15 Stylish French Braid Hairstyles

Happy Fashionista Friday!! 

Today I wanted to share a beauty tip with all of you, so you can have great hair when rocking your perfect outfit. 

I know that we all experience the ever-present "bad hair days" every once in a while, and then we feel as though our whole day (& outfit) is ruined because of it. You can change that by integrating these super cute french braid hairstyles into your life. French braids, and all their variations, are perfect for the day you don't want to blow out your hair, but still want to look cute. 

Click on the link below for more variations of braids, they're super easy and very pretty! 

http://dailymakeover.com/french-braid-hairstyles/

Pull these together when you're in a rush, or you're not feeling the hair-down thing that day. I promise you will not be disappointed! 

Stay Braided! XOXO

Fashion Advice for Finals!

Finals... It's that time of year again. 

Although the only positive thing about finals week is that the semester is finally over, you have to brave the week of stress, tests and lots of vests. 

While braving your finals week, dress cute and comfy. 

I know that whenever I dress nice, I feel better and tend to focus more. 

Dressing cute for your finals will not only make you feel more accomplished, but also may help you subconsciously focus and have more drive to do well on your exams!

Leggings will be your best friend this week, along with sweaters scarves and vests. 

Make sure you dress weather appropriate and ensure that you're not going to be too hot or cold in your classroom. 

Throw your hair in a cute pony, top knot or braid if you don't have time for a full blow out after a night of studying. Add an element of messy to rock a modern boho hairstyle!

Hope this helps and good luck to all the readers getting ready for finals! 

Stay Smart! XOXO

Spice Up your UpDo!

Calling all DIY and hair enthusiasts! 

Here is a great way to turn a drab up-do into a fab hair creation!

All you need is a pack of bobbi pins, some craft-store necklace pearls (various sizes) and thin craft wire. 

The picture above shows you exactly how to make these cute hair accessories, but I'll share with you some of my tricks too! 

First, I would spray the end of the bobbi pin you're using with a bit of hairspray to give it a little stick. Then, pick the desired size pearl and thread about 4 inches of wire through the hole. Thread the bobbi pin with the same wire that the pearl is attached and begin to wrap the wire through the bobbi pin tightly. Continue wrapping tight until you feel that the pearl is secure in place and cut off the excess wire. Spray it once more with hairspray and let it sit for a while for the hairspray to set into all the cracks. VOILA, you have made your first fashionista Pearl-Bobbi! 

You can also do this with any other type of bead you like, but I usually stick with the pearls. Always a classic and they match with almost everything!

Hope this was helpful! 

Stay Crafty! XOXO

Calling all followers looking for a change! Long Bobs (or as I call them, Lobs) are a great and easy hairstyle to amp up your new fall look. 

Since I have been absent on this page for quite a while, I figured I would start back up by posting about the new, short-haired, me! 

We all know, including myself, that long hair is amazing, and looks killer in those amazing hairstyles you see all over your Pinterest feed, but new hairstyles and cuts are a great way to create a new and improved image of yourself. 

I've always loved the lob look, but I was always too afraid to cut all my hair off. I finally took the leap of faith this past weekend, and I could not be happier with the result. I love the new me look and my hair is healthier than ever. 

Like most of you, I've had long hair FOREVER, like I mean 6+ years, and I was ready for a change and a new look. Trust me when I say that IT IS NOT THE END OF THE WORLD. 

YOUR HAIR WILL GROW BACK!!

You can visit my Pinterest page and look at my board named "Hair & Makeup" for cut ideas and styles. Change it up this fall, and show the world the new, and improved you! 

http://www.pinterest.com/jillianlabriola/hair-makeup/

Stay Cute! XOXO