Hair And Fashion

Wednesday giveaway!

Today's giveaway is from Ruche, a fabulous California boutique with vintage-inspired pieces. They're offering one lucky winner a $100 gift certificate to perk up her summer wardrobe.

(Ruche has super reasonable prices, so $100 would get a bunch of cute things -- for example, you could get two tops and a skirt, or a dress and sandals.)

For a chance to win, please visit Ruche's shop and leave a comment below. A winner will be chosen at random tomorrow. Good luck!

Update: Kelly from Maine is our lucky winner. xo

Rockin Bobbie Pins 4th of July

Follow the steps from the link below on how to get the hairstyle done. The only difference is I pulled her ponytail into a messy bun because of our heat. The summers are really hot here and she likes her hair up.

http://thewrighthair.blogspot.com/2010/06/make-it-or-break-it-hair.html

The Rockin Bobbie pins and how to make them came from http://www.mom-stuff.com/public/245.cfm. I love these for accessories.

The picture below is showing how I put them in.

The top view of her head.

Guest Post: Bocce Ball

Recently, I came across two bocce ball sets, and they're the prettiest I've seen. The $2800 Chanel one, of course, is for serious players and would take your bocce ball to a whole other level. Which outdoor games do you enjoy playing?

Restoration Hardware Bocce Ball Set; Chanel Bocce Ball Set

-- By Rachel from Black Eiffel

Guest Post: Mini things for mini people...

...that i'd totally wear in grown-up sizes...

{left to right, top to bottom: roxy little girls romper, smallable striped tee, j.crew girls dress, giga & zaza shoes, j.crew boy's tie, and trumpette metallic mocs}

-- By Joy from Oh Joy and Oh Joy Eats

Guest Post: Magical Bubble Photos

When I came across these photos by Romain Laurent, I let out an audible *gasp." I wonder how he was able to capture such a magical moment? What are your thoughts?

-- By Rachel from Black Eiffel

Toddler Pull Thru's to Ponytail

This style was so simple and turned out so cute.

I started just above her ear and made a small ponytail then twisted it thru itself. I then made a 2nd ponytail including the first ponytail and twist it thru itself too. Do this on both sides of her head.

On the very top center I made a poof and added the ends from each side.

A finished side view of her head.

Question #12

Ahas left a new comment on your post "Ringlet Curling Iron":

where did u get it? what is it called?

It is called a Conair Instant Heat Spiral Styler Curling Iron. I bought my at Walmart I put a link under the picture.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Conair-Instant-Heat-Spiral-Styler-Curling-Iron/3999274?wmlspartner=GPA&sourceid=44444444440281551375

Original Curling Post http://thewrighthair.blogspot.com/2010/02/ringlet-curling-iron.html

Guest Post: Picnic Ideas

I love Joanna's idea of having a picnic club. What a blast that would be throughout the warming spring and summer months! I envision delicious food picked up a a local deli or nearby farmer's market and lots of outdoor games like bocce ball and croquet and just having fun hanging out with a group of friends. Here are a few things to bring outside. Happy picnicking, everyone!

From top left: Disposable wooden forks; Portland picnic plates; Weber Smokey Joe Grill; france cheeseboard; Belvoir fruit juice A.P.C. dress; John Lewis picnic hamper Anorak kissing rabbits picnic blanket

-- By Rachel from Black Eiffel

Question #11

A has left a new comment on your post "Sponge Curlers":

i love the look, but where can u get the sponge curlers?

I buy my sponge curlers at stores like Kmart, Walmart, or Target. They have all sizes but I prefer the larger sponge curlers because they don't make the curls too tight. I do use the smaller ones on my toddler since her hair is so short.

The Kids Are All Right

This movie looks great (as does Mark Ruffalo). It comes out July 9th.

Toby after dinner

A few readers asked for more family photos, so here's one of Toby and me after feeding. He always looks like Wallace Shawn when he's getting burped, which we find adorable and hilarious.

French Braid Headband

I started by making 2 very small french braids on each side of her head. Shown below

Then make a poof in the front middle of her head.

Next I made a fifth french braid that started just above her ear and makes a headband across her head. *Note when I got to the poof ponytail I left this hair out of the braid because it will make the braid too thick.*

Top view of her head.

Guest Post: Wedding Inspiration

Since I'm in the midst of planning our wedding which is *gasp* only a few weeks away, I thought I'd leave you with some inspiration for the big day.

Clockwise from top left: Cheese display; cake flags; May 4th tie; butterflies; fieldwork flowers; long guest table; airplants.

Couple in boat; guests.

Thanks again to Joanna for having me here. I've had fun blogging about babies, dresses and weddings. Congratulations to Joanna and Alex, and welcome to the world, Toby!

-- xo, Alyson from Unruly Things

Guest Post: Backless Dresses

I love open back dresses, especially this dress from Eskell's spring collection. Open back dresses are so sexy and perfect for spring/summer nights.

Bottom three from Frances May.

-- By Alyson from Unruly Things

Toddler Knot Ribbons

I hope I can explain this hairstyle in a way you can follow.

First pull the front hair forward. This is to place the ribbon around her head. Picture below gives a visual.

Once the ribbon is laying across her head you start tying knots. Because of how thin her hair is I tied the knots across the ribbon and then pulled once side to the opposite knots elastic as shown below.

The picture below shows the knot being pulled to the opposite elastic.

I continued tying them along the front of her head 2 on the very top and 2 on each side.

First day of summer

Today is the first official day of summer! Yahoo! Do you have any fun plans for the season? I'm looking forward to taking breezy evening walks, drinking bright pink rose and squeeeezing back into my jean shorts. xo

(Photo by Stephanie Congdon Barnes)

Guest Post: Baby Stuff

Hi, there! This is Alyson from Unruly Things. I'm so happy to be here guest blogging while Joanna is enjoying her new mommy bliss. It seems there are quite a few lovely ladies in my life that are expecting or have just had a little one of their own. So I thought I'd kick off the week with some super cute baby stuff that's made my heart swell.

Clockwise from top left: Vintage sunsuit; organic teddy bear; striped onesie; infant Converse; sara sandals; gingham shirt; bib.

-- By Alyson from Unruly Things

Question #10

A has left a new comment on your post "Sponge Curlers":

is the hair supposed to be wet or damp when first starting?

I always do sponge curlers with her hair all wet such as just after getting out of the bath tub.

Afternoons with Toby

Afternoons with Toby are the best. We sing and read, and one of us loves to stare for ages at a red shopping bag. I am totally in love with his mouth, which goes back and forth between a triangle and a circle. Although I want him to grow up, I also want him to stay exactly the same forever.

Guest Post: I can see clearly now...

...through multi-colored glasses...

{left to right, top to bottom: milly gum drops ring, kate
spade gumdrop studs, acquamiki pendant lamp, wine and olive wood jar from moma, and ballet flats from fred flare.}

-- By Joy from Oh Joy and Oh Joy Eats

Guest Post: Sky treats

For pops

and ma

and little buddy.

-- By Melanie from You Are My Fave

Wednesday giveaway!

Today's giveaway is from Snoozer Loser, They're offering this rad vintage 1960's quarter pendant. Get this: The pendants were used to carry exactly $2 in quarters for laundry, vending machines or parking meters. How awesome is that? Would be great to wear around town and on trips.

For a chance to win, please visit Snoozer Loser and leave a comment below. A winner will be chosen at random tomorrow. Good luck!

Update: Fritzi Marie is our lucky winner. Thanks for playing. xo