#PartOfOurFamily with Head & Shoulders + I Show My Roots

Hi lovelies!  Today I'm talking about some awesome drug store hair care that you've totally overlooked.  I mean, I have.  But after trying it I am hooked and will certainly be borrowing it from my boyfriend's shower from now on!  I am talking about Head & Shoulders Fresh Scent Technology Collection and this stuff smells sooooo good and clean!  I really like finding an amazing affordable option that I can buy anywhere.  {Click to keep reading!}

How to Get Perfect Gisele Beachy Waves ~ BlogHer #Spon

Hi lovelies!  Do you envy Gisele's perfect beachy waves?  I mean, her hair epitomizes beachy waves and is so hard to achieve!  Well the folks over at BlogHer sent me this video to share with you, and it teaches you how to achieve her signature 'do!  You won't want to miss this!

What's even better than learning how to achieve Gisele's waves?  How about winning money?!  BlogHer is giving away 3 (!) cash prizes this week only, there will be 1 $250 winner and 2 $100 winners!  Simply answer a question at the end of the video clip! 

Sweeps rules

Prizes & Promotions page on Blogher.com

I'm off to heat up my curling iron... hope you find this tutorial useful as well!

xo
Lia

How to Hide Damaged Hair ~ BlogHer #Sponsored

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Hi lovelies!  I can certainly speak for myself in saying that my ends are more dry and damaged than the rest of my hair.  It seems split ends are present no matter how long its been since I've gotten a trim.  Well the ladies at BlogHer sent me this super helpful video, and I know how I'm going to be styling my hair until my next cut now!  Make sure to watch the whole video, because the side by side before and after that's shown at the end really shows what a difference it can make!

Now what's even better?  BlogHer is giving away 3 (!) cash prizes this week, there will be 1 $250 winner and 2 $100 winners!  Simply answer a question at the end of the video clip!

Sweeps rules

Prizes & Promotions page on Blogher.com

Hope this inspired you to pull out your curling iron, I know I'll be!

xx
Lia

Street Style x Glam Style

I love the total absentminded look here :)  Hey my dolls!  Today is a special day.  I'm linking up to one of my bff's, Amber from Real Girl Glam, Street Style vs. Glam Style blogger link up.  What is it?  Well, she wants to see what we wear on an ordinary day, then she wants to see us all dolled up!  I had so much fun with this, because I rarely get the chance to get dressed up, and I must confess I only own 1 dress.

New photographer/location for these shots, the hubs at his apartment complex!  He did great, huh?  I love this narrow corridor and how the light reflects off the glossy painted walls.

So I wore this to work yesterday.  I wanted to wear something fall-ish.  So I am doing my Missoni tights with open toe booties (yes!!!) and my fave part is the vintage Dior men's necktie as a belt for some real pop!

Chambray Top: Forever 21
Skirt: Banana Republic
Tights: Missoni for Target
Booties: Sam and Libby via Ross
Tie (as belt): Vintage Dior, thrifted

And now, a Smart n Snazzy first....

May I present to you Ms. Snazzy herself, Lia with straight hair!!! 

Dress: ABS Allen Schwartz via TJ Maxx
Shoes: BCBGeneration via TJ Maxx
Beaded Clutch: Vintage, from my grandmother
Earrings: Jewelmint
Necklace: Forever 21
Cuffs: H&M

There you have it!  My street style x glam style.  Which look do you love?  What do you think of me with straight hair?! Make sure you stop by Amber's blog to check out all the lovely ladies participating!

xoxo
Lia

How to Get Perfect Curls

Hello darlings!! Today I want to share my hair tips with you.  Now first I must say that I have incredibly thick, naturally wavy hair.  So while these tips may work for my hair, they may not work for yours.

So you may recognize my signature top-knot.  I'm always rockin it, like in these posts:

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That's a lot of top-knots!!!  Now would you believe the work that I put into the top-knot?  OMG, let me tell you :)  So here's the products:

1. Dove Nourishing Oil Care shampoo
2. Dove Nourishing Oil Care conditioner
3. Aussie 3 Minute Miracle deeeeeeeeep conditioner

I always use this shampoo, and I alternate (2) and (3) every other wash.  I wash my hair 3-4 times a week.

4. Aussie Hair Insurance leave-in conditioner

As soon as I'm out of the shower and toweled off, I spray this throughout my hair.

5. Conair wide toothed comb

This is the widest wide toothed comb I can find.  I swear by it.  After spraying in (4), I use this to gently detangle the bigger tangles and to distribute the product throughout my hair.  I never, repeat, NEVER use a brush on my hair.  Unless I'm getting a blowout.  But I'm not the one using the brush.

6. Moroccan Oil


After combing, I dispense two pumps of this into my hands and rub them together.  Then I run my hands through the bottom two-thirds of my hair, really concentrating on the ends.  I make sure to get everywhere, even the little tiny hairs in the back underneath.  Finally, I gently run my hands over the top of my hair before washing my hands.

7. Scunci hair ties


These are hands down the best things in the world.  You put them in, and your hair does. not. budge.  You don't need to readjust your ponytail or whatever at all.  Anyhow, I flip my head upside down, and gather all my hair on the top of my head.  Then I start twisting it, and then twist it and coil it around itself into a top knot.  I finally wrap (7) around the top knot and that's it!

I leave my hair in that for a day or so (use a shower cap when showering!!!) then take it down and get this:

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So there you have it.  That's how I do my hair.  While it works for me, it may not work for you, but it wouldn't hurt to try!

Tell me, what do you do to tame your hair?

xoxoxo
Lia