Hair 101: The Haircut of the Winter

Lauren Conrad

Rihanna

Vanessa Hudgens

Lucy Hale

Lately, every celeb has had a case of "scissor fever". So many celebs have caught on to the "lob" trend. What is a lob you ask? Well, it's a combination of long + bob, a long bob. Usually bobs are cut above the shoulders, around the chin area. A lob, however, is cut at or just below the shoulders. This gives the hair room to still be pulled into a ponytail or bun, perfect for so many of us who still want versatility. And, as shown above, a lob can be transformed into so many looks. Keep it full with body like Lauren Conrad and Lucy Hale. Stay sleek and chic like Rihanna. Or, get bold with colored tips like Vanessa Hudgens. If you want a lob, just show your stylists one of these pics and be sure to specify the desired length of your lob.

How are you styling your hair for the winter?

Hair 101: Summer Hair Color

Lauren Conrad

The easiest way to play with dramatic hair color is by playing with the tips of the hair. The ends of the hair can easily be trimmed off at the end of the summer or just washed off depending on the type of hair dye. Try using hair chalk on the first try to figure out the perfect color!

Justine Skye

An all over hair tint gives the perfect subtly of dramatic color. A dark shade of purple, like Justine Skye's, isn't utterly dramatic but still gives a punch of edge.  

Kesha

For the wild and crazy nights of summer, rainbow hair is perfect! Kesha keeps the sophistication and "normalcy" by keeping the rest of the hair in a cool manner. 

What is your dream hair color?

Beauty 101: 5 Minute Winged Liner and Mascara

Lauren Conrad 

So lately I have been getting back into my old routine of wearing mascara, winged liner and a highlight on my brow bone. I love the look so much that I don't know why I ever stopped! Lauren Conrad is the best example of the mascara, winged liner, and highlight look because it has become her signature look, however Lauren and I have two totally different techniques. Below is how I get a great winged liner and mascara look in about five minutes.

1. Begin by applying to your entire eye lid and a little bit after your lashline.
2. Take an eyeliner pencil and make short strokes close to your lashline. The lines can be however thick you would like do not have to be perfect.
3. Take the pencil or a liquid liner and connect the short strokes. Slighty flick the pencil or liquid liner upward to create the winged look.
4. Take your mascara and apply two coats in a zig zag motion. Don't be two rough!
5. Continue with the mascara and brush across the top of your lashes.
6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 for your bottom lashes.
7. Take a highlight shadow with a light shimmer and apply it directly to your brow bone which is underneath your eyebrows.

After these 7 steps you are done! This look will make your eyes pop without using a massive amount of products, lots of blending, and too much color.

How do you make your eyes POP? 

Get the Look: Simple Braided Bun

Lauren Conrad 

Warm weather calls for hairstyles that keep your hair out of your face which is why Lauren Conrad's casual braided bun look is perfect! The braid is super cute and gets your hair out of your face while the bun keeps it chic and easy. All you need to recreate the look is bobby pins and a ponytail holder. 

1. Begin by brushing all the tangles out of your hair and separating sections near the front to begin a braid.
2. Begin braid your hair in the front going to the back. You can either braid to your head or separately.
3. Gather the hair to the side or the back of your head and secure it into a ponytail. 
4. Wrap the hair into a bun and secure with bobby pins.

How do you keep your hair out of your face without losing the "cute" factor?

Fashion 101: All About Exams

Lauren Conrad

Selena Gomez

This entire week is packed full of exams and tests for me, but that does not mean I'm going to bum it! I believe that still dressing up, even when you have to sit down for 2 hours, is part of what keeps you awake during the test. Wearing your pj's will only make you want to go to sleep. Layering your clothes is the best thing to do during a long test, you will be able to put on and take off whenever you feel cold or hot. Comfy jeans are key, even jeggings, whatever lets your legs breathe and don't feel too tight over time. The perfect shoes would be a pair of flats or boots, boots will keep your feet warm while you have the options to take off your flats if you choose. On top of everything you want to remember to bring a light jacket and maybe even a scarf to add some chicness to your overall look. Pull your hair up into a cute ponytail or high bun with minimal accessories so you won't get distracted.

How do you prepare for exams and tests?

Fall 2012 Beauty Trends

This year's fall beauty trends are so gorgeous, it's all about nudes, browns, deep reds, emerald greens, and regal purples. The colors scream dark princess in my opinion and work for every skin tone. Nail polish is definitely huge this year, every celebrity and fashion brand is beginning to make their own nail line which means everyone's nails are going to painted. A matte black nail color is a great alternative to the everyday shiny black and a nice emerald green, dark red, navy blue, or regal purple are fall ready too. A nude brown is also a trendy nail color that makes your nails appear longer and when it chips, no one can really tell. Not only is a nude brown a trendy nail color, but also a lipstick or gloss. Dark lips in violets and reds are so popular for nighttime looks in fall, while a nude lipstick or nude gloss is great for daytime wear. Don't forget about the hair, Lauren Conrad has switched up her Cali girl blonde hair to brunette which looks amazing and totally embodies fall.

Fall Beauty Trends by lyndseycamille featuring a sheer lipstick

Mimco lip makeup, $26 / Mimco sheer lipstick, $26

Hair 101: Don't Fear the Wind

Fall weather is so beautiful, peaceful, and breezy, but it can also be damaging to your hair. The windy breezy can blow your hair all out of place and create tangles. The fall is a great time to get your hair back healthy and try out different protective hairstyles. Hair accessories and updo's are a girl's best friend during the colder and windier seasons of the year. 



Emma Stone

Keke Palmer



Wearing your hair down during the fall can be a struggle, you have to keep it in place and out of your lip gloss! A half up- half down style is great style to wear if you want to wear your hair down but out of your face, plus since there are a couple of clips in the back your hair will stay in place better. Instead of a half up-half down look you can even try twisting or braiding the front pieces and clipping them back with beautiful barrettes.

 

Lauren Conrad



Demi Lovato

Buns and ponytails are definitely the best choice if your worried about your hair flying out of place or becoming tangled. There are so many different type of buns and ponytails from topknots to ballerina buns and high ponytails to side ponytails. You can accessorizes buns and ponytails by adding sparkly bobby pins, flower clips, and more! If your daring enough you can even add bold color like Lauren Conrad and Demi Lovato.



Trend Alert: Coral Colors

Emmy Rossum

Lauren Conrad

Sofia Vergara

The newest upcoming color trend is all shades of coral. Coral is a branch off color of orange and often a color that reminds people of the beach. Coral can be seen as the lip color of Emmy Rossum, the soft lightness of Lauren Conrad's skirt, or even solid and bright like Sofia Vergara's gown. At the moment I even have coral on my nails as a polish! Coral can be incorporated into make-up and beauty as a nail polish, lipstick, and even as a blush or eyeshadow.  As for clothing, coral is a beautiful color for jeans and skirts or as a cute top. I personally would love to have a bright coral top handle bag to carry around for the rest of summer and even for fall. Coral is such a versatil color that I predict the trend to carry on into fall in lighter, more subtle shades.

Will you be sporting the coral trend? 

Books to Read: L.A. Candy

Lauren Conrad

L.A. Candy by Lauren Conrad is my current favorite book and I'm not even done reading it yet! I know the book and the following books in its series have been oiut forr some time now, but I just had a chance to start reading what I want now.  L.A. Candy is about two girls, Jane and Scarlet, who move out to Los Angeles to pursue a new lifestyle and dreams. Of course something amazing has to happpen to the girls which is a chance to be reality stars and who knows what's going to happen next! At the moment I am on the rising action part of the book and I don't want to reveal too much except that the girl's friendships seems to be slowly fading away and the cameras come a lot more. This book is so fun to read and a great read for anyone who likes girly books that featureas friendship, boys/dating, reality tv, and a crazy schedule job/school. Also, the book does have cursing, not a lot, but the swearing words could be considered harsh. I recommend that you might need to b at least 13 years or older to understand the concepts and what's going on in the book.

I am planning to do updates as I read the rest of L.A. Candy as well as the otheer books in the series. Have you read L.A. Candy or any other books written by Lauren Conrad?

Summer Series: Hot Hair

Lauren Conrad

Ashley Benson



Shailene Woodley

Summer gets extremely hot and sometimes it's too much to have long locks hitting against your body. Summer is also the best time to try out new styles, especially for your hair. I love how Lauren Conrad keeps her long locks all year round and is always finding new ways to spice it up. Lauren's hairstyle above is very easy to do and gets your hair out of your face. You can either french braid a section of hair backwards or simply just braid two sections and clip them back. So simple! Ashley Benson took a major chop of her long wavy hair and it is super edgy, just what she is going for. The natural wavy hair and messy aspect is the best part of her new 'do.  Short hair can be very versatile just like long hair because it can still be curled, braided, pinned, anything! It also prevents you from being even more overheated! Lastly Shailene Woodley goes trendy by pulling her hair up into a high bun that can either be messy or slick, whatever look your going for! A bun is very versatile because it can work for both formal and casual occassion and also helps when your in the process of growing out your hair.

What is your go to hairstyle for summer?

Fashion 101: Rock the Maxi Dress

Lauren Conrad

Rachel Bilson

The maxi dress is sometimes a difficult piece to wear because it can either look too long and baggy or resemble a pajama dress. The best ways work a maxi dress start off with your own posture and overall look. Be sure to stand up straight so that the dress elongates your body rather than shorten it. You also want to be aware of having your hair combed and face cleaned to prevent a "just got out of bed" look. Now that is all taken care of  begin by adding an accessory to your maxi to help cinch your waist. Lauren Conrad cinched her waist by using a thick black ribbon while Rachel Bilson threw on a jean vest that ended right at her waist. A great pair of wedges or flat strappy sandals work well with maxi dresses because they help lengthen you out even more and wedges prevent the dress from dragging. Don't forget to add personal touches to make the maxi your own and rock it on casual sunny days!

Get The Look: Lauren Conrad's Signature

Lauren Conrad

Lauren Conrad is the queen of knowing how to have a signature beauty look. Lauren stays looking natural and fresh 24/7 without having tons of eyeshadow and bold lip colors.  All you need to acheive Lauren's signature everyday beauty routin is eyeliner and mascara, foundation, primer, lipgloss and bronzer. As for the hair all you need is a curling iron to create some amazing waves or you can just leave it straight.

1. Begin wth a clean face and conceal any necessary areas. Apply a light fondation to create a smoother look to the face.
2. Prime the lower lids and apply a light line of liner.
3. Go back with the liner and make the line a little thicker and wing it out.
4. Apply 1-2 coats of mascara to make your eyes pop.
5. Take your bronzer and brush on a light coat on the apples of the cheeks up to the temples.
6. Lastly apply a sheer lipgloss with a hint of pink or nude color.

To create Lauren's gorgeous waves, wrap your hair around a curling iron and finger comb each wave for a carefree look.

Remember to be patient when trying out a new beauty look and practice makes perfect. Try out the Lauren Conrad signature everyday beauty look! 

Hair 101: The Ballerina Bun

Greasy hair and icky strands are definitely not a cute look. So next your hair is just not working try a cute ballerina bun. The bun is easy to do, you just grab all your hair into a high ponytail, wrap your hair around in circles, and then secure the hair with as many bobby pins needed. The bun can either be slick and perfect or cute and messy, whatever works beset for you. The style can even be "jazzed" up with sparkly bobby pins or a cute clip on the side. The hairstyle works for every type of hair so be sure to try it out!