OoTD 5/21

OoTD 5/21 by alovelylittlethought-1 

Countdown to Prom

So I wrote about the first couple things to do to get ready for prom, specifically things like finding a dress because that is what I did kind of far in advance for prom prep. And I know that many of you already had your prom, so I'm sorry if you are reading this and it seems late, but, now that my prom is just a few short weeks away I'm getting to the point where I'm thinking about making sure that my diet is good and that I'm drinking enough water to put some effort into getting that glowing from within look. These are things I try to be really good about anyway, but especially so lately because as they become good habits and part of your day to day their effect becomes greater and greater. Also as the weather has gotten warmer and i'm showing a little more skin anyway I've also been using a gradual tanner regularly to maintain a little glow-y color while avoiding unnecessary sun damage. All of these are long term prep and things I try to look out for anyway.

But as the big night gets closer and closer I've been debating making a few appointments. Now I personally am on a budget and know that there are plenty of things I can do just as well at home. So I will pamper myself the night before with a bath and some gentile exfoliation and a mini facial. I will probably also be doing my own hair and make up, so I have tested a few looks out on myself to help me decide how I will do them when the big day comes. Also that last night right before I hope to get some quality sleep, because i know i won't get it on prom night.

To all of you who already had your prom: I hope you had a wonderful evening. And to all of you who still have your prom coming up: I hope your night is every bit as amazing as you hoped.

New York, New York

New York, New York by alovelylittlethought-1 featuring hand crafted jewelry

I am in New York for the weekend, so this is roughly the outfit I will be wearing to Wicked tonight. 

OOTN Party Attire

by alovelylittlethought-1 featuring shimmer makeup

Classic nude make up with a bold read lip pairs wonderfully with this sheer polka dot blouse. 

Braids for Medium to Short Hair

Braids make great easy summery hair styles for all kids of occasions. Those of us with shorter hair have more difficulty rocking these hair styles because most braids require some length. This hair style however, works best with hair that is right around shoulder length. This will be a lot easier for those who know how to french braid their own hair. Also, I have two bright red streaks in my hair which looks really cool woven into the braids so if you have any hair chalk or something similar you might consider adding some colored pieces before you start. although there are also plenty of other ways to make this your own be adding various clips or other hair accessories. I hope you have fun with this if you decide to try it out for yourself.

First start by combing and prepping your hair with something to add a touch of hold or texture if your hair is particularly soft and/or slippery and something to tame frizzy fit is supposed to be windy or your hair tends to be frizzy. If you have bangs decide weather you want to braid them into your hair or leave them separated out (remember that the shorter the bangs the higher the likelihood of little pieces sticking out of your braid if you do decide to braid your bangs in).

Braiding your hair somewhat along your hairline around about half of your head. I am not to careful about parting  my hair all the way done the back when i'm braiding because I don't particularly want that defined part later, and by grabbing random sections the part becomes far less pronounced. Braid the hair as far to the ends as you can before tying it off with a hair tie.

Then going around the other side you want to be careful to grab all the pieces you didn't include in the first braid so that there are not random strands left out in the end. just like before braid all the way to the back and braid as close to the end before tying it off.

Finally take the end and tuck them under each other. Secure with bobby pins. Other areas along the bottom may need some pinning to hold shorter hairs in and help keep the do secure. mine uusually end up looking quite messy at this point, but I like it that way. Viola! You can leave it as it is or embellish as you wish to.

Bright & Girlie

Bright & Girlie by alovelylittlethought-1 featuring travel shirts