chopped

Well it's official, I chopped a good 6 inches of hair off last week and I feel pretty darn free. I love that it takes me 20 minutes tops (as opposed to the usual 40) to straighten my hair and the fact that my messy buns are the size of a clementine (as opposed to a grapefruit :)

I can remember many a dramatic haircut that ended in tears and regret and I'm happy to say no regrets so far! Except when I realized I couldn't pull off being Merida for Halloween anymore...

mid-length

Now that wedding season is almost over, I am in dire need of a good hair cut. I love growing out my hair and am lucky to have relatively healthy, fast-growing hair, but after a while it takes on what I like to call "the triangle effect."

My hair stylist Whitney at Salon dm3 is a master of taming my thick curly hair and I can't wait to schedule my appointment for a mid-length do with layers.

What hair style are you rocking this fall? When was the last time you had a drastic hair cut?

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game day hair

I wasn't able to get this post up on Friday, but what better way to start the week than by talking about hairstyles!

When it comes to my hair hair, it usually ends up being the last thing I think of right before heading to a football tailgate. By devoting a little more time I might actually be able to pull off some of these lovely looks :)

I much prefer keeping hair off my neck during the warmer games and a tucked French braid would be perfect. A top knot is another top choice and the messier the better!

As the weather turns cool, a fish tail braid would be sweet and simple - especially with a unique hair tie. I'm also a fan of a pony tail with a twist:

What are your go-to hairstyles for sporting events?

P.S. Game day attire and more hair inspiration


// Photo sources: 1. via Center City, 2. from A Cup of Jo, 3. via Patterson Maker, 4. via Pinterest //

Mad Men: Hair

Lauren's birthday party is only 2 days away and I'm still working on my Mad Men look. One of my favorite parts of watching the show is seeing all their fabulous hair styles. And not just the ladies- the men of Sterling Cooper have serious sophistication.

The Art of Manliness featured a Man Men Guide to a Manly Haircut filled with tips to tell your barber and how to style. The signature look? Tight on the sides, a sharp part on the left side of the head, and a healthy looking shine. No matter if you identify more with Don than Pete or Roger it's all in the confidence of pulling off the part (not the role- literally the part in your hair)! My biggest task will be convincing Taylor to clean shave...

How do Betty, Peggy and Joan perfect those waves and curls? The key is the pin curl and some volume. And to think you can have soft coif waves without the heat of an iron or rollers is such a relief. For Lauren's party I'm hoping to pull off Joan's up-do since my dress has some-what of an open back.


There are tons of pin curl tutorials available on YouTube but I found these two to be most helpful - here and here.

Photo sources: Top three photos from here // Bottom three photos from here.