Eva Mendes Look for Less <$80

As if I wasn't jealous enough of Eva Mendes for dating Ryan Gosling, I am totally jealous of this perfectly stripey outfit! Absolute perfection for summertime and my striped dress find is only $14 at Old Navy right now!

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Olivia Palermo Look For Less < $95

Let's just continue the Olivia love fest shall we? Loving the color palette and the flirty style of the skirt in this outfit!

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Friday's Film: Double Stack

*Just a note that we will be taking a vacation for a couple of weeks so we will not have any new posts during that time.  We will be posting after that though so keep checking in!*  :)

We've called this style the Double Stack and I actually saw something similar to this on one of the awards shows on television but I have searched everywhere and I can't find the original source.  It's a very easy style but you will need to have two bun molds or rolled socks to accomplish this style.

I told you it was easy!

Here's a picture of the finished product.

You can see that it is taller than a regular bun but has a really elegant look to it. 

We used wet hair when creating this style and didn't have any problem with it holding tightly. 

Remember to really take the time to make sure the hair is spread out evenly over those bun molds so that your finished bun looks really clean. 

Happy Summer and we will see you after vacation!

the IT list... June 8, 2012!

Happy Friday ladies... check out these uber fashionable links!

• Sweetie Pie Style found her ultimate summer shorts! They are comfy, cute and go with everything! What more could a girl ask for?? (find Sweetie Pie Style on Twitter!)
• Fabulously Average braves the latest trend - cropped tops! Head over to see how fabulous she looks!  (find Fabulously Average on Twitter!)
• Wardrobes I Met and Liked is showing us her summer blues! She pairs masculine and feminine pieces for an unexpected twist! Cute!
• A Fashion Fixation shows us an adorable casual chic look that is perfect for the weekend! Be sure to check out her tip for an easy summer look! (find A Fashion Fixation on Twitter!)
• Urban Frill is loving colorful cardigans for the transitioning weather! And this yellow one is such a fun way to add a pop of color to any outfit!
• Sandy a la Mode tested out a pair of slimming polka dots pants! They work and she looks adorable - I'd say that's a win-win! (find Sandy a la Mode on Twitter!)
• The Fashionable ESQ found an adorable striped peplum top at a cute new-to-her online boutique! Pop over to find out where its from! (find The Fashionable ESQ on Twitter!)
• Seize the Styles is looking on the bright side with the amazing deal she found on her colorful dress! Head over to see the fun accessories she pairs it with! (find Seize the Styles on Twitter!)
• Northern Style goes for a classic look but punches it up accessories! Don't forget to check out her orange shoes!! (find Northern Style on Twitter!)
• Miss Top Ten Image shows us how to incorporate a kimono into our daily wardrobe. It is the perfect item to dress up jeans! (find Miss Top Ten Image on Twitter!)
• Here & Now is making her wardrobe do double duty by turning a skirt into a dress! Throw a blazer on top and you have a chic, comfortable look!  (find Here & Now on Twitter!)
• Diva in Me is staying cool in the warmer temps with pretty pastels! Pop over to admire her flirty dress and the fun accessories she pairs it with! (find Diva in Me on Twitter!)
• Olive and an Arrow is officially obsessed with blazers! The neutral one she is rocking looks great paired with a girly dress! (find Olive and an Arrow on Twitter!)
• Second Street East takes inspiration from her summer outfit to create a girly sitting room fit for any fashionista! Cute! (find Second Street East on Twitter!)

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Olivia Palermo Look for Less < $120

Either we just can't get enough of Olivia Palermo's style these days or she is just hitting it out of the park one after another... I tend to think it's a mix of both of those factors.  I just love her in this sequin jacket, I would have never even thought to wear one of these... until I see her pull it off so effortlessly.

This look is amazing!

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Kissy Lips & Bendy Braids

You will definitely need a Topsy Tail or tool like it for this hairstyle.  It's got two parts to it - the "Kissy Lips" and the "Bendy Braids" but they both derive from the same components, Inverted Pull-Throughs and regular Pull-Throughs. 

Here is what the Kissy Lips look like.  First you will gather a section of hair at the top of the head into an elastic.  Then create an Inverted Pull-Through by poking your Topsy Tail up from under the elastic and pulling the hair through.  Next you will gather another section of hair right before the first and secure it into an elastic - making sure to add in that hair from your Inverted Pull Through.  Have your new elastic lying fairly close to your previous one.  Now create a regular Pull-Through with that new section of hair by poking your Topsy Tail down through the hair behind the elastic.  These two Pull-Throughs create your Kissy Lips.

I've sectioned out the hair and done two sets of Kissy Lips on each side of the head. 

The lower set of Kissy Lips lies in the middle of the head on either side.

The hairstyle is finished off with Bendy Braids that are created simply by securing an elastic around the ponytail - about 1.5 inches below the previous elastic.  Now grab your Topsy Tail and create and Inverted Pull-Through with that section of your ponytail.  Add in another elastic (again 1.5 inches down) and create a regular Pull-Through.  Continue this pattern down through the ponytail and then follow the steps with the opposite ponytail as well.  The two different kind of Pull-Throughs will create a bent look in the ponytail.  The picture doesn't really do these justice but they are pretty cool. 

Olivia Palermo Look for Less <$115

Another dressy summer look from Miss Olivia Palermo. I love the dressy shorts paired with a sleek blazer and stripes! A little bit nautical but a lot of chic!

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