Hair Tutorial : Milkmaid Braids

A few of you requested a tutorial for this hairstyle, so here it is!!
It's super quick and easy once you get the hang of it.
And you only need a couple hair ties & bobby pins, so it's a pretty sweet deal ;)





//ONE// Start off by separating your hair into two braids.
I've found that if they're a bit looser, it's more comfortable to wear this hair style all day.
Tight braids seem to create an uncomfortable pressure on your scalp that is not comfortable to deal with all day.
So in order to avoid turning into a mean you-know-what halfway through the day - loosen those braids up!
//TWO// Pull one braid over and secure with 2-3 bobby pins. Leave the hair tie in.
//THREE// Now this is the fun part. Pull the other braid over. Then begin the game of "hide the hair ties and bobby pins as best you can"!!
It's really just a matter of adjusting and positioning the second braid.
I usually tuck the end (where the hair tie is) underneath the first braid.
Then I secure with a few bobby pins.
//FOUR// Add a pretty flower and enjoy!

Pretty simple, eh?
This is one of my favorite simple and semi-fancy hairstyles.
Hope you enjoy and try it out!

Hair Tutorial : 20s Inspired Finger Waves

I've got a special treat for you this evening!
My sister and I whipped up this fun hair tutorial video.
I've done the finger waves look a few times, and I always get lots of compliments and questions about it.
So I thought I'd share my technique!



Honestly, it was a bit of trial and error when I first started styling finger waves.
Most of the "how to" videos I found were really not that great...
I've found that the secret to it is to wet your hair before you put the pin curl clips in.
It really does make a world of difference.
Anyway, have a watch!


It's really quite simple once you get used to it.
It takes a bit of practice, but if I can figure it out...I'm sure all of you can as well ;)
Kylie & I are planning to make more hair tutorial videos in the future.
We really enjoyed making this one.
But let me know if you have questions about this style!

Beehive Ponytail Hair Tutorial

Alright friends, today's tutorial is one of my favorite "go to" hairstyles.
It's fairly simple, but adds something a little sweet and special to an everyday ponytail.
I love the way this looks with a casual outfit, but it also looks perfect with a fancy outfit ;)



You can make the bump as big or small as you'd like.
I decided to go a bit smaller due to, well honestly...weak bobby pins ;)

I used a lovely turban DIY video I found via Lune Vintage.
My new favorite is Moroccan Princess.

Hope you've enjoyed this tutorial!
Give it a go...try something new today ;)

Messy Bun Hair Tutorial

Hello friends!
Today I'm sharing a sweet & simple hair tutorial.
In case you haven't noticed...high, messy buns are SUPER popular right now.
That makes me happy because they're so adorable and SO easy and quick.

I know most of you probably already know how to do this.
BUT...my excuse is this:
This is my first hair tutorial and my husband (the master of photography for most of what you see on my blog) is still sick,
so I couldn't bear to see him suffer through me trying to figure out a complicated hairstyle!

The result is this!




Like I said...simple & sweet, right?
So if you're rushing out the door tomorrow morning
and don't have time to fix your hair...try this gem ;)

dream a little dream of me

Today has been so much fun! I've been playing around with my hair all day.
After much experimenting this morning, I stuck with this look.
I used an amazing tutorial by The Girl Never Gets Older.
It was really easy, and I think it turned out so great & fancy.














[some black & white fun for ya.]

Oh, and I had the pleasure of being asked to do a product review for Misikko.
I got the package in the mail the other day. What a delightful surprise!
Not only did they send me an amazing HANA Flat Iron...they sent me a load of wonderful products.


So, I decided to try it out.
Here are the straight/curly shots.
And just for fun, I let my hair get suuuuuper curly. Showered, then slept on it. Pure madness ;)

It was pretty fun to play around with.
I rarely straighten my hair this much, but I really loved the way it turned out.
Have a look at Misikko's Flat Iron Selection if you're in the market for one.
I'm so stoked to own one of my own now!

Timothy & I have the weekend off together - hip hip HOORAY!
Today we went out for coffee, then went mini golfing afterwards.
Splendid <3

With love,
CJ

the seasons change, and so do i

today i tried out a new "do" from keiko lynn! i love the way it turned out.
it's super easy, too.

[what i wore on a perfect fall day]










owl necklace: SODA by amy, wooden bunny necklace: Bam Bam Creative, c/o Tornadoes & Tigers,
dress: shop in Chicago (cant remember the name!), cardi & earrings: thrifted, boots: Aldo, heart tights: UO.

tomorrow i'm planning a fancy breakfast for me & the hubs.
i'll be taking photos and sharing some yummy recipes tomorrow!
i'll give you a hint: homemade iced coffee & deliciously-cooked eggs...

goodnight, my dear friends.

xo,
cj

ps. don't forget to enter the giveaway!!

you are darling, my dear.

my honey & i took a walk through the forest the other day.
i wore a pretty red scarf, a striped shirt, and a fun hair-do.

i think i want to start doing fun things with my hair.
it was nice to have a decent bit of variety!

tim & i are taking swing dancing lessons.
this particular day was the first of the lessons,
and my outfit was super fun to dance in. just in case you wondered ;)













i tried this new 'do'. it involved some teezing, lots of hairspray, and a few bobby pins.
it only took about 15 minutes.
it turned out to be a fun variety!









fun times!

tim & i have some friends over from new zealand.
they're in town for today, then heading out for germany tomorrow.
they'll be there for 5 weeks! how fun, right?!

i'm soooo itching to travel.
i want to go to europe, canada, australia and (of course) new zealand again!

have a super lovely saturday.
yay for the weekend!!

xoxo