Margaret Hale's Everyday Hair

Well, life happened and I had to pretty much abandon this project for much longer than I wanted to!  Forget excuses, there's too many to list!  I'm happy to say that I'm back with a tutorial for Margaret Hale's everyday hairstyle!

Alright, most of Margaret's hairstyles are fundamentally the same - big bush of a bun in back, center part, twisted sides.  sometimes she puts a decorative comb on top of the bun, but generally it's pretty uniform.

And here's my version…

First off, I'm going to part my hair - Margaret has a middle part that goes back halfway to her crown.  For now, pin the front hair sections out of the way.

 Once the front is all pinned up, part the back hair into three sections.  This can be done roughly, what we're going for is two narrower side sections for braids, and a thicker middle section for the base of the bun.  NOTE:  I initially tried curling the front hair slightly differently, hence the pinned up curls in some of the pictures - don't be thrown off! :) 

Put the middle section up out of the way and braid the two side sections.  

Brush the middle back section smoothly, and secure with a ponytail holder.  Curl the center back ponytail, roll the curls back up as you go, and pin them in a bun shape.

First, take a small section near the front and curl under to get that bang curl.  

Curl the rest of the side-front sections upward to get that twisted look.  Roll back up and pin in place as you go.

Next take one of the braids and wrap it around the the bun, going under with the first one and over with the second.  Pin on top - it should only take 1-2 pins, and tuck the ends under.  Curl any whispies, and spray all over with hairspray

You're done!!  Let me know how this tutorial works for you!

Margaret Hale: Style Profile

Margaret Hale is a girl with a strong personality. Never shy of shirking her duty or saying what she thinks, she is at the same time very much a lady. Her cultured tastes come through in her clothing choices.

While her outfits are up to date and stylish, she is always practical and never showy. Soft, feminine colours and dainty florals suit her well, but she can also pull off deeper shades. Take her wine coloured coat and striped black suit for example.

Margaret mingles with the best society in Milton, though her family is in reduced circumstances. Yet she proves she can dress with poise no matter what.

Blouses from PiperLime.com

If you like to wear bits of lace, sheer blouses, and feminine florals, you might be a modern-day Margaret! Try wearing a sheer cotton floral blouse with a full, knee length skirt.

Scarves by Laura Ashley

Or a long white lace-embellished tunic with jeans. Add a fringed scarf and a pair of button earrings. And of course, you could always do your hair like Margaret’s!

Necklaces by Accessorize UK

The first necklace is a fun twist on your classic pearl necklace, and would suit the modern Margaret to perfection! Or if you prefer a simpler type of accessories, this small heart pendant would be a great touch to your outfit.

Do you dress like Margaret? Email me pictures of your Margaret Hale outfits, and I'll feature them on the blog at the end of the month!

Margaret's Hairstyles are coming soon! I'm quite busy with school right now, but I promise I will get some up as soon as possible! Thanks for your patience, and let me know what you thought of Margaret's Style Profile!!

Photo Credits: PiperLime.com, LauraAshley.com, Accessorize.co.uk

Update:Margaret Hale

Thanks so much for the awesome response to my Historical Heroines poll! It's been fun watching the numbers. Our winner, Margaret Hale, has been leading from the start. She finished with 58 votes, 45% of participants wishing to see her featured.

The runner's up were as follows:

Lizzie Bennet (2005) - 29 votes, 22%

Jo March - 22 votes, 17%

and

Emma Woodhouse (2009) - 19 votes, 14%

As for what's in store, I'm planning on beginning my series on Margaret in February. If you have any particular hairstyles of Margaret's that you are dying to have instructions for, email me at HistoricalHairstyles @ yahoo.com, or leave me a comment.

P.S. I'm not planning on discarding our other Historical Heroines……Look for them some other month!

Time to vote!

The nomination period is officially over, and it's time to vote for your favorite Heroine!! I'm featuring four different girls, and I really want your input. Just for fun, I thought I'd do little profiles for each of them to make the choice easier. When you've made your choice, vote on the sidebar!

~Amy

Margaret Hale

From the film North and South, based on the novel by Elizabeth Gaskell. A strong-willed and opinionated girl who moves from the quiet countryside of Southern England to the bustling industrial town of Milton in the North.

Eventually she finds out the the North is not as bad as it first seemed, and that some mill owners do have souls.

Jo March

From the beloved classic Little Women, Jo is the tomboy of the family.

With a talent for getting into scrapes, and a passion for writing, Jo becomes more gentle and sensitive as she grows up. At the end of the day, she finds true love!

Emma Woodhouse

From the latest adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma, a witty and charming young lady who has a dangerous love of matchmaking.

She eventually discovers that trying to arrange the affairs of others often creates more problems than good, and heartache for herself as well. Her good intentions and heart always shine through, and in she learns her lesson well.

Lizzie Bennet

From the 2005 version of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Lizzy Bennet is the second daughter in a family of five girls.

Her silly younger sisters and incorrigible mother threaten to ruin the reputation of the whole family. But help comes from an unexpected quarter, and a hero saves the day!