Friday's Film: French Fish Bone

We had a request for a tutorial on the French Fish Bone Braid.  This is a VERY simple braid but is so pretty. 

This braid also created some pretty waves for the following day!

These are the Scunci "Evolution" bands that I bought and used in this video.  I absolutely love them because there's no twisting, they come out easily, and they don't rip the hair.  I got mine at Smith's grocery store but I'm sure they can be found all over. 

We also use these Scunci elastics ALL THE TIME and love them because they are made out of the same stretchy material that doesn't fall out or rip the hair when removed.  We grabbed these ones at Walmart and these are our favorites.

We also love these little Goody clear elastic for the smaller piggies because they are STRONG!  We also bought these at Walmart.

Here's a picture of the finished product from today's video.
This is a previous post where we did two of these braids.  You can find that post here.

We've done this technique before with out "Something's Fishy" hairstyle and you can find that original post here.  We just secured our two section into elastics at the end without braiding any further.
 Here is the original post on our regular Fish Bone Braid.  You can see that I have gotten much better at doing them as I've practiced so don't get discouraged if it's not perfect at first.  :)
There is also our "I Wish it was a 'U' Instead of a 'Y'" hairstyle and that original post is here.  This uses two Fish Bones that combine into one.

the IT list... April 13, 2012!

Happy Friday ladies!  

Take some time to check out these great links!

• DahliaLynn Lane is dressed for the zoo in one of spring's hottest trends - a backward cardigan! Head over to see how she styles it! So cute! (find DahliaLynn Lane on Twitter!)
• A Dash of Details is crazy for gingham! She shows us how this preppy pattern can make a statement in fashion, interiors and food! (find A Dash of Details on Twitter!)
• Rachael, Really knows how to rock a pair of cowboy boots! Pop over to see what she pairs them with to make for a stylish spring outfit! (find Rachael, Really on Twitter!) 
• Fabulously Average is taking a break from this season's trendy brights and going with classic navy blue. She looks so ladylike in her polka-dotted dress! (find Fabulously Average on Twitter!)
• Here & Now rounds up all of her favorite summer neutrals for a refreshing, warmer weather look!  I have my eye on more than a few! (find Here & Now on Twitter!)
• Style Your Life is serving up some serious home inspiration with West Elm's spring line! You will want one of everything!! (Find Style Your Life on Twitter!)
• Lipstick & Lollies got a taste of summer on a trip to Austin and wore the perfect layered outfit! She proves that maxis and chambray were meant to go together!!
• Sweetie Pie Style is channeling her inner Egyptian with a her new statement necklace! You won't believe the price! Get your wallets ready! (Find Sweetie Pie Style on Twitter!)
• POSH Blog is sporting a fierce top knot and a tone on tone outfit! She is definitely looking posh! (Find POSH blog on Twitter!)
• Second Street East mixes some fun pieces for a bright, colorful look. They inspired a pretty cute pillow arrangement, too! (Find Second Street East on Twitter!)
• Olive & an Arrow is looking gorgeous in her boho chic ensemble! A white maxi and flower headband makes for a romantic summer look! (Find Olive & an Arrow on Twitter!)
• Good Life is dressing the part for cooler temps with simple, classic layers! Add in a leather jacket and you have the perfect amount of edginess! (Find Good Life on Twitter!)
• 100 Inspirations shows us how to get Katie Holmes' polished casual look. Stop by to see how you can recreate the look for under $100!

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Ashley Olsen Look For Less < $120

While there is no doubt color is everywhere this spring, I still have a place in my heart for neutrals.  No matter the pieces, a neutral outfit always looks classic and chic.

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Diagonal French 5-Strand

For Easter this year my princess decided on the hairstyle that she wanted.

(Please excuse the loose strands of hair - it was a VERY windy day and I didn't take pictures until after they had been outside hunting Easter eggs for a while.)  :)

 She loves 5-Strand Braids so she chose this Diagonal French 5-Strand.

We've done these French 5-Strands before and you can click here to see that original post but this one was just a bit different.

We started on the left side of her head by gathering a small area of hair that was divided equally into 5 strands.  (You will want to know how to create a 5-Strand Braid before attempting the French version and we do have a tutorial video here.) 

We worked our way from the top left part of the head down to the bottom right part of the head, gathering new sections of hair into only the two outside strand of the braid each time it was plated.

When all of the hair was gathered we finished plating the rest of the hair without adding strands in.  An elastic was placed at the bottom of that braid to secure it and then we tucked that end up underneath the French part of our braid and bobby pinned it into place. 

We added some hair pins that matched her dress and she was all set for Easter Sunday.

Kate Moss Look for Less < $95

Pastels paired with black have to be one of my most favorite looks this spring.  It's so crisp and fresh.  Kate Moss looks stunning in her pale pink pants and bold black accents.  I love this look!  Plus, I have recreated the whole look for under $95 - what a steal!

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Jessica Alba Look for Less <$103

Jessica Alba sure does know how to mix the bright colors and patterns! I love this combo of the pink blazer with the polka dot top. She then tops it off with a fun orange bag! I don't know how she does it but she is always putting together outfits I am obsessed with!

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Simple Half Inverted Pull-Through

Here's a VERY simple hairstyle that is not really "original" but it's one I thought I'd throw out there for those mornings when you want something cute but don't have a lot of time.

 It's simply an Inverted Pull-Through using only half the hair.

Start by styling the hair how you would like - curls, straightening, etc.  We had some waves from braids the day before that we used.

Section the hair out from ear to ear and pull that top area into an elastic.   

Now grab your Topsy Tail and poke it upwards underneath the elastic.  Feed the hair through the loop and pull it up and through.  (Creating and Inverted Pull-Through as opposed to the regular Pull-Through.)     

Spread the hair out a bit so that it's evenly falling down.  Now your elastic is hidden and you have a cute little "poof" in the middle of the head.

Nice and simple yet different from an everyday look.  :)