Weekly Chic

Today is the beginning of a new week which means new responsibilities & challenges are coming our way. Instead of waking up with the thought of dreading Monday and starting a new week, try to wake up tomorrow with the thought that something amazing is going to happen. Which brings me to the first item of our Weekly Chic list:

1. Weekly inspiration. Sometimes we feel overwhelmed by our daily routines and just need a little positivity so why not make it a weekly thing on Mondays to read some weekly inspiration? It can be a book, the bible, a walk in the park, pinterest, a magazine, etc. Just make a point (even if it is only for a few seconds) to allow yourself to be inspired by life. I decided to help out & provide some.

I think this message is extremely important because not only is perfection boring, but also totally unattainable. If you work towards perfection then you are always going to be disappointed because nobody is perfect. Life changes when you embrace the flaws and lack of perfection.

I cannot stress this enough. Work is inevitable but we live in a society where we can freely choose what we study & try to plan life. My advice is choose to major in a passion. If you study something you have a genuine love for, every day will feel like a new and exciting learning experience. If you feel passionate while studying it, just imagine how it will be once you make it a career. 

Honestly the first time I read this quote, I teared up. If you have ever experienced depression or felt unworthy, this is for you. Despite how we feel about ourselves, we were created to be victorious. Never forget it. 

Now, let's get down to business...

2. Trend-casting for Spring. If you are unfamiliar with trend-casting, it is basically predicting trends, like forecasting except I'm not a weather man ;). 

My predictions for Spring are as follows: Floral print, bell sleeves, floppy hats, crochet, lace bralettes, lace in general, palazzo pants and bells, tapestry bags, pops of neon, tie dye, fringe and lots of bohemian inspired jewelry and accents.

3. V-day Recipes. Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and who doesn't love to receive something handmade and delicious? You know what they say: The way to a man's heart is through his stomach so check out these Valentine's Day Food Ideas for Him.

4. Hairstyles. I found a new go-to hairstyle for Spring that I am dying to share. I've seen it on pinterest a few times, but just recently tried the half-up braided crown. I love how easy it is and it totally adds a romantic & classy vibe to an outfit, which is exactly what you want on Valentine's Day.

Find out how to master this style here.

Next, I found a really innovative way to display bobby pins in hair...(Yes, I said display, not hide). 

Use two bobby pins to create an open triangle- I love it, do you?

5. Sunday Night television. Television isn't a subject we talk about much on this blog but I felt it was worth mentioning because Sunday night has become the night for television, in my opinion. THE WALKING DEAD IS BACK and as some of you might know. never disappoints with dramatic episodes full of gore and emotion. The fifth season's opener was no different with flashbacks of Beth & the twins to the super shocking ending. Also, one of my other favorite t.v. shows Girls (on HBO) came on last night after a week long hiatus, thanks Super Bowl. Shockingly, the episode was a little on the boring side, but we did see Shoshanna and Ray bond while running errands, which was cute. We also saw that Hannah might be second-guessing her decision to attend the Master's Writing Program in Iowa, which is interesting. I can't wait to see what next Sunday night has in store for both.

What was your favorite part of this Weekly Chic? Comment below!

Holy Grail Hair Products

You know those certain products that you seriously feel like you would die without? Well, I've discovered a new holy grail haircare company: Living Proof.
Living Proof produces high-quality haircare products found at salons and beauty retailers, such as Ulta, Sephora and even Nordstrom. And if Jennifer Aniston in all of her perfect glory isn't enough to convince you to try Living Proof, Living Proof's products contain no silicones and oils. Win-Win.

Originally, I  tried "No Frizz" travel size shampoo and conditioner from Ulta (Dangit, those samples get me every time) and after a few washes was simply amazed at the difference.
A little background info: My hair is damaged from over-coloring and styling for the last 10+ years which tends to cause more frizz than I would like, and also happens to be on the verge of wavy but is somewhat straight (and frizzy) at the same time. For those reasons, holy grail hair products are hard to find. Anyway, I tried "No Frizz" and liked it, but didn't love it. So the next time I was in Ulta, I decided to try travel sizes of both "Full" and "Restore" shampoo and conditioner.

I tried "Full" once and really liked it. I tried it a few more times and noticed it seriously weighing down my hair. After "Full, I finally tried "Restore," and that's when I fell in love.

Restore shampoo and conditioner is definitely the best out of those mentioned above, in my opinion. In fact, after finishing both samples, I purchased the medium size shampoo and conditioner, hair mask and instant repair treatment. I will let you know how those products work out, but for now I am seriously blown away by how much I love the shampoo and conditioner. The only downfall of the products is the line is a little on the expensive side, but honestly, TOTALLY worth every penny.

What's next? I have my sights on Perfect Hair Day (PhD) 5-in-1 Styling Treatment, which is from Living Proof's award winning line...read more here.

I recommend trying travel sizes of all products, not just Living Proof, but especially with higher-end brands such as Living Proof. That way you can truly decide if the product is a hit or miss.

Do you like posts about holy grail hair products? Comment below to let me know!

Simple Sunday

Happy Sunday ya'll,

I hope everyone's weekend has been fab so far.  For me, Sundays are a day of relaxation and preparing for another week ahead. Sometimes that involves laundry, cleaning, organizing, and other simple tasks. However, I don't get into anything too deep because it is meant to remain simple.

First thing is first, the hairstyle I'm rockin' for Simple Sunday is something I call the EZbun.

Step one---> secure your hair in a medium high pony:

Step two---> Twist the pony with your right hand into a bun formation:

Step three---> Secure the bun with a hairband:

WALAH!

It was super simple, huh?

NEXT...we're turning things a little sidewayz.

Step One---> Formulate a front twist then begin curling the two sides of your hair.

(You want to hold the iron down while twisting the hair around it)

Step two--->Continue curling both sides of your hair.

Step three---> Gather both sides of your hair on the side the twist runs to make a side pony.

And secure with bobby pins.

The next thing isn’t necessarily a tutorial but more of an idea.

I love the lamp my boyfriend’s family gave us but I wanted to add my own little touch to it. I had some lace ribbon around the house and tied a strand around the base of the lamp in the middle. It is the little things which make me smile, like lace around an already beautiful lamp.

Also, another thing I like to do is use mason jars to hold everyday items. I found that idea on Pinterest, of course. Another thing which makes the mason jars a little more personal is adding your choice of fillers inside them.

I bought the mason jars at Michaels

I chose pearls, of course.

(They are my favorite filler to decorate with.)

I added a pearl bracelet to the highlighter and pencil jar and a black flower hair band around the scissor jar for extra detail.

Now for a simple fashion tip :

Add a blazer.

Even to a dress

Dress (Forever21) Blazer (Kohl's)

 

Have a wonderful Sunday guys.

XOXO