For those of you like me, feeling frustrated with your short hair, here’s some hair inspiration! I always forget that there are so many different things you can do with your hair, despite its length.
A Simple Braid
Middle Part
60’s Poof
Beachy Waves
Half Up Bun
Side Part
“For me, hair is an accoutrement. Hair is jewelry. It’s an accessory.” – Jill Scott
Here are my highlights and recommendations from our road trip down the coast:
1. Visit The Wedge in Newport Beach
2. Eat at Rock Bottom in San Diego and test a sample of their best brews
3. Check out Dolores Park
4. Crawl around Old Town and then get some ice cream and take pictures through the window
5. Eat over the water at Seaport Village
6. Visit another brewery…Green Flash
7. Go to the San Diego Zoo
8. Eat shrimp tacos at the Fish Shop in PB
9. Go to Little Italy downtown and try tasty gelato at Pappalecco’s
10. Check out the USS Midway Ship at night
11. Drive over the Coronado Bridge and eat at Hotel Del
12. Gaze at San Diego from Point Loma
13. Drive through La Jolla and eat at Whisknladle
14. Say your goodbyes and head North towards the La Brea Tar Pits
15. Take funny pics in the LACMA museum
16. Stop at the Santa Monica Pier
17. If you’re a The Fast and the Furious fan, eat at Neptune’s Net in Malibu
18. Enjoy the ride
Unfortunately, I have another couple years before I get to put on another cap and gown…but many of you may be getting ready for the big day! So here are a few of my tips and tricks I picked up from my high school graduation:
1. Blow your hair out like Emma Watson. Believe me, all the fuss of curling your hair isn’t worth it when you have to put your cap on.
2. Wear Sunscreen! Nuff Said.
3. Bring a bag! It can be discreet, so make sure it is small and has crossbody straps. I cannot tell you how much this came in handy when I got thirsty or needed to freshen up my make-up during the long ceremony.
4. Sunglasses!!! You never know which direction you will be facing when the sun goes down.
Urban and Steve Madden are great brands when shopping for an easy dress and wedges to match.
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What you need:
Curling iron, any size barrel, with or without clamp
Coconut milk anti-breakage serum
What to do:
1. Run serum and protectant spray throughout hair
2. Clip up top of hair
3. Curl away from face, and on outside of clamp, sm. chunk of hair for about 5 sec. each
Hint: (leave an in. of the end of each chunk of hair away from curling iron)
4. Repeat with top of hair
5. Spray hairspray in palm of hand, and gently mess up hair with palms
6. Voila
Here are a few ideas for how to go about your love day in the city:
1) Head over to North Beach and enjoy a romantic dinner at Park Tavern in the perfect red dress.
2) Pack a picnic for Golden Gate Park, and don’t forget your hat!
3) Go for a walk over Big Red in comfortable, yet chic activewear.
4) Stay in bed all day in lovely loungewear.
5) Wear your hot pants to Ghirardelli and savor the rich chocolate with a view!
6) Dress up for a movie night in a vintage off-the-shoulder number.
No matter what you end up wearing this Valentine’s Day, remember this:
— Yves Saint-Laurent
Most of us picture holiday parties happening at night. However, many parties do occur in the day time. But what is appropriate to wear during the day?! I mean, it’s so easy to OVER DO IT.
Here is what I advise:
Holiday dresses can scream formal. Switching it up with a skirt and an eye catching top is a great alternative.
Velvet is a perfect material for the season. All you have to do is commit to a color scheme, and the outfit will appear as just the right amount of fancy and understated.
Wear heels, but something a little more casual– open toes to show off your fun holiday nails will do the trick! Don’t hold back on your accessories. Classy jewelry will keep your look whole.
If you’re every worried about what to do with your hair, just wear it down. It’s effortless, yet beautiful. Keep your make-up refined. A deep lip that matches the color scheme, and lots of mascara will be just enough.
On my sister: Urban Outfitters Top and Skirt
Steve Madden Heels
Sundance Jewelry
L’Oreal Blushing Berry Lips
Finals Week calls for a few beauty hacks that will make your life a little bit easier, because let’s face it, we have more important things to be thinking about…right?
Coconut milk or coconut oil is a great alternative to almost any cream you ran out of! Not only is it great for your dry skin during the Winter months, but it’s also a delicious mask for your hair.
Most of us are a little more pale this time of year, or maybe you accidentally bought the wrong foundation. Adding a little bit of moisturizer will lighten the foundation, better blending it in with your natural skin tone.
Holiday parties usually run late into the evening, so that means we need to make sure we stay smelling good all night! By rubbing vaseline on your pulse points, or anywhere you like to spray your perfume, it will make it last.
Want the matte lip, but don’t have time to go buy the matte stick? Before applying your color, dab on some concealer, or even a white eyeliner/eyeshadow.
All out of dry shampoo? Grab the starch out of your laundry room, and spray away. Works just as well, if not better.
Now, time to get back to the books…
Rainy days usually make me wish I could stay inside all day, and not have to face the unruly weather that messes with my look.
I used to avoid going outdoors in the rain, and I realized it was partly because I didn’t have the “right” rain gear. The perfect trench coat is a MUST HAVE. I prefer black, but camel tone is a versatile choice too.
Calvin Klein at Macy’s has a good variety of choices.
I have never been extremely attracted to the tall rain boot style, which I ignorantly thought was the only rain boot style…until now. Ankle high booties are my favorite length, and Tretorn Plask Mid has just that! Not to mention the irresistible wedge aspect and combined practicality, there is no reason to hold back.
Lastly, but arguably the most important item to have readily available for the rainy season, Bb Defrizz. If you have hair like mine, uncontrollable and frizzy when humidity and moisture hit, it’s time to invest in a good product. Bumble and bumble is a reliable choice– it not only tames your hair, but leaves it shiny and soft too.
There’s no such thing as bad weather, only unsuitable clothing. ~Alfred Wainwright
My favorite type of eyeliner is the type that you barely notice, yet makes all the difference!
Here are a few of my favorite brands:
Lancome Artliner Precision Point EyeLiner
Long Lasting Eyeliner High Precision Brush SEPHORA COLLECTION
Tips:
1. Do your liner before adding eyeshadow to make sure it isn’t overruling your look!
2. On days you want a little extra definition, line your waterline.
3. When in doubt, less is more (unless you are aiming for The Cat Eye).
Remember this?
Since it’s Halloween, I’m going to talk about how you can turn a costume into an everyday outfit!
Featuring my little sis, it’s easy to see how a few changes can really change EVERYTHING.
An outfit needs to have dignity, which means, show some self worth and cover up (a little). You can still show off your legs, just don’t show off everything. Maintaining curiosity is all part of the school girl demeanor. Wear flats, not heals. Keep the pig tails…and you’re ready for class.
For Halloween, it’s ok to go ALL out on make-up. In fact, check out this tutorial by The Western Wild. I LOVE costume make-up. However, switching to everyday mode calls for keeping things clean and simple. Urban Decay Naked 2 is the best natural shadow.
Outfit: H&M Tank
Similar Skirt by Brandy
Cathy Jean Flats
Urban Necklace
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