Showing posts with label Hair and Beauty. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Hair and Beauty. Show all posts

8.28.2017

Headwrap How To


You know how sometimes I tell you that "this style is so easy, and you can totally do it yourself," and you're all, "oookay, lady"? Well, this time, I ain't lyin'. If you can't follow this simple tutorial, then I can't help you. Grab a scarf—any scarf—and try it out. I promise it takes a mere minute, it's not frustrating, and it doesn't include a single iron. That's something to dance about, no?


All you need is a long-ish scarf, whatever pattern and fabric tickles your fancy, and a hair tie if you're wearing your head wrap with an updo of sorts {calm down—updo does not always equate to complicated and fancy. A top knot is an updo, people.}.


See, less than one minute. Okay, fine, this is sped up, but, in reality it really did only take about two minutes to tie, so, ha.


Me sportin' my quick and easy head wrap, and my mean mugger.

Guys, c'mon, even my daughter knows how to do it. {Just kidding, Mama may have helped.}

Now go on and make Aunt Jemima proud.

XO,
Nik 

Psst...another hair tutorial for the not-so-savvy: 

http://creatingthesilverlining.blogspot.com/2015/04/i-like-big-hair-buns-and-i-cannot-lie.html

6.30.2017

Rosé, All Day, Every Way

Rosé is having its moment—in ALL the ways. Sure, the summer-esque pink wine {which, spoiler alert: is not sweet, as previously perceived} is gracing all the shelves, cookouts, and girls' nights in. But, rosé is popping up in other forms, too—like in Guy Tang's rose gold hair line {if you're not familiar with the hair GOD, Guy Tang, you need to be}, and in this flowy romantic number from Tobi.

Booze, hair, and clothes—all in the form of rosé. Proof that there is a god. 

 







 

 
I'm no wine snob—I almost always go for the "chipper chicken," like this Lab Rosé that's become a fav!




 
Dress: Tobi {size medium} // Shoes: Melrose & Market at Nordstrom Rack // Sunnies: Nordstrom - no longer available, but Similar & Similar // Earrings: Quartz drop earrings from Stella and Dot - no longer available; Similar & LOVE // Ring: Nordstrom Rack - sale, no longer available; Similar options


 
Kissed by a rosé hair brought to you by Guy Tang's #mydentity line {7RG}.

Photo cred to one of my favorite creatives & duck tamers {no kidding—shoot at a pond and quack happens}: Erin Michelle Photography

XO,
Nik

 Psst...another trend-obsession:

http://creatingthesilverlining.blogspot.com/2017/06/the-slimming-effect-black-bodysuits.html

6.20.2017

The Slimming Effect: Black & Bodysuits

Black as a slimming trick - groundbreaking, right? We're not recreating the fashion wheel here - we all know black is a go-to slimmer. I pretty much lived in black {leggings} postpartum. And even now that I'm feeling much more fit-mom-ish and less frumpy-mom-ish, I've kind of become accustomed to my black. Colorful me - accustomed to black. Motherhood does things to you.


 

 

Now, pair black with a bodysuit, and you're in the double-slimming business. In the right fabric, a bodysuit can be like a one-piece that's sucking & tucking you in all the right places. Bonus: it's not a bathing suit, and you're not on the beach feeling all sorts of body-conscious. Trust me, bodysuits {or, as they appear in my new-mom head - adult onesies} are where it's at!





 
{Oh, hey babe!}

Not quite as slimming, but equally as appealing to me these days: mom jeans. I am, afterall, a mom. Not that this stopped me from rocking high-waisted mom-jeans pre-twinlets. Rebel that I am.

 

  
Bodysuit: Tobi {size medium} // Cropped pants: Old Navy - no longer available online {check in-store!}; Super similar // Shoes: Nordstrom Rack - last season; Similar & Similar {and also, I'll trade you - because that chunkyheel!} // Sunnies: Quay Australia - no longer available {but they sometimes come back in stock!}; Similar
 
Last random thought from my recent fashion files - let's talk about Tobi. I've long shied away from buying from Tobi because - well, models be fiercely fit. Which always begged the question - how is that going to fit this shorter & stouter bod. Slowly but surely, Tobi's endless sales broke me down - and now I can officially tell you that any ol' average girl can rock it like their gorgeous amazon models.



 

 

Fabrics are quality, fit is on par, fashions are trending, AND prices are enticing. Like, annoyingly enticing. Enter my newest shopping obsession—and my latest apology, for turning you into a Tobi fiend like me. 




Top: Tobi {size small} // Pants: Anthropologie - sale, no longer available; Similar & Similar // Shoes: Oldies from god-knows-where; Similar & Similar // Head scarf: Ancient; Similar // Earrings: Francescas: Oldies; Similar & Oh-so-boho

Photo cred: Instagram & Blog Husband {Thanks, Babuh!}

XO,
Nik


Psst...more fashion obsessions: 



10.10.2016

Three Simple Braid Tutorials: Sweet, Edgy & Trendy

Proof that a braided hairstyle doesn't have to take hours, or tons of practice. These are the three simplest braid styles that are my go-to's—one for when I'm feeling especially sweet {rare}, one for when I want to up the edge-factor, and my personal fav - the ever-so-trendy half-bun with a braid. Pin, practice & tag me on Instagram when you're ready to show off your favorite braided style!
 
Tools & products used for all styles
Teaser comb {with boar bristles is my favorite}
Bobby pins
Elastic hair ties
*Can start curly or straight hair!

{Sweet: Headband Braid}
 

{Edgy: Hard-part Side Braid}
 
 

{Trendy: Braided Half-Bun}
 
 

 What other tutorials do you want to see? Let me know in the comments!! 

XO,
Nik

Psst...More hair how-to's this way:

   

http://creatingthesilverlining.blogspot.com/2015/04/i-like-big-hair-buns-and-i-cannot-lie.htmlhttp://creatingthesilverlining.blogspot.com/2015/04/i-like-big-hair-buns-and-i-cannot-lie.html

5.03.2016

The Best & Most Confusing From Met Gala 2016

 
{Claire Danes, aka Cinderella, in Zac Posen}

The Emmy's, Grammy's & Oscar's don't have anything on the biggest, boldest & bravest night in fashion—the Met Gala. For those who have been living under a fashion rock - the Met Gala is Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Benefit. Which basically means, a night for the most beautiful people in the world to wear the most incredible designs in the world, to the biggest ball of the year. And, what's a ball without a theme? This year's Met Gala theme was Manus x Machina—fashion in an age of technology.

Enough Met Gala small talk - and onto the moments that will make you gasp {you'll know it when you see it}, swoon, grit your teeth in empathetic embarrassment, and make you turn your nose up.


{BEST}

Claire Danes {aka, Cinderella} in Zac Posen 
From the second I saw this on Zac Posen's Instagram, I knew it was over—the competition, the search for my wedding-vow-renewal dress, life as we know—all of it, it had just been won. Modern day Cinderella. {And now you may gasp}. 
A video posted by @zacposen on

Poppy Delevingne in Marchesa
Second official fav.
A photo posted by Georgina Chapman (@georginachapmanmarchesa) on
  


The rest are in no particular gorgeous order...

Nicole Kidman in Alexander McQueen


Nina Dobrev also in Marchesa

Karolina Kurkova in Marchesa {Slay, Marchesa}


Blake Lively in Burberry


Zoe Saldana in Dolce & Gabbana
A photo posted by Harper's BAZAAR (@harpersbazaarus) on
 
Kate Bosworth in Dolce & Gabbana

A video posted by Kate Bosworth (@katebosworth) on
 
Allison Williams in Peter Pilotto 
But even more importantly - hair by Rebekah Forecast. Fishtails & diamond clusters?! Setting the tone for wedding hair every where.



Kylie Jenner in Balmain
The best of the Kardashian/Jenners. Peep the impeccable Cindy Crawford in the background - also in Balmain!
A photo posted by King Kylie (@kyliejenner) on
 
Emma Roberts in Tory Burch
A photo posted by Emma Roberts Fans (@emmarobertsdaily) on
 
{CONFUSING}
Look, it's the Met Gala, and a night for avant-garde, so nothing is really "off limits," or in bad taste. But let me tell you - there is confusing. Like, majorly wrinkled forehead, might need botox, confusing.

Sarah Jessica Parker in Monse
I wait. I wait all year to see this woman step on the Met Red Carpet, and this year - George Washington steps out. The blue shoes are her only saving grace.

Lupita Nyong'o in Calvin Klein
I think we know my confusion here...


And then an entire generation of up-and-coming fashionistas stepped out, and it's clear that their invitation represented the wrong theme. Instead of Manus x Machina, I am convinced it said, "Modern Day 90s."

Selena Gomez in Louis Vuitton
 
Kristen Stewart in Chanel
 
 Michelle Williams in Louis Vuitton
At least she was actually old enough to remember the 90s...


And sure, there were some "oh no, not here, not ever" looks {I'm looking at you, Madonna}, and some I'm still torn on {yes, even on Queen Bey & her spandex dress}, but let's not dwell on the negative. Because - Claire Danes, Zac Posen, and Cinderella. That's all we'll ever need to remember from this year's Met Gala.

P.S. Anyone marching out pronto to buy some new hair accoutrements!? I can dig it.

XO,
Nik
  
Psst...More fashion-moments:
 

4.13.2016

Spring Haircut & Style Trends: Blunt Bobs, Long Shags, Center Parts & Braids

While your Spring hair color can set the tone for your spring look, there are cuts & styles that can take your spring transformation to the n e x t level. Want to know what cut to pair with your new bronde or ice blonde color? Need to know what styles to perfect to show off your fashion colors? Or, coveting your virgin locks but still need something to mix it up? Bob, shag & braid with me!

{Cuts}

{Blunt Textured Bob} 

 

Long bobs kicked off last year, and they're not going anywhere anytime soon! Especially with warmer weather on the horizon, this is the perfect lightweight & breezy cut to survive humidity and still maintain an actual style. A lot of this cut is in the styling—pumping up the volume at the root, adding texture throughout, and flattening the tips to give that lived-in and blunt look. You want the cut to hit anywhere between grazing your shoulders and skimming your collarbone, depending on your face shape {rounder faces should go for a collarbone cut to lengthen your face shape}. Then, you want very inconspicuous layers that add texture throughout, without giving you The Rachel.

{Long Modern Shag}

 

Shags are famous for their sassy, sexy and majorly swingy layers. And I mean LAYERS. This is one of the most layered cuts out there—stemming from the original 70s style, perfected by both women and men {think teen heartthrobs of the 70s like David Cassidy and Mick Jagger}. In the 90s it took on a rounder shape with the birth of The Rachel {one of the most iconic cuts of all time, which you can probably tell since it's been mentioned twice already!}. And in the 00's it made it's return with Meg Ryan. Most of these decade-shags have one thing in common—short. Today's shag, although perfect on all lengths and textures, is mostly geared towards medium to long hair. Finally, us long-haired girls get our shag on. The more layered, fringy and textured - the better. Julianne Hough rocks my most recent favorite, chopped by no other than the incredible Riawna Capri of Nine Zero One Salon {a must-follow on Instagram!}

{Styles}

{Center-part} 

 

Once upon a time I was wearing my hair stick straight and smack down the center and someone said to me, "you look like Cher!"—and just like that, I fell in love with center-parts forever. Made famous by Cher herself, the center-part has been reborn in a hippy-wannabe, Coachella-style infested, Kardashian-ruling new world. Sleek {more like plastered}, flowy, bang-split, double-bunned, pinned back—however you're wearing your hair, a center-part will instantly up your chic-factor. 

{Braids}

 

I know, this is not a new trend—in fact, most of us have been rocking braids since grade school! But alas, it still reins every day styles, bridal styles and tutorials across the web. Today's hottest braids include a nod to those grade school braids with french-braided pigtails; intricate braids-within-braids; half braids; and chubby little pancake braids. At this point in our lives I think it's safe to say that braids are here to stay—for. EV. er.

XO,
Nik

Psst...More inspiration for Spring style:

 That 70s Fall Style: Two Ways
 

Spring & Tribal Curves Ahead  
  


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