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For Those Beachy Days

June 23, 2015June 25, 2015Leave a comment

We love spending time at the lake! Of course, a Hawaiian beach would be my first choice, but we don’t have those in Idaho. So a lake it is! My hair takes a long time to dry, so I usually try to avoid getting it wet. Turns out that is impossible when you practice AcroYoga with your husband on a paddle board haha. Yeah I got drenched. In salt water, my hair gets a lot of texture and I can usually coax a little wave out of it, but without that salt, I just get the flat wet dog look. Sounds amazing, right? No. Thankfully, I have a hair product from the KMS Hair Play line called sea salt spray. It brings the salty beach texture right to you. I spray this on my hair as it dries and it helps me get more texture and movement into my limp locks. One tip I’ll tell you that I do is avoid brushing your hair with anything, including your fingers. It feels uncomfortable sometimes, like you have giant knots all over your head, but it looks way better I promise. The exception to this is if you have a lot of natural texture already built in (lucky) and brushing your hair out doesn’t cause it to flatten out. Spray it in, scrunch a lot, and don’t run your fingers through it. Once it is mostly dry, I like to spray in some wax to add even more texture. My favorite spray wax, going on five years now, is flip it over by Sexy Hair. I also use this after I curl my hair to add separation. Just like the name says, flip your head over and lightly spray it over your hair, then scrunch again. Don’t use too much or you will be a sticky mess and might as well head back into the lake to start over ha

Enjoy!

Swimsuit coverup from Nordstrom Rack

Photos by the amazing and beautiful BreAna Thomas

Bling and a Braid

June 19, 2015July 3, 20151 Comment

So I have this incredibly beautiful friend. Her name is BreAna Thomas. Check out her blog here if you want some beauty and fashion inspiration. Just be prepared that she is perfect, but here is the kicker…she is also the sweetest ever! I love hanging out with her and our husbands get along just as well as us girls do, which makes them the best kind of friends to have. She is also an amazing photographer and we decided to do an impromptu photo session to highlight some jewelry I got from the Rambler Boutique. They now have a website, so check that out here as well! I did a neutral makeup look for this including one of my favorite new lipsticks from Clinique. It’s called Beige Pop. I find myself wearing it almost everyday because it goes with everything!

So Much Wind

June 1, 20158 Comments

So I have had these pictures for a couple months and haven’t posted them because of my own insecurities. For starters, my babe was only a couple months old, so I was still getting used to my shape. Also, a golden retriever bit my upper lip when I was nine years old, and even though I had multiple surgeries in the years following, I can still see the scars and imperfections. Of course, there are other things, but those are what stand out to me here. However, recently I have been working on letting go of some of my insecurities and embracing imperfection. I think that allows for more honest and meaningful connection with others, such as my family, and with God. Since those things are far more important to me, I’m moving forward in my efforts to embrace imperfection! I know it’s a process, but that is why it’s worth it.

I owe it to my wonderful photographer, Hannah Swenson, to post these because she is amazing! The wind was crazy! Hair was everywhere. I have a lot of hair anyway, but add crazy curls and it’s all over the place haha. To get these curls, I wrapped my hair around a one inch curling iron in all different directions. The goal was for it to look unkempt and free. If you are ever going for this look just add lots of hair product and lots of wind!

French and Pull Through Braid Wrap Around

June 1, 20152 Comments

Myla loves getting her hair done. Well, actually… she loves the bribes I give her to hold still while I do her hair, but kind of the same thing ha. She is so funny. I don’t understand how so much personality can fit into such a little body. Always posing and making jokes, I love her. I will be posting her hairstyles every now and then because she is too cute to leave out.

Step by Step Bubble Braid

May 30, 2015May 30, 20156 Comments

Wow! This is way overdue, sorry. I’m in charge of a big camping trip for the teen girls at church and it’s taking a lot of my free time. We are going week after next, though, so I hope it all magically comes together by then and ends up being a wonderful experience for everyone. After that, I’m planning to be a lot more regular in my posts, including sharing a lot of my favorite beauty products. I’m a total product junkie, and I can’t wait to share!

Well, back to the topic of the day…the bubble braid! This is one of my go-to styles because it is so quick and easy, yet looks really neat. I’m posting this as a step by step, so if you find it hard to follow and have questions, let me know!

First, gather all your hair to one side and secure with elastic. I like to pull all my hair tight and smooth, then pull out pieces around my face and adjust the volume on the top after I put in the elastic.

Next, move an inch or two down from the first elastic and add another one. Depending on how thick your hair is, or the length of it, you may need to adjust to make the gap between a little smaller than this.

Then split the gap between the two elastics in half. Flip the bottom of your ponytail through the gap, keeping it tight and smooth.

Move down another couple inches (the same distance you did on the first gap) and add an elastic. Repeat the previous step, splitting the gap and flipping the lower part of your pony through.

Based on preference, and if length permits, repeat again.

Now begin to gently loosen the sections, one at a time. I find that when I start to loosen the hair, I can pull quite a bit, but once it has started to loosen, I switch and just use my pointer finger and thumb to pull small sections.

There you have it! Let me know if you give it a try!

A Kimono Sweater and Gold Accents

March 17, 2015March 17, 20154 Comments

I’m bringing you my first fashion post today! A couple of my friends opened up a boutique called The Rambler and I’m in love with their stuff! They have so many unique pieces, including some of my favorite jewelry. Check them out here! This kimono is from their shop, as well as some items I will be featuring in upcoming posts. I have also teamed up with my girl Hannah Swenson to bring you a little extra spunk! She is a sparkling ray of sunshine as well as a very talented photographer. She took these photos and I love her to death! A tutorial for this super simple bubble braid is coming up soon as well!
Kimono: The Rambler Boutique
Pants: Rock & Republic/Kohl’s
Top: Old Navy (old)
Jewelry: H&M/Forever 21/Charming Charlie
Nails: OPI Sweetheart/ Jamberry Vintage Chic
Lip color: Clinique Matte Plum

Five of My Faves

February 27, 2015February 27, 20154 Comments

I decided to share five of my very favorite beauty products today! It is always fun to try something new, but there is nothing better than finding exactly what works for you. Hope you give them a try!
1. e.l.f. Mineral Face Primer
I have tried a lot of different primers for under my makeup, and I felt like they didn’t make much of a difference, until I tried this one. Now I’m hooked. It has a slippery consistency that really helps smooth and prep my skin. I never need to retouch my makeup through the day, and I even use it under my lipstick to make it last longer. It’s the best.
2. Clinique Line Smoothing Concealer
I don’t like wearing a lot of makeup on my face, but balancing those dark circles and redness are a must. I love this concealer because it is thick but easy to blend, and the applicator even does a lot of the work for you! I use it as a base for my eyeshadow as well. This is an every day product for me!
3. Clinique Matte Plum Lipstick
I love a bold lip! If I only have a couple minutes to throw myself together in the morning, my go to is usually mascara, brows, and lipstick. Something about that pop of color brightens everything up! Lipstick never seems to last long enough, but this one is different. It will stay bright all day, which iiiiis awesome!
4. Smooth and Seal by Sexy Hair
This product has not left my side since I first discovered it in cosmetology school. I have used it on every client I have ever done, as well as myself every time I style. It’s an anti-frizz shine spray that will make your hair look healthy and sleek. I can use this to flat iron my hair and it will stay shiny and smooth for days (I try not to go too many days without washing my hair, but you know how it goes haha) There are so many benefits to using the right products on your hair, it makes all the difference!
5. Burt’s Bees Tinted Lip Balm in Pink Blossom
I’m not a lip gloss girl, I can’t stand that sticky feeling on my lips, but I need some extra moisturizing through the day. This lip balm makes everything better! I honestly don’t leave home without it. I have tried a few of the other colors as well, but I always go back to pink blossom. It has just enough tint on its own, but also blends with all my different lipstick colors super well. Try it out, I bet you will be hooked!