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Hide Damaged Hair {Tutorial}

April 3, 2013

 

As busy moms, we are often left very little time to do our own hair in the morning.

Usually, it’s a mad dash to make sure the kids are well-fed, groomed, dressed appropriately, and dropped off at school on-time with healthy lunches securely packed!

Most mornings we are lucky to get a brush through our hair before drop-offs, while the rest of the time we end up sporting top knots or ponytails.

Unfortunately, these sorts of updo’s can lead to some serious hair breakage over time.

We decided to look into some new ways to do our hair that promise to be quick and easy… while still looking polished.

We found this great {short} video tutorial on how to create beachy waves that helps to minimize the appearance of dry, damaged hair {since we also go too long between cuts — yikes}!

 

{The Look}

 

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Bow Bun Hair Tutorial {Guest Post}

March 11, 2013

 

 >>> Bow Bun Hair Tutorial <<<

 

 One of the greatest joys in having our blog

is the opportunity to share with you 

businesses, products, & expertise,

from trusted friends & companies that we believe in!

We are so excited about this post…

as it is our very first hair tutorial on {simply}!

It comes to you as a guest post

from one of our dear friends, Lynne!

She owns a small business

selling beautiful, high-quality, handmade… hair accessories!

She also designs custom hair accessories to match & compliment

fabric swatches, uniforms & recital outfits!

You can reach Lynne and view her items for sale through her

 

 Lavish Lulu website,

Etsy Shop,

&/or

Facebook page!

 

A big “thank you” to Lynne for this darling hair tutorial!

She seriously makes everything look so easy!

Her daughter is one lucky little girl to have such a talented mama!!

 

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Hi, my name is Lynne!

I am a former teacher

and now a stay-at-home mom to my two beautiful children.

I’m also own a small business,

{Lavish Lulu}!

Growing up, my mom kept my hair short…

the “Dorothy Hammel,”

and I always envied my friends with long hair.

I swore my daughter

{if blessed with one},

would have long, beautiful hair!

I have been having fun experimenting with her hair,

and I have been asked to share one of our favorites with you!

One of my daughter’s favorite hairstyles to wear to school and dance is the

“Bow Bun!”

 

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January Birchbox Review

February 5, 2013

Do you LOVE beauty products?

I certainty do… so when I heard about BIRCHBOX,

I knew I had to give it a try!

For ten dollars a month

you get a BIRCHBOX mailed to your home which contains

a variety of hand-picked beauty & lifestyle samples!

 

 

 

 

 

The January BIRCHBOX

contained five different beauty samples:

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Embryolisse // Lait-Creme Concentre 24 – Hour Miracle Cream

{full-size, $16}

“A favorite of models and makeup artists,

this French moisturizer heals dryness and leaves skin primed for foundation.”

I really do like this product.

A little seems to go a long way.

I have been using it after the shower

and before I put on my makeup.

It is not greasy and soaks in well.

 

 

The Balm Cosmetics // Put a Lid on it Eyelid Primer

{full-size, $18}

“Keep that pretty eye shadow crease-free with this stay-put primer,

which also prevents smudges and smears.”

I happen to LOVE primer.

Perhaps it is my skin, but I really feel like I need it

in order for my makeup to last throughout the day.

I had just run out… so this was a great treat!

It works beautifully!

 

 

Ojon //Damage Reverse Instant Restorative Hair Serum

{full-size $25}

“Repair stressed strands with this aromatic hair treatment –

exotic ojon and macadamia oils work together to smooth and hydrate hair.”

I have been using this on my wet hair,  just prior to blowdrying.

Honestly, I haven’t noticed a difference with this product.

I think I prefer Moroccan Oil in both smell and

overall control of my thick hair.

 

 

 Aerie // Shimmer Fragrance

{full-size $14.95 – $39.95}

“This light-as-air blend of bergamot, peony, and vanilla feels fresh and warm.”

I do agree… it has a fresh smell.

I tend to get headaches with new fragrances…

unfortunately, I did with this one, too.

Miss Sophia Blue was fond of it, however.

 

 

Eyeko // Skinny Liquid Eyeliner

{full-size $15}

 “This UK import features a user-friendly pen applicator and super smooth formula.”

Okay… I saved my favorite product sample for last!

I was impressed on the sample size.

It honestly is as big as my MAC liquid eyeliner.

I have used this a few times in the past week.

It stays put, but still washes away easily at the end of the day.

I am super happy with this liner and love that it is only $15 regularly.

It glides on easily and is perfect for that vintage cat-eye!

 

 

Overall, I was pretty happy with the samples I received!

Ten dollars seemed like a fair amount to pay

since the eyeliner was a decent size.

 If you do decide to sign-up, just know there can be a short wait.

After signing up on their website, I did have to wait

approximately three weeks before

I received an email indicating that I had 72-hours to pay

and put in my shipping information

{after the 72-hours, they go on to the next person on the list}. 

Please let us know if you already receive samples from BIRCHBOX,

and if so, what your experience has been like!

I am excited to see what February brings because

 I {heart}

beauty products!!

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{weekend} lovelies

February 2, 2013


Happy Saturday!

This week we decided to share with you an inspirational video.

It is so {lovely} that we felt it should stand alone.

Watch and you will see why…

Have a beautiful weekend!

The Light That Shines…

A documentary made by Hailey Bartholomew

Photography by Sue Bryce

Gown by Steven Khalil

Connect with Jill on Facebook

 

 

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{weekend} lovelies

December 28, 2012

Nicole and I hope that you and your loved ones have had a blessed & joyous Christmas!

We both spent some much needed time with our husby’s and sweet littles!

Although both of our families have members that are currently sick,

we are thankful for the family time we have had,

for pajama mornings…

fresh coffee…

board games…

lots of kisses & cuddles…

bike rides…

and time to catch up with good friends & our loving extended family.

We would love to hear from you!!

So, please post a comment and let us know how you’ve spent your Winter Break, so far!

We hope you enjoy some of our favorite finds from the web this week!

Have a lovely weekend!

{xo}

n & s

{Strength, Grace, Beauty}

Briohny Smyth has all three… my personal yoga inspiration

{a girl can dream *wink*}!

 

 

 

 

{2012 Best Dressed Celebrities}

 

 

 

{Healthy High-Protein Snacks}

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

{Some New Year’s Hair Resolutions}

 

 

 

{Instagram Friendly Softcover Books}

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

{Darling 2013 Printable Calendar}

 

 

{A Good Read: What Happened to Down Time?}

 

 

 

{Clean Eating: A Beginner’s Guide to Shopping}

 

 

{DIY Sharpie Mugs}

 

 

{Fashion Week’s Backstage Beauty Snapshots}

 

 

 

Filed Under: Lovelies

Holiday Gifts for Her

December 17, 2012

Gift Guide for the Hostess
 
 

{Gift Guide for the Hostess by julietav on Polyvore}

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Gift Guide for the Beauty Junkie
 

{Gift Guide for the Beauty Junkie by julietav featuring mac cosmetics}

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Gift Guide for the DIY Lover
 

{Gift Guide for the DIY Lover by julietav featuring beauty products}

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bioSara and Nicole are sorority sisters that simply “happened” to end up in the same small town. They have many things in common, which have set the tone of their blog. They hope that you will join them in their journey of motherhood, dreams that may be, the daily life, and their passion for cooking, yoga, fashion, and design!

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