Go-To: My litte black outfit

Okay okay, I am guilty of wearing black a lot all the time! What can I say? Black is slimming, classic and never hard to find. My newest "go to" -The little black outfit:

 

I have never been fearful of mixing black and brown. Just like I will mix silver and gold jewelery.The fashion rules have changed, and I am loving every moment of it!

So here is the break down of my never failing outfit!

The Shoes:

Francesca's

I scored these amazing comfortable booties at Francesca's, best part.. there were $10 on SALE, last size left... upon checking out one sales girl "whispered" to her co worker "finally!" I guess no one else wears a size 10? Oh well, their loss.

I am not a big heal girl, I am already a foot taller then all my friends, but I could not pass up this deal... guess my friends better get taller heals!

The Jewerely:

Necklace

Watch

Bow Ring

Dainty Rings

Lets start with the necklace: Kendra Scott has amazing statement pieces. It is really hard for me to pay $80 for a necklace, even if it is gorgeous! I signed up for the e-mails and I received a 20% off coupon for a girls night sale and I also had a 15% off coupon that I got from one of my clients  (they know me so well!) and with both discounts, it made the price much more affordable.

You wouldn't know that I have several watches considering I am always wearing this one... what can I say, gold is my color! I definitely have gotten my moneys worth out of this purchase, I have worn this watch non-stop since I got it in the mail 3 years ago.. the scratches and nicks prove it. Unfortunately this particular style is no longer for sale online,  however there is a very similar one on their website.

My classic Kate Spade bow ring was the greatest score I ever found at the outlet mall.. with that said of course that sale will never happen again!!! My ring needs a little TLC, but for $12 you can't complain. 

Ever since My friend Natalie and I got together a few weeks ago and made these dainty little stone rings I have not been able to take them off. We made so many in a million different colors, there is one that matches every outfit! Check out my DIY dainty ring post to see how you can makes these rings!

The Outfit:

Jeans

Shirt

Nordstroms is probably my favorite clothing store (target is my favorite store!) and what is better then Nordstroms? NORDSTROMS RACK! If you don't have one near you then I strongly suggest that you take a road trip to the nearest one. Jolt jeans are great stretchy jeans, and who doesn't love a good stretch? Polyester has taken over my closet... I do not like fitted shirts, anything too tight and stuffy. I tend to wear my loose, flowy blouses, they are much more flattering.

This outfit looks really cute with a black fitted blazer as well, for those more chilly days. It is simple, yet always classic look that will never fail you!

xoxo

Abby

Coming soon: Egg Crate Jewelry Organizer

Classy and Chic

Buns are so classic and so chic and will never go out of style. They are perfect for any occasion.. wedding, night out, date night, or just running errands around town, you literally can not go wrong! Lets talk a little about the pictures above and then I am going to teach you how to make the perfect bun with little to no effort!
Ok the prim and proper low bun. This bun reminds me of something Coco Chanel or Jackie Kennedy would wear, this is the ultimate classy bun.
The ever so high bun is next! Coming from a girl with bangs, I love how this looks. This is defiantly a hairstyle for someone with confidence due to the fact that the bun is placed on top of your head making you appear more noticeable. This is a style I would show off at a night our with my girlfriends (I have the perfect outfit in mind too! **new blog idea!**)
The elegant and structured bun is the perfect bun to wear on your wedding day. The clean lines and the placement would look gorgeous with a lace wedding dress! I might make my future bridesmaids rock this down the aisle... it is just timeless!
Next is the wrapped look. Wrapping your bun with a braid is so trendy right now. I would need a hair piece to achieve this look, but I do want to try it out soon. I really like how the braid dresses down the bun but still looks really put together.
And last but not least is my favorite messy bun! This is a dirty hair kind of look. Throw it all up, out of your face, and go! It is okay to have wispy hair falling out, and not fitted against the head. This is a style I personally wear about 2 days a week!

Okay so now that you have picked out your style of Bun its time to gather your supplies.

 

1. Bobby Pins- found at any grocery or beauty store (or bottom of bathroom drawer)

2.Bun shaper/Tube sock

3. Teasing Comb (personally I like the one with the metal pick so you can re lift the teased hair)

4. 1-2 Hair ties

5. Hairspray (personal favorite)  

Step one:

Tease your hair to give it some texture and grip. Spray hair spray throughout and back comb as much or as little as desired.

Step two:

Smooth out your hair and put it in a ponytail. Remember: where you put your pony tail will be the middle of the bun.

Step three:

Place the bun shaper or tube sock around your pony tail. 

Step four: (with 2nd runner band)

Place your hair over the bun shaper or sock and smooth it out until you can no longer see the shaper. Then place the rubber band over the smoothed out hair to keep it in place.

Step five:

Warp the excess hair around the bun and tuck it under so the ends are hidden. Use bobby pins to secure the bun and spray with hair spray to ensure the bun does not loosen.

Step four: (without rubber band)

Take a small section of hair (1/2-1") and back come the side closest to the scalp. Then smooth out and tuck the piece of hair over the shaper and pin in place. Do this all the way around until you have no hair left and the bun shaper is completely invisible. This method is going to require a lot of bobby pins.

Step five:

Hair spray your hair like crazy!

And that is it! That is how you get the perfect bun!! Here are a few pictures of a big and fabulous bun I did for my girl friend when she went out to grab some drinks with a friend (man it pays to have a best friend as a hairstylist!)

xoxo

Abby