Mermaid Waves

Long time, no chat! I love spring hair trends; they're always fun and flowy. Mermaid waves are probably one of my favorite looks ever. They always come out during spring and summer and look AMAZING. It's so easy and effortless which is all the more to rave about. 

If you're anything like me, you take the least amount of time doing your hair. My hair is extremely thick and decently lengthy, so as you can imagine my go-to hairstyles is my natural messy hair or a messy updo - I apparently like messy hair. 

The method I use to get these gorgeous waves involve no heat and even more exciting- NO TIME. 

After washing your hair, first what you are going to want to do is part your hair however makes you comfortable. 

Next, you are going to split you hair into two parts and french braid each side. 

This next part is probably my favorite part, SLEEP. It's much easier to do these waves overnight, but if you want the waves for a night time event leave the braids in throughout the day and they should be waved by the time you go out.

When you finish letting the braids set, this should be your finished product! 

For extra texture and hold, I applied Bumble & Bumble's texture creme. 

This is a great and easy look for spring and summer. I love hair and think everyone should experiment with different styles, cuts and colors! I'm definitely going to be styling my hair like this for the beach and any summer barbecues! 

"For me, hair is an accoutrement. Hair is jewelry. It's an accessory." - Jill Scott

KILLER EYEBROWS

This year has been the year of KILLER EYEBROWS. Bold, thick and arched eyebrows are what everyone is striving for. Unfortunately, not all of us can have naturally stunning eyebrows. The ones who are born with these eyebrows are the most blessed people in the planet. Lately, eyebrows have been the key to making or breaking your look. Sure you got the Alexander Wang x HM Collection before it sold out but how is your eyebrow game? Here are some killer eyebrows that I think everyone should enjoy.

10. George Harrison 

The lead guitarist of The Beatles had one of the best eyebrows in the men category. Most likely, Harrison did not fill his in - like most of us do - and look how good they look. I love a man with nice, thick, eyebrows and i'm sure Harrison has set the standards. 

9. Brooke Shields 

With the amount of eyebrow articles I've read, everyone misses one of the most iconic eyebrows in the history of eyebrows. Brooke Shields practically invented eyebrow game. Her eyebrows are bold, thick, long and enviable. I adore how her eyebrows bring out her gorgeous eyes. Brooke Shields is iconic and so are her brows. 

8. Zayn Malik

Many of you might be thinking, "She's only putting him in here because she loves One Direction." And you are correct - no i'm just joking. Although, I adore One Direction, I find that Zayn Malik has some great eyebrows. His eyebrows are the perfect brows. If they were any thicker or thinner, I don't know if they'd still be amazing as they are now - granted they'd most likely would because he is Zayn Malik. 

7. Phoebe Tonkin

 

I've never heard anyone acknowledge the beauty of Phoebe Tonkin's brows. They're not like anyone else's. I admire how far the come in and how high they are arched. This look wouldn't work for everybody but I think it suits her fantastically. 

6. Robert Pattinson

This captivating Hufflepuff - mind my Harry Potter reference - has such thick eyebrows that leaves me speechless. You just look at him and think - eyebrows. They're fantastic and make his face even more breathtaking than it already is. 

5. Emma Watson 

My favorite feminist and spell caster - Emma Watson. Alright everyone, I think we can all agree that Watson has some damn attractive eyebrows, yes? I love how her eyebrows are not at all the thickest or boldest eyebrows but they are so desirable. They fit her face wonderfully and I would kill to have some brows like that. 

4. Joe Jonas

Originally, this post was just going to show female brows but then I started thinking about Joe Jonas and I had to include him. Joe Jonas is pretty much the inventor of eyebrow game. Remember back in 2008, when everyone said he had caterpillar eyes? Look at him now. The Jobro knows what it means to have eyebrows and he owns it. It's like his trademark. 

3. Maisie Williams

I'm going to interrupt this post with something completely off topic - I am absolutely and completely in love with Maisie Williams.

Going back to the brows, I think her brows are one of the most underrated eyebrows in the history of eyebrow game. These are her natural brows and they put so many eyebrows to shame. They're completely solid and striking. Cara Delevingne who? (Joking, I love Cara) 

2.  Chase Crawford 

Being Nate Archibald is besides the point. I can safely say that Chase Crawford has the best brows among men. They're so perfectly arched and thick. Forget about his gorgeous deep blue eyes or undeniably great facial hair, I find that his brows are what makes him so much more attractive.

1. Lily Collins

I'm going to settle this feud and let everyone know that Lily Collins has the best eyebrows in the game. Look at them. They are long, arched, thick, eye-catching, full - everything you could want in an eyebrow she has. When I see her eyebrows, I want to cry - they're so incredible. I believe Collins knows that she has the best eyebrows but doesn't want to brag.

"You Must Never Underestimate the Power of the Eyebrow." - Jack Black

Favorite Lipsticks

If there is one thing I love - it is lipstick. In my opinion, lipstick is the most interesting form of makeup. There is so many different shades and different ways you can put it on - it's quite lovely. You can mix shades, overlap shades, you can even use lipstick on your cheeks as blush that is how unique it is. Here are some of my favorite lipsticks of all time.

The Classic Red Lip

I think a red lip is a must for everyone. Red lipstick signifies confidence and power and to me - that is sexy. Anyone no matter what skin tone or how old you are can rock a red lip. The particular color I'm wearing in this photo is Mac Cosmetics Viva Glam Rihanna in 01. I think this shade is the absolute perfect red - not on the verge of burgundy but also not to sheer and almost a pinkish color. 

Plumpish

This color is more daring, if you will. Obviously, not everyone will want to wear this shade out or even wear it at all. I think it is a gorgeous plum shade that would work amazing in Autumn. I really love this lipstick from Covergirl called  Entangled. Not only does it give you an amazing deep plum color but I find that it actually gives my lips a little plumpness. 

Femininely 

This color is one of my "go-to" "in a hurry" shades. It is a nude color with pink undertones. Its perfect for everyday wear. I think it is a very girl and sweet innocent shade. This could be perfectly paired with a smokey eye. This lipstick is by Clinique and is called Think Bronze. 

Nudeness

This shade is my absolute favorite nude lipstick. Its Kate Moss' Lasting Finish Lipstick in the shade 14. I pair mine with just a plain clear gloss from Lancome. I especially love it because of how well it correlates with my skin tone. It is my perfect nude lipstick. 

Date Night

If I did go on dates, this is something that I would wear. It is the perfect combination of bold but subtle. This shade is by Makeup Forever that comes in the Sephora Beauty Insiders birthday gift this year. It sort of a cross between a mauve pink and a coralish orange. It is a beautiful color for all skin tones and perfect for a date night and casual days. 

"Heels and Red Lipstick Will Put The Fear of God Into People." - Dita Von Tesse

Model Monday : Vlada Roslyakova

Vlada Roslyakova (Born as Elena Rosenkova) is a Russian fashion model. She started her career in Russia and moved on into Tokyo, Japan. When she moved to New York City she walked for several high name designers such as: Karl Lagerfield, Moschino, Hermès, Dolce & Gabbana, Miu Miu and Saint Laurent. Her trademark, if you will, are her doll like features including her big bright blue eyes and her distinctive runway walk. Vlada has walked in numerous runway shows and has appeared in various high fashion magazines such as: Harper's Bazaar, Vogue, and i-D. She is signed to Women Management.

In my opinion, Vlada's biggest strength is runway. I've seen some shows where she walks and she owns the runways. When you watch her on the runway, you can tell she knows what she is doing and she is not holding back. She is confident. She is bodacious. She is everything high fashion is.  
Another thing I love about her is her honesty, sense of humor and fun loving personality. If you've seen any interviews with her she is breath taking. Not only is she stunningly beautiful but her personality makes you fall in love. 

"I like to walk and feel the music and feel the clothes and feel my hips" - Vlada Roslyakova