inspiration {free people fall} + {hair tips}

free flowing waves and ruffles

a layered vest

feminine braids 

Socks transformed from the runway

For my every day work wear I am slowly bringing my favorite pieces like these above to my ever growing sparse summer wear. How about you?

I recently mentioned I am removing clutter in my abode here.  A 

little clarifying goes along way in hair care as well. Do you notice that your hair feels a little dryer lately? The change in seasons does take it's toll. Here are my favorites for Clarifying your scalp:

 Frédéric Fekkai apple cider clarifying shampoo

Redken Pre Art Treatment with fruit acids to clarify and remove excess buildup. Excellent before a color/or chemical service.

So much love in this little bottle

After a good nourishing clarifying treatment I find one simple product is all you need for great styling and shine. This oil is great for smoothing with hot tools too.  What's in your hair?

images: freepeople {scanned by me}

floral headbands + springy curls

how much is too big for a floral headband?

                                          perfect for a spring soirre wedding

  soft waves look best tosseled with fingers or with a little fluff from a brush

ballerina inspired poses, tulle skirts, and shoes like this make me want to dance too

These lovely floral and ribbon inspired headbands are so romantic and can do a lot for a bad hair day as seen here. I like the non-traditional vibe for a Spring Wedding as well. Maybe it's just Spring Fever lately that makes me want to think with reckless abandon about all the fabulous things to do with hair and texture and romantic curls like this. A flip of your curling iron spiraling in different directions about an inch or so away from the crown can give a more casual look. For added softness and stay a dab of Mousse Forte on dry hair before curling does the trick using a brush like this to soften into cascading waves.

images: via nonpareil magazine