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Tutorial Tuesday : How to spice up your ponytail

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Let's be real!  The main reason I have two inches of hair is because I have no patience to do anything with my hair on a daily basis.  For you ladies that aren't ready to take the short hair plunge I've got your "go to " ponytail spiced up.  

Step 1:  Using second day hair or loosely curled hair.  Douse hair with a good dose of dry shampoo to give hair some grit. 

Step 2: Gather hair to crown of head and secure with clear rubber band. 

Step 3: Braid your pony tail and secure at bottom with another clear rubber band.  Pull and tug braid to create loose look as you like. 

Step 4: Wrap a small amount of hair around the bottom rubber band and fasten into braid with a bobby pin.  

The key to this look is that is effortless yet so chic.  This is a great look for an evening out or even the gym.  Super versatile.  


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Yellow Oversized Sweater

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Blue Fringe

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Tutorial Tuesday: 2 minute Side Bun

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Most of us busy girls have two seconds to get out the door and look chic! Always seems impossible but don't you fret!  I have started this new series to help you hustling ladies out!  I will go through various quick tips and looks to help you get out the door looking fabulous!  I will also give my top product recommendations below so you can get situated with the right tools.  

To kick off our first Tutorial Tuesday, we have this super cute and simple side bun. 

Step 1:  Start by loosely curling hair or best on second day hair that is already curled.  Blast hair with a good dose of Dry Shampoo to add some grit to hair. 

Step 2: Gather hair to side and fasten near lower ear.  Pull rubber band down a little  to loosen. 

Step 3: Split ponytail into two sections and loosely twist them around each other to bottom.

Step 4: Wrap the twisted ponytail around the rubber band to create bun.  Keep loose so make sure bun looks casual and effortless

Step 5: Fasten around the bun with a couple pins.  Fluff as you like. Mist with hairspray.

Products to create this look below

See full tutorial in pictures here!!  

Black and white plaid

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Top is sold out but similar and great for fall here, Hat, Bag, Jeans, Sunglasses,


Fresh fall skin

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I've been off my schedule in the finest way this summer.  We have frolicking and sun basking our days away and it's time to get back on the skin care program.  I have stubborn melasma from the couple pregnancies and fine lines have started to creep in.  I swear the day I turned 30 I found fine lines.  Not fair!  I'm on the attack and here are my go to power punchers in the skin care department.  

Morning:  I start with cleaning my face with a gentle cleanser.   I wipe my face with toning pads to clean off any excess dirt.  Next, I apply a brightening serum to help with the melasma.  Next, I add eye cream and a light moisturizer.

Night: To take off my makeup, I cleanse again with my gentle cleanser.  I next, apply a scrub to my face for one minute then scrub for another minute to exfoliate dead skin.   Once a week, I apply a more intense Brightening serum to handle the melasma.  I add my eye cream and slather on my night cream.  

Bonus: Once a week, I apply a mask depending on what issue has cropped up that week.  If I feel like I need a little clarifying for blackheads, I go for a clay mask.  If it's that time of the month, I opt for an acne mask.  I also adore this Brightening mask for a dewy finish.  

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Blush Moto Jacket

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Fall Transition

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Labor Day Sale

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I've been packing my closet with classic neutrals and am taking major advantage of the killer sales today for Labor Day!

 These leather pumps paired with a simple sheath dress for work, toped with this  belted trench would be so simple and tailored.  Finish your look with a great bag like this one with  the chain detail on this bag  add just the right of touch of interest.  

School starts for the little ones this week and I see myself living in a uniform of boyfriend jeans, simple layers like this tank and jacket.  I always feel like I have two seconds to get out of the door so makeup and hair love are last priority.  I always hide my dirty hair with a great hat , grab a cute cross body, slip on cute flats and hide tired eyes behind fab sunnies. 

I have a scored a couple major deals on some trips planned for the Fall and Winter and am looking forward to cozing up by the fire.  I adore this furry vest over a simple knit or sweater dress.  Add some booties and tote and you are ready to adventure.

Fall boots

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Even though our weather has been warm, that doesn't stop me from bringing out my favorite boots and picking out some new faves.  Here are my top picks for fall boots and booties.  

 

Striped Dress and Leather

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Photos: Corey Morgan

Tropical Shift Dress

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  I always preach versatility and this adorable shift dress was a perfect example of being able to tweak one dress and create countless looks.  I have topped my look here with a panama hat and woven flats and cinched the waist with a leather belt.  You could also let out the belt and add strappy heels and a blazer.  You could throw on Converse and a denim jacket and be ultra casual.  I love the options!  

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Work Wednesday

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No question I love nautical inspired outfits.  This week's Work Wednesday was definitely influenced by mixing the nautical with the unexpected. We have florals and jewels.  Let me know if you love this look!