Le.Minimalist: FUN WITH KEVIN MURPHY COLOR BUGS + DIY! If you're looking for some bright summer colors (especially those of you who are frequenting music festivals this season) but don't fancy the commitment that those colors often require of you, then Kevin Murphy's Color Bug is perfect for your non-commital hair. Not only will it wash right out, but it stays in all day if you put in a little product to moisten the hair and finish it with a little hair spray.
I love things that don't require commitment, don't you? You can find these spectacularly jewel toned Color Bugs at any Kevin Murphy salon! If however you're not within reach of a Kevin Murphy salon, there is a delightfully cheap alternative. Be sure to check out OH SO PRETTY - another great Nashville based blog! Image via The Beauty Department Image via Momfluential Image via Charlotte Free for Wonderland Magazine. How to make your own lip plumping lip gloss. Most women (at least the ones I know) like the idea of having nice full natural looking lips. Since store bought lip plumpers are usually pretty pricey, this homemade version not only works just like a lip plumper should but it is super inexpensive to make yourself! The secret ingredient that most of the expensive lip plumpers have in them is cinnamon oil. Cinnamon oil works by stimulating blood flow, which makes it the perfect (natural) lip-plumping agent. The more you add the more your lips will tingle and plump.
What you will need: Clear unscented lip gloss%100 pure cinnamon essential oil Pour 7-8 drops of cinnamon oil into the bottle of clear lip gloss. Put the cap back on and make sure you evenly mix up the oil. Homemade Body Scrub. Supplies - 3 cups of sugar3/4 cup of olive oilJuice from one lemonZest from two lemons2 tablespoons of vanilla extractJar(s)TwineTags (I used a shipping tag like these, which I always keep handy) So as a quick disclaimer, this is about the easiest thing you’re ever going to do.
Hooray for simple! Put your sugar in a large mixing bowl, then mix in the oil and vanilla extract. Next up, zest two lemons and add it to the mix. Many thanks to my lovely friend Alice G. {Photos by Alice G. DIY sea salt spray! Beach hair here we come! Summer is upon us and what a better way to celebrate than a new blog series! I'll be creating a ton of summer themed posts over the next little while and there was no better place to start than with this easy hair DIY!
I'll show you how to create your own sea salt spray so you can look like a beached mermaid! It's so simple to do and works on any length of hair, or any hair type! I'm talking a lot of texture here, people! You will need: Empty spray bottle 2 cups of warm water 2 tbsp of sea salt or epsom salt (note: do NOT use table salt!) 2 tbsp of rubbing alcohol (you can also use vodka!)
Mix all of the ingredients together in your spray bottle and you're set! Like this? DIY temporal ombre hair. Hello there! Well, I am kinda obsessed with the ombre hair, so I tried it with my sister, but as she doesn't like the idea of dying her hair I sorta created a different way of using to de chalk technique! You just need some chalk, water, a small container, a paintbrush and a towel.
First place a small part of the chalk you've chosen and dissolve it until you see it is totally incorporated, after that just apply the mixture over the tips of your hair, let it dry and then just comb it, repeat these steps by adding more color on the tips so that you get the ombre style! After that you are all done (: Have a nice day! Xoxo. Monica. Signature COLORS: VALENTINE'S DAY. As a single girl, I look to Valentine's Day this year for a release of "cheesy" energy.
Sometimes you just want to be a dork. So... what better way to celebrate than by getting all dressed up in the holiday's signature colors! Here you will find ways that Casey and I have incorporated the good ole red and pink into our routines! We have separated everything into one of two categories- subtle or extreme. Pink Glitter EXTREME NAILSOne Red Heart Both of the nails are super simple. Pretty Bun with a Bow Headband Temporary Hot Pink Tips 1. 2. 3. 4.
*We first saw this idea here. Pale Pink Eyes and Bright Red Lip E.L.F. Hot Pink and Red Eyes (with Hearts) and Nude Pink Lip Makeup Forever hot pink eye shadow, Red Eye Shadow from E.L.F palette, Eye Rock Designer Liner Instant Eyeliner Tapes (from our February Birchbox), Hearts drawn on by Mac Lipliner in Cherry, Mac Blush, Mac Lipliner in Spice, Mac Lipstick in Hue, Mac Lipgloss in Love Nectar SUBTLE OUTFITSSavannah's Take Casey's Take.
Happy Hippity Hop! We're taking a long weekend off here for the Easter break (we're working on a new website with hopes of getting a bit more done with the extra day tucked in there). So we're bidding you farewell early with a few links and this cute little picture tutorial (see more below) sent to our e-mail from the folks at Present&Correct. Happy wishes for your Easter and Passover break. We're heading over here later to learn how to make some marshmallow peeps! Care to join us? High/low Easter party. West coast applications close Friday at Renegade. Loving this free (April calendar) desktop wallpaper from the Free People blog. And I saw lots of rabbits hopping around here.
Have a fantastic weekend! Pretty Simple :: Faux Bob. To my long-haired ladies out there: how often to you get that impulsive urge to just chop it all off? I’ve gotten (and scratched) the itch twice, and following both incidents I spent the next two years kicking myself as my hair slowly inched its way back to its original length. That said, today Martha Lynn brings us a chic hairdo that also happens to be my new best friend: the faux bob. And they say you can’t have your cake and eat it too! Keep reading to learn how to give yourself the temporary chop, and I’d love to know if this is a look you’d try on yourself.
Begin with curled hair (the more hair, the better!) Collect a triangular section of hair at the nape of your neck. Beyond Beyond ™ - Wedding Blog | Beyond Beyond ™ – UK Wedding Blog // International Wedding Blog // Well, we are back to school lovelies, new term, new shiny bags – shoes that have neither an inch that pinch (Don’t you just love the scent of the box fresh new shoes, we certainly do!). This morning the uniform clothiers who will be pimping bridal bodies like Bishop Don Juan is *drum roll*. JW Anderson, you know us we love a red hot designer collaboration, and Topshop are doing some seriously good things with their collaborations. We were wowed by the collab that they had earlier this year with Mary Katrantzou.
But, to be able to get some JW Anderson with prices beginning from an incredibly reasonable £1.99 (yes, really – there is a very cute badge that we are eyeing up at the moment). A great mix of simplicity and crazy cool patterns, there is so much to love and lust over! Our picks: Black and White Shirt dress £79.99 (our tip cinch this bad boy with a bright belt to give it a bit of oomph!)
{Image via Eyeshadow Lipstick} {Image via Thirsty Roots} Get Low: Princess Leia High: Loveumadly. Last weekend, I met a family friend’s lovely girlfriend for the first time. She’s a nutritionist, so naturally I pounced on her. What are foods to absolute avoid? What do you think of that Paelo diet? What do you eat as a snack – and don’t you dare tell me carrots!
I highly doubt this is how she wanted to spend her Sunday in the Hamptons, but I was relentless. She basically believes in moderation. Very little red meat. So what’s a girl to do with all her extra Crystal Light (because we know I’m not giving up my Diet Coke so fast)? Crystal Light Lip Gloss Materials: Vaseline or Un-Petroleum Jelly Crystal Light (I used Cherry Pomegranate and Raspberry Lemonade) (Kool-Aid apparently work as well, but I haven’t tried) a small container (i charmed a salesperson at Sephora and they gave me a bunch of these) a mixing tool (I used a plastic knife after my q-tip got too goopy) Fill the empty small container with your Un-Petroleum Jelly. (DIY Source: How Does She)