Sew + Hot

Meet the next generation of bobby pin: Hair Thread. 

Australian hair guru Kevin Murphy has come out with a line of hair thread- instead of fussing with clips and pins, you simply thread your hair into the desired look. At the end of the night, snip and pull out the thread to undo. 

I'm intrigued.

Also check out his line for temporary hair color: Color Bug.

Kiss + Kiss

My friend Emma just got bangs!!! And she looks SUPERB.

Thinking of taking that dive but need the extra push? (I know I did...)

 Check out these bangin' beauties and the styles they rock:

(P.S. check out The Beauty Department's guide to styling your bangs.)

Alexa Chung: The Chic Middle Part

Gemma Arterton: The Retro Curl

 

Zooey Deschanel: The Quirky Classic

Keira Knightley: The Whispy Romantic

Audrey Hepburn: The Mid Bang 

(ehh)

Rihanna: The Badass Side Sweep

Katy Perry: The Anything Goes Because Hey Why Not

Bridget Bardot: The Sexy Schoolgirl 

Florence Welch: The Sophisticated Straight

Beyonce: The Beyonce

She needs no qualifiers.

Remember, you can always grow them out. And worse case scenario: pin it.

Up + Do

It's summer and it's hot. Sometimes I feel like lopping off all of my hair a la napoleon dynamite. But alas, I know I shall regret it come morning.  BUT WAIT there is a simpler solution! 

FAKE IT. 

Get the full set of instruction at A Beautiful Mess.  

So weather its just to keep yourself cool, or you've always wanted to try out a shorter 'do, start pinning.

Hair + Rings

BLING FOR YOUR HAIR? Aeon Hair Rings. Yup. That's right. Rings you wear in your hair.

I am 100% convinced. And according to their maker- Regal Rose- they're super easy to do. Just open and close them over desired area. Count me in.

P.S. check out other stuff on their website and Etsy shop. punk rad.

(I want that collar.)

Spotted by Adrienne.

Perfect + Pastels

Ever wanted to try some colored tresses but have commitment issues? Well, you're  in luck! Try out this awesome chalk pastel DIY from the Beauty Department. (This site is truly amazing. Check it out if you haven't already)

I'm gonna give it a go. 

Spotted by Selina via Kira at The Beauty Department.

Magical + Moustaches

Spotted by Emma at Stachist.

Gold + Wigs

BAHHH sorry I've been so absent! I'll be incredibly busy for the next week so you're just gonna have to hold in there. But here's a little sumthin sumthin to tie you over.

Fall 2011 Comme de Garçons. They had gold glittery wigs. 

The day someone invents a hairspray with the same results....

There's something so cherubic about these models. 

I can't get enough.

Closing the Paris show with a golden BANG.

Spotted on Honestly... WTF

Braid + Bar

Looking for a new summer updo? Lacking the technical skills needed for it? Look no further that Bergdof Goodman's new Braid Bar by John Barrett Salon! They offer all different flavors of braid from the fishtail to the french. The braided design is supposed to last up to 96 hours no matter what the weather, and for only a mere $45! Worth it? I'm not sure. I feel like a good 45 minutes in front of a detailed WikiHow would get you similar results. But hey, for the person who has everything, why not?

Aren't braids fabulous? So ethereal and romantic. 

Heidi + Hair

The blog Orchid Grey has wonderful postings of how-to hairstyles. One of my favorite hairstyles are the wrapped braids because its deceivingly easy and so romantic. Here are Orchid Grey's instructions, and then my own rendition I wore for a dinner party last Tuesday.

For another beautiful how-to, check out this slideshow from Refinery 29