Summer Boho Topknot

Who doesn't love an easy hair-do that is super easy to do and also super cute?! To be completely honest, most days I totally disregard my hair and it looks like a hot mess. I am truly trying to be better with styling my hair!

I am constantly seeing pictures of the half-up half-down topknot. So I gave it a shot. I took photos as I was styling my hair to help with the visual.

I think it's a really cute and summery hairstyle. And it was totally easy to do before I had to go to work. BTW I literally just rolled out of bed and did my hair so I apologize in advance for my crayyyy face haha!

So first I brushed my hair with a wide tooth comb and sprayed my roots with my favorite dry shampoo by Dove. I wanted to add extensions to my hair to add some length and thickness. My extensions are by Bellami and they are in the color Off Brown. They were 22" but I had them custom cut to blend with my hair.

Next, I decided to use my straightener to give my hair a quick wave to it. Each time I section my hair and add a track of extensions, I go in and curl my natural hair with the extensions. My technique is to clamp the straightener on a section and up near my roots. Then you twist the straightener horizontally away from your head (this will curl your hair outward) and then you slide the straightener down on an angle until you reach your ends. So to curl your hair outwards on the opposite side you basically do the same thing and mirror the twisting and sliding motion. ** Remember twisting your straightener away from your head will create curls that curl outward, think Farrah Fawcett **

While I'm curling that hair, I have already sectioned hair on top of my head that will be in the topknot. Once all of your hair is curled we can now focus on the topknot. I have fine hair so I have to give my hair a little more volume. I pulled the top section into a ponytail and created volume by pulling tightly on the sides of the ponytail. I also took small sections near the crown and lightly pulled at them to give a tiny bit more volume. Once you are satisfied with the front volume, take the same wide tooth comb and lightly tease the ponytail. Next, twist your hair into a topknot like you regularly would and use booby pins to keep it in place. I like to play around and pull at some hair in the topknot to make it a little bigger and symmetrical.

I hope you try it out and send me pictures on Instagram of your cute summery topknots!! Enjoy and stay beautiful :)

Ciao!!

OOTD For Gloomy Days

What do you do when you roll out of bed to see a dark grey sky causing you to just crawl back into bed? Take a deep breathe and follow my directions:

- Make yourself a warm cup of coffee or tea (whichever you like)

- Sit down and take the time to enjoy and relax before starting your day 

- Now go wash that face and brush those teeth

- My favorite hairstyle on a gloomy day: a nice polished topknot

- Keep your makeup nice and simple

- Dress in clothes that will keep you comfortable, but still stylish

Outfit Details:

- Chiffon Trench (Forever21)

- Black v-neck (Forever21)

- Leggings (Forever21)

- Booties (Public Desire)

When it comes to outfit options on rainy days, I always tend to lean towards black clothes. Let's say it's raining so hard that you get splashed with water, most likely you won't be able to tell your clothes are a little wet if you are wearing black. If you want to look stylish with your shoes but don't want to get your feet wet, bring a change of shoes for when you go outside. Try adding a warm sweater or blazer to the outfit to make it look sleek but also keep you cozy at the same time. 

Above all remember that you can still be comfortable and look fashionable. It's about how you own your outfit instead of letting the outfit own you!

Ciao!!!!