Thursday, December 22, 2011
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
The quintessential messy beach bun
I thought I would share one of my favorite ways to create the quintessential messy beach bun, because there is just something about a lazy, messy updo that gets your hair out of your face, and is at the same time incredibly flattering and stylish that appeals to girlies all over the world.
Messy Beach Bun
1. Gather all your hair into a pony tail as high as you can on top of your head. If some pieces don’t make it in, it ups the mess factor. If your hair is still wet or slightly damp, even better as wet/damp hair equals a messy beach bun match made in heaven.
2. Secure pony tail with a rubber band, on your last time around with your rubber band only pull your pony tail half way through.
3. Take the hair that has formed a loop and spread it out. The messier the better don't over style this part.
4. Now take the tail end of your pony tail that you didn't pull through and wrap it around the base of your messy beach bun.
5. Secure the tail with pins.
6. Gently loosen up some of the strands in your messy beach bun to give it a better texture and some added messiness. You can pin these strands if you so desire or leave them loose. It is all up to your personal messy beach bun personality.
7. Spray with hairspray if so desired to add some hold that will last all day, or leave your messy beach bun to run wild - a dash of messiness and salt water will do your hair a world of good.
xxx
I thought I would share one of my favorite ways to create the quintessential messy beach bun, because there is just something about a lazy, messy updo that gets your hair out of your face, and is at the same time incredibly flattering and stylish that appeals to girlies all over the world.
Messy Beach Bun
1. Gather all your hair into a pony tail as high as you can on top of your head. If some pieces don’t make it in, it ups the mess factor. If your hair is still wet or slightly damp, even better as wet/damp hair equals a messy beach bun match made in heaven.
2. Secure pony tail with a rubber band, on your last time around with your rubber band only pull your pony tail half way through.
3. Take the hair that has formed a loop and spread it out. The messier the better don't over style this part.
4. Now take the tail end of your pony tail that you didn't pull through and wrap it around the base of your messy beach bun.
5. Secure the tail with pins.
6. Gently loosen up some of the strands in your messy beach bun to give it a better texture and some added messiness. You can pin these strands if you so desire or leave them loose. It is all up to your personal messy beach bun personality.
7. Spray with hairspray if so desired to add some hold that will last all day, or leave your messy beach bun to run wild - a dash of messiness and salt water will do your hair a world of good.
xxx
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
Minimal Animale: Purrfect
I stumbled across Minimal Animale a few weeks ago and got so excited about their saucy, and yes a little bit cheeky, line that I couldn't help but share.
You can take a look at the Minimal Animale lookbook here, but be warned you will fall in love with every single bikini - who wouldn't, with mesh and pretty detailing, it is a bikini match made in heaven! The mesh bottoms above (they will be mine one day) would make a lovely addition to anyone's bikini collection - mainly mine (haha!).
So get ready to make the beach purr in 2012!
xxx
I stumbled across Minimal Animale a few weeks ago and got so excited about their saucy, and yes a little bit cheeky, line that I couldn't help but share.
You can take a look at the Minimal Animale lookbook here, but be warned you will fall in love with every single bikini - who wouldn't, with mesh and pretty detailing, it is a bikini match made in heaven! The mesh bottoms above (they will be mine one day) would make a lovely addition to anyone's bikini collection - mainly mine (haha!).
So get ready to make the beach purr in 2012!
xxx
Monday, December 19, 2011
Gifts for Beach Babes
Giving gifts rocks but seeing your credit card bill skyrocket after giving such lovely gifts does not, so I decided to peruse the net and see what fabulous gifts for beach babes I could find that won't break the bank.
These are some of the goodies that I sailed across - Enjoy!
Tavik Mia Bottoms - $46.99 With lace detailing who could resist?
RockaBella Mai Tie - $15 each. Bracelet/hair tie a 2 in 1 gift
EOS Lip Sphere Duo - £10 In delicious strawberry sorbet & passion fruit
Dogeared Three Wishes Stardust Bead Bracelet - $26
BECCA Beach Tint - £19 An array of lovely shades and waterproof - a must for any beach babe
BECCA Halcyon Days Nail Collection Summerdayze - £12 In a bright pink colour; perfect for a beach tan
ACACIA Swimwear Kini Pouch Zig Zag - $30 Because all bikinis deserve to travel in style
Dogeared One in a Million Necklace - $46
Jen's Pirate Booty Flat Carved Bangle - $26
Lonely Planet's The Travel Book - $21.78 Travel through every country in the world and give the gift of wanderlust
ACACIA Swimwear Haene Top - $92 A bikini top worthy of a splurge
xxx
Friday, December 16, 2011
The colour of the ocean waves
As some of you know, from my previous post, I am going on vacation! To the tropical paradise of Honduras. This could not have come at a better time, just when I am burnt out from pulling all nighters, and studying for what felt like an endless amount of exams. I have to say I will thoroughly enjoy soaking up the sun and recharging my batteries for a whole week of pure bliss.
Given that my blog is called Beauté and the Beach, you would expect that I have an expansive collection of swimsuits, as it is only befitting of a self proclaimed beatué that spends quite a bit of time on the beach. I have to say that I do not disappoint on that account; I have a massive collection of swimsuits that I have accumulated over the years. When I say massive I mean I have, what could be compared to a small army of swimsuits in, every cut, shape, colour and pattern imaginable. I have to admit that I may have a slight addiction... but we'll save that for another time shall we.
My many many bikini tops
Just a few of my bottoms, in an assortment of colours and prints... and there are more to come!
A very sparkly Vix suit that screams French Riviera
Aren't the flowers a cute touch
Some very cheekie bottoms
I adore the dottie print and fun cutout on the back of these cheekie bottoms
Again, obviously I can't get enough of cheekie bottoms!
I LOVE the bows on the back of these bottoms... probably why I got one in black and one in a bright pink!
Leopard print seems to be an ongoing theme throughout my collection of swim wear as well as pink...
Just a few bandeau's and a adorable triangle top that is from Tavik (the black one at the very top)
I think I have probably missed a few swimsuits (I am sorry my babies) but I really couldn't find them all! It was hard enough just sorting them. If I have learned anything by doing this is would probably be that I have way too many swimsuits, but really when can you ever have too many?
The one good thing is that I discovered many swimsuits that I haven't worn in a while that I may have forgotten about (opps!) so I will be sure to break them out on my vacation.
The bigger question is how many swimsuits should I bring?
xxx
As some of you know, from my previous post, I am going on vacation! To the tropical paradise of Honduras. This could not have come at a better time, just when I am burnt out from pulling all nighters, and studying for what felt like an endless amount of exams. I have to say I will thoroughly enjoy soaking up the sun and recharging my batteries for a whole week of pure bliss.
Given that my blog is called Beauté and the Beach, you would expect that I have an expansive collection of swimsuits, as it is only befitting of a self proclaimed beatué that spends quite a bit of time on the beach. I have to say that I do not disappoint on that account; I have a massive collection of swimsuits that I have accumulated over the years. When I say massive I mean I have, what could be compared to a small army of swimsuits in, every cut, shape, colour and pattern imaginable. I have to admit that I may have a slight addiction... but we'll save that for another time shall we.
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Leopard print seems to be an ongoing theme throughout my collection of swim wear as well as pink...
Just a few bandeau's and a adorable triangle top that is from Tavik (the black one at the very top)
I think I have probably missed a few swimsuits (I am sorry my babies) but I really couldn't find them all! It was hard enough just sorting them. If I have learned anything by doing this is would probably be that I have way too many swimsuits, but really when can you ever have too many?
The one good thing is that I discovered many swimsuits that I haven't worn in a while that I may have forgotten about (opps!) so I will be sure to break them out on my vacation.
The bigger question is how many swimsuits should I bring?
xxx
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Sleigh Bells Jingling
So I have decided to share some of the things that are currently on my wishlist for Christmas this year. You never know I may have to buy a few things on this list as presents for myself, after all I have been very good this year :) or use it to drop some not so subtle hints on my family this year!
MinkPink Tug of War Tank
What is on your wishlist this year?
xxx
So I have decided to share some of the things that are currently on my wishlist for Christmas this year. You never know I may have to buy a few things on this list as presents for myself, after all I have been very good this year :) or use it to drop some not so subtle hints on my family this year!
MinkPink Slasher Flick Shorts
DKNY Watch
ZOYA nail polish in Shay and Faye (just noticed that they rhymed haha)
What is on your wishlist this year?
xxx
Monday, December 12, 2011
A beach getaway... just what the doctor ordered
I find that as the winter months drag on my moral steadily declines, I mean who can stay perpetually happy when it is 30 below out and you can't feel your toes? It is a perfectly normal reaction that I seem to get sucked into when December rolls around. Like any cyclical cycle, I seem to have a pattern that cannot be broken... Unless some sun is injected into my bloodstream STAT, this meaning a beach getaway! It seems fitting that this would be the end all, be all, to the crushing cycle that is dubbed by some the winter blahs, and as my blog name suggests, I just am not myself if I am not at the beach!
This is why I am taking a much needed vacation on the beautiful beaches of Honduras at the end of December. I am so excited to go I positively glow with happiness every time I think about it! Now I know that not everyone has the luxury of time or money to go on a vacation so without further ado I give you my winter inspirations to keep the winter blahs at bay; and what beach vacation is complete without a worthy beach tune, I believe this one hits just the right chord:
xxx
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I find that as the winter months drag on my moral steadily declines, I mean who can stay perpetually happy when it is 30 below out and you can't feel your toes? It is a perfectly normal reaction that I seem to get sucked into when December rolls around. Like any cyclical cycle, I seem to have a pattern that cannot be broken... Unless some sun is injected into my bloodstream STAT, this meaning a beach getaway! It seems fitting that this would be the end all, be all, to the crushing cycle that is dubbed by some the winter blahs, and as my blog name suggests, I just am not myself if I am not at the beach!
This is why I am taking a much needed vacation on the beautiful beaches of Honduras at the end of December. I am so excited to go I positively glow with happiness every time I think about it! Now I know that not everyone has the luxury of time or money to go on a vacation so without further ado I give you my winter inspirations to keep the winter blahs at bay; and what beach vacation is complete without a worthy beach tune, I believe this one hits just the right chord:
xxx
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Unleashed
I stumbled across this adorable video a few weeks ago and I though it was too cute not to share. It's perfectly appropriate for the holiday season and maybe even gets you excited about the holidays (this is me spreading some holiday cheer!); even if it's because you can't resist the cuteness of the dogs in this video (it's a start right? haha).
I also couldn't help myself seeing as the cute little puppy who is trying to catch up with the other dogs is a Jack Russell and it seems I have a soft spot for fluffy JRTs. I wanted to take him home with me!
The fact that most of this video takes place within the hallowed halls of Burdorfs goes down in my books as a worthy video to watch! So enjoy drooling oversome all of the items featured in this video and happy holidays!
xxx
I stumbled across this adorable video a few weeks ago and I though it was too cute not to share. It's perfectly appropriate for the holiday season and maybe even gets you excited about the holidays (this is me spreading some holiday cheer!); even if it's because you can't resist the cuteness of the dogs in this video (it's a start right? haha).
I also couldn't help myself seeing as the cute little puppy who is trying to catch up with the other dogs is a Jack Russell and it seems I have a soft spot for fluffy JRTs. I wanted to take him home with me!
The fact that most of this video takes place within the hallowed halls of Burdorfs goes down in my books as a worthy video to watch! So enjoy drooling over
xxx
Monday, December 5, 2011
It's a hairy business ~ Part II
So as promised in, It's a hairy business ~ Part I, I will now explain and share with you my hair care routine. Now, I find that I have a completely different routine for my hair in the winter months, as my hair seems to be less manageable in the winter than it is in the summer, weird I know, but c'est la vie.
In the winter I struggle with dry, and unruly hair. I know some people share my pain, as the winter can wreak absolute havoc on hair everywhere. I should tell you I have curly hair so my routine might not be for everyone, as I tend to pile on the products sometimes, but I do recommend lots of the products just to get sleek and healthy hair for any hair type or level of maintenance.
Shampoo
I don't shampoo my hair everyday, seeing if I did my hair would look like a troll doll gone wrong, and no one wants to see that (haha!). I tend to shampoo my hair once or twice a week. Having curly hair, means that not shampooing everyday is actually good for my hair as the natural oils that hair follicles produce help enhance curls and keep them from frizzing out. Leaving space in between washes means that the natural oils your hair produces has a longer time to travel down the shaft of the hair and reach the ends, where it normally wouldn't (just if you have curly hair) if you were washing your hair everyday, this means that the ends of your hair will be less frizzy and damaged as they get an extra injection of oils. When I do lather up it is with Sally Hershburger's Shampoo for wavy hair which is wave enhancing and safe for colour treated hair.
Conditioner
I do condition my hair everyday; I condition just the ends making sure to steer clear of my scalp as a buildup of conditioner can cause greasy hair. I usually leave the conditioner that I am using on the ends of my hair for about five minutes or so before washing it out, just to make sure that the conditioner penetrates through my hair and gets absorbed. Again, I use Sally Hershburger's Conditioner for wavey hair which is wave enhancing and safe for colour treated hair.
I have also recently picked up a new conditioner by Dove called the nourishing oil care daily treatment conditioner with weightless nutri-oils, which I am totally smitten with at the moment. It revives dry, frizzy hair and leaves hair smooth, soft and shiny. I just love this conditioner as I find that it really moisturizes my hair well and I am left with conditioned and less frizzy hair, which is a bonus all around since I have an almost daily battle with the frizz. It also smells divine I can't really describe it maybe like a fruity sundae of goodness (haha) that is the most creative I could come up with! I love the fact that when I use this on my hair I can actually smell it for the rest of the day. It isn't one of those conditioners that smells great but then fades. This one actually lasts and is a pleasant surprise that always manages to make me smile when I catch a whiff of its divine scent.
Additional Products
Sally Hershburgers wave enhancing spray. I use this when my hair is still wet and I just spray it all over my hair; usually I flip my hair over just to make sure that I am coating all my hair properly and not missing any pieces. I find that this spray adds a nice definition to my curls and cuts down on the dreaded frizz; not to mention it smells absolutely heavenly which is always a bonus!
AMIR Argan Oil Leave-In Hair Treatment which is enriched with Argan and Acai extracts to restore shine and vibrancy to hair. It moisturizes dry, brittle, hair and provides protection from heat styling and environmental stresses with potent antioxidants. I think this is my all time favorite leave in treatment other than the Sally Hershburger wave enhancing spray. I use this oil treatment after I shower when my hair is still damp, I take a dime sized amount between my palms and just run it through the ends of my hair. This product is amazing! It does just what it claims to and smells heavenly. I would say it is more of a tropical scent maybe even with a hint of coconut. I just love it, can you see the theme connecting almost all my hair products? I seem to really gravitate towards beachy scents!
Coconut Milk Mask from this post which I try to do every two weeks or so, or just whenever I have the time really.
***All of the Sally Hershburger products in the wave enhancing line smell AMAZING! I love the smell of everything in this line. They instantly transport you to a beach, with a tropical and beachy scent. I get complimented on how wonderful my hair smells all the time.
Do you have any favorite hair products that you can't live without?
xxx
So as promised in, It's a hairy business ~ Part I, I will now explain and share with you my hair care routine. Now, I find that I have a completely different routine for my hair in the winter months, as my hair seems to be less manageable in the winter than it is in the summer, weird I know, but c'est la vie.
In the winter I struggle with dry, and unruly hair. I know some people share my pain, as the winter can wreak absolute havoc on hair everywhere. I should tell you I have curly hair so my routine might not be for everyone, as I tend to pile on the products sometimes, but I do recommend lots of the products just to get sleek and healthy hair for any hair type or level of maintenance.
Shampoo
I don't shampoo my hair everyday, seeing if I did my hair would look like a troll doll gone wrong, and no one wants to see that (haha!). I tend to shampoo my hair once or twice a week. Having curly hair, means that not shampooing everyday is actually good for my hair as the natural oils that hair follicles produce help enhance curls and keep them from frizzing out. Leaving space in between washes means that the natural oils your hair produces has a longer time to travel down the shaft of the hair and reach the ends, where it normally wouldn't (just if you have curly hair) if you were washing your hair everyday, this means that the ends of your hair will be less frizzy and damaged as they get an extra injection of oils. When I do lather up it is with Sally Hershburger's Shampoo for wavy hair which is wave enhancing and safe for colour treated hair.
Conditioner
I do condition my hair everyday; I condition just the ends making sure to steer clear of my scalp as a buildup of conditioner can cause greasy hair. I usually leave the conditioner that I am using on the ends of my hair for about five minutes or so before washing it out, just to make sure that the conditioner penetrates through my hair and gets absorbed. Again, I use Sally Hershburger's Conditioner for wavey hair which is wave enhancing and safe for colour treated hair.
I have also recently picked up a new conditioner by Dove called the nourishing oil care daily treatment conditioner with weightless nutri-oils, which I am totally smitten with at the moment. It revives dry, frizzy hair and leaves hair smooth, soft and shiny. I just love this conditioner as I find that it really moisturizes my hair well and I am left with conditioned and less frizzy hair, which is a bonus all around since I have an almost daily battle with the frizz. It also smells divine I can't really describe it maybe like a fruity sundae of goodness (haha) that is the most creative I could come up with! I love the fact that when I use this on my hair I can actually smell it for the rest of the day. It isn't one of those conditioners that smells great but then fades. This one actually lasts and is a pleasant surprise that always manages to make me smile when I catch a whiff of its divine scent.
Additional Products
Sally Hershburgers wave enhancing spray. I use this when my hair is still wet and I just spray it all over my hair; usually I flip my hair over just to make sure that I am coating all my hair properly and not missing any pieces. I find that this spray adds a nice definition to my curls and cuts down on the dreaded frizz; not to mention it smells absolutely heavenly which is always a bonus!
AMIR Argan Oil Leave-In Hair Treatment which is enriched with Argan and Acai extracts to restore shine and vibrancy to hair. It moisturizes dry, brittle, hair and provides protection from heat styling and environmental stresses with potent antioxidants. I think this is my all time favorite leave in treatment other than the Sally Hershburger wave enhancing spray. I use this oil treatment after I shower when my hair is still damp, I take a dime sized amount between my palms and just run it through the ends of my hair. This product is amazing! It does just what it claims to and smells heavenly. I would say it is more of a tropical scent maybe even with a hint of coconut. I just love it, can you see the theme connecting almost all my hair products? I seem to really gravitate towards beachy scents!
Coconut Milk Mask from this post which I try to do every two weeks or so, or just whenever I have the time really.
***All of the Sally Hershburger products in the wave enhancing line smell AMAZING! I love the smell of everything in this line. They instantly transport you to a beach, with a tropical and beachy scent. I get complimented on how wonderful my hair smells all the time.
Do you have any favorite hair products that you can't live without?
xxx
Friday, December 2, 2011
SpellBound
I found this video recently and just couldn't resist sharing it. I love everything about this video (especially the floaty twirling), and I mean who doesn't like Gisele Bündchen?
The clothing that Gisele wears in this video is exactly what I want to be wearing. I cannot tell you how long I have been scrounging (that doesn't sound like a very nice word but hey it's better than 'skulking') in stores for a chiffon skirt and breezy sheer tops. I think I am addicted, I love anything that flows and is sheer... These two traits are probably my weaknesses when it comes to clothes.
Anyway I thought this video was a great inspiration for lovely hair and gorgeous free flowing clothing.
xxx
I found this video recently and just couldn't resist sharing it. I love everything about this video (especially the floaty twirling), and I mean who doesn't like Gisele Bündchen?
The clothing that Gisele wears in this video is exactly what I want to be wearing. I cannot tell you how long I have been scrounging (that doesn't sound like a very nice word but hey it's better than 'skulking') in stores for a chiffon skirt and breezy sheer tops. I think I am addicted, I love anything that flows and is sheer... These two traits are probably my weaknesses when it comes to clothes.
Anyway I thought this video was a great inspiration for lovely hair and gorgeous free flowing clothing.
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