Chop Chop

I mentioned I was turning over a new leaf so in true female fashion, I obviously had to get a new hair cut, too! That's how women work - they make a big change in their life and then voila - they dye/cut/shave that business and call it a day. New hair, new woman...am I right?
So how did I land on this "lob" (long bob)? Well, everyone's doing it and with every photo I saw posted with this new 'do, I grew more and more obsessed with the idea that I too could chop my dead ends and get something fresh. As a gal barely over 5'2'', my long hair was starting to have the Wednesday Adams effect on me...or so I thought. It just wasn't doing anything for me and had lost it's trendy factor. Insert lob here.
I mean, Kim Kardashian did it so....

All Tied Up

Black and white stripes? Give me!
I love this hair accessory from Forever 21 (only $1.80!!!) and couldn't wait to add this to my Sunday ponytail to add a little spunk. This brings a whole different meaning to top knot. 

Tortoise Touch

While back in my college town of Bloomington, Indiana, my bestie and I ventured into one of our favorite vintage shops. Cactus Flower on Kirkwood Avenue has the perfect mix of truly vintage finds (the entire upstairs portion) and new trendy items. We fell in love with this comb-like accessory. Tortoise shell with a bow? Lordy...too precious. This is the perfect touch to my already large and in charge hair style. $6 and she was all mine. Come to mama..

Truer Words Have Never Been Spoken

When I saw this leather sleeved t-shirt at Target, there was no way I was leaving the store without it. I mean, this blog basically runs on the belief that the higher you tease your hair and the higher your heels, the closer to you are to heaven. So, why not announce it on your shirt? I paired this top with dark skinnies (Paige Denim), Aldo black patent leather heels, massive blingy earrings from Judy's Antiques. For my daily arm party, I went with spikes, snakes and skulls to keep the bad gal feel. For my hair, I used my new Remington curling wand (my first experience with a "wand"). I'm a huge fan!
Also shown: Forever 21 Polka Dot Makeup Bag

Smitten Kittens

I mean...everybody's doing it. So, I had to try but not without my own spin. This head wrap/band has kitties all over it. Now we are talking my language. I tried my new treat with a bun for a Saturday pool day. What a great way to keep my baby hairs around my face out of the way and even better - spruces up my sloppy, lazy bun! Find this black and white one at Francesca's.

Fishtail Fashionista

When two of your best friends come into town, it's a weekend of swapping clothes and swapping makeup and hair tricks. Thankfully, my friend Megan was able to teach Suzie and I how to do a fishtail braid. These braids look so trendy but are easy to do. Click on this link to learn how to do your own: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyZkowmdZv8

Sass up a maxi dress or flirty nighttime attire with this braid...or...try this braid to spice up your t-shirt/jeans combo. 

Sun's Out, Buns Out

I'm in the ever aggravating process of growing my hair out. All I want is a sock bun...is that too much for a girl to ask for? Don't worry...I'm too impatient to actually wait for butt-length hair to get world's best sock bun. So...I've created the best cheat system - use my extensions. To add a little length and thickness for select styles, clip hair extension at top of hair, teasing layers at a time. Then, continue on with creating your sassy sock bun. Sometime a girl just has to use her resources.

Ombre for All

Ombre is not just for long locks, ladies. I love Miley's hair here...makes me want this exact look. Carefully choose your shades. I love that Miley's darkest shade appears to be her natural color, matching her brows. Bored with your current color? Spice it up and go all ombre on everyone!