How do you do like: John Barrett's Ponytail Bar...

John Barrett's salon just got a little more action... ponytail action that is... 

Barrett's Ponytail Bar is the latest addition to the menu of services at this pie in the sky at Bergdorf Goodman...  

For those of you that can't make it the Ponytail Bar, watch this great how to {video} created by the salon... Happy Monday!!!

Photos via: Vogue, Video via: Daily Candy

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

Obsession: Middle parted hairstyles...

Warmer weather comes hand in hand with less good hair days... and with less good hair days you tend to run into the dilemma of what to do with your hair... while it's easy to effortlessly throw my hair up, I do want to add some sense of style to it as if to say while the weather may not be good to my hair, I can handle it... my latest hairstyle obsession is to run a middle part while piling my hair up... cool, chic and on the defense... enjoy some of these fellow middle parters!!!

Photo #1 & #5 via: vanessa jackman, Photo #2 via: wayne tippetts, Photo #3 via: street style, Photo #4 via: street FSN

Favorite spring looks...

With spring being such a temperamental season, the timing for a seasonal wardrobe shuffle is always in question... some days you think summer is officially on its way, while a few days later the sun disappears and uncontrollable winds sail in... here our some of my favorite spring looks to help you style through this unpredictable season... enjoy!!!

 

Photo #1, #2 & #3 via: the sartorialist, Photo #4 & #5 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

How do you do: Face framing braid...

A graceful braid turns the simplest of outfits up a notch... 

Let this look take you from day to night... here's how: 

Center-part hair; braid the front sections. Bring braids to meet and pin together. Roll unbraided hair over braids; pull through and pin... 

See you Monday!!!

Photo #1 & #2 via: sss, DIY via: Lucky

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

Hello my loves...

Back from it all and revving to go... 

Promise to be back on Wednesday with a fabulous post... Kisses until then!!! 

Photo #1 via: Rue, Photo #2 via: Imaxtree 

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

Winter wear: Floppy hats...

Even on a dreadful winter day, staying warm and dry doesn't have to be a fashion disaster... top off your layers with a fabulous floppy hat!!!

Photo #1 via: Ruben Vega

Photo #2 via: Urban Outfitters

Winter wear: Menswear toppers...

While male hat styles are quite dapper, they can still be very chic... add a wonderful cape, flowing hair or a pop of color to keep your topper from dictating your look... enjoy!!!

Photo #1 via: Vanessa Jackman 

Photo #2 via: Urban Outfitters

Photo #3 via: The Sartorialist