monogrammed emi jays

a short while ago I was contacted by Katherine of The Crafting Patch on etsy to see if I would be interested in sharing her monogram emi jays with y'all.

i JUMPED on the opportunity, because let's be honest, monograms and hair ties are two really practical things, but if you put them together it's a magical combination

like rainbows and unicorns kind of magic

as you can probably tell, i am quite obsessed with the idea! katherine sent me two monogrammed emi jays - one sparkly white (even more magical) and another bright pink. she also sent me three plain ones in purple, tan, and green which I think are the perfect colors for a brunette - me! 

not only are emi jays great because they don't crease your hair, but they also don't look ugly when they are being stored on your wrist. my mom always gets on me when I keep my hair ties on my wrists because she just doesn't like the way they look so emi jays are the best way to keep both of us happy! 

(please excuse the nose spray in the background)

 my new emi jays even match my school supplies! 

what's your favorite color emi jay?

do you have a monogram emi jay?

don't forget to check out katherines store!

thanks for reading! 

i got my haircut!

i have always wanted long hair.

always.

i have always had short hair. 

always. 

recently my hair was the longest it had ever been in the history of me. it was only three or four inches below my collar bone, but that is long in my book! my hair was getting to be really gross and dry though so yesterday i went to my hair place and told the lady that i wanted three inches cut off. 

as i've learned in my 16 (almost 17) years of life, haircutters always cut off way more than you ask. i have cried countless times after i've gotten a haircut because i just hated it so much. but this time, even though my haircutter cut off more than i asked, i am in love with my new hair cut. i now have a long-ish bob that sits right above my collar bone. 

i think it's adorable, and i will probably keep getting this same hair cut for a while! 

my mom says that my hair looks best shorter because i have a rounder face, so this cut does flatter me best! 

here's a before picture : 

and here's an after picture : 

also, i have been having a problem where my scalp is dry and flaky, but also having greasy hair. i asked the lady cutting my hair about this problem, and she asked me if i wash my hair every night. i do because it gets greasy if i don't wash it every night. she told me that washing your hair every night can cause your scalp to get dried out, and it also causes your hair to over produce oils! who knew?! so i will now be washing my hair every other night to keep my hair healthier. 

thanks for reading! 

xox

do you always end up going back to the same haircut? 

how often do you get your haircut? 

p.s. update! i went to francesca's to find the dress i talked about in my last post. they still had it on hold for me, but it was too small! for some strange reason the arms were ridiculously tight, and literally cut off my circulation ha! i guess it just wasn't meant to be with this dress ;)
the search still continues for the perfect winter dress though.

bow review + giveaway

do y'all remember my you're bow-tiful post? 

 if yes, then good.

if not, then click the link.

well, Devon Alana was sweet enough to send me her bows to review! she has an etsy shop with the cutest bows i've ever seen! you have most likely seen them on pinterest at one point or another! 

one of the main reasons i love her shop so much is because she uses lilly pulitzer fabric.

lilly fabric + bows = perfection 

also, she has her own blog! if you know how to sew, then you're in luck because she posts amazing tutorials! 

 i absolutely LOVE the way these bows are made, but the price totally makes me love them even more! i haven't seen anything as cheap as hers and they are still very well made! if you're in the market for new bows then i definitely suggest checking out her etsy shop! 

so cute! 

lilly pulitzer bow. just perfection. 

the bow is the perfect "team" bow! my school colors are blue and gold, so this is perfect! she also sells other colors, so see if she has your school! 

if you want to get your hands on two seersucker bows, then enter below! 

you can keep one for yourself and give one as a christmas present! 

or you know... keep them both for yourself! 

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you're bow-tiful!

bows are pretty much the cutest thing ever, and they scream PREP! 

(get it -- caps lock -- scream)

 ok i tried. 

my mad Paint skillz.

i know you're jealous;) 

anyway, i really think that bows are a great way to accessorize your hair especially when you just can't stand having your hair in your face! all you have to do is take half of your hair and pin it up with a bow! it's so simple, quick, and easy which is the best type of hair style! 

here are a few inspiration photos i have found, that have really made me jump on the trend. all i need now is to find some affordable bows that i like! 

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oh, and this tank is too cute to pass up!! i mean seriously, have you seen anything more clever and cute at the same time? i definitely want need this shirt from Kiss My Southern Sass! 

do you like the bow trend?

do you already own a cute bow? if so, where's it from?

thanks for reading! 

xox

seventeen ultimate guide to beauty book giveaway!

have y'all heard about the new seventeen ultimate guide to beauty book?! if not then you should be bowing down to me  so happy right now! if yes, then you should be happy right now too, because my mom and i have a website called PopCosmo, and we are giving away not one, not two, but THREE Seventeen Ultimate Guide To Beauty Books! it just went on the market yesterday, but save $20 by heading over and entering the contest, and also read the review! 

 Seventeen Ultimate Guide to Beauty: The Best Hair, Skin, Nails & Makeup Ideas for You is divided into 3 sections: Makeup, Hair and Beauty Resources. The makeup section portrays ideas for all skin types and complexions, with a wide variety of ideas for eyes, cheeks, skin and lips, plus overall looks. You select a look you want and Seventeen Ultimate Guide to Beauty breaks down how to get it. The Beauty section is a good go-to guide for how to achieve a certain look.

thanks for reading! 

xox