Things we like: Socks N Booties

As the non erudite season sedulously turns to winter, our ostensible clairvoyance dusts off those dirty boots from last year and gears up for child's play.


Boots are always the prized staple 'round the holidays-and why wouldn't they be? It doesn't always seem fitting to strut your Uncle's house in a 6inch pair of pumps (although, we are sure they would be beautiful). The non callous and comfort these bad boys bring to style will brighten up any hellacious holiday ennui.


Grab some tights, boots and add a pair of socks!

How we wore it: 

I wore my knee highs below my knee, mainly because I am shorter (5ft) with a more stout and muscular body. Having the socks above my knees would have made my legs look even shorter than they are. Leaving socks just below my knee make my calves and legs appear longer. Every inch helps!


Wearing tights slim down ALL legs. So, throwing socks on below the knee won't make your legs look bulkier. Its a fun, easy and winter-esque look. 

Asher has been fortunate enough to be given long and slender legs. Pulling the socks up above the knee make her legs appear even longer and slimmer (not fair). If you have long legs as well, definitely take advantage of this look, and pull those socks up above your knee! 

Holiday Heroin

Yup, Holidays are here!


..And although we chose not to rightfully buy gifts out of obligation and expectation, we do fully participate in the cheerful havoc.


So don't stress about buying the PERFECT gift, its all out of love...right?


Here are some of our favorite holiday gift ideas for ma, pa and lovely Aunt Lucy!


Papa Likes to Party: Gifts for darling dads

BACON SALT!-Yes, I said it! What get's better than salt and bacon? Not much. For those meat and salt loving dad's out there, this is a PERFECT and small little stuffer! And dont worry, Mom- this seasoning has zero calories, zero fat, kosher, and vegetarian. Shhh! Its only $6 bucks! Click Here to add this to your shopping list! 

iGrill thermometer BBQ (hope my BF's father isn't reading this one)- Does your pops love tunes and more importantly grilling while listening to tunes? Look no further! Now dad can monitor the temperature of his meats while listening to music for $100 big ones.  Check out this multitask machine Here!

iHome Portable Speakers- Im sure you get it by now, my family is definitely into music. These portable speakers are perfect for traveling to football games or cross country road trips! 50 bucks! Click here for ihome




Is you Daddy a Book Worm? 

Try out a national Geographic DVD set for $50. If he doesnt like Nat Geo now, he will. 








Mama Makes Magic: Gift for a Marvelous Mom


A Rose is A Rose! How adorable is this thing? Kate Spade well suits nearly every mother! Don't worry, I cant afford a $300 dollar bag, either. Kate Spade has WONDERFUL online sales and they will usually match the online price in store (I did it last year). I think this bangle will be PERFECT on my boyfriend's mother. Check out Kate Spade's jewelry sale Here.



Maybe Mom is A Tea Lover? 
For 80 bucks (on tea? I know. But its the BEST tea) you can get your mother a collection of ancient green tea from Teavana. Long Live in Heath! 

These Unique Candle Holders are adorable and will look beautiful in every mother's yard or home! For only $26 dollars, this proves to be wonderful! Buy this by Clicking here!





Rocking Relatives: Nephews, cousins, Babies? 

Try out this acidic coloring book. Only $9.95 at Amazing- Amazon

DIY: Always a keeper! And something that I would  love! DIY comes in so many forms-art, music, crafts! You can look for this book at your local Wal-Mart for $15. 

Computer Sleeves- A Cute and easy idea for your PC and MAC lovers. I found this one for $50 at Nordstrom. 










Unemployment got your pockets penniless? Try some of these gifts under $15 bucks. 


Urban Outfitters always has quirky fun gifts and stocking stuffers! 

Check out this little owl as a jewelry stand for $10. 

And this Cook Book guide for $14.99 (my New Years Resolution is to learn how to cook!)










Bath & Body Works Car Scent: THIS DESERVES SPECIAL ATTENTION: One, because it is the most overlooked and underestimated little gift, and two; because it is pure amazing. Bath & Body Works Car Scent seriously performs tiny little miracles within its realm. For those of you who are always on the go-you've realized that living out of you car and finding french fries in your back seat isn't always so pretty. Put one of these car scents in your car and you'll never regret it (if you could only hear my stentorian voice while raving). Not only do these little guys come in all sorts of sizes and shapes (skulls, Peace Signs, animals, cup cakes and plain ones for guys), but the scent is marvelous and lasts months! After smelling my car, my boyfriend got one as well. My favorite scent is sweet pea while he loves cotton, linen or Eucalyptic. Best four dollars you will ever spend (Ask Asher who didnt believe me until she sat in my car)!  This is the PERFECT stocking stuffer! Definitely getting this for the BF's sister who tots around two toddlers as a part time job. 


Want to Give the Gift of Giving? 


Check out some of our favorite charities. 


Invisible Children-donate to a heart aching cause. Click HERE and read more!


Susan G Komen Foundation: Holds a special place in our hearts.  A donation in a loved one's name can be a great gift for this far-reaching issue. 


Help feed another family in need by helping to feed them for the holidays at feedingamerica.org!

Bangs as Blandishments!

Bangs. 


Yes- we are both advocates of these mangy little guys. However, our just trust in the shag does not go unwarranted. Bangs can easily polish any ruff stone and always leaves room for diversity and modifications to your look. 


For the one who is always itching a makeover (myself included)- a quick trim above the eyes, can make you feel brand new. 


Contemplating bangs? Check out our bang styles for ideas..


Round Face: 

ROUND FACE SYNDROME-While I have virtually sported every hair color and style- I find Bangs will always comfort my brows. Bangs are great for lengthening round faces and making them appear to be thinner. I do LOVE short across bangs-however, time and time again has proved that longer side swept bangs work best to thin out this shaped face. PS- This is me smiling. So jovial.

Heart Shape or long faces: Fear not! Bangs are the cutest accessory on these fab faces. Short Shabby bangs are adorable but long swept side bangs work wonders as well. 








Lazy Bangs
Trying to grow out your bangs?  Or just don't feel like styling day three of those little pests? Try out some of these easy dos to hide your bangs. 

1. Grab your bangs. 
2. Twist them
3.Grab a new section of hair on the side (pull from your ear as if you are doing your hair half up-half down)
3. Twist again with the new section of hair. 
4. Keep grabbing a new section of hair and twisting until you each the middle of your head. 
5. Bobby Pin in place. 

This is another look you can do using the Twist method from above and the two-strand braid you learned here 5 Minute Braids . We did the braid above and below a little looser than we normally would to give her hair a romantic and effortless edge. 

Hide your Bangs in a Waterfall....Braid. 

1. Clip your bangs to the side with a bobby pin. 
2. Grab a section of hair. 
3. Split that section into two strands. 
4. Cross them over
5. Grab a New piece of hair from the top
6. slide that strand into the middle of your two crossed over pieces. 
7. Cross the two pieces once more. 
8. Add a New strand in, cross again, repeat until your braid is as long as you want. 
9. Add a Pretty bow for a finished (bang-less) look. 


Don't have bangs? Want them momentarily? 


Use a headband and a deep side part to test your likes of the newly short hairs. 

And look! You already learned this do below, Here!