Quick Messy Pin Curl Turorial

This is how I've been doing my hair the last couple of days. It works wonderfully because I have thick hair, which takes a while to pin curl, and because it gives a looser curl. Sometimes when I pin curl my hair I don't want those super tight curls.

 Start off with damp hair and put a good bit of Motions Foaming Lotion (only like $3 ish dollars at Walmart). I started this set with second day hair and re-wet it, but I usually like to set it right out of the shower.

 Section large pieces of hair to pin curl. I start with the bang section and put it up in one curl.

Make sure you brush out each piece before you pin curl, especially if you have naturally curly hair (as I do) so that they will be smooth.

I lay all the pin curls flat on my head for this style. I curl the ones on my left side clock wise and the ones on the right counter clock wise. You don't have to be nice and neat with these, just throw them up there in large chunks.

The finished product. Took my about 5 to 10 minutes and there are about ten pin curls. It's not supposed to look neat and tidy.

Then sleep on them or wear them about during the day. Make sure they are COMPLETELY dry or you'll deal with fallen out curls and they won't stay. Even if you have to wait a few extra hours, it'll be worth it.

Start taking the bobby pins out gently, don't take the bangs down yet. (You all get to see how light my eye brows actually are)

 After they're all down. It's a much calmer look from regular smaller pin curls.

Brush it all out. If it looks crazy or not quite right keep brushing it and moving the curl in the direction you want it to go.

After you've gotten a nice shape pin back the right side, or whichever side your bangs are not on with bobby pins.

Now it's time to take the bangs down.

Brush them out in the direction of the curl until they're nice and smooth.

Curl up and secure with a bobby pin or two.

Then hair spray the crap out of it. Smooth down all the frizzy bits.

 And there you have it! Nice loose curls. I lightened the second photo quite a bit in hopes that you could see more detail since my hair is so dark.

Let me know if you all have any questions! I may try a video tutorial next time.

xo,

 Em

Finally Friday

I wore this outfit tonight for a double date night to Burger Up with Quincy and her husband Johnny, it was such a beautiful evening and Ty and I had such a blast with them. Sorry there's not a lot of variety in the photos, Ty went to take them and the camera died after about 10 photos.

I tried a different pin curl thing last night. I did larger kind of messy pin curls and I think it worked really well with my hair. Not only did it take much less time to do, but it also made me hair less huge. Because my hair is already naturally so curly sometimes when I pin curl it it just goes out of control and it's hard to tame.

dress thrifted

cardigan free people

shoes modcloth

hat vintage

 

I'm wanting to do some hair tutorials but I'm not sure if I should do photo or video tutorials. I think I've asked this question in the past, but which kind do you all find most helpful? 

I hope all you darling have a wonderful weekend!

xo,

 Em

Inspiration for Spring

When seasons change (here in Tennessee it feels more like summer than spring already) I always start looking at images of years gone by and start wishing that our stores today we're filled with such things or that people still made such beauties. I really want to get better at sewing this summer so I can make some lovely things.

I love all the nautical looks, simply adorable!

 source

I love the pinafores and that play suit is just grand.

What are some of your favorite spring/summer looks?

xo,

 Em

Pin Curlin' It Up

After a huge break of not pin curling or rag curling my hair and mainly using heat (I know, horrid for my hair) I finally pin curled my hair last night. I wanted to see how my new cut would look. Quincy of Q's Daydream cut it for me a few days ago, and I'm loving it.

Tomorrow I start a job working for a business answering phones and whatnot. I was subbing but it really wasn't steady enough, and I need something until I start working at a mother's day out/preschool in August. I'm also hoping this summer to start giving voice and piano lessons (so if anybody is in the Nashville area and needs some look me up!). I miss music so much after graduating. Hopefully, in the next year I'll be able to find a full time position teaching it. Any who, all that to say I'm nervous about doing something that is not teaching, ha.

 blouse 80's hip zipper

jeans freddies of pinewood

belt thrifted

shoes gap

xo,

 Em

 

Freddies of Pinewood's Jeans: Reviewed

I have been lusting over Freddies of Pinewood's jeans for a while, so I decided to take the plunge and get a pair. I bought the Classic Indigo and ordered a 26" waist. It's usually very difficult for me to find high waisted well fitted pants. I have a 26" waist and a 41" hip, quite the difference. I'm happy to conclude that these pants actually fit. They are a bit snug, but going up a size would have made them look silly at the waist, I think, as they are VERY high waisted pants. 

The denim is wonderful; soft and dark and the pants are very well made. The one small problem I had was that they still gapped just a little (shown in the pic below). This is a problem I have a lot so it doesn't bother me a ton. When I laid the pants down the measurement taken flat was 13" at the waist and 19" at the hip, which was a nice difference I thought.

All together I would say this style of pant fit very well. I can't speak for their different styles of jeans though. I have also been wanting a pair of their dungarees, but I think I would size up to a 28" waist in those to ensure a looser fit in the hip area.

I think if you are worried about the waist to hip ratio go with your waist size at least with these style of jeans. As long as your waist to hip ratio is no bigger than a 15" ish difference you should be fine.

shirt ty's

pants freddies of pinewood

shoes modcloth

I hope this helped some of you out there wondering! Let me know if you have any other questions.

xo,

 Em

A Little Dita

I had somebody suggest that I do a set like Dita Von Teese's on my last post, so I got inspired and watched some interviews and looked at photos. This morning I did an experiment set, and I think it worked well! Super easy, and it's nice and sleek looking.

There's new electric being run in our apartment (it's super old so they're doing some up dating) so Ty and I are staying with my parents for a couple days. My siblings are off for spring break, so it's nice to be able to spend time with them, it feels like when I first graduated college. 

blouse thrifted

vintage skirt the hip zipper

shoes target

xo,

 Em

 

Feels Like Summer

I wore this outfit out last night for a little date night with my hubby. It really felt like summer! It's been close to 80 degrees here in Nashville, whooo. I'm really enjoying it.

Sorry for my un-styled hair. I blew it out (my hair is naturally very curly) thinking I would do something...and then I just didn't feel like it. So it's a weird wavy straight-ish, oh well. Isn't this top super cute though! Sweet Quincy from Q's Daydream gave it to me. I can see wearing it on many a warm summers day.

And a crazy picture just for good measure.

blouse vintage/Q's Daydream

trousers vivien of holloway

sandals urban outfitters

 bakelite bangles wonders on woodland

I ordered a pair of Freddie of Pinewood jeans, and I'm very interested to see how they'll fit. I'll make sure to let you all know. I'm nervous, but they look so cute I just couldn't resist!

I hope you all are having a lovely weekend!

xo,

 Em