Birthday Foxes

Fox Blouse Detail

Today is my birthday and I share it with my twin sister. We are full-on identical twins, which is awesome; we both feel bad for people that don't have twins because we can't imagine life without each other. Happy Birthday, Terrie, I love you and think you are the best! This year I have received some fox-themed birthday gifts and wishes, but my absolute favorite came from my absolute favorite twin sister. It is a pretty sweet fox blouse that I've had my eye on. I had my husband take a few pictures for me to share because my look today showcases the majority of my blog posts so far in action while highlighting my foxy gift.

Fall Essentials in Action: Boots and Blazer

Hair Tip: Day 2 of Waves and Dry Shampoo

In case you want a fox blouse of your own:
Super Cute Fox Blouse!

I also woke up to this little guy on a handmade card from my husband:

The Ultimate Mixed Neutral - Leopard!

I have an affinity for mixed neutrals and have been rocking black-brown combinations for over a decade, long before Gwyneth stepped out in it. Black, brown, grey, tan, cream, & white are just begging to be mixed by their very nature. If they go with anything, why not each other? By far, the ultimate mixed neutral is leopard print! There is fine line between a great leopard print, and a Nana or trashy leopard. Let’s explore...

1.Covet

2.Splurge

3.Cute and Affordable

4.Flair Accessory 

5.Subtle Accessory

6.SWOON (leoppies!)

Making Waves - A Hair Curling How To

I have had a few requests for how I make my super straight hair wavy, so here is a picture step-by-step. 

Supplies:
1 in. Curling Iron
The Best Hair Spray Ever!
Clips

1. Start with completely dry hair, this is my fresh out of the shower two minute blow dry, no need for fancy brush tricks.
2. I grab the very first front piece of my hair and start wrapping the top of my hair around the top of the barrel away from my face. Notice I don't close the clamp, and yes you just stand there holding the end and count to thirty or so.
3. See the nice curl? It should look like that once you release.
4. Now I pull back the top layer and secure with a clip. (Sometimes I skip this and just grab chunks, it's up to you and your skill level)
5. Make your way all around the bottom layer with approx. 1 inch chunks until you get to the back of your head. Always wrap your hair in the direction away from your face.
6. Release the clip and do the same with the top layer, it will be easy to sort the straight chunks out from the curled chunks underneath.
7. Get as far around the back as possible so hopefully you will meet both sides in the back.
8. Start the same process on the other side of your head and repeat all the same steps.
9. There is always a sneaky hiding piece in the back!
10. Make sure to point the curling iron down in the back your arm might get a little tired but don't drop is sideways or the curls look odd.
11. Smile at your patient and silly husband and let you know appreciate his help.
12. Once all the pieces have been curled, separate them by gently pulling them apart.
13. Tszuj!!!
14. A little bit of hairspray to keep things in place.
15. Immediate results, mine tends to settle after an hour or so, to not be as precise and a little more be beachy.

FOXY!

I combine this look with my dry shampoo regimen and get at least two days, if not three, of wavy hair wear. The second day looks much more relaxed and tousled, which I actually prefer.

Fall Fundamentals

Every girl knows each season holds it’s own special influence on our dressing, we build our looks from a steady stable of fundamental pieces. At least one of my fall fundamentals appear in 9 out of 10 of my outfits, some times I may be layered up and every one!

1.Boots

2.Leoppies

3.Scarves

4.Cardigans

5.Blazers

6.Skinny Jeans

7.Trench

A year round staple that needs to be included is a great pair of sunglasses!

Classic!

Dry Shampoo - Dirty Little Secret

A few months ago I discovered a not-so-secret secret. Apparently, I was just in the dark. For years I was always jealous of the women with thick beautiful voluminous tousled hair who would casually toss out that they really only washed it every three days! What?!? My fine thin limp hair barely made it to the end of the work day before it started hazing over and clumping. After reading more and more articles and online reviews and finally being handed a can from my hairdresser neighbor, I took the plunge. Now I can’t imagine my life without it, I can be so dirty AND lazy, it is a dream come true for beauty slackers everywhere. The trick I discovered after some trial and error is that you should spray it on immediately to your freshly dried hair after washing, this way the oil never has a chance to grab hold of your precious locks and instead is immediately absorbed. I also spray a nice coat on before bed each night to keep the greasy griminess at bay. Now, don’t get me wrong - by day three, I’m ready for a wash, but not because my hair looks dirty, I just feel gross, and likely worked out that day, so I need to shower.

A little disclaimer: women with darker hair may like the brown-tinted versions because the regular spray may leave a white chalky residue. However, making sure to give the can a few good shakes remedies this somewhat, also brushing your hair out - and most likely, sleeping on it - will solve the issue for the most part.

I have tried out a bunch of different offerings, it is definitely a personal chemistry thing, what works best for me may be the worst for you, but I didn’t have any luck with the drugstore brands, sigh, and instead hit up Ulta for all my dry shampooing needs, my three top contenders are pictured.

1.Oscar Blandi Pronto

2.Rockaholic

3.Batiste