Little Girl Essentials for Spring

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I've been making inspiration boards quite a bit of late
(you probably noticed if you "like" the FB page). Its
nothing I can help, they're just loads of fun! The basic
idea is to just gather pictures of things you love and
collage them. Its instantly inspiring! For this particular
board I decided to throw some things up for little girls!
The clothes they have for little kids now are just phenom
and honestly its just not fair most of them aren't made
in "real human size." The pieces here are PERF for spring
and pretty much self explanatory but I will say this, if
you put your kid in a mullet skirt you WILL become my
instant hero. Straight up.

Plaid, Electric Blue, Kelly Green, and Reindeer

Just a short one today folks! This outfit was my first post as
 a new lookbooker! I'm so excited to join an online fashion
community that provides so much inspiration to so many
wandering souls. I hope you're all having a wonderful, though
cold and windy, day!

Stripes and Polka Dots

Boo hoo for life, the sun is gone. But no one could ever

tell from this picture! I can't wait for another sunny day

so we can wear dresses again. Alas, it shall never be!

(side note: can anyone name the blog that featured the

bracelet on the left as a DIY?)

 Tip: With a simple color palette like this one, you

can mix patterns like the bold stripe of the dress 

with the less striking polka dot pattern of the purse.

Shoes: Vince Camuto/Purse: Kate Spade/Bracelets: H&M

Dress: Old Navy/Jacket: Old Navy/Scarf&Belt: thrifted

Color Blocking and the SUN!

Saturday, for the first time in what seems like ages the sun 

came out! We carpe'd the diem and set out on an adventure 

doing anything and going anywhere so long as we were outside!

So, thanks to the sun and consequent warmth for letting our 

bare naked leggies see the light of day.

 I like to imagine

 that winter is like damp, dark, medieval prison to legs. Once the

 jeans come off and the shorts take their turn, legs are forced to

 shield their delicate eyes so that the searing brightness of the sun 

doesn't blind them. The metaphor may be too involved but I think

I've made my point. Luckily, we had THIS amazing product, to

keep our legs from looking to vampirical.

Even though color-blocking has been circulating through fashion

 for a couple seasons now, spring brings on a fresh new batch 

of colors for us to play with! This pink sweater and cropped

 red pants from Gap go perfectly together for a look that is trendy

 but sweet. 

Shoes: Victor by Victor Alfaro/Bag: Target

A patterned scarf and a fuchsia lip is all we needed to make this 

outfit command attention. As if the red heels weren't already doing 

that!

Have fun in the sun!

What Time is it? It's Valentimes!

The roomie and I could not wait for VDay

this year. We had been wanting to throw a

party in the new apartment for a long time,

and this was the perfect opportunity. And

thanks to our darling guests, it was a raging

success!

 We spent a couple days decorating and planning
treats and activities.

TCM was on in the background the whole night!

 Everyone brought delicious snacks with them!

I made a punch that my mom used to make me
for my birthday as a kid. Nostalgic and delish!

 Some cute celebs sent everyone valentines. Ooh la la!

 But the real star of the night? The photobooth of course!
Once the camera went on the rest was history. Even
Cesar made an appearance.

Long Wavy Curls by Anna

As promised, my niece the hair expert will start
contributing to the blog more and more this is her first 

post! She wrote and took all the pictures, I couldn't be

 more proud. 

[1. Dry Shampoo 2.Heat Protectant 3.Hair Spray 

4.Brush (any kind) 5.Curling Wand]

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1. Brush out the hair to prevent tangles

2. To add volume, spray dry shampoo in the roots.

 * this is optional

3. Spray heat protectant generously throughout the hair 

to help prevent damage over time

4. Section off your hair into 4 layers This will help to

 keep the process organized.

5. Take about an inch of hair and wrap around the

 wand AWAY from the face in a downwards motion.

 Hold for about 8 to 12 seconds 

Since we’re going for tighter and more bouncier 

curls, hold the hair for a little longer.

6. Release the curl and scrunch in your hand. 

This locks the curl in place and gives it extra volume.

7. Repeat all over your head. 

Tip: every once in a while, take a ½ inch section of

 hair and curl. This will vary the size of the curls.

 Remember that you don’t want to hold them as long as

 the others since it is a smaller section of hair.

8. After each layer of hair, hairspray, scrunch and continue 

letting down sections of hair and curling. 

Tip: when wrapping pieces close to the face,

 make them tighter.

9. When complete, tug gently at the tips to curls to

 separate the curls and for extra volume. 

Note: This will simply separate them while keeping

 them intact.

10. Lastly, hairspray all over  and scrunch.

 This will help define the curls.

11. Style bangs as normal. I simply did a side poof and 

added a pretty headband. Enjoy!

*If you have any questions or hair requests, leave them in the comments box below and I’ll try to answer them.

*To make your curls another day, wrap in a low bun while you sleep. In the morning, they will have fallen to huge voluminous Victoria’s Secret waves.

Stupid Phil..

[Lipstick: Revlon-Siren, Nail Polish: Sinful Colors-Rinse and Shine & 

Sally Hansen-Celeb City, Boots: TJMaxx Dress: H&M,
 Clutch: gift from a dear pulpa,

 Necklace&Ring: borrowed from Jane's room]

When I went to the big city (Phoenix) and left the boonies this 

winter break, I left with a wonderful gift in hand! My boyfriend
sent me to H&M with a gift card, SCORE! I had never been
in an H&M, I know its tragic. But I knew I'd fall in love with it!

This dress was one of the first things I picked out and I've been

rocking it ever since! And although the dressing room line made
my niece (the hair expert) and I want to die, the wait was totally
worth it!

p.s. If you're wondering how I got that scab on my knee its 

because I ate crap walking up the icy stairs to my apartment 

the other day. Embarrassing and painful. Oof.

p.p.s. All photos done by Danny Rowan Photography