Summer Hair

So I've never really had a signature "seasonal style", but I think I may change that this summer. My new obsession is anything and everything that's NOT a ponytail.

Now I know that sounds sort of silly, but my hair is pretty long and I have been wearing it up a lot with the summer heat. I've found myself intrigued with every possible way to wear my hair other than in a ponytail. Here are some of my current favorites...

 

   

Clockwise: Waterfall braid, sock bun, dutch braid, and fishtail braid

I have also worn braids in a circle around my head, which I love along with a flower in it. The best part is that these hairstyles are year round styles and they are simple alternatives to a ponytail and take very little time to do.

There is something about braids and buns that take me back to being a little girl, but are still so chic. I learned how to do most of these styles by watching tutorials on youtube.

If you have any other "non ponytails", please share them...I can't wait to try more styles this summer!

 

Get Yo' Nails Did...

I have discovered a new love. HelloGiggles.

Founded by Zooey Deschanel, Sophia Rossi and Molly McAleer, it is "the ultimate entertainment destination for smart, independent and creative females". Um, hello? JACKPOT!!! It has several daily posts including, but not limited to, Saved by the Bell episode recaps, A single girls guide, Your Muppet Man Guide (how to tell what kind of a man he is by his favorite muppet) and Get Yo' Nails Did, the latter by Molly McAleer. 

Molly is one of my favorite bloggers on HelloGiggles and in her blog series "Get Yo' Nails Did" she tries many different nail trends. I decided to try this one. 

I think mine turned out cute (but only from a distance). Up close, you can tell that black that I used was not from a nail polish pen (which has been added to my shopping list), but from a bottle that I've had for some time and the polish is a bit sticky. This was my first time trying this technique and as Molly correctly advised, this takes practice.

 

I also painted my toes leapoard print and went for the same classis leopard colors, although I am excited to try some bright and exciting shades soon.

I am also looking forward to trying these, but in a multi-colored glitter. I will post on how these turn out soon, so stay tuned and CHECK OUT HELLOGIGGLES!!!!!!

Movin' on up...

So this has been a very busy week for me, 

I MOVED!

I am now the proud tenant, which sounds better than "renter", of my very own one bedroom apartment. It has always been a small dream of mine to have my own apartment and now, I do. 

Luke is LOVING his new place, but he is still getting used to having all this space to himself! However, he does not love having to go up and down 3 flights of stairs just to go outside...hopefully he will adjust.

 I am also happy to say that ALL, that's right, ALL of my boxes are unpacked. The only things left to do is to sand and paint some very red chairs black and to hang some decor on the walls... I'm also in the hunt for a coffee table and bed frame...but I'm banking on some "OMG that's it!" and "It's a steal!" kind of finds with these two :)

Moving day was hectic, but I got everything out of my old place and into the new one! But not without lots of help from my mom and dad, along with the best friends ever, Meg and Andrew!

It's amazing that it took a 17ft. UHAUL to move everything I owned, but thankfully it all fits perfectly in my new home...and also noted, I never want to drive a UHAUL if it is in any way avoidable!!

 The best parts...

1. I now live only 1.5 miles from a REAL grocery store. For the past 7 years I have only been able to buy my grocery at a certain "one stop shop", and I wasn't a fan. (it's the little things)

2. I live only 7.6 miles away from the sweetest little god-son EVER!

I'm sure I will have many more post about decorating and all the new adventures living on my own will bring, so please stay tuned...and if you have any advice on decor, I'm all ears!