Since posting the photo of the tichel I wore for a concert, I’ve been subtly (and not so subtly) urged to post a video of the recital it was from! Well, the videos are finally up! If you have the time, definitely read my husband’s writing on the piece – it’s incredible. Obviously listening to all four movements (the whole piece) in a row is best, but if you must choose one, please listen to the 3rd movement because it has the most awesome cello solo ever! (And it’s a love song.)
First Movement:
Second Movement:
Third and Fourth Movements:
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So I was running out of the house today, ready to do my go-to double braid (the DB), when I thought, why not do three twists instead of two braids? Both use three 2 in 1s, which were already on my head all ready to go! So I tried it, and do I ever like it! What do you think? Do you think this will be the new DB?
Wishing you all a lovely weekend! Remember to take a moment, breathe in the miraculous air around you, and be thankful for all the miracles in your life! Thank you for making the Wrapunzel community the living miracle that it is!
Love, Andrea
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Rivka Malka recently talked me into getting this sari scarf… I was so unsure of it, but she had the foresight to see that it would match and pull together so much of what is in my wardrobe! FYI ladies if Rivka Malka makes a fashion suggestion to you… listen!
I loved wearing this green, orange, grey (toldja the colours were weird!) sari scarf with this outfit yesterday. It was a gorgeous day and my husband was more than willing to snap some photos for y’all!
Have you ever had some advise you or give you something that you weren’t sure about and then you ended up LOVING it? It’s incredible how our friends can see potential in us that we don’t normally see!
Much love, Andrea xx
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I’d never tried doing The Naomi Knot with a shimmery scarf before! This just sparkled like nothing else!! And whenever I do this wrap I can’t get over how intricate it looks… the tie is SO easy!
I heard that a few of your tried the Naomi knot and didn’t have perfect results; watch the tutorial and make sure that one side is MUCH longer than the other (the shorter ends can be as short as possible) and tie your knots loosely so they go over your head! In this one pictured I actually had tons of scarf left over! Let me know how it goes for you!
Hugs and love!
xo Andrea
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This is one of my favourite outfits that I wore in Israel… the dress allows for so many tichel colour combinations! This 4-strand braid always makes me so happy!!
… walking down the back streets in the neighbourhood of Geula:
And standing on the hill where my husband and I got married! You can see the wall of the old city behind… such a holy place!
In these photos I’m wearing four 2 in 1s – I was out all day in the boiling heat and stayed quite cool! I would, however, if I wanted it to be cooler, choose a style without so much hanging tail on the side… but it was super fun in the breeze!
Shabbat shalom, world! (And Shavua Tov to those of you already in Shabbat that will see this afterward!)
Love, Andrea
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As requested by many of you, but specifically for one special woman – you know who you are!
This is such a versatile tie using the “Waterfall Twist” technique! Make sure you are comfortable with the original technique before trying this one! Keep in mind as well that depending on how you tie the knot, you will either end up with the fringe father forward or farther back. Both work! Check out the photos to see the different ways this technique can work out – it can go super fancy! For the original look, you will need a shimmery and 2 in 1in the same colours. Also experiment with where you tie the knot – it changes the whole look! Higher up on the crown of your head give a more “crown-like” look (ie the navy in the tutorial).
Here is the tutorial!
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Hi Everyone! I’ve been trying to figure out a way to do the double braid so it doesn’t just sit like a low bun (not flattering on everyone’s face shape), and have figured it out! You just need to wear your shaper/bun much higher, and when braiding, make the braid loose so it’s longer. I suppose you could skip this step if you can find super long scarves, but I prefer using traditional length scarves so wanted to find a way using these!
Check it out! I actually rewrapped it after taking these photos and now it’s even higher than this!! Woohoo!
It is SUPER hot and humid today in Jerusalem (39 C /102 F)… so I’m wearing a floaty skirt and of course my tichel is off of my neck! Thank Gd, with staying in the shade and drinking lots of ice water I so far haven’t melted!
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Many of you have been asking for fancy styles that are possible without the shaper, so I’ve been experimenting for you! Here’s the lowdown: if you like a lot of volume by your face, prefer a less layered look, and don’t care if the bun part of your head is either not there or small, then you don’t need a shaper. However, if (like me) you don’t benefit from having lots of volume by your face and like to do lots of layering (just not right on top of your head), then a shaper is a must! I have, however, really enjoyed experimenting with having more volume/layers around my face… but I’m realizing that it’s just not the best look for me! Luckily I do have enough hair to allow me to do some layering at the back, but not enough for my taste. I was asked today, by someone that sells mitpachot, what kind of shaper I’m wearing, so maybe I’m just biased – what do you think?
Here I am wearing two ombre 2 in 1s and one regular navy 2 in 1:
It was definitely harder to keep the layers neat without the shaper! On first try, the tichel itself looked good but *I* didn’t because there was so much layering around my face! On second try I was able to move the layers back a bit, but the result wasn’t as easy and neat as when I have the shaper to wrap around.
And here I am wearing just a gold shimmery! This is actually something I really liked, and I definitely got approval from my mother in law! It looked so fancy yet was so easy – thoughts?
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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!
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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.
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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
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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
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At the beginning of this week, we celebrated the tremendous gift of being able to free ourselves from everything that binds us, and plant the seeds for a beautiful 49 days of growth and nurturing of the soul. For our second year, my husband and I hosted Pesach seder, and though it was our first one without family, we felt as though everyone we love was with us. 13 people from every kind of different background, a beautiful table, probing questions, going on a wild journey that lasted until the early morning hours. A miracle.
My husband bought me a gorgeous lace top (it’s traditional for husbands to buy their wives gifts before the holiday) which I wore with a silk skirt and matching tichel. I loved the outfit so much that I insisted on running outside before candle lighting to take pictures for you!
My tichel was my lovely teal 2in1 with a teal Shimmery, paired with a piece of lace and enhanced with a pearl headband! Earrings are also a gift from my husband. You can’t really see in the photo, but the twist on the side is both scarves together:
Hope you are all having a fabulous week! Sending you lots of love!!
Xo – Andrea
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