We have the golden ticket (part deux)

Makeup is so much fun in the summer. Bright lips, fun eyeshadows, bronze skin. This makeup look has all three. It's a fun take on our vintage post plus it's PERFECT for summer. For this look you only really need three products. A nice gold eyeshadow, a bright pink lipstick & a rosy peachy blush. Those colors just scream summer! This look took less than 10 minutes. In our opinion why would you want to spend more than 10 minutes on your makeup in the summer. Wouldn't you rather be sipping drinks by the pool?


STEP 1. Prime your eye lid. Apply any gold eyeshadow that you have all over your top lid
STEP 2. Apply a rosy/peachy blush on the apples of your cheeks
STEP 3. Apply your bright pink lipstick

Tootsie Footsie

Are y'all ready for all those summer shoes? We sure are, but who are we kidding we pretty much wear open toed shoes year round here in S.A. Being the little diy-er's (I just made that word up) that we are, we have a few foot scrub recipes that are super easy to whip up at home. They'll leave your feet looking sandalicious!

Check back next week, we'll have a diy pedicure! Oh yeah you're feet will love ya' all summer long :) 

a fun way to wear a headband

Every where I look everyone is wearing headbands. When did they become popular again? Really I don't care when they became fashionable again I just know I want to jump on that band wagon. Plus this "headband" look is so easy to pull off with EVERY hair length. Teasing your roots, pulling your hair back & slapping on a cute headband, who would pass up that hairstyle?

Step 1. Take your teasing brush & give your roots a good 'ol tease (if you have dry shampoo spray your roots w/ that first then tease, the volume will last longer) 

Step 2. Smooth over your roots just a little bit so it looks a little polished. Not to polished though, messy is still cute

Step 3. Take the bottom half of your hair & wrap into a loose bun

Step 4. Take your headband & place it on top of your head, make sure your volumized roots are peaking out from behind the headband

If this isn't the best way to wear the cutest headbands I don't know what is. Hmmm now where can I get a bright lime green headband?

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

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!!!! 

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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Holiday Hairstyle.....Modern Bouffant

Hi y'all. Only two more holiday hairstyles to go! This holiday hairstyle is my version of a modern bouffant. Most people call it just a plain bun, but I just like using the word "bouffant" This is a classic hairstyle that looks great with anything you wear.

You'll need:

root lifter

teasing comb

rubber band

bobby pins

hairspray

Step 1. Spray a little root lifter directly onto your roots. Take your teasing brush & backcomb the top section of hair.

Step 2. Gather your hair into a low ponytail, secure with a rubber band.

Step 3. Tease your entire ponytail with your teasing brush.

Step 4. Your ponytail should look big & a little messy like mine. I wanted it to look like a birds nest.

Step 5. Start to wrap your messy bouffant bun around your rubber band. The messier the bun the better it looks. Remember I was going for the birds nest look.

Step 6. Once your bun is just the way you'd like it to look secure it all around with your bobby pins. Spray your hair all over with hairspray.

Step 7. Done! Your messy modern bouffant is finished.

I really liked the way this looked with a backless dress, I felt like it really helped my hair stand out. Don't forget your hair is one of your best accessories.  

Stay tuned for our last holiday hairstyle, in video form :)

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Holiday Hairstyle.....Embellished Headpiece

Hi everyone! Wow Christmas is coming so fast, we're already on our holiday hair tutorial #3. This time we're showing you just one way to wear an embellished headpiece. Around the holidays I love to wear anything that sparkles. Headbands, hair clips, bows & the list goes on & on! You can wear an embellished headpiece with any type of hairstyle this is just one holiday hairstyle that I loved.

You'll need:

root lifter

teasing comb

bobby pins

embellished headpiece

Step 1. Spray a little root lifter into your roots. Take your teasing brush & tease your crown.

Step 2. Gather one small piece of hair on your left side, bring it to the right side & pin onto your head w/ a bobby pin. Do the same with a piece of hair on your right side. Your making a criss cross motion.

Step 3. Continue the criss cross motion with your hair. Remember small pieces of hair work best.

Step 4. When you pin down your hair try your best to hide the bobby pins underneath your hair.

Step 5. When you've criss crossed your hair all the way to the bottom take a small piece of hair from underneath & wrap it around the loose hair on the bottom to create a ponytail. Take a bobby pin & securely pin that piece of hair underneath.

Step 6. When you've secured your ponytail you can start to take out a few bobby pins that may be poking out. I only take out about 2 or three. Remember you don't want the whole thing to fall out but it can "lay loose"

Step 7. Add your embellished or sparkly

headpiece. This is a necklace that I use as a headband.

Step 8. Voila'! Done

We're working on hopefully doing some DIY's for some sparkly, fun headpieces for the holidays so stay tuned!

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Holiday Makeup Monday

 

step 1- Always start with an eyelid primer, dust a sheer neutral shade all over your lid. 

step 2- take a tan color and apply it right in the crease of your eye, we are creating depth and dimension (but with neutral tones)

**we want to keep the eye neutral for this look, as we are putting the focus on your amazing lipstick

step 3- Take a bronze color and with a small eyeshadow brush, sweep this color on the lower lash line and in the inner corner of your eye. Still keeping in natural but adding depth and glam to your eyes as well. 

step 4- Line your top lash line ONLY using pencil or liquid liner. I'm using pencil here but liquid would look just as glam!

step 5- Curl your lashes and add mascara, I always apply two coats just for that little extra pop to my eyes. Make sure to let your lashes try in between each coats.

step 6- Add your favorite blush to the apples of your cheeks. A soft pink or a rose color will look stunning with this look. 

step 7- Apply two coats of a purple lipstick. I know what your thinking, purple? Yes trust me it looks amazing. 

**If your not as brave to just have the purple on, you can always layer one coat purple and one coat red lipstick. This will give the red a HUGE boost and bring the color out even more!

Hope you like this Holiday look!

Holiday Hairstyle....Old Hollywood Glam Hair

Hi y'all! Mandy passed the reins to me today. Instead of Makeup Monday I'm doing "Hair" Monday. I have lots of holiday hair tutorials to show y'all & I just couldn't wait to get started! First up Old Hollywood Glam. It's by far the easiest holiday hairstyle, just three easy steps. Plus it looks great on everybody.

You'll need:

hot rollers

brush

hairspray

Step 1. Heat up your rollers, once they are nice & hot start rolling up your hair. Make sure when you put the rollers in your hair that you tuck your ends under. This will keep your ends nice & smooth. I always roll my hair this particular way.  

Step 2. Leave the rollers in for about 15 minutes or until they are cool. I like to do my makeup during this time. Once you take out the rollers gently brush the curls out. Shape the curls to help frame your face.

Step 3. Set with hairspray & you're all done!

This is a great hairstyle for any occasion. If you don't have hot rollers a jumbo 2" curling iron will do just fine. When you release the curl just pin it with a bobby pin & allow it to cool.

*style tip- this hairstyle looks great with one side tucked behind your ear to show off those great earrings

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Top 5 Holiday Hairstyles

It's that time of year again, the holiday madness has begun. Now that Thanksgiving is over it's time to start thinking about Christmas & yes all those Christmas parties. I usually get stressed out over all the gifts I have to get so I want my holiday hairstyles to be as easy & stylish as possible.

This season its all about the effortless, sexy, classic hair. I guarantee if you rock these five holiday hairstyles  @ your next holiday party you'll be the belle of the ball!

Old Hollywood Glam:

Old Hollywood is here to stay & it's so easy to achieve. It's all about elegance mixed with a little sexy.

Bouffant:

Think classic & sophisticated. The bouffant is one of those hairstyles that goes great with everything.

Va Va Volume:

Messy curls with lots of volume is a romantic but sexy look, especially for the holidays. The messier the better!

Embellished Headpiece:

Around the holidays wear anything that sparkles. Especially in your hair, it's a real eye catcher.

Braids:

Braids are still all the rage from this summer. They work great when you're looking for an east laid back look.

Tutorials are comin' your way soon. I'm so excited to show y'all these looks. They are definitely some of my favorite holiday hairstyles!

Here's to a stylish Christmas & a swanky New Year!

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Our favorite thanksgiving recipes...

Around this time all we can think about is food, food, food. That's not such a bad thing though, its actually kinda nice dreaming about pumpkin pie.

Since we're starting to put together our Thanksgiving  menu we thought we'd share some of our absolute favorite Thanksgiving recipes. These dishes are hands down the best Thanksgiving recipes you'll find. Every Thanksgiving we have the best food, we're pretty lucky to have some amazing cooks in our family. Every year we have a broccoli casserole (recipe is top secret) the minute it hits the table its gone! Don't worry we've included a version that's just as great. Trust us these Thanksgiving recipes are easy and delish! You're turkey will thank ya later for all these great side kicks....

Perfect Mashed Potatoes

Bacon Braised Green Beans

Smack Yo Mamma Mac and Cheese

Brown Sugar Glazed Carrots

Broccoli Cheese Casserole

Chorizo Corn Bread Stuffing

Herbed New Potatoes

Chocolate Pecan Pie

Apple Crumble Pie

Maple Cinnamon Pumpkin Pie

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*image courtesy of Country Living

spooky goodness

Halloween really brings out my sweet tooth, but who am I kidding I have a sweet tooth 365 days a year. Monday Katy & I spent almost all day in the kitchen making these spider cupcakes with hot chocolate  & some homemade candy. Jealous? Yup I thought so.

p.s check back tomorrow for our homemade Halloween candy recipes...

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