Simple twisted updo

Having shorter hair makes you feel like a brand new woman. I've learned to take inspiration from all sorts of things. Recently I was inspired by Kirsten Dunst. She sported this braided updo @ the sundance film festival. It was such a great hairstyle & I knew I wanted to recreate it. I wanted to mix it up a bit so instead of a french braid I did a twist. Lets face it braiding isn't for everyone! I did a twisted swisster once before & it got so much great feedback! This twisted updo is so simple & fun, it's a great look year round. Happy twisting!

Step 1. make a deep side part
Step 2. take 2 sections of hair & criss cross one over the other
Step 3. once the hair is crossed add a little more hair to each piece & criss cross again
Step 4. keep repeating this step all the way down till you reach the end of your hair
Step. secure the twist with a rubber band. grab the rest of your hair & wrap into a loose bun (take out a few pieces of hair from the front twist to give a more textured look)

Super Bowl Recipes-Chorizo & Cream Cheese Stuffed Jalapenos

Yup its true we're those girls that get really excited for the Superbowl. We make food & sit & yell at the TV. This year I'm rootin' for the Giants! Every year we come up with some great Superbowl recipes & this year the food will be nothing short of fabulous! First up for appetizers, chorizo & cream cheese stuffed jalapenos. These little guys are incredible yummy. They are the perfect size for a quick nibble. But make lots because they go FAST! These little appetizers are perfect with a nice cold Dos Equis. Who am I kidding everything's good with a nice cold Dos Equis...

Make sure to check back over the next few days for our other great Superbowl recipes

Tuxedo Jacket x 3

Happy Thursday! 

We have an all new 3 way style for you guys! This time it's the tuxedo jacket!

Bloody Mary's

This morning we tried Bloody Mary's! At home of course, just in case we hated them! If you haven't tried one yet i highly recommend it, they are pretty spicy but totally customizable. I used this recipe except i skipped the horseradish and subbed in some jalapeno infused vodka. It definitely gave it that extra zing!  

I think the funnest part about Bloody Mary's are getting to dress them! Most places only dress your bloody mary with a celery stick, but we wanted to get creative! I've seen some bloody mary's with everything but the kitchen sink in em' so if more is better for you give it a go!

Here's what we used.....

Libby made us some breakfast food that went great with the Bloody Mary's! I mean doesn't that look delicious!

Add a little TEXTURE to your life

Ever since I got my haircut I've embraced my natural hair texture. A little wavy & sometimes frizzy, yup I'm one of those girls that SWEARS by frizz ease. Since my hair is shorter I've learned to be a little more playful with it. This is one look I normally wouldn't have worn with my longer hair (I was in a hair rut) But now fun Libby gets to come out!!

Step 1. Blow dry your hair about 80% dry. Don't blow dry it smooth leave it a little messy.

Step 2. Take a quarter size amount of gel & scrunch the ends your hair.

Step 3. Secure your hair with bobby pins right above your ear.

Step 4. Grab your curling iron & curl just your ends. Don't worry about making the curls nice & neat, I say the messier the better.

Step 5. Take your teasing brush & tease your curls. Make sure to make them nice & BIG!

I love this look it's a little 1920's & a whole lotta fun! It's great for when I need a cute hairstyle fast. How do you like our new "step by step" layout? Isn't Katy a graphics genius, thanks Katy!!!! 

stepped out in...happy hour!

Let's be honest -- Friday's were made for happy hour. Actually, if were really being honest any day of the week is made for happy hour. Last Friday we hit up a bar that is 750 feet in the air (yes we live on the wild side) Its a bar inside the Tower of America's, which if your not familiar is sort of San Antonio's version of the Space Needle. This place is very hip and cool so of course we had to upstage it with our hip and cool outfits and  awesome personalities and dashing good looks. Beat that Bar 601. 

(sorry no silly pictures this time, we were to anxious to try the mango mojito)

MY GLAM!!!

So if you haven't heard of my glam I suggest you check it out RIGHT NOW. If you've heard of birch box this is similar. It was created by some YouTube sensations such as Michelle Phan and Jessica Harlow. Every month new beauty items get sent to you for only $10!!!

This month was all about environmentally safe products and I couldn't be happier with all of them. 

1. This cucumber mask is so great, it leaves your skin feeling so soft. It hydrates and nourishes your face leaving it with a gorgeous glow. Plus peeling it off is the fun part! And its not tested on animals...SCORE!($8)

2. This is a great mineral concealer. It gives you great coverage with a sheer, flawless finish. So great! ($29)

3. This one step conditioner is amazing!! Seriously I could tell a difference after one use. It leaves your hair feeling very hydrated. It wont strip your hair of its natural oils which is terrific, and is made with natural ingredients. Cant beat that! ($36)

4. I am head over heels for this nail polish. It takes only one coat and it dries incredibly fast. Its so long lasting and the colors are gorgeous. I got this fabulous emerald green and I'm in love with it! ($10)

I would highly suggest you check out all these products, all great and all great for the enviornment. Love!

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Fleur de Sel Blondies

When I first found this blondie recipe I knew it was definitely something I had to bake. I tried making them around Christmas time but that batch didn't come out so great. They stuck to the bottom of the pan and well they were basically rocks. I was pretty disappointed but being the perfectionist that I am there was no doubt I was making them again. It just took me a while to finally get the courage to attempt them again. (I had baking anxiety) I took the plunge and I'm happy to report they came out fabulously!!

They taste AMAZING! It's the perfect combination of chocolaty, sweet and salty. Give these a try, they are absolutely worth it. If you love chocolate chips as much as I do these will be  your new favorite!

How to get Golden Globes Hair

Don't ya just love January. It's the beginning of award season! That pretty much means every Sunday my sisters and I will be glued to the t.v. Did y'all see the Golden Globes? I have to say Charlize Theron was my absolute favorite. Her headband was beautiful, where can I find one for myself? One thing that caught my eye was the hairstyle of the night (you know me, hair is my first love) Almost everyone was rockin' that relaxed, undone, almost beachy waves.

 

I recently discovered how to get this effortless look in
 just 4 steps, plus I read that models swear by this so needless to say it's a guaranteed winner! It's one of those looks that's ready to go when you first wake up in the morning, ya I knew that would grab your attention!

Step 1. Start with dry hair, add a little bit of mousse to your hair but don't saturate it. You want your hair just a little damp.
Step 2. Take your curling iron and wrap 1 inch sections of hair around the barrel for about 10 seconds.
Once you've curled all your hair hit the sack. Don't worry your hair will stay curly until the next morning.
Step 3. When you wake up take a spray bottle and fill it with a little bit of conditioner and water. Lightly spray all over your hair.
Step 4. Scrunch your hair with your fingers. This keeps your hair mouisturized & smelling  great without drying it out.

Just a few easy steps to great relaxed, beachy, undone waves. I wrapped my hair a little tighter around the barrel just because my hair is a little shorter. Just remember the looser you wrap the hair around the barrel the looser the curl.

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Neon Love

I have been seeing so much neon lately...on bloggers, in magazines.....everywhere! It's normally so hard for me to find neon in stores but on the internet that's a different story! I am absolutley in love with the neon satchels and the neon orange heels....i think they would fit into my wardrobe nicely! Pretty much everything on this list is lust worthy!  

neon dress- h&m $35 

neon & diamonds- Bauble Bar $72  

neon satchel- Zatchels $55

neon necklace- Forever21 $9

neon sweater- Topshop $55

neon belt- Urban Outfitters $24

neon heels- JC Penny $40

neon nail polish- American Apparel $6

Makeup Monday: Gradient!

 

So last week I was sifting through Seventeen magazine, and yes I still read Seventeen. Maybe not the prom issue, that would be weird. I came across these gradient lips and I practically fell in love. In the magazine they look so much more awesome. But it gave me the idea to share them with you. This look is a little more toned down then in the magazine but still interesting enough to be cool.

I'm just showing the lips this time because well, all the rest of the makeup should just stay simple-like this!

Step 1: Take a coral lipstick and apply this all over your lips.

**make sure to blot after each application

Step 2: Apply a fuchsia color on top but only to the center of your lips and smudge out with your fingertips.
Step 3: Take an orange color and add it to the very center of your lips. Smudge a little out with your fingertip also.
You can add a gloss or keep it matte, your preference. 
Get funky and creative with it also and try some different colors!!

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Humpday Links

Just a few of our favorite links to get you through this humpday. Happy linking!!

• I am dying to make this necklace i saw on MadeByGirl....it looks so easy and chic!
• These excercises by Amanda Russell look like something i can totally do, especially to lose those unwanted holiday pounds!
• I recently started stalking reading Court+Hudson....how i missed this awesome blog is beyond me!
• I am dying to make these cinnamon brown butter breakfast puffs from smitten kitchen....these would be worth waking up early for!
• I cannot...literally CANNOT stop watching this video....it always puts me in the best mood, now if only i knew what they were saying!
• In 2011 we couldn't get enough of Ms. Nina Holland. If there is one thing you should do for 2012 check out our friend Nina's blog!
• Every winter we buy pan dulce, in my opinion its one of the best desserts. My goal is to use this recipe & my oven to make my own
• The one hair product I cannot live without are my hot rollers! I've put this link up many many times but I swear by it. If you want sexy hair try this hair tutorial
• There is one dessert that I'm dying to try. These salted fudge brownies look delish the pictures don't do it justice
• YouTube is of course my favorite. There's one channel that all of us absolutely adore. Kin Community has the BEST video's. I just want to warn you don't watch them if you're hungry

Have a fabulous Wednesday :)

road trip style x 3

This weekend was nothing but a girl's weekend (just the way we like it) Saturday we took a little road trip to ATX, sure its only an hour away from us but hey it's still a trip right? We spent the day drinking, chowing down @ the best little dive bar & dancing the night away.

All in all it was a great weekend to kick off 2012. How was y'alls weekend? 

This is what we wore on the way to Austin.....comfort was definitely the key here!
AND.....here's some photos from the rest of the night...

Now that the holidays are over we have some great posts up our sleeve. Lots more videos, 3 way style's & just about everything in between!

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Bloggers Do It Better

Im all dressed up with nowhere to go. Actually thats not true, I did go somewhere...TRAIN TRACKS! I mean that's what you should do when you have a fancy dress on right? This Bloggers Do It Better was with sequins this time (cant you tell) I have to say I was really excited about this one. I wore this dress on New Years Eve, but of course I got a little more fancy with it. This is my more laid back "going to the train tracks" look. Hope everyone is having a great year so far.

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