Pinks, Blues, and Yellows too

Hey Girls!

I was wondering what you've been thinking about a certain trend that seems to becoming more and more popular as of late.  Bright colored highlights/streaks throughout ones hair.  Not you normal hues of blonde and caramels, but blues and pinks, and neon yellows.

Is this a trend you see yourself following?  Or just enjoying from a far?

Take a look at some of the most recent celebrities to take the hair plunge!

Katy Perry opted for the all over pink this month

But back late 2010 she tried out a rainbow of colors in her dark hair.

Which look of hers do you like best?

Kate Bosworth has recently change her blonde hair blue but only on the ends!

Lauren Conrad also added a few blue streaks to her ends as well!  A little less noticeable though then Kate's.

Dianna Argon covered most of her blonde hair in bright pink.  She recently tweeted it was for work though. So not something she did on her own accord. 

Lady Gaga has never been afraid of color.  But really what has she ever been afraid of?

One surprising bold hair color move I did love for sure, wasn't recently, but rather back in 2007, when Rachel McAdams showed up at a premiere with pink streaks in her blonde hair.  Do you remember that?  It actually really worked on her!

 photo credits

Do you like any of these looks?  Is this a trend you plan on trying out yourself?  Or are you not really liking this bold new hair trend??

Outfit Post: Tough Boots, Soft Lace

I realize my outfits posts haven't been anything spectacular lately.  I blame it mainly on all the nasty snow and bad weather.  I mean, really, who wants to go out in a cute skirt/dress, in heels, in freezing cold temps and several inches of snow!?  Even if I attempted this, one heel in the snow, I'd sink.....not so much fun!  I'm sure you girls near my area, know what I'm talking about! : )

Thankfully spring is just around the corner, and warmer weather, with no snow is weeks away!  I really can't wait to break out all my skirts and dresses, and beautiful heels that get ignored most of winter!  I'm definitely envious of those of you who don't have to deal with a bad winter, and enjoy warmer, nicer weather, all year long!

Oh and taking outfit pictures outside around beautiful scenery is something else I'm longing for!  My house isn't really all that exciting, background wise.  I miss the parks, bridges, and flowers etc!  Can you tell I'm tired of winter? lol I hope I don't sound like I'm ranting!  : P

lace top and black tank: Charlotte Russe, Jeans: F21, Boots: arget

On another note can you tell my hair is actually growing?!  I've really started to notice some length coming back.....  Which I'm grateful for because I miss my long hair so badly!  I will never take it for granted again!

For those of you that are newer followers, or don't remember, here's a picture of when I first got my hair cut, and back when I was mixing things up color wise!  That's the shortest of ever had my hair.  So you can see it has grown out some, right? : )

But here's the long blonde hair I've been missing lately.....

Oh, to look back.  Isn't it funny how we never really appreciate things until there gone sometimes.  I just remember at that point I was getting so antsy with my hair and wanting a change, and then finally one day I got the courage to finally do it.  Now several months later,  I miss the hair I had in the fist place.  Oh, the irony!  Have you girls ever encountered this problem?  

I'm going to let my hair grow back out to what it used to be, and hopefully it won't take forever, but I'm sure it will! It was chopped in July, and it's grown some, so we will see.

Anyway, have a lovely afternoon girls!

Outfit Post: All About the Hair

Hello girls!  

How is your Sunday going so far?  I hope all is well, and that the weather isn't so bad where you live!  We just got back from church. It was a good service.  I've got a couple of photos to share with you.  The other day my husband and I were going out with some friends for dinner, and I thought it would be fun to take the time to do more with my hair then just blow dry and straighten, so I brought out the rarely used curling iron!! 

Ta da!

I'm wearing red lipstick too!  Which never happens....well hardly anyway....I applied bath and body work's red velvet cake lipgloss over the lipstick too.  Which resulted in a look that I preferred.  

Most of you have seen this outfit before, so nothing that exciting, but I do offer something new in the photo below.........my famous white socks!  :)  We were in such a hurry to run out the door, I didn't even think about putting on my boots before taking the photos!

So what to you think? 

Is curled hair a do?  

Or a don't?

Does it look too little bo peepish? lol

It does take a while to completely curl my hair, so that's why I hardly ever do it.  I never have the time!  How about you?  Do you just do the same everyday routine like me?  And then every once in a while, spice things up with a new hair-do? 

Wearing: 

Top:  LC Lauren Conrad (Kohl's)

Black Belt: LC Lauren Conrad (Kohl's and from a dress)

Skinny Jeans: F21

Anything exciting happen this weekend?  Any fun events you got to attend?  Are you going to be watching the big game today?  The Superbowl!  Unfortunately my husband's team, The Bears, lost against Green Bay Packers, to determine which team would be going to the Superbowl!  So close!  We don't really have a team we are rooting for now.  But it's always fun to watch and see the commercials.  Plus my dad and two brothers will be coming over to watch the big game later on today.  That's about all we have planned. 

Anyway, I hope you enjoy whatever you decide to do with your Sunday!

If I Had An Afro

You're probably wondering what on earth I'm talking about, or where I'm headed with this girls....

I do infact have something amazing to show you!  I came across this gorgeous spread that was originally published in Elle's September 2010 issue.  Titled: New York State of Mind.  If I had an afro, this is what I would want it to look like:

Laurie Bartley photographed by Georgie Badiel looks so stunning doesn't she??  I know I could never pull off an afro hair do but she most certainly does!  And the way the photographer captured New York and the lighting in all the photos, just breathtaking!  My favorites are probably the first and last photos.  The outfits in those two are very sleek and stylish!  How about you??  Any favorites??  For more photos from this spread can be found here. 

I hope you girls are having a relaxing Sunday and enjoying the last day of the weekend!  Did you do anything fun or exciting?? It was a pretty basic weekend for my husband and I.  Filled with reading and coffee and the warmth of the indoors. Can't complain! 

pictures: www.fashiongonerogue.com

Are You A Hairy Girl?

No it's not what you think!  

I'm interested to know if any of you are lovers of the new trend popping up on heels, clothes and bags.  Any of you wanting to get hairy??

Take these Yves Saint Laurent shoes for example:

 

The full fledged hairy ones will cost you $1,070!  Would you take the plunge??

Between just adding hair to random items and using faux fur or even real fur, being hairy seems to be pretty popular for fall.  

The runway had a huge array of furry/hairy items in the fall 2010 shows:

How about Altuzarra's take on the runway:

Lanvin was definitely going all out as well!

Roland Mouret had an interesting twist on this trend:

Versace decided to use a pop of color!

Giorgio Armani wasn't afraid of color either:

Balenciaga's used odd placing for an eye catching look.

Chanel had it's way with this trend as well.  Check out those shaggy boots!!

Celebrity whose embraced being out right hairy:

Non other than Lady Gaga, who over the past year has sported hairy items a time or two.  Take a look:

 Here she is head to toe in hair! 

 

What do you girls think?  Will you add "hair extensions" to your shoes or handbags?  Or buy a sweater or coat for fall with faux fur or hair added??  Is this a trend you see yourself being a part of?  Or possibly running in the opposite direction?!

I myself, am not too impressed with this look.  I'm sure some may look pretty sporting this look, but I know it's just not for me!  I'm definitely not a Hairy/Furry Girl!!

I hope all of you are having a wonderful afternoon! 

pictures: style.com, yahoo.com, marieclaire.com

BLONDE HIGHLIGHTS

Here's a couple quick shots of my blonde highlights.  I'm almost as blonde as I was originally but not quite.  I'm pleased with the color right now. 

Sorry this isn't an outfit post.  I'm not wearing anything exciting here, just one of my husband's t-shirts.  It was late when I took the pictures.  

I also wanted to show you some new mascara that I bought recently.  It's Maybelline's The Falsies.  It works amazingly well!  I would suggest buying it, if you're like me and still want a good mascara without having to spend tons of money on it.  I think it was around $6.  Not bad considering how expensive they can get.

I'll show you some pictures with me wearing the mascara soon.  

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On another note, I don't know why but I'm feeling a little blue.  I hate to admit this but I feel as though the amount of comments I've been getting lately are sort of dwindling and I'm not sure why.  I know it probably isn't a good idea to actually mention this in a post.  Do you girls ever feel a little discouraged sometimes with the amount of feedback you get from your posts??  I hope I'm not the only one who feels this way some times.  Usually I feel SO BLESSED and very pleased with everything involving this blog.  I guess I sort of feel like maybe I'm doing something wrong as of late? 

 

So I'm being brave and going to ask for advice and any suggestions you girls have for the blog??

I know my blog itself is under construction, and I can't say when it will be officially finished with it's new look, but I'm planning on very soon.  The header is what's taking the longest time ot create.  Hopefully that's not making people turn away.  I also try to reach out and comment with as much time as I have because I know how important that is.  

Anyway, this is not me trying to complain, I'm just feeling a little bit down about it today and thought I would try to go to the source.  You girls are always so helpful and I know I can always count on you for good advice!   Thank you for reading my blog and for being there with kind words!!  You girls really are the best!  I hope your day is going wonderfully! 

picture: www.weheartit.com

Blues

So this is what I wore on Father's Day.  My dad wanted us to go to his church instead of our own for Father's day and then we all went out to lunch afterwards.  It was a good day.  

Here you can see my hair done.  I had gotten up at 4:45 am!!!  Who knew there was a time that early??  I sure never did!  I didn't have to wake up until 6 am that morning, which is early enough, but for some reason I suddenly woke up at 4:45 am and was wide awake!  It was the strangest thing.....

So anyway, I was pretty exhausted later on that day.  And if I don't look the greatest here, I blame it on that! lol

I got my hair highlighted on Tuesday.  I will get photos of the blonder shade up soon.  I like it a lot better with the blonde highlights throughout it.  My hair has never been given this much attention before!  The best thing about going to the salon is when they shampoo your hair!  They usually massage it and that feels heavenly!  I know I'm not the only one who thinks that! :)

This dress is got for $12 at Walmart!  It's L.e.i. 

Walmart never used to have a very good clothing selection but it really has improved over the last year.  I think $12 for a jean dress is pretty good deal.

jean dress: L.e.i.

black heels: simply vera by vera wang

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Have a wonderful day!!