::when in doubt...::

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::would you?::

I'm itching to do something drastic with my hair...but I probably couldn't find the guts to go gray. She rocks it. That mustard mermaid skirt? In a heartbeat.

hair  /  wear

::she's got style // carey mulligan::

There are some girls that can just roll out of bed looking gorgeous. I'm certain Carey Mulligan is one of 'em. I love her understated style: beautiful clothing choices, little make-up, easy hair + few accessories (if any). She'd make a burlap sack look chic. Since I went short, I'm looking for inspiration on how to style it. She makes me want to cut more off. Where can I find that mustard, pleated dress?

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::to dye for::

When it comes to hair, I have a few go-to hair styles: low ponytail, high messy bun, air dried waves (curling as it dries with my fingers), and a straight blow dry. Remember this post? Let's just say I'm a novice. I add little things here and there-- mainly a scarf, flower or barrette. Head scarves are one of my favorites, it's easy and incorporates pretty patterns and color. I love this hand-dyed voodoo scarf from hazel & hunter.

what's YOUR go-to hair do?

::natural beauty::

...original photos from Mariana Garcia's portfolio.

::tie it up::

You can usually find me running around with my hair up. And, if it's not up there's usually a hair tie on my wrist. Some call it lazy, I call it simple. These ReStylista hair ties are on my wishlist.

headbands, too!

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::Project ReStyle // fabric hair clip::

I'm a big fan of hair decorations-- flowers, headbands, clips, barrettes, hats, scarfs...

Here's a super easy DIY for Project ReStyle.

Seriously, this project took me about 5 minutes and I love the result. I used fabric from a vintage tie I cut up a while ago {regretting it in hindsight, such a neat tie}. After cutting out a sized piece, spray the top and sides of the hair clip with adhesive-- oh, and do it outside because this stuff is sticky. Then, just apply the fabric on top and tuck in the edges around the bottom. If needed, you can use a glue stick for the bottom edges, too.

Clip it in and show it off.

::hair-y comments & work week{end}::

Hooray for Friday! I'll be a busy bee working on various, exciting projects-- one for m.marie in particular that we can't wait to share.

Now, as this may not come as news to you beauties, I've had an epiphany.
I LOVE fancy shampoo & conditioner and it really does work wonders for my hair.

Here's the story:

My brother's finance asked my sister and I to be bridesmaids for their wedding. She gave us an amazing gift with chocolate, this shampoo and this conditioner. You guys probably remember my rant about hair, so these nice hair products were something I'd never bought for myself. I'm sure I've experienced them at the salon after handing them what felt like an entire paycheck for pretty blond highlights.

Growing up with a large family, my mom sprung for the $0.99 shampoo and conditioner because we used so much of it. I adopted the same habit into my adult life, not thinking anything of it. I mean, it cleaned my hair, right? I now know what I was missing. I finally started using these products this week and WOW, I'll never go back. {No, this isn't a plug or paid promotion for Biolage, I'm just obviously wayyy behind in the hair hygiene world!}

What shampoo/conditioner do you use?

::hair today, gone tomorrow::

For years now I feel like I've been neglecting my hair. I hate paying the absurd prices for professional highlights, boxed color always makes my hair freakishly orange, my lack of motivation in the morning to blow dry and style, and should I really spend $22 on shampoo? (literally money down the drain if you ask me). The roll-out-of-bed-with-natural-flowing-waves is my IDEAL style, but it doesn't come easily (if ever). Most days are hit or miss. FYI: today is a miss. Here's some inspiration. Cheers to great hair days!

photos courtesy of weheartit