How To Tuesday: Aveda's Beachy Texture

We all know I'm all about beachy texture. I mean, I pretty much post every tutorial I ever find on the subject. But even after watching all those tutorials I find that the perfect beach wave is still difficult to create. It's too curly...too flat...too blah.

Well, a sign has been in our salon for a month or so showing Aveda's beachy textured girl. I loved the look. Then I found the tutorial. So you know I'm going to post it. Obviously.

Normally I like to create my own tutorials...but sometimes, things are perfect in their original form. Check it out. Then rock it.

Friday Link Love 7/27/2012

• Have you been trying all the "at home products" I've been posting? Here's another one for your cabinet. DIY skin brightener/toner 
• I have about 5 plain white tees...because 4 of them have stains. But not anymore! 
• 101 beauty tips every girl should know
• If you don't have a smart phone, you should get one. And if you don't have these apps, you should get them. 
• Wearing a scarf as a shirt? Yes please!
• Discussion points for The Dark Knight Rises. Warning: Spoilers! 
• Ah, this DIY bow ring is ridiculously cute! 
• Cracked tells us 5 ways to trick your body into being more awesome. 
• An interesting read about how our brains stop us from achieving our goals. 
• And probably the coolest website on the internet: Duolingo. It teaches you a new language (for free!) and helps to translate the internet at the same time. 
• Everyone loves Clueless, but what if it had come out today? How would it be different?
• Is too much makeup grounds for firing? This lady claims thats why she was let go. 
• I'm geeking out over these totally nerdy wedding invitations. The Harry Potter ones! 
• How to choose the right hair brush. We've been obsessed with a denman at the salon recently. 
• The ponytail...over the years. You know you love a good pony!

It's Okay If You...

1. wear "night" makeup during the day, or "day" makeup at night
2. are terrible DIYer
3. start a "wedding" pinboard on Pinterest even if you're not getting married...or even close to being engaged
4. are a little bit upset at the Robert Pattinson/Kristen Stewart cheating drama
5. don't wash your hair for just one more day and throw on a hat
6. don't correct people when they comment on your "natural" hair color
7. are just now discovering ctrl+t while playing a song on iTunes
8. are counting down the minutes until the Olympic opening ceremonies
9. put on full makeup to run errands
10. actually like going to workout

Tweet us or leave a comment below telling us your "it's okay if you..."

The 3 Things Every Girl Needs in her Purse

I carry a big purse. I mean, it's not luggage size or anything, but I can carry some stuff in it (like a jar of almond butter for example). But there are times, albiet rare ones, that I downsize to a smaller bag. My back just can't take all the weight every day, you know?

So even when I have a small bag, there are some essentials that I must find a place for.

1. Chapstick

They say you spend 1/3 of your life sleeping...but I think I spend 1/3 of my life looking for my chapstick. Because hello, big bag...small tube. But this is the most important thing I have in my purse. I can't go a day without it.


     2. Hand Lotion

Growing up I always told my mom that her hands were so soft, and then I realized her secret. That lady slathers hand lotion on at 30 minute intervals. She's got the softest hands in the world. And that's why I love her. For her soft hands.

     3. Mirror

You know how many times I pull out my mirror compact in one day? A lot. I learned to carry one after I got tired of asking my friends if I had anything in my teeth. 

What can you not live without in your purse? Tell me in the comments below!

How To Tuesday: Waterfall Braid

The first time I saw a waterfall braid I sat in front of the computer trying to figure out how it was for like five minutes. I followed each piece of hair over and over again. I just didn't understand!

Luckily, I work in a hair salon, where there are lots of knowledgable people. So I share with you now.

Enjoy.

Friday Link Love 7/20/2012

• If you love elbow patches like I do, you'll be obsessed with these DIY heart shaped ones. 
• I saw these photos in a magazine first, but luckily they have them online so I can share. Celebrities as real people. I'm kind of actually scared of the Madonna one. 
• I'm squealing at how cute (and simple!) this hair bow is. 
• I so want to make this makeup brush roll from The Beauty Department.
• What is your acne telling you?
• You don't always have to shell out dollars for a good body scrub, next time try one of these natural scrubs for your skin type. 
• Amy Poehler is one of the coolest people alive, and I just discovered her Ask Amy YouTube channel. Check out her first episode, "Makeup"
• Another YouTube video to watch: Justin Bieber and NSYNC mashup. It's like all my dreams have come true. 
• Filed under awww!: Sleepy baby animals. 
• Not that we've been getting a whole lot of sun around these parts, but if you have and you got your yearly sunburn, try out one of these homemade sunburn soothers. 
• The Olympics are rapidly approaching! Fashionista gives us a look back on the fashion of the past Olympics. 
• No, my dear Hello Giggles writer, you are not the only one with eyeliner incompetence. 
• Check out these fitness apps that will help keep you motivated and on track!
• Birchbox shows you how to contour your faces like celebrities. 

Middle Part Love

One of the summer trends that I'm obsessed with is the middle part. My mom hates it. Although, she pretty much hates anything that reminds her of the 70s. But I can't help it, I love my center part. It might be because I have so much hair that when I part on the side, it is just an over abundance of hair on one side of my head. But whatever it is, my center part is here to stay.

What is your favorite summer trend?





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