Hey everyone. So for some reason I've decided to re-watch The Lying Game. I was watching one of the episodes from the second season (the revengers) and fell in love with Laurel's hair. If you are a fan of the show, its the episode where her band performs at chelsea creek. This is the concert where the girls try to get their parents back together, however they fight during her performance causing Laurel to run off.
After watching this episode, I knew I wanted to try the hairstyle she was sporting during the concert.
front view:
close up:
back view:
This was a pretty easy and quick hairstyle. The first time I did this hairstyle (which is pictured so excuse any messyness), it took my almost 10 minutes. The second and most recent time I've done this hairstyle, it took my a little more than 5 minutes. I personally think that this is a great hairstyle for second day hair.
Here's how I did it:
Step 1: Section your hair however you prefer. I like my hair parted to the side compared to in the middle.
Step 2: Pick a side to braid. I prefer to start braiding the side that has more hair (and my fringe/bangs).
Step 3: Begin to braid the front portion of your hair. It's your choice if you decide to include your fringe/bangs or not. I decided to braid them since they are on the long side.
Step 4: As your braiding, add a section of hair to the piece that is closest to your part. Do not add a section to the piece of hair that is closest to your face. Continue this until right above your ear. Finish the braid as normal. I prefer to stop a few inches above my ends.
Step 5: Do the same thing to the other side.
Step 6: Bring the two braids together as if your creating a "hippy" braid. (If you secured the two braids with a hair tie, remove that now.) With the two braids, section it into three parts and braid as normal. Again, I prefer to stop a few inches above my ends. Secure with an elastic.
I hope this helped in case you loved that hairstyle and wanted to re-create it. I absolutely love this. I've done this to my hair twice this week so far.
Let me know what you think.
XOXO
Hi everyone! I'm here again for my january favorites. I've decided that I'll be featuring my re-discovered items since a lot of my past favorite posts have featured repeated items -- like my beloved urban decay naked palettes.
january favorites by ladyem2 featuring revlon cosmetics
I usually wear my mac blush in plum foolery for the colder months, but I decided to switch it up and use my lovecloud blush from the tres cheek collection last year. I absolutely love this blush for a nice flush! It's a mix between a pink and a coral blush in my opinion.
Since I'm taking two clinicals (starting at 6:30 am!) this semester, I decided I need a quick makeup look for those days. Urban Decay's single eyeshadow in sell out is great for those days. It's a nice shimmery nude that is great for all over the lid up to the brow. It gives my eyes a brightening effect which makes it look like I got a little more sleep then I actually did. :)
Ever since I got my makeup done at mac, I've been using my 211 brush (which I originally used for gel liner) for my concealer. It's great for concealer because its not too big or too small. I actually prefer this as a concealer brush rather than a eyeliner brush. This was a bit too large for my gel eyeliner look I prefer (thin and winged out line).
I've had rimmel london's lipstick in dreamy for a while. It's a nice formula (moisture renew) and color for any look. It's a slightly shimmery (without over doing it) pink-nude shade. I've been loving this for school since I don't want to wear anything crazy on my lips in class!
Revlon colorburst lip glosses are probably my current favorite lip gloss to wear. I own more, but my favorites this past month to wear have been peony, sunset peach, and crystal lilac. These are a bit more spring, however it's a way to kind of hurry up the nice weather! :)
What are some things you've been loving or re-discovered this january? I'd love to know. Maybe I will pick them up in february!
XOXO
