Hair Tutorial: Rag Curls

Ok, so here's my first hair tutorial. I'm sorry the video quality is so poor, I just did it on my mac book. I really want to try to keep doing tutorial's, but I want to make sure I get an actual camera next time. Also, I get a little confused with which is my right and left because the video was opposite on the screen, haha so I kind of stumble along at some points.

I hope that this is helpful for anybody who wants to do a super simple vintage hair style. 

xo,

 Em

Wedding Hair

I've recently really gotten into Pinterest and that has sparked me looking at a lot of inspirational photos of different things. Here are some lovely hair images that have got me thinking for my wedding day.

Oh my goodness, recently I have been completely inspired by Lauren Bacall. I adore her hair, and I think this style would be amazing for the wedding. I don't know the original source, but if anybody does let me know.

This is just too dreamy. Everything about it, but I especially adore the hair. Here is the original source and Miriam's beautiful blog.

How beautiful! I haven't decided if I'm going to wear my hair up or down yet, but this is totally a lovely option for an up do.

Ok, ok another Lauren Bacall, but her hair is just too amazing!

So that's what's inspiring me at the moment.

xo,

 Em

Navy

Tomorrow is my my last day of school and then fall break! Thank goodness. I'm looking forward to having a few days to sleep in and relax. Thinking of a nice break here's my causal outfit for teaching today.

I love the color navy and I feel like I've been inspired to wear it lately since my nails are a half moon manicure with navy. I also feel like I've been wearing my bakelite bangles constantly, I'll have to expand my collection soon.

pants vintage/hip zipper

shirt tyler's

sweater american eagle

belt j crew

shoes steve madden

bakelite bangles vintage/wonders on woodland

lipstick mac ruby woo

xo,

 Em

October

It's finally feeling like fall around here in Tennessee, at least a little bit. It was chilly enough for me to need tights this morning when I left for school. October is by far my favorite month, and I'm so excited to enjoy as much of it as I can.

This sweater is from my mom's vintage collection, and it's so wonderfully warm and cozy. Not to mention the beading which is so beautiful.

dress vintage/adelaide's homesewn

sweater vintage/my mom's

tights target

shoes jessica simpson 

I got my hair trimmed up finally. It's a nice blunt cut, which makes it so much easier to set. Since it is a bit shorter it's not quite so comfy sleeping on rag curls though . Maybe I'll experiment with soft rollers. 

xo,

 Em

Nesting

Since we are only about two weeks out of us signing the lease for our apartment, I've been getting inspired by different home decor photos. Now, we'll be pretty poor in the beginning so we may not be able to do everything we ever wanted to right away, but it's good to get inspiration and ideas going.

I love the teal of the cabinet here so much. Also, the mis-matched chairs are such a great idea. (1)

I love love love this room! The green sofa reminds me of the orange one from the 60's my grandparents are giving us at some point (Tyler is not so sure about it fitting in our apartment, but one day we'll incorporate it in) (2)

I love the idea of storing things in lovely hat boxes, plus they're just so pretty. (3)

This crafting nook is just dreamy. All the wonderful colors make it. (4)

As much as I love color I also think whites and creams can be so soothing. (5)

That's just some of my inspiration so far. I'm always on the lookout for new things to inspire me. What are some of your home inspirations of late?

xo,

 Em

Stolen

So I have something to confess. When I go home to Nashville I usually steal one or two items of clothing from my sisters. My sister Hannah is still waiting to get a lovely pair of sage green shorts back. This past weekend I went hunting in my sister Sarah's alterations pile and found a lovely forest green wool skirt that was perfect and this lovely polka dot dress.

I especially love the length. It's such a 30's/40's length. So beautiful.

 dress thrifted/stolen from sarah 

sweater vintage/hip zipper

shoes neutralizers 

belt thrifted

bakelite bangles vintage

I love dressing in a vintage fashion, but since I can't always find affordable vintage I love improvising with thrifted things (or vintage inspired clothing). Even though this 80's dress is not a classic 30's dress, I feel like I've given it that feel by pairing it with my T-strap shoes, and little vintage cardigan. Also, adding a red lip doesn't hurt either. 

xo,

 Em

The Future

As the wedding is drawing nearer I get more and more antsy about planning, us moving to Nashville, and all general wedding everythingness. I found my shoes for the wedding this past weekend, and they are everything I could have ever wanted. I wish I could show you all so many things! I'll just have to wait until after the wedding ;)

blouse stollen from hannah

skirt vintage/the hip zipper

cardigan ann taylor

shoes gift/anthropologie

scarf trip to italy

I'm so excited about what the future holds, and I'm fully intending on enjoying every moment.

What are you looking forward to in the future?

xo,

 Em