Trend to Try {braided hair}

My glitter has worn off which means it's time for this gal to try a new trend! I loved glitter nails!! Did you try it? Did you love it?  I'd love to hear about it.  I did notice that after removing the nailpolish/glitter my nails were a bit discolored {eewwww}. I chalked it up to nails suffocating because of all the glitter and that I rarely have polished nails. Did your nails do that? Or is it just me....{awkward.......}

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The trend I'm trying is definitely NOT NEW---it's been around for a while and has sustained--which tells me that it's worthy of learning how to do! I've been  dying to teach myself this hairstyle since the Laguna days. Lauren Conrad's hair has been amazing since 16, no?!

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I think the reason I love it is because of it's romantic and undone (but done) look.  I love it because it provides a solution to the "yea, let's try the side swept bang!" mistake I repeatedly make at the salon.  And I *might* also love it because I feel pretty when I think I kinda look stylish. :)

I've tried previously with ZERO success--always ending with hands thrown in the air, hair in knots, and mutterings of "I SHOULD BE ABLE TO DO THIS!!!!!!!!! DANNNGGGG IITTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!"

Recently after watching this tutorial  from I Am Momma...Hear Me Roar, I tried again---with SUCCESS!! I admire her for teaching a girl who was flying the white flag in defeat how to french braid her own hair. Thumbs up to you, Cheri! 

I did this tutorial and now braid my bangs all the time.  I find that my hair works best and looks the best when it's dirty with dry shampoo added to absorb the next day grease. Okay, that might be the real reason I'm loving this trend---adding 20 minutes back to my precious sleep time. Fine. I said it.

No, I don't have blue hair.

Have you tried this trend before?  Do you feel like Lauren Conrad?  Did a hot guy named Brody follow you home?  Amazing!

trends to try {glitter nails}

I am trendy.

subtract elementary teacher
subtract mom of a toddler
subtract living in a 'burb
subtract being a  little soft and cushy in the middle,legs, and arms
subtract being almost thirty
subtract being on a tight budget


okay...

I am quasi-trendy.

I love fashion. I love styling. I love color.  I love being semi-daring with my clothing. I love my style. but I'm not breaking any rules and rocking the world with my choices.

I'm somewhere between mom jeans

and

supermodel

Aren't we all?

I'm not going to be on cutting edge of fashion; But I try to make myself feel pretty everyday. Sometimes I believe it, sometimes I fake it. :) 

Trends are fun to try and easy to adapt to your own personal style.

Even for the diaper bag haulin mommas.

I'm going to try and embrace some trends.  I'm going to try and make them work for my lifestyle.

Try them with me?

The first trend that I've been wanting to try is glittery nails. I love the sparkle. I'm really enjoying muted pastels and nude shades and was super excited to try this trend out. How FUN!!

you can find the images and web links  via laura gambrel on pinterest :)

I really liked the idea of doing glitter on only one nail on each hand. I feel like it's more of my style and a little fun and spunk among classic and pretty--like me. heee.

I followed this tutorial pretty much as written.

it's not perfect; but i'm hardly a perfectionist. and i. love. this.

Wearing this around the house for a few bit got me thinking about how my fun summer is almost FUN OVER. How could I adapt this to a more school/work appropriate shade?

I kept playing. Took a lot more pictures. Made some more fun combos using the aquamarine and gold glitter.
and then my kitchen started looking like a
Ke$ha music video.

I've only been glitterfied for an afternoon, but I'm loving this.

Have a wonderful weekend, friends!!
Go **accidentally** buy some glitter and have fun!

linking up with my friend Jessica. :)