people today. Now, go do it 🙂 With love.

Sari Graffiti

On 2014/06/19 By Andrea GrinbergIn Clothing Ideas & Inspiration, Daily Scarf Creation3 Comments

Saw this wall. MUST TAKE PHOTO!!!!! Good thing I’m wearing my green sari scarf which paired perfectly with the funky colours!

Outfit, you say?! I just wore this swingy, comfortable skirt. It’s so lovely and I find myself wearing it under too-short dresses and also on its own!

Sending you smiles and beautiful, bold colours!!

Summer Soft Yet Strong!

On 2014/06/172014/06/17 By Andrea GrinbergIn Uncategorized3 Comments

I’m loving the look that came out of these scarves this morning! It manages to be both soft (the colours) and strong (the angles) at the same time! I’m using three scarves here: two 2 in 1s, and one ombre 2 in 1… it’s so light! And for those of you that are looking for colors that won’t overheat you, here is your answer!

And oh mannn… this necklace of my mother’s that I discovered recently (it’s also in the last post!); I’m wearing it almost every day! Now I just need to hunt some down for the store so you can all enjoy something similar!

And finally… the outfit! This skirt is a real winner – colorful, light, soft, and fun! And with all the teal and blue that is already in my wardrobe, it’s easy to put together gorgeous outfits! Love!

Hope you are all having a beautiful day!! Sending you a big smile and a reminder to everyone to take a few minutes today to talk to your creator about anything that is challenging you, and also give a big, grateful thank you for the gift that life is. Kol tuv! ❤
Love, Andrea

Soft Emerald Olive Grove

On 2014/06/152014/06/15 By Andrea GrinbergIn Clothing Ideas & Inspiration, Daily Scarf Creation11 Comments

Can someone tell me why I’ve never worn this gorgeous color on its own?? I wore it two days in a row and can’t wait to put it on again!! Have you ever tried wearing olive or emerald? What do you think?

This wrap is the green “Shimmery” (it has a olive-y hue) and an olive 2 in 1 paired with a strip of lace that my sister-in-law lent me! And after snapping this first photo I realized that I had the perfect necklace which belonged to my mother to use (with the regal clasp) as an accessory:

This new pencil skirt (30 shekels in the shuk – huzzah!) was a perfect match for the lace top and tichel! Here I am taking a moment to relax on our patio where we’re staying in Jerusalem. (Did I say hammock?! Woohoo!!) I hope you are all doing so well and I am sending you so much love and hugs from the holy land! Keep on Wrapunzeling on, ladies!

D.B. Detailed Tutorial!!

On 2014/06/13 By Andrea GrinbergIn Tutorials!12 Comments

I’m in Jerusalem! And of course the first tutorial I make in the beautiful neighbourhood of Nachlaot is… a detailed version of the same video I made the last time we were staying in Nachlaot two years ago! Here is how to do the Double Braid (the DB!) with 2 in 1s, with the ends tucked in!

D.B. Mania!

On 2014/05/282014/05/28 By Andrea GrinbergIn Clothing Ideas & Inspiration, Daily Scarf Creation24 Comments

The Double Braid (now named the “D.B.” by Wrapunzelettes) is becoming my every day go-to! It has quickly replaced the standard tichel bun, and don’t worry, when you do it over and over it can be done so quickly! The 2 in 1s make it so easy and perfectly light for the summer! Here are two that I’ve worn lately – one in Florida and the other one in Baltimore today.

The D.B. in Baltimore! Looks gorgeous with a flower clip and colourful dress!

Would you like a tutorial? I should probably make an updated one but here is where it all started… two years ago in the holy land of Jerusalem! The only difference between this video and what I do in the photos above is tucking in the ends instead of leaving them hanging! Looking forward to having you join the D.B. club!!

Headaches B’gone! No more pulling, pinching, weighing down!

On 2014/05/222014/05/22 By Andrea GrinbergIn Tutorials!6 Comments

My tichel matches my… cello?

On 2014/05/212014/05/21 By Andrea GrinbergIn Daily Scarf Creation8 Comments

As I was playing today my husband noticed that my tichel matched my cello! Well… not quite, but close enough!

Soooo I am wearing my two new favourite tichels from the summer line! These ombre two in ones are so awesome!!!! They’re very light and durable and I’m finding that adding one is like adding three new scarves without adding any bulk! And this brown pashmina (we named it Andrea’s Brown because I’m so crazy about it) is just… so yummy! I can’t even explain why I love it so much… it’s just such a special color! And these pins – Rivka Malka and I had doubts about these… they actually aren’t so great off a tichel, but ON a tichel! Wow! Made for it! My husband says they remind him of grapes 🙂 They just add so much… very happy!

Sending so much love and happiness to all of you!! Play on!
Love, Andrea xo

Two Ways to Wear Jeans!

On 2014/05/192014/05/19 By Andrea GrinbergIn Clothing Ideas & Inspiration, Daily Scarf Creation10 Comments

Look how feminine jeans can be! We love dressing up our jean pieces with gorgeous tichels and accessories!

These photos were taken while we’re preparing for our new summer line to launch at the Wrapunzel store! It all happens tonight at 8pm EST on wrapunzel.com – we are so excited! (And so is Rivka Malka’s doggy!)

Raspberry Chocolate Creme!

On 2014/05/18 By Andrea GrinbergIn Clothing Ideas & Inspiration, Daily Scarf Creation10 Comments

I never would have thought to put these colors together… I brought home these two pashminas to try out from our new summer collection, and I loved them both so much that I couldn’t decide which one to wear! My husband said, “Why not both?” I’m glad I listened to him!

(The two pashminas will be called “summer purple” and “Andrea’s Brown” – I paired it with the creme ruffled waves sash and a fabric pin!)

After the tichel was decided the outfit came easily:

Warm Forest Green

On 2014/05/162014/05/16 By Andrea GrinbergIn Clothing Ideas & Inspiration12 Comments

I have this gorgeous green sari scarf that has a touch of purple in it – so that lets me wear green and purple together, right? Right 🙂

And the tichel went from lovely to even lovelier with these perfect pearls, attached with a regal clasp, of course! (Don’t what I’m talking about? Check out this video now!) I am loving how a strand of pearls can balance the rustic-ness of the sari scarf! I find myself wearing them almost constantly!

It’s funny that I NEVER would have worn these colors together before starting to cover my hair! So now I’m curious – what color combinations has tichel tying allowed you to try? Which ones were the most surprising for you?

Photos of “The Crazy Beautiful” Wrap!

On 2014/05/132014/05/13 By Andrea GrinbergIn Daily Scarf Creation9 Comments

Here are some stunning photos that Rivka Malka’s daughter, Hadassa, took of “The Crazy Beautiful”!! So happy to finally share them with you!! How have your experiments with it been going?

It reminds me of all those intricate updos that ladies would do for weddings – except you don’t need hair extensions and hours or labor! And no, it isn’t that heavy if you wrap towards your head instead of pulling down! It’s actually quite comfortable and made me stand up straighter!

A Beautiful Wrapunzeled Day

On 2014/05/08 By Andrea GrinbergIn Clothing Ideas & Inspiration18 Comments

We showed up for work today and just had to share our outfits with you! Enjoy!

So Much to be Thankful For!

On 2014/05/072014/05/08 By Andrea GrinbergIn Clothing Ideas & Inspiration, Daily Scarf Creation20 Comments

Hi Everyone! So for those of you that have been following the whole Wrapunzel/Wrapunzel The Store saga (“Wrapunzelution” is now a word!!!!), you will know how incredibly blessed both Rivka Malka and I are to be on this whirlwind adventure! There is a revolution brewing, and you are the ones that are starting it! Incredible! Anyway, here are some tichels and outfits I’ve been putting together lately that have made me feel both modest and regal!

Rockin the Rustic Romance… this scarf is still my favourite! It just hugs the head so nicely! And seriously I can’t get enough of these Signature Max pins… they grab so much scarf and lay so flat! Can we all hope together that one day we can get them with gold backing?

A slightly more formal outfit that flows – and the colours are very sun/hot weather friendly! My husband loved the lace (he likes when I wear white!) and yes, this is another necklace attached by our friend’s new invention, the Regal Clasp! There will be a video about it soon! (And yes, our kitty photobombed because she loved hiding under this skirt!)

This rustic, layered yet simple tichel was perfect for a sunny day running outdoor errands! There weren’t any tails hanging down which equaled much more functionality than my usual braids and twists! Just make sure you put sunscreen on your neck or stay in the shade! (For those that are wondering, it’s the dark red 2in1 and brown NYB!)

Another functional outfit that wore beautifully! Hello cowboy boots!

And last but not least… one of the most beautiful tichels I’ve ever worn, with lovely colours and intricacy. The outfit was such a joy to move in; modest and feminine. This one will definitely be repeated! (Tichel is Rivka Malka’s Teal pashmina, sash from the Truffleberry kit, and Wrapunzel Buckle!)