Leaving front pieces out, create an imperfect side part in the section directly behind {if you have side-swept bangs, part it on the opposite side} and braid hair to the end -but on an angle so it swoops around easier & lays nicely. Secure braid using a tiny jaw clip or an elastic & let …
Silk Roses & Rope Braids
What I’m Wearing* Leyendecker dress …yes I’ve been wearing a ton Leyendecker pieces lately …I got a box full for my birthday 😉 * Rose necklace DIY worn as a belt …the colors were just a perfect match to not wear it as a belt! Click Here for the DIY* Vintage brass & rhinestone …
So the Lakers Lost …I blame the refs, oh & Ray Allen
What I’m Wearing* Rich Soil LA Forever t-shirt …men’s small p.s. this is Lakers Lamar Odom’s clothing line – love that!* London Jean Chino Shorts …I think I got these at Victoria’s Secret* Thrifted denim shirt …last seen at Eat, Sleep, Denim* Vintage Matisse turquoise necklace {seen here} I wore it backwards to show the …
The Perfect Tiny Hair Clips
FINALLY! …tiny hair clips for women that aren’t pink, shaped like flowers & butterflies, or bejeweled with glitzy princess glittery sparkle! I was ridiculously excited when I saw these perfectly tiny 1/4inch jaw hair clips by Scunci at Rite Aid the other day, I snatched up two packs plus a pack of the larger {but …
Straight from Japan~Moko Moko Scrunchie
Our friends James and Hiroko brought me this amazing scrunchie from their recent trip to Japan and I can’t tell you how much I love it! I have a ton of hair and rarely does a rubber band and/or regular scrunchie do the trick of holding it tight and in place. This pom pom scrunchie …
Hair Styling Toolsfrom major curls to perfect waves
Buy these: Hollywood Pink Foam Rollers 14 small 1/2 * Small Sponge Rollers applied to damp hair using thick sections of hair. Sleep/keep in over night. After pulling out rollers carefully, let sit {while applying make-up for example} then pull out just a bit with fingers * Second day: looser curls : pulled most out …
Completely Gratuitous Outfit Post – Wide Legs, Big Curls
What I’m Wearing* American Apparel loose gray tank top* GAP green wide leg pants {I took the hem out to make them longer …and like them rugged at the bottom. have had these for years}* Pour La Victoire Women’s Fanny Open-toe Platform …NEW …LOVEummm, these little oxfords I just spotted are ADORABLE! I really love …
How To Curl Your Hair With Sponge Rollers for Big Afro Curls!
Big Afro Curls in the snow from Winter 2013 * Apologies for the blurring in and out… and the lighting. and the fan. it’s all annoying. This video is ancient also. But you get the point. Below is how the curlers look when they’re in …& the tight ringlets after you take them out – …
To Snood or Not To Snood
net-a-porter.com A few things …or, exactly one thing. THESE ARE NOT SNOODS ….these are snoods. {like a hair ball sack} yep. …via …via yes, I’m a snood snob! Get it right Net-a-Porter!
Inside Out Front French Braid Hair Tutorial
Front French Braid …waves at the bottom * See my original outfit post here Full Frontal French Braid …all the way down * See my original outfit post here Watch the tutorial below… *Apologies for the fan sound, the Lady GaGa singing, the color …and the pixelation. I used my new camera hoping to get …
Black + Blue + Full Front French Braid + Floral Jacket
What I’m Wearing * Vintage cropped floral blazer ….seen here* American Apparel oversized tank top* J Brand black skinny jeans* Guess buckle heels* Vintage 80’s chain necklace {grandma’s} …seen here * Silver hearts and hoops earrings …Farmer’s Market* Marc by Marc Jacobs sunglasses ..New! ….at Bloomingdales …I got them in blue* Marc by Marc Jacobs …
Get Big Curls with Tiny Buns or Bantu Knots + Video
This morning . . . after sleeping on the little spiral buns Remove pins and let spirals un-twirl . .. .make sure they are fully dry …you can use a hair dryer a bit but it’s better to do it before unravelling buns. …I don’t mind a little frizzzzzzz … Use your fingers to separate …
The Girl Hawk: Hot or Not?
I happen to LOVE the girl hawk. I’m too old now but I did rock a faux version on occasion and come really close to shaved sides …but never full-out. Maegan c., 2004 …with fake pony hawk Maegan c., 2003 …short but still a faux hawk ..so tough… L.OL. uncropped shot Maegan 1995-96 …super short …
Hair / No Risk Bangs – clip on fringe hair extension
I went to four different wig shops yesterday afternoon until I finally found the perfect bangs at Naimie’s Beauty Center …which just happens to be the closest to my house and the last place I went. I am in love!
singing while applying makeup &I GOT MY HAIR DONE!
FILE UNDER: TOTALLY EMBARRASSING Yes, the above video is totally embarrassing and I posted it anyway (if you can’t see it here, it’s still living somewhere deep in my youtube channel). I’ll probably regret it later tonight or most likely Sunday evening. You don’t have to watch it. {also, its original purpose was to show …