It only takes a few really hot days to make me completely unable to tolerate hair on the back of my neck. I want it up and away, where the frizzy strands can’t tickle my arm and stick to my copious layers of sunblock. My side french braid doesn’t look nearly as neat as it does in the photo, I admit, but these three easy styles have served me very well in the past few weeks. With just a few good products and about 15 minutes I was able to look like I made an effort and stay (relatively) cool. A little tip for the side braid: tilt and rest your head on your left shoulder, and then simply braid straight down as you normally would. Much less likely to get your hands completely tangled in your own strands (as I did the first time around).
Side braid: Oscar Blandi Volumizing Dry Shampoo / Goody Bobby Pins / Blax Clear Elastics
Two braids: Fekkai Ironless Shampoo / Mason Pearson Brush / Fekkai Glossing Mist
Messy Buns: Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray / U Pins
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The hairstyles alone were enough to keep me browsing the site for hours (I suddenly feel an intense urge to pile my hair into a very tall bun), but the light-as-air pleats made me really fall in love with Juliette Hogan! Aren’t these dresses just gorgeous? I could spend all season in these fluttery pieces, and I am seriously considering making a tank top and long pleated skirt my summer uniform. Remember when you were a little girl how you would twirl around while trying on dresses to see which one looked the prettiest spinning around you? (That wasn’t just me, right?) I have a feeling that is the first thing I would do in one of Juliette’s creations, twirl, twirl, twirl!
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I am really hoping that the excitement over the royal wedding helps the fascinator cross the pond and become as much a staple of fancy dress in the States as it is in the UK! Wouldn’t you love to wear one of these beauties to your next party or wedding? I can hardly wait to see all of the fabulous hats and hair accessories on Friday. I will close my eyes and dream of wearing that sweet sheer hat as I introduce myself to the Queen. Do you suppose you are to curtsy if you are not technically British?
Origami Pleat Sinamay Fascinator / Pearl Covered Pill Box Fascinator / Corsage Fascinator / Statement Sinamay Bow and Ribbon Fascinator
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I absolutely fell in love with the amazing photos of Clemence Poesy in the February issue of Marie Claire, and had to share my two favorites. As far as I’m concerned she really stole the spotlight of the whole issue, I only wish an interview accompanied the lovely images. The new darker hair looks really beautiful on her, don’t you agree?
I’m not usually one for braiding my hair, it just never seems to work on me, but this gorgeous photo has me itching to recreate the style on my own locks. I love that it is polished without being fussy, and feminine without veering into little girl territory. The only problem is I have no idea how to even begin to create this braid. Does anyone know how to do this, or something similar?
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