Style Bite - Summer Style + Braids

I'm obsessed with braids this summer.. With the economy the way it is and 2012 around the corner, the 70's Hippie look seems to have made a comeback but this time it's even BETTER. It seems to be a mix between the 70's AND 80's, all combined and put together in a 2011 kinda way. Braided hair, sunkissed makeup, long flowy skirts, maxi dresses, high waisted denim cutoff shorts as well as a twist of recycled eco-concious clothes... Sounds a little like my summer line, right? Well, that's the point and that's my inspiration!










Whether it's a side braid, braid headband, fishtail braid, BRAIDS ARE IN. If you want to be in style this season, simply braid your hair, throw on some yellow and orange eyeshadow and go. That's the look, that's what's up! ;) To add some extra flair, throw in a feather extension or some feather earrings. Since feather extensions are usually long, for short hair the feather earrings will help you look your sexiest. You can even wear one feather earring and one chain earring to really switch things up.









I found some awesome braid tutorials to help you get started!

First, the French Braid:


The Wrap-Around French Side Ponytail:


Waterfall Braid:


Butterfly Braids:


And lastly, the Fishtail Braid which I find takes the longest but is the easiest:


These aren't the only styles you can do, mix them up and have fun with it!
I searched for a makeup tutorial but I couldn't really find what I was looking for. So instead, I'll just post some pictures of my beautiful friend/model Ali Dovolis (Makeup by Sweet Cheeks, Photos by Me) from my Summer Shoot!






















That's all for now, until next time!
xo
Heather

Tutorial: Revamp Your Crap

In this tutorial I'll show you how to revamp your crap. Sometimes I just feel like making things and I enjoy re-using and revamping my junk and making it pretty & new! It's also good for the enviroment. ;)

I was in the middle of painting my old mirror when I realized making a tutorial would be awesome. So I started after I painted two coats of bright pink glossy paint across the frame. It's wall paint that I already had and it worked awesomely.

I tried to take this mirror apart in order to use the frame only, but the mirror was mega-glued to the frame so I'm going to leave the mirror in tact. You can also use a picture frame, which will be easier.



After a few hours (5 or 6), scrape the paint off the mirror with a flathead screwdriver. Be careful, the paint might still be wet in some spots. It won't mess-up the mirror. If you're using a picture frame this isn't necessary, skip to the last part. haha.



Clean and dry the mirror



*Clean!* It can be a mirror or picture frame. Decide!



Picture Frame. :) I used this awesome print I purchased off etsy here. Measure and make sure your art fits. Cut and/or fold if necessary



Now choose your glue. If you want it to be permanent use E6000. If you want it to be temporary use Hot Glue. I decided to use hot glue since it's not permanent.



Hot Glue: Put it on fast. The glue dries in seconds





E6000: Let dry for 24 hours



Add any accessories you want



Hang & enjoy your art!



Until Next time! xoxo Heather ^_^