Tori Tutorial

I used a 5/8” curling iron to get these fabulous 80’s curls.  Best part—they lasted for days and went from 80’s to boho!

With Oscar buzz still in the air, I can’t help but crave Old Hollywood Glam. Most of the red carpet’s hair and makeup styles are so simple and straightforward.  What you see is what you get.  However, there are a few tricks that can help make the look last.

My favorite trick (shown in the tutorial above) helps to achieve side swept Veronica Lake waves.

First, make a deep side part.  The deeper the more dramatic.  

Next, focus your attention on the side with the least amount of hair.  Section off  a piece of hair that runs all the way from the part to the base of your neck.  Twist it tightly running behind your ear, and secure with bobby pins. Spritz your work with hairspray to keep it smooth and polished.

Pull all of your hair to the other side of your head.  Tease the hair that sits at the root and crown of your head to create volume, and drama.  

Next, go through your hair with a 1”-1.5” barrel curling Iron.  Curl away from your face.  Once you’ve gone through all of your hair comb out your work to make it feel more retro.

Finally, spritz with smoothing spray and/or hairspray.  

Now start practicing your acceptance speech because, honey, you are fabulous!

We can all pretend that February 14th is just the day that comes after February 13th and before February 15th, but we’d just be pretending. So for all of us that don’t want to live in a world of make believe February 14th is Valentine’s Day! 

It doesn’t matter if you are single or attached, you can have fun with your outfit/makeup/accessories on Valentine’s Day.

So my advice would be to pick a few bold pieces (playful shoes, romantic jewelry, kitschy purse) and pair it will an outfit that fits your personal style.  When it comes to makeup go bold in the Red and Pink family (whatever suits your coloring best) and as always keep your nails fun and flirty.

Finally, you don’t want to break the bank.  While the Miu Miu shoes above are TO DIE FOR—they’re expensive.  Check places like ASOS, Forever21, and Zara to find these key bold pieces on a budget.  

You’ll notice things are starting to look different.  I’m in the process of changing up a few things on the blog.  Don’t worry the hair tutorials will still be coming, but I’ll also be throwing in some other tutorials as well.  Some will be video tutorials, some will be picture tutorials, some will be about makeup & hair because thats what I love, and some will be about home decor because I just moved and I love killing 2 birds with one stone.

You’re probably wondering why all these changes Tori, WHY!?— we like the quick and simple picture hair tutorials.  The answer to this is:

BECAUSE I SAID SO!!

Whoa.  Did I just sound like my Mom? No, but seriously.  I love the hair tutorials too, and like I said those will still be coming by the boat load.  But I also do other things.  Things I think you’ll like too. 

So bear with me, and stick with me and I think we’ll all be happier.  In the mean time I thought I would give you something pretty to look at.  So I googled “something pretty” and this was my favorite image.  Enjoy!

Front and Back

Julianne Hough’s Golden Globes Updo

1. Start with blown out hair.  It can have some texture to it, that will just result in a bit of a messier rocker look—which is awesome!
2. Divide your hair into three ponytails:From the crown forward on top (the hawk of the faux hawk if you will),the middle section and sides, and the bottom section
3. Next, take the middle ponytail and wrap it around in a bun, then continue wrapping the hair down and around the base of the bottom ponytail.  Like a figure 8 between the ponytail bases.  Use bobby pins to pin everything into place.  Don’t worry if it is messy at this point.
4. Take the bottom ponytail and wrap it to form a bun and figure 8 it up and around the top bun. Pin securely into place. This will create a kind of twisted fun bun roll. (actually my one friend called it a croissant!). If you want it to be looser and edgier pull on it a bit to make it more undone and messy.
5. Now we get to the top ponytail we’ve been neglecting.  Tease it out—and I mean really go for it!
6. Pin the teased hair down where the crown of your head begins.  If you have excess hair (like I do) just twist it into a bun and pin it down.  You can be done here if you want a more polished look.  If you’re going for edgier, take your teasing comb and pick at the poof and mini bun until it separates a bit and looks tres chic.
7. Spritz with hair spray and go party your booty off at the Golden Globes, or whatever your social obligation is for the night.   

One of my fav flea market finds from the weekend.

I’ve recently taken up knitting.  I can’t wait for my first infinity scarf to be finished.