The chic girl's guide to handling the heat...

In this heat, many of us would like to keep cool like this...

Keep it together ladies and dress the part in this hot steamy drama... 

A loose, light dress... handheld bag... hair swept into a delicate ballerina bun and sandals that are good to your feet but in a pattern that keeps this look hotter than the heat... enjoy!!!

Photo #1 via: garance dore, Photo #2 via: wayne tippetts

Winter wear: Not your usual hat...

After a few warm days, the winter chill is making an appearance... staying warm doesn't have to be so typical... 

Fight off the cold with a look that is all your own... happy Wednesday!!!

Photo #1, #2 &# 4 via: jak & jil, Photo #3 & #5 via: the streethearts

Friday's favorite: Sephora hair elastics...

The secret to a great ponytail just got a lot simpler... with the right "tool", anyone can get the perfect look... 

Sephora has these great elastics that will get your ponytail just right and blend right in... tie it up, keep it chic and have a great weekend!!!


Photo #1 & 2 via: into the gloss, Photo #3 via: Sephora

Obsession: Side swept hair...

With a hair appointment set for next week, I've been on the lookout for "hairpiration"...

These great styles allow me to keep my long locks but still freshen up my look by adding face framing shorter layers... happy Wednesday!!!

All photos via: WWW

Obsession: Ribbon tied hair...

When the humidity hits, hair styling becomes a task... Whether its velvet, adorned or satin, use a ribbon to spruce up a simple ponytail or weave one into a loose braid... don't let the heat compromise your hairstyle... happy Monday!!! 

Photo #1 & #3 via: Givenchy, Photo #2 via: Sanderson images

How do you do: Feather headband...

An exuberant headband is a sure way to give your look an extravagant flair... follow these steps to make yourself a standout piece... enjoy!!!

Materials & tools
-2 Different trims, both measuring from ear to ear, across forehead
-1 Ribbon, circumference of head
-1.5” Piece of ¼” elastic
-Needle & thread
-Hot glue gun and glue
-Scissors
Instructions

Steps 1 & 2-Start with ribbon, glue edge and fold it over a ¼”.
Step 3-Center elastic on ribbon and glue down a ¼” in from folded edge

Step 4-Glue along folded edge, overtop of the elastic, and fold in again, a ¼”. Then, fold and glue elastic back over itself, as pictured.
Step 5-Repeat steps 1-4 on other end of ribbon, joining the ends together.
Step 6 & 7-Layout trims and find centers of headband and bottom trim by folding in half, then tack together at centers with hot glue.

Step 8-Finish gluing bottom trim into place slowly, only gluing inch by inch, because hot glue dries quickly and you want to avoid any lumps or bumps.
Step 9-Stitch and gather headband ribbon just behind the edge of first trim, repeat on opposite side
Steps 10-11-Glue finishing trim onto first trim, slowly gluing and placing for a nice and even finish.



Photo #1 via: The Coveteur, DIY & photos via: oncewed

How do you do: Topknot...

For an easy yet elegant look, a topknot is the goto hairstyle for every occasion... 

Follow these simple DIY tips for a gorgeous topknot: 

Pull and secure dry hair into a tight, high ponytail. Twist the length until it coils into a small bun and pin it down. 

Photo #1 via: Craig Arend, Photo #2 via: souvenirs, Photo #3 via: Hanneli Mustaparta, Photo #4 via: Wayne Tippetts, DIY via: Elle

How do you do: Curly hair...

Even though I do wear my hair straight often enough for everyone to think 

my hair is naturally so, those near and dear to me know that my hair is naturally curly... 

Styling curly hair takes the right products and tools... when done right, the look is perfection...

Whether you were born with it or need a little help, here's an easy DIY for bouncy, shiny curls:

Create a side part {or part hair as you like}. Use a larger barrel iron for the front two inches of hair and a half-inch curling iron for the rest of the head. Shake out with fingers and spritz with hairspray to hold. 

Photo #1 & #2 via: FGR, Photo #3 via: Wayne Tippetts, Photo #4 via: Stockholm Street Style, DIY via: Elle

Ombre hair...

On a recent flight, this really sweet girl sat next to me with the coolest hair... she had dyed white locks with black fringed ends... she rocked without even trying... what do you think of Ombre Hair???

Photo via: the frisky

Obsession: Side braids...

While some time has passed since we saw this look initially, I am still mystified with the beauty of a simple braid. Bangs never looked so glamorous!!!





I am currently obsessing over a fishtail side braid... so romantic, so chic...



Photos #1,2,3 via: Alexander Wang
Photo #4 via: Stockholm Street Style

Beautiful spring day to start a beautiful new blog...

Welcome to my style obsessed world!

Photo via: fashion gone rogue