Greasy Hair, Don't Care - Bandana Style

Greasy Hair, Don't Care -   Bandana Style

I love my long hair, but I am really pretty lazy when it comes to washing it. Dry shampoo has become my best friend, allowing me 5 to 6 days without a wash. 

After a wash I usually straiten or curl my hair and as the week goes on, my hair gets more and more pulled back. 

So what do I do after 5 days without washing my hair?

Tie it all back and bang on a bandana. Easy, not so greasy and cute. 

Bandanas and neckerchiefs have come back into fashion in a big way this season. I generally wear mine as a headband but I have seen them being worn as a neck tie, hair tie, pocket square or belt. I just love when things are that versatile. 

Bandanas are just so much fun and give you a really cool final touch to a look. I remember my best friend Erika and I wearing the CanTeen bandanas in year 12 and thinking we were just the shiz, I'll pop in a throw back photo for laughs. 

You can purchase your own bandana in store and online basically everywhere at the moment. Supre, ASOS and even K-Mart. If you can though, support CanTeen and buy a bandana off their website or selected stores (Pet Stock, Big W and Anaconda have them). They support young people with cancer in Australia.  

Photo taken from my IPhone7plus

Today I teamed up a navy bandana, a plain white t-shirt and a black Cotton On skater dress (cutest eyelet details)  over the top. Finished with my white leather converse and my kitty shades. 

I love wearing dresses over t-shirts, I am all over this look at the moment. Its just a fun, cool and comfortable. 

So, if you have greasy hair and don't really care (but kinda do). Just grab yourself a bandana.

Enjoy the sunshine friends. 

Lots of love, Meg

Erika and I in 2007

Geelong Women in Business - Speed Dating for Biz

Geelong Women in Business - Speed Dating for Biz

Once a month the amazing Geelong Women in Business hold a networking event for all the boss ladies in Geelong. These events are dedicated to helping us as entrepreneurs, connect and collaborate with like-minded people from our community. 

Last Thursday I had the pleasure of attending one of these event at The Geelong Hotel. I have been to a couple of the GW and CanPR workshops now and every single time I come away with a wealth of knowledge. 

Ladies, if you are trying to start any type of business in Geelong, GW are the bees knees for supporting, connecting and inspiring the success of women in our community; and the benefits of these FREE events are incredible. 

Last Thursday was a particularly fun time. The rooftop at The Geelong Hotel was beautifully set up and it felt relaxed, warm and inviting, the massive beaming smile of the GW Director Samantha Krajina greeting everyone.

The night was designed to be a way to mix with others in a bit more of a casual setting and if you are perhaps someone that is a bit shy or anything like me, this makes things a lot easier. 

Now I am a very social and outgoing person, but I also have a tendency to speak before I think and as my boyfriend likes to say, I turn really 'bogan' when I get excited. Not so good when you are trying to be a fancy business women. 


I found GW through Instagram, and l like many others rely on social media to expand our brands. Meeting the faces behind the accounts is so insightful and exciting. 

Hannah from On the Decorative Fringe told us all to bring along something that represented our business. Obviously I brought a crown along. This was for the collaborative photoshoot they had organised and Hannah styled.

It was such a brilliant idea. Free high quality shots for advertising or social media and it was just an easy way for us all to interact with each other and get the conversations started. 

Hearing about all about how others achieve and define success really inspires me and gets my creative juices flowing. Sharing my ideas with other creatives (usually to make sure I'm not completely bonkers) is so beneficial because it helps me grown and expand on my ideas. It helps me build confidence in my brand and makes me feel like I am on the right track in life.  

I wish I had more time to talk to more people on the night, but I know that GW will have another exciting event just around the corner. It's so great that we all have somewhere to connect and engage, without the anxiety that usually comes with things like this.

The thing I love most, the sense that everyone is there to support each other and build positive and meaningful relationships. Everyone that attended was there to celebrate the wins of their peers. Everyone is so successful and knowledgable in their own right, and I know they all just want to see each other achieve their goals and kick butt.

I love this creative community and I love Geelong.

Lots of love, Meg

All photos provided by Geelong Women in Business

Thanks for the Sunshine Wednesday

 Thanks for the Sunshine Wednesday 

Nothing ruins your Friday more than realising it's only Wednesday!

At least the sun was out today and it finally felt a little bit like summer.

Speaking of summer...what summer? My summer clothes really haven't made much of an appearance this season, ripped off!

I had work today so I wanted to be cool and comfortable in what I was wearing. I also wanted to be covered enough incase this weather turned, you never do know in Geelong. 

My top and skirt are both from Cotton On. While I am working there, I like to represent the brand, but I absolutely love the versatility of both of these pieces and wear them all the time.

Off the shoulder and cold shoulder tops have been big for a couple of seasons now, and don't seem to be going anywhere. If you haven't invested in one yet, get a basic black or white version so that you can match it with anything. Dressed up or down, jeans, shorts and shirts all look amazing with these tops. 

Today's outfit was the 'Petrova' long sleeve off the shoulder top (in store now), teamed up with an older Cotton On high-waisted maxi (other colours still available in store), that has a really cute split at the front.

I loved this combo because it was easy to throw on, I looked a bit hippy but also fashionable and chic. The skirt sits nicely on the waist, drawing it in and giving me a long slim look (which I wasn't complaining about). 

Maxi skirts are great, they are trans-seasonal and flattering. 

Finished off with a pair of tasseled Target sandals and an Azurite choker, just for good vibes.

Wednesday, thanks for the sunshine. 

Lots of love, Meg

All photos taken on my IPhone7plus 

My Mermaid Tattoo

Photo by Monika Berry - MB Captured

My Mermaid Tattoo 

I love this photo shot by Monika Berry at MB Captured at last years Geelong Creatives collaborative photoshoot. Such a simple photo, yet it captures so much. I thought it would be the perfect excuse to talk about my mermaid tattoo. 

Often people will ask me about the meaning behind it, and more often than not I'll shrug it off and just say, 'I like mermaids.'

The truth is a little more personal. To me, this tattoo is about consistency, creativity and just being connected with the world. 

Just like everyone, my life has been full of ups and downs. We moved around a lot as a kid, I went to 6 different primary schools and lived in more houses than I can remember.

My Dad was the only thing that consistently remained there for me. Like the waves in the ocean that continuously break against the shoreline 

Dad is covered in tattoos. My favourite being Casper the Ghost inked just above his belly button. He says he paid 50 cents for it. He had really old school tattoos. Pin-up girls, mermaids, sparrows and vikings but after time the ink fades and the skins wrinkles making the tattoos not so cute anymore. 

In early high school, I remember Dad had all his tattoos covered with updated pieces. A Dragon, a Koi fish, too many to mention, both arms and his back re-inked. 

The only thing he kept (in part) was a tattoo of a classic 70's mermaid right in the middle of his back. He had a time capsule tattooed around it, with this cool green ink wash over the top to make her look like she was floating in the capsule. Finished off with a little squirrel tightening the bolts for all time. I absolutely loved it. It's clever, funny and still hold a piece of the past for my dad.

I thought about getting this tattoo for years, and finally at 22 I sat 2 sessions, a total of 5 hours to get this beauty completed, finished off with Dad's initials 'ADF' along the tail. 

Not only is a special connection to my Dad, it also just inspires me. The ocean is such a calming and beautiful place and being lucky enough to connect with it as often as I do just keeps me so inspired. 

It also just reminds me to just be grateful and happy for the life I have now as an adult.

Lots of love, Meg

Photo from GC Photoshoot Nov 2016
Styled by Eyota Clothing 

Saturday Style - My Boyfriend's Band Tee

Saturday Style - My Boyfriend's Band Tee

This morning I woke up feeling a bit sleepy and 'bleh' after a late night at a friends in Melbourne. I had work from 10-6 and wanted to be comfortable for the day. 

This is where my boyfriend's Band Tee comes into it.

Admittedly I buy them for him knowing full well I will get just as much use. We have a few that we share now from Pantera to Megadeath. 

The beauty of the situation, twice as much bang for your buck, and we all know how much I love a bargain.



Band T-Shirts have obviously been around forever, but recent trends have seen celebrities rocking them both casually with jeans and runners but also dressed up with mini skirts and heels. 

I buy the X-Large size and wear it oversized, and that way Aden can feel comfortable in it too. 

In the past I've worn the Tees with a white or black denim mini or blue ripped jeans. Today I really just wanted to be comfy, so teamed a Pantera Tee with Khaki Cuffed Chinos, both from Cotton On. 

Now, I work at Cotton On, so I get a discount. I love, love, love my Chinos. They feel like trackies, but still have a really clean, casual look. Full price they are $39.95, but there are some colours on sale in store.

The Tees are actually on sale at the moment for $12.50, can't go wrong. You can even share it with your partner. You can get Band T-Shirts everywhere at the moment. Check some out from Boohoo and ASOS.

All photos taken from my Iphone7plus 

I finished off my look with a really cute Kitty Bowler (honestly because my hair was greasy) and my staple black Vans. I have had the hat for so long I can't even tell you where it's from.  

Every now and then you get asked 'Do you even know any Pantera songs?' and honestly, I couldn't tell you.

So is it disrespecting the band to wear their merch and not know their stuff? It's really up to you to decide. 

My Dad and Brothers used to pump all those bands when I was young. Metallica, ACDC, Guns & Roses, Pantera, Megadeath is even my Dad's nick name for me. So it can hold a different meaning to some I like to say. 

Successful Saturday completed. Time for a cider.

Lots of Love, Meg. 

Colac Cup 2017 - Affordable Racing Fashion

Photo by John Jovic

Colac Cup 2017 - Affordable Racing Fashion 

Sunday the 12th of February did not provide us with the glorious summer sun usually seen around this time of year, however it did provide me with my first Fashion on the Field experience at the 2017 Colac Cup. 

Last year I created some headpieces that my clients wanted to wear to the Spring Racing Carnival. The spring season trends saw an influx of crowns coming through the once very traditional FOTF stages. 'Fantastic' I thought, another market to sell to, as I had mostly been focusing on Festival goers. 

I already had a deep passion for fashion, working in retail doesn't help my wallet, but it does keep me up to date with trends. I love a bargain, and love getting a compliment on an outfit that looks expensive, but really I've spent less than $20 on. 

When you actually research a bit about Fashions on the Field, the amount of time, effort and money these race-goers put into their FOTF outfits is really to be applauded. 

But how do you get a lavish on trend outfit on a budget? 

Photo by John Jovic - Heat 2 Colac Cup, Lady of the Day

Dress first. Obviously getting a dress online is not for everyone, but if you really search around different online brands you can always find a bargain. Try to find something that will suit your body shape, but don't get too caught up on the perfect colour or material. Accessories will be your biggest friends in FOTF, so you can match accordingly after you get the best dress, for the best price. 

The dress I wore to the Colac Cup I purchased from ASOS for about $21.00 early last year. The brand is 'Closet London' and it was just perfect with the Floral Topless Boater I made for the Geelong Cup last year. The hat itself, I purchased from the Op Shop for $5.00 I cut the top off, added some flowers and a glittery feather that I bought from Spotlight and that was my interpretation of 'Millinery' done. 

Don't be afraid to get creative and try making your own Millinery. You can find cheap Sinamay bases on the internet. Or K-Mart sometimes sell plain fascinators that can both easily be jazzed up with a hot glue gun and some creativity. This is the part when you can really tie that beautiful bargain dress together. 

Photo by John Jovic - Final Colac Cup, Lady of the Day

I finished off my outfit with nude BooHoo shoes that have a funky clear heal. These were about $25 on sale from the website. A Colette clutch, again on sale for $15. Lastly, big chunky earings and leather gloves I borrowed from a friend. 

I used blacks, nudes and blush pinks as my base palette. 

I did my hair myself in the morning, and after some help from a girlfriend with my make-up and a bra malfunction, I felt really cute and stylish in my outfit. 

Less than $100 in total. 

In my eyes, that was a win all in itself.

We braved the weather and headed to Colac, and all in all it was a really fun and exciting experience. 

The weather may have deterred the amount of ladies that actually entered on Sunday, but the ones that did were all class. I got to speak to a couple of the ladies about their outfits (including Doris, the runner-up on the day).The amount of time, thought, creativity and passion put into creating the perfect outfit is amazing. 

I made it into the finals, which was super cool and was more than I could have even expected. The photo to the above shows the winner on the far left (in the white), and the runner-up on the far right. 

Photo from my Iphone7plus - Aden and I after FOTF

So prepare early for your next race day and you too can have a cute, on-trend FOTF ready outfit. 

Thanks for reading, stay tuned for more.

Lots of love, Meg

About Meg-Fay Makes

Welcome to my blog.

My name is Meggie-Fay Furminger.

I am 27 and currently live in Geelong, Victoria, Australia, with my partner Aden and my pets, Katie Purry and Rosie. 

I am a creative free spirit with a passion for animals, nature, fashion, food, pop-culture and travel.

In April 2016, I created my business @megfaymakes. Creating handmade one-of-a-kind festival mermaid and flower crowns, using vintage or up-cycled materials. I had such an amazing response to my crowns, and even found myself with Meg-Fay Makes 'fans' of sorts. For me, this was a way to express my creativity and connect with people in my community. 

I met and learnt from some truely inspirational women and small business owners in Geelong, and was given both amazing opportunities and life long memories. 

In 2017, I want to broaden my horizons and not pigeon hole myself to one category. I will still be making my crowns but I have so many ideas to share, from affordable fashion ideas, DIY craft projects, connecting with other creatives, work/life balance, pop-culture and everything else that pops into this glorious mind of mine. 

The hardest thing for me, was just writing this page. Taking a chance and believing in myself enough to press Publish. 

So, if you have made it this far. Thank you. I am no professional writer, and I am actually a really terrible speller (so prepare for mistakes) but I want to share my life, my experiences and my ideas with you all. 

Lets see what happens, together. 

Lots of love, Meg

Photo by - Lucinda Goodwin Photography