MessyDirtyHair: May 2013

5.29.2013

#TheMessyProject -------->>> coral crush

its baaaackkkkkkkkkk

Welcome back to the one & only #TheMessyProject!

SO If you are new around here & have yet to hear about the project, you can check out all the info HERE..... but here's just a quick little intro to help you get more acquainted to the project ---->

SO for this round I decided to switch it up and focus on a trendy color this season while searching for our item. Coral was the color I was after...which wasn't hard, that color is EVERYWHERE....but thats a good thing because I love it.

SO I decided to go with this fabulous silky striped coral top

& how super cool is the back?! Adds such a fun twist on the top dont you agree?

SO at first glance I automatically thought white pants......but what fun would that be if I didn't try something different? SO i decided to give a certain trend another try...I wasn't really feeling it at all the first time I tried this certain trend, but I am not one to give up so quickly so I tried it again....print on print....BUT this time, the prints are the same

Here's what I did ---->>>>>

so since the top was thick horizontal stripes I thought pairing it with vertical stripes could be kinda fun. Plus I really love the coral color against the navy & white skirt. Since there is already so much going on I didn't want to add too much more with accessories so I kept it simple with a long skinny gold necklace, my gold watch and a gold bracelet. Since it's summer time I added my wooden open-toed platforms to add a funky edge to the outfit.

the wind was blowing so much, my hair was everywhere

so there you have it, my second try at print on print & this time around I don't hate it, but I still don't love it. Maybe it will grow on me. What do YOU think of the print on print? What would've YOU done to style the top?

NOW go & check out the other girls & their amazing creations with this fun shirt --->>>>

Cindy @ Looky Loo Photography

Michael @ Crazy, Tragic...almost Magic

Laura @ Walking in Memphis in High Heels

Emily @ The Freckled Fox

Wanna sign up for a future round of #TheMessyProject? Fill out this form HERE to be added to the waiting list or email TheMessyProject@gmail.com

5.28.2013

When in Doubt.....

hello everyone! TODAY I am off to Disneyland with the BF to celebrate my birthday, as you can imagine I am beyond excited! But don't you worry your pretty little heads, I have The Messy Girl of the Month here today! She writes an awesome blog with a pretty fabulous design. It involves glitter, so you already know she's amazing. Her blog is a fun and easy read that always leaves you smiling. She has such an outgoing personality & I think her blog title fits her perfectly! SO without further ado meet ---

I am SO excited to be the Messy Girl of the Month!

I’m Ady from When In Doubt Just Add Glitter

Jane of all things Fabulous (it's like a jack of all trades but better)

Now let’s catch up!

Feel free to grab a glass of wine if you don't have one already

So a little about me....
I'm a shopaholic, serial chips and salsa eater, wino, craft, music, and movie lover, entrepreneur, decorator wanna-be, southern belle, professional knee driver, only child.
I love my puppy, friends, family, and God!

Little fun fact...
I have over 21,000 pictures and 7,000 songs
and maybe even know the words to all of them
cray cray.. i know.

Things I can't live without...
My puppy love, pearl earrings, chap stick/lipgloss (I've been called a lipglossaholic), and unfortunately quite possibly my cell phone. Merh.

Things I've learned...
To be a professional forgiver and always strive to be your best

Since you’ve already met me…. let me introduce you to my puppy love!

My abs fab most well trained presh puppy in the world… Hart! (short for Hartley)

& today Ady is giving you girls a chance to win a $30 Gift Card to this beautiful online boutique -

Boutique Sui Numeris & 6 Months of 'Heavy Glitter' Ad Space!!!!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

#TheMessyProject is LIVE Tomorrow!!!!!

5.27.2013

today is.....

via

Today I turn 28.

Today I celebrate another year of being alive & healthy.

Today I am thankful for everyone in my life.

Today I am happy.

Bring On 28.

Happy Birthday to Meeeee!

& to celebrate turning 28 today, get 28% off any Sponsor AD using the promo code BIRTHDAY28 (all caps)

CLICK HERE FOR SPONSOR INFO & join the mess!

5.24.2013

beach girls are the best girls

'Hailing from a family of artists and creators that stretch from the Pacific to the Mediterranean, Joah Brown & Margaux Olverd partnered to create a site that offers handmade goods alongside imports from Morocco & India.

Handcrafted in Rincon Point, California where the surf is head-high and the fashion is as versatile as your best bikini.

Shop Coolie's twisted turbans are the ideal accessory for the beach-goer by day and the city dweller by night. Wrap up your beach waves in a rambo tie or switch to the disco turban before crashing the party.' - Our Story, Shop Coolie

Just looking at the logo you know its going to be something cool.

So thanks to this girl, I am so excited to introduce you to a new designer for your summer bikini. If you're a fan of the hippy, boho look then don't go anywhere.

Introducing......

Shop Coolie

a fabulous line of turbans, cover ups, bodega pants, accessories & more!

so OF COURSE I am obsessed with their stuff...I wish I was a hippy, so it's totally up my alley....PLUS they're located in SoCal & the stuff is perfect for beach girls like me....it was pretty much love at first site.

I was super excited when I got my Coolie Turban in the mail. It was exactly how I pictured it & the colors were so pretty. Not to mention it is SO comfortable and lightweight, you can barley feel it on your head.

dress: feel the piece
necklaces: LSB
beaded bracelet: trendy traders

What I really loved about the turban was the back; it has a stretchy band so it makes the headband even more comfortable and doesn't pull at your hair when you're wearing it.

So besides this fun turban called 'Frings', they have some great other designs & products ---

I am DYING over that flower crown, as you could imagine....& how freaking cool are those crochet barefoot sandals?! I have never seen anything like it & I am OBSESSED

There is SO much more on the site that you're going to HAVE to check it out...& NOW through 6.9.13 you can get 10% OFF Entire Purchase using the promo code - MESSY001 - (all caps)

Will You Shop Coolie?

5.23.2013

the LIST

hello loves! One more day until Friday!!! This week flew by.....& my birthday is on MONDAY!!! I am so excited. I have a few different things planned for my birthday....one of them being Disneyland so I am extra excited!

via

what's that you say?

you wanna buy me a gift you say?!

Don't know what to get me? No worries!

Apparently I am hard to shop for....I don't see it but here are some ideas for those of you looking to buy me some presents....hehehe

left to right

one. this girl got me hooked on these Bath & Body Work Candles
two. ANYTHING from the victoria's secret PINK collection
three. 'love struck' perfume by vera wang
four. anything from Lincoln Street Boutique...ask for Mendy, she'll help you
five. Gold Jewelry....im trying to expand my gold collection
six. Elton John Tickets in Vegas
seven. a 'rachel zoe' hat
eight. jean vest
nine. opi nail polish

Do you still make birthday lists?

and now I have the pleasure of introducing you to one of my favorite mommy bloggers. But don't get that mistaken with the usual mommy posts, this mom is a fabulous fashion blogger as well. I love her fun style and she has the cutest little family. PLUS she hosts this really cool linkup every friday called the best of in which she focuses on a certain fashion aspect & picks her favorites of the week from other bloggers! Her blog is a fun, easy read that has something for everyone! So without further ado meet ----

Hey MessyDirtyHair readers! I'm Kristen from The Mrs. & The Momma! I'm so excited to be "meeting" you!

Today, I thought I'd keep it pretty simple in terms of a guest post, and give you a glimpse inside my world/blog.

Just to sum it up, I like to consider my blog three parts fashion, one part life, and one part family...although that precise math is subject to change.

I'm a lover of cold-weather clothes (I loathe Texas summers even though I'm native Texan), vintage jewelry, Star Wars, sushi, diet Dr. Pepper, fireworks, the smell of babies, getting dolled up, history,

and most importantly-

Sour Patch Watermelons.

A few more random tidbits about me:

-I have four little munchkies, with whom I am utterly in love. I'm so blessed to be able to stay home with them (my oldest is 7).

-My husband and I have dated since junior high (if you can even call it "dating" when you're 13) and boy do we have some stories to tell!

-I got my middle finger slammed in the hood of a car when I was 16 and it never straightened out...but when I try to prove it to people, well ya' know...I end up just flicking them off. :)

Come stop by and introduce yourself....I'd love to get to know you!!!!

You can also find me on Instagram (@kjansen), Facebook, and Twitter!

How freaking precious is her family?! Word cannot describe how much I love the fact that she married her junior high sweetheart. Too cute for words! SO today because Kristen is aaaamazing she is offering you guys a $15 Sephora Gift Card & AD Space on her fabulous blog!!!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Check out this months MINI project HERE

5.22.2013

the MINI project ------->>> the white album

& we are BACK with the 5th edition of the MINI project!!! Not sure what the MINI is? Here's a quick little intro ---

Well, Its allllllll about the MINI parts of fashion - the ACCESSORIES...which can also play a huge role in our everyday outfits. Just like clothes, accessories are also worn differently by each person depending on their style, shape, look etc.

So the MINI project focuses only on accessories....but I don't mean just jewelry - tights, hats, sunglasses, headbands, bows, scarfs, shoes, belts, gloves are alllll accessories as well. Like always -

The Deal 1 Accessory 4 Girls 4 Different Styles 1 Major Blog Day

& this month is an EXTRA Special MINI project because the accessory that we have today is from the Small Business - Mila Rose Designs.

It is so great that the MINI project is able to work & support a small business like MRD & I am so excited to show you what the fabulous Melis put together for our MINI project!!

The MRD Fluff

This fluff was specially made for the MINI project by the owner & designer Melis

SO of course I could put this headband in my hair....but we have alllllll seen that way too many times around here & since the point of the MINI is to step outside of the box & try something new, that's what im gonna do!

SO today I am going to show you something else you can do with this headband, which will be helpful to those who think they can't 'rock' headbands like this.

take a look ----

so as you can see I just took a simple straw hat and put the headband around it to add some flare to the hat. I really love the way the fluff looks on the hat and the colors are so pretty and fresh. I decided to wear all white since its summer time and it just felt right. I wanted this look to be easy, breezy so a simple white tank and white linen pants with some simple gladiators and you're good to go.

pants: ROXY
tank: hollister
hat: h&m
sandals: walmart

& I added some simple gold jewelry, along with some beaded bracelets to complete to outfit. I just love the way gold looks on white. It has such a summer feel to it.

SO what do you think of the headband around the hat? Do you like white on white? How would YOU have styled the headband? I would love to hear your thoughts!