Morning Hair Rescue!

If you're anything like me sometimes morning hair can resemble that of a lions mane, dreadlocks, or a birds nest; but don't fear ladies. Today's #tutorialthursday shows you how to take messy morning hair to perfectly presentable. Not only will you be ready to take on the day but you can easily change up the look for that Thursday happy hour that you so desperately need (and deserve, the weeks almost over and you worked hard.)

Lets get started...

1.) First, Wednesday (or any other night before) wash hair and let it air dry naturally.

2.) Apply Dry Shampoo to the root for extra volume and texture.

3.) Section hair into 1 inch sections starting at the base of your head. (Excuse my insane roots) 

4.) Use  a 1 inch Wand and sub-section into 4 pieces, curl each piece with wand.

5.) Continue on to other sections moving up your head making sure to switch from a 1 inch and 1/2 inch barrel wand (with smaller wand use more sectioned pieces.) When wrapping hair around wand make sure to leave 2 inches off of curler to create a natural looking curl. If your hair is naturally curly you can leave some natural pieces in the mix of the curls you're making with the wand.

6.) Note that the more times you wrap, the tighter the curl. I would suggest wrapping tighter every other section to have different sized curls.

7.) Once your full head is curled its time to get a little untamed. Spray some tousle spray or salt spray all over your hair and start scrunching, pulling out some curls, teasing, etc (anything that creates more volume and a more unstructured curl.)

8.)  You are now ready! This look will last all day. In fact, I think it looks best when the curl falls out a bit.

Now to the Happy Hour Evening look...

1.) Take 4 or 5 sections and start bobby pinning curls up.

2.) No matter how you pin it will appear like a mini updo with the help of all the volume from the curls.

3.) Pull out the curls in your bang area and add a headband to glam the look up even more!

This look is absolutely doable with second day hair as well. Just add more tousle spray and re-scrunch. Messy hair can often look better than tamed hair, giving it a beachy or bohemian feel. 

"Goddess" gold headband- PacSun 

Hope you enjoyed this weeks #tutorialthursday. Stay tuned for next weeks look. Please feel free to leave suggestions of looks you would like to see in upcoming tutorials. We love feedback :)

Meet the Hair Stylist:

 

Paige graduated in 2010 from the Fila  Academy in Brooklyn Park,MD. She has been doing hair ever since; working the past 4 years in a well renounced salon and spa. Currently, Paige is working towards starting her own freelance business specifically focusing on weddings, styled shoots & events. For questions or bookings email: paigesclifton@gmail.com

Everyday items every woman should have

  Every woman's make up bag is filled with a list of essential items. Most commonly you"ll find foundation, bronzer, mascara, lip gloss,etc. These items are used daily and can be enhanced by adding additional makeup or they also do just fine on their own.  

  Like these beauty products, there are essential clothing items that every woman should have in her closet during the winter. They can be worn alone or enhanced by layering with other clothing items or pumped up with jewlrey but any way you slice it, these are must haves. 

Número uno on my must have list is a plaid button up shirt: 

This is the plaid shirt in it's most simplistic form. Throw it on with some jeans and you're ready to go. 

You can also go with the unbuttoned look paired with a logo tee:

(Also tying the plaid shirt around your waist makes for another fashionable look that is so in right now.)

Number Two: Solid Slouch Neck Top

The large neck makes this essentially plain long sleeved top a bit more dressy.

Where it alone or pair it with a patterned jacket or sweater...

Number Three: Striped Sweater 

Classically comfy and cute. 

These items are so classic they can often be overlooked during your shopping trip; but with them comes a variety of different outfits you just can't forget! 

*All clothing items are from The Boutique at Body Wellness in Edgewater, MD. Available in store or over the phone.*

Boho Chic Pony

A best friend of mine (and extremely talented hair stylist,) Paige Clifton and I have teamed up for our first addition of #tutorialthursdays. Each Thursday we will do a step by step hair tutorial featuring the latest hair styles. From messy chic to wedding updos, we will teach you just how simple it can be to look fabulous any day of the week.

  Our first look is this beautifully messy yet chic boho ponytail look. Follow the instructions below to get this look: 

1.) Start by blow drying wet hair to a middle or side part.

2.) Add extensions if you have them for length and volume.

3.) Curl by section.

4.) French braid one or both sides 

5.) Make a loose pony tail. 

6.) Use braids to wrap around covering any hair ties. 

7.) Tease pony tail lightly from the bottom up to add extra volume. 

8.) If you want, you can add curls to bangs or braids within the pony tail to add an even more boho look! 

Just like that, you have a boho look good for any daytime look or night out with friends!

Stop by the blog each Thursday for new hair tutorials!! Xx 

Meet the Hair Stylist: Paige Clifton 

Paige graduated in 2010 from the Fila  Academy in Brooklyn Park,MD. She has been doing hair ever since; working the past 4 years in a well renounced salon and spa. Currently, Paige is working towards starting her own freelance business specifically focusing on weddings, styled shoots & events. For questions or bookings email: paigesclifton@gmail.com 

New Years Eve Essentials!

Another year has come and gone... But before we send 2014 packing, here are some fabulous looks for your New Years Eve night out! Whether you're ringing in 2015 with friends and family at home or getting crazy with hundreds of champagne infused party goers, you will be looking sassy & classy. 

Jump suit and Happy New Year headband 

Black and Lace dress paired with pearls and nude pumps 

Top knot bando head wrap 

 CHEERS to a new year full of fashion and fun (and more blogs!)

***All clothing items are available in store now at The Boutique at Body Wellness!

***Pearl necklace- J.Crew 

Raspberry Butter Cookies

These are my absolute favorite holiday cookies! Not only do they remind me that the holidays are around the corner but the taste brings back years of fond memories. My mom has been making these cookies for years and now I finally put my apron on and gave it a try...and I must say they are delicious! Like mother, like daughter I suppose... Directions below. Enjoy! 

I added powdered sugar on top for presentation and left out the walnuts (moms allergic.) Now someone come help me eat these so I don't eat the whole plate myself! 

Some of my Favorites!

Check out some of my favorite fellow bloggers under the 'favorites' tab.

More of my favorites to come... 

Holiday Styled Shoot

I previously posted a "sneak peak" post about a Holiday Styled shoot I participated in about a month ago. However, the professional photos have now come back and they are beyond amazing! This styled shoot was particularly inspiring because each vendor involved is a self started small company or business. By pulling all of our individual talents together the product turned out beautifully.  A special thanks to Charlotte Jarrett an extremely talented event planner and the brains behind the whole idea. She was responsible for bringing all the vendors together as well as designing the multiple sets seen in the photos below. I would also like to highlight and credit all photography to Travis Curry. Details on all vendors will be listed at the bottom. I hope these pictures inspire you to get into the holiday spirit; and remember to be fabulous!

  

Photographer: Travis Curry Photography

Coordination, Styling & Design: Charlotte Jarrett Events

Venue: Blackwall Hitch

Flowers & Decor: Pops of Plum

Rentals: Party Plus

Rentals: XOXO Vintage

Hair & Makeup Artist: Sara Elizabeth Artistry

Invitations & Stationery: Allison Barnhill Designs

Attire: The Boutique at Body Wellness