Easy Waves Easy Look

Taking full advantage of dry shampoo and making this hair l a s t.

It takes close to two hours to straighten this head of hair - can you blame me for wanting a few more days of a fuss-free style? Didn't think so :).

With a fuss-free hairstyle it's only right to replicate it with an equally attainable style.

I'm wearing Slimsation pants which work wonders at concealing food babies in all the beautiful and different sizes they come in (i.e. highly recommend). Price point compared to similar leggings with shape-wear, also known as performance wear, is pretty amazing too. 

It's basically a two-for-one deal, except it looks great on. Might as well pick up two or three pairs for the season.

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban  Shirt: Madewell  Pants: c/o Slimsation  Necklace: Custom  Bracelet: Kenneth Jay Lane  Wet Pouch: c/o Pily Q (similar here)  Shoes: Zara (similar here)  Lipgloss: Buxom Full-On Lipgloss in Megan

To round out my hassle-free look I threw on my monogramed (Queens girl for life) chambray shirt and used this Pily Q wet swimsuit bag as a colorful clutch. 

File this lewk under spring-time classic. Also, had so much fun playing with my hair (something I never ever do), I'm considering playing around with different styles every other month. What do you think?

Photos by Lydia Hudgens.

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Waiting on April Showers

Let's take a 180 degree turn and get in tune with my preppier side. As in prep-for-rain side :).

In preparation for the rainy season, I gave up a pair of barely worn rain boots to someone that truly needed them.

Let me explain by starting at the beginning.

A few weeks ago I was sorting through my boots and realized I've worn my rain boots twice since 2015. TWICE. Because fashion moves so quickly this particular style of rain boot couldn't be sold and honestly I've worn them in the mud - wouldn't be right to sell them after a muddy experience. 

Instead I listed them on Craigslist for free and found someone who was super gracious for the freebies. It felt so good to give someone something they couldn't afford but needed. So, I listed a few more free items on there.

Rain Jacket: J. Crew  Shirt: Madewell  Jeans: Lucky Brand  Necklace: baublebar (old similar here)  Rings: Zoetik  Watch: RumbaTime  Purse: c/o Patricia Nash  Shoes: c/o Bearpaw  Lipgloss: c/o NARS - Priscilla

And with the additional space (and sticking with my one-out one-in rule) I went ahead and got something I will genuinely use. Like this gorgeous mint rain coat. 

You're probably wondering, what about rain boots or keeping your feet dry? Luckily a few of my boots are already weather-proof so until I desperately need a pair I'm probably going to pass for now.

Photos by Lydia Hudgens.

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Crowned

Time for a change, at least when it comes to my hair.

Don't worry, once water touches my nape the curls will return to their normal flounce. Just needed something different and a way to experience festival prep without heading to the festivals.

That's right you guys, I'm selling my Coachella tickets to pad up my savings account. To be honest, it's going to suck. Actually, knowing I wont be there now sucks. Suck so hard. But in life one has to make unpleasant sacrifices to experience amazing-ness down the road. 

At least that's what I keep telling myself.

Even if one can't attend a festival this season there's no reason to not incorporate a few of the trends into our daily outfits. Whether it's a fun lip color (this one is amazing), denim pieces, or a never before tried braided style - all these little things are a fun way to spruce up any outfit.

Jacket: Zara (old similar here)  Sweater: Madewell (old similar here)  Shorts: Old (similar style)  Necklace: Athra Luxe  Ring: Kendra Scott  Purse: Elliott Lucca  Sunglasses: Madewell  Boots: Wanted  Sheer Tights: Hanes  Socks: c/o Boohoo.com  Lipgloss: c/o NARS - Priscilla

I'm particularly indulging in not having to worry about my hair for a few days and am thinking about doing my hair done a bit more throughout the year. You know, just to mix things up.

What do you think?

Photos by Lydia Hudgens.

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