a fashion conversion

necklace: Francesca's|| top:The Runway Seven | jeans: Loft|| sandals: Similar|| bracelets: Similar

When I first saw that the high waisted jeans were coming back into fashion I was quite skeptical & scared to see what this meant for women everywhere.  In my mind high waisted jeans were on the same level as denim overalls, i.e. cute when you're a small child but once you hit adulthood you look like a train conductor in them (overalls not jeans).  However, my mind was totally changed when I got these highwaisted periwinkle jeans at Loft, and the best part?  They were $10.00!!  I didn't even notice them at first until another customer pointed them out to me and said "you need to try these on, they would look amazing on you!"  While I don't agree with that amazing part, I was sold as soon as I tried them on.  I love the fit & feel of them, and the floral print adds a cute & feminine touch.  So, that is how I crossed over to believing that some 90's-2000's fashions are worth repeating.  But not overalls, never overalls.  And please please do not be tempted to buy those horrible whitewashed ones that I keep seeing everywhere, they will make you look like a window cleaner.    

~Amy

  

It's Summer Time!

It's finally summer time!!  We hope you all are enjoying the heat, cooling off by the pool & BBQing, cause we sure are!  When it comes to summer fashion I'm all for beachy vibes and boho looks. Which is why this crop top (BTW, we will have a post on how to wear crop tops while looking classy & not trashy, so stay tuned!) & high waisted skirt is one of my new favorite combos for the summer, it's so light and airy while still feminine.  Since it's almost always in the 90's here this is the perfect outfit for staying cool while still looking cute!  

  

Oh and P.S.

I used this hair tutorial from TIU for my beach inspired waves.  It's such an easy tutorial to follow and I loved the results, let us know if you try it out and how you like it!

~Amy

Top: Forever21|| Skirt: Forever21|| Sandles: Target|| Necklace: Francesca's 

DIY Braided Beach Wave Ponytail

Happy weekend everyone!  Today I'm going to show you how to do one of my new favorite go-to hairstyles.  It's cute, quick & most importantly, easy! 

Tools needed:

-hair brush

-curling iron 

-hairspray 

-hair band 

-smoothing cream (optional)

Step 1: finish morning coffee(!) 

Step 2: brush hair till smooth, I like to use this smoothing cream for this step.  

Step 3: using a comb or finger, trace a line from the middle of your eyebrow (either side) up to your hair to create a part on the side of your head:

Step 4: (this step is optional, you can just pull your hair into a ponytail and start curling if you want to skip the braid) braid hair into Dutch braid (or any preferred braid!)  starting from the part line at the top of your forehead down to the back of your neck.  Tie off braid and the rest of your hair into a low ponytail, "fatten" the braid by slightly pulling on the sides of it starting at the bottom and working your way up.

Step 5: with a hot curling iron take a section of hair about 2in. thick and wrap it around the iron.  I usually wrap under but it will work either way.  Hold for a few seconds and then release.  The trick here is to work with bigger sections of hair to achieve lose waves, if you want tighter or more curly hair just take smaller sections from the ponytail. Continue curling till you get through the whole ponytail.  

Step 6: spray hair with hairspray.  That's it!  I usually go back and re-pull my hair into the ponytail again after curling because I tend to pull it out a little as I curl, I also "re-fatten" the braid for a bit until I get the desired volume. 

So there you go, a simple, cute & effortless hairstyle perfect for everyday wear!  Oh and bonus, it looks great the next day as well! 

~Amy

Frizzy hair, I do care

Living in Houston is like being in a constant sauna.  It could be 77 degrees outside but it feels like 100 just from all of the humidity.  You check the weather before you leave the house, it's in the mid-high 70's, you think it's gonna be a pretty nice day, and then you walk outside... It feels like the air is choking you!  But, even with all that loveliness I'll take the heat & humidity over the cold any day.  Yes, the cold does bother me anyway, haha.  What is the worst part though is my hairs reaction, it frizzes up to a messy and unattractive mess.  This is why I can't cut my hair too short (and why it's almost always in a bun!) cause it'll start to look like an afro on these particularly humid days.  First world problems, am I right? 

Got any tips for keeping humidity at bay or for frizzy hair?  We'd love to hear them, just comment below!  Happy weekend all! 

Top: Target|| shorts: Banana Republic|| flats: Target|| necklace: Target

Easter Wishes

Easter has finally come!  Our Lord is risen and the time of suffering and sorrow is over, hallelujah!  We celebrated the day by attending Easter mass, hunting for eggs & baskets (while wearing pants!  If you weren't aware we had decided to wear only dresses & skirts for lent) and eating waaay too much good food & candy!  After fasting for 40 days overeating is pretty easy to do, we will now be eating candy for breakfast, lunch & dinner for the next month or so.. Nothing unhealthy about that, right?  We hope you all had a wonderful and blessed Easter! 

"He is not here, for He has risen, as He said.  Come and see the place where The Lord laid." 

Mathew 28:6

Dress: JCPenny || Shirt: Target (similar)||Flats: Target (similar)

Lip Gloss Love

I'm not much of a makeup girl, on the days that I do wear makeup it's typically only foundation & mascara.  One thing I don't go without though is ESO Lip Balm  & this Moxie Lip Gloss from Bare Minerals.  My sister gifted it to me as a "new mom" gift, it was in the One Hot Momma makeup bag and it's been one of my favorite makeup products since!  Actually, everything that came in that makeup bag quickly became favorites of mine, but the lip gloss is something I can't go without.  If you've been on the lookout for a subtle & beautiful lip gloss I highly recommend this one! 

P.S.

This adorable lace top is 40% Off at Loft right now! Win-win.

Top: Loft|| Skirt: Francesca's || Heels: Shoe Carnival