city braids.

hair by sean gallagher for serge normant grand street - in the great lawn at central park

summer is here & so is humidity. 

lock your hair up in a fun braid for a frizz free - no fuss summer hair solution.

summer soltice.

Happy first day of Summer! 

Yesterday I went shopping at Old Navy for shorts in an appropriate length for a 30 year old to wear. Generally there styles are more 'work appropriate' then most of my clothing, so I figured I'd have good luck in the shorts department and I was right!

1. tula 2. old navy 3. old navy 4. coach (similar)

diy. chanel espadrilles.

summer flats made easy.

uber expensive chanel espadrilles for just over $22.

SUPPLIES

1. a spool of thread and a needle

2. a chanel logo print out to be your stencil

3. old denim (color of your choice)

4. sharp scissors

5. aldo touggourt flats in navy & white 

on sale for $22.48

MORE AFTER THE JUMP

messy wedding hair.

With so many weddings this summer & temperatures soaring,

It's time time for brides, bridesmaids, wedding guests & hair stylists to get creative.

This is my most recent wedding, Maid of Honor, hair style.

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Inspirations:

Backcombed face framing structure (photo: anthropologie.com)

Paired with a messy yet tamed side bun (photo: proenza schouler)

Hair by Sean Gallagher Hair

of Sally Hershberger

I picked this look because I like a lot of volume around my face, but

also wanted to stay on trend with the messy look.  Adding a jeweled pin

dressed it up perfectly. (pin purchased from accessorize)

It's especially great if you have an annoying cowlick.  I'm constantly fighting 

with my hair.  As the day/night wore on my style dropped a little,

probably because it was 105°, but overall it stayed put.

photo via Natalie Tranelli

three things I love, right now.

1. biking around on this...

I LOVE biking around NYCity on this.  I always knew I wanted a bike, but I never could have imagined how much it would change the way I view the city in the summer.  I hate the heat, but having a bike makes it so much more bearable.  Truly amazing. 

If you don't have a bike, get one asap!

Sconset Beach Cruiser - Target.com

2. wearing outfits like this...

Maybe it's the bike that's inspiring me, but I'm loving this look right now.

front-tie button down sleeveless shirts

high waisted shorts

toms shoes 

ray-ban clubmasters

navy chanel bag (someday)

old school bathing suit

gold watch

& red lipstick

done. :)

3. swimming in this...

The McCarren park public pool is finally open! 

This has immediately become my favorite go-to, weekday spot to cool off.

I wouldn't dare go on a weekend, way too overwhelming, 

but I will happily bike my butt over the Williamsburg Bridge during the week. 

Pool capacity 1,500 people. Wowza! 

   

6 things to: keep in your bag this summer

My favorite compact products to stash in your bag this summer!

1. The Body Shop - lip & cheek stain $14

instead of wearing lipstick when its hot & sticky, 

try this gel to stain your lips into a 

punchy just drank and glass of kool-aid look.

2. MAC - blot film $15

oil absorbing sheets that take away the shine

& leave the make-up (clean & clear makes less $ alternative)

3. Revlon - PhotoReady concealer $10

perfect compact stick to even out your skin tone

4. Evian - mineral water spray (2 pack) $14

love this stuff! makes my face feel super hydrated

5. Neutrogena  - baby sunblock stick $9

this is great to keep in your bag for those

unexpected times when you get caught in the high beams of the sun

6. Peter Thomas Roth - instant mineral powder 

for oily problem skin $30

duel purpose! takes away the shine and adds some spf protection.

to all the fair beauties...

Whether you're ready for it or not... the weather is a changin'.

Last weekend the thermometer peaked at eighty degrees, but I wasn't quite ready to expose my blindingly pale legs to the world.  After a week or so of warmer temperatures... I no longer care.  Here are some inspirational pics to get you in the mood to bare it all.

  

1. Emma Stone

2. Kirsten Dunst

3. Amanda Seyfried

4. Kristen Stewart

5. Michelle Trachtenberg

6. Anne Hathaway

7. Abbey Lee Kershaw

8. Rose McGowan