I am a huge fan of the Nautical look. Anchors, bold stripes, red, white, blue, rope handles, even starfish and lobsters are all part of the classic trend. While lots of people put their bold stripes away come fall, I find that it’s a look that can easily be pulled off until the beginning of October. Check out this super easy nautical anchor nail art look. With just a few strokes ...
Get the Look: Graphic Blue Cats Eye from Project Runway
One of my favorite TV shows has just started up again. Project Runway is back for its 13th season with a whole new batch of designers, challenges, and creativity. Know what else is new for Project Runway Season 13? The Mary Kay Color Design Studio! Yep, that’s right – Mary Kay is now providing the makeup looks for the models as they take their turn on the runway. Mary Kay is all about us ...
How to Make Simple Earrings
Earrings are one of those things that everyone loves to wear. They’re pretty and pretty easy to make. Once you have the basics, down, you’re only limited by your imagination. This tutorial on how to make simple earrings will be the foundation for many earring posts to come. How to Make Simple Earrings Supplies Needed A pair of focal beads. These will be, as ...
How to Get Christina Aguilera’s AMA Look
Christina Aguilera has been looking good lately. Really good. She’s leaning towards the understated rather than the over the top outfits and it’s really doing wonders for her. She’s also been foregoing the giant wigs and all of the hair extensions. Since my hair’s natural texture is very similar to hers, I’ve been paying attention to the latest styles. ...
How to Get Wavy Hair | A Romantic Juliet Style
Did you know that they were doing a new adaptation of Romeo and Juliet? NO? Neither did I, until about 10 days ago. Well, the movie hit theaters this weekend. Once again, Juliet {as played by Hailee Steinfeld} has these amazing, romantic, cascading waves. Thanks to the Curl Experts at Ouidad, here's how to get wavy hair at home, quickly and easily. ...
How to Make a Fishtail Braid Bracelet
Have you wanted to know how to make a fishtail braided bracelet? Braids are so hot right now, and I don’t just mean hair. I see bags with braided details, tees with braided details, even shoes and jewelry have braided details. Recently, I came across a fishtail braid bracelet that I fell in love with. Two problems – 1.) It was T-I-N-Y and I have big wrists. It was probably only about ...
How to Make a Messy Bun Quickly and Easily
Messy Ballerina Buns are a classic hairstyle. It brings down the formality, while still creating a fun and pretty hairdo. Having long hair has it’s benefits and it’s pitfalls. One of the benefits is that there’s so many ways to style it. One of the pitfalls is that it’s long, and hot, and heavy. Did I mention it gets hot and heavy? ...
A Guide to Choosing Sunscreen
We all know that we should use sunscreen, and we should use it every day. But, how do we know which sunscreen to use? There are so many formulations on the market nowadays! When I was growing up, spending basically my whole entire life by the poolside, there was tanning oil and sunscreen. Since I was a very pale person, I knew tanning oil was not for me, and I needed the strongest sunscreen ...