WHAT WE WEAR: BANGS AND BRAIDS

I tend to spend approximately zero minutes fixing my hair each morning. Thank goodness unkempt waves are in (*fingers crossed* that they never go out of style). When I decided to get bangs, I felt like my hair finally got something interesting it deserved. And with my recent venture into red, my hair is officially in exciting new territory. I've always loved maiden braids, and think they pair really well with bangs. It's also a shockingly easy style to fix, even for the hair impaired like myself. I used the tips from a tutorial found here.

Dress/Anthropologie, Shoes/Sam & Libby for Target, Necklace/Vintage

Here's to jazzing up sunny spring days with a new 'do! What are your favorite and easy ways to fancy up your hair?

XO, Paige

FEBRUARY INSTAGRAM ROUNDUP

Here's a peek into our lives this past month:

(from top, left to right)

Hot yoga has been a great way to stay (really) warm with all the snow.

Pho BC = the best Vietnamese food (pho real).

Paige took a little birthday trip to Nashville and visited Barista Parlor, a really cool
 coffee shop.

Pomegranate tea in a long lost Anthropologie mug.

Cheap little bouquets from Trader Joe's brighten up dreary winter days.

Just a typical Friday night with the crew.

Laine posted the #tbt of all #tbt's (fashion icon in the making).

Nutella-filled homemade poptarts were so delicious and easy to make.

A lot of hazelnut macchiatos were consumed in the making of this blog.

WHAT WE WEAR: MIXING NEUTRALS

Usually people stand firmly on one side of the "Do not mix brown and black together. Ever" Argument. You either love it or hate it. I happen to love it, especially with rich leather bags. Honestly, you can wear a nice brown bag with anything.

Your best bet is to keep things simple, not too much pattern and color, but just enough to keep it interesting. I love this floral Target dress because it's super easy and comfortable and has a muted color palette that pairs great with neutrals. 

I got this Fossil bag for graduation and I carry it every single day. I love that it has both a cross-body strap and tote handles. While I won't delve into the tornado of receipts and gum wrappers that is the inside of my purse, the outside always looks put together.

Dress&Tights/Target, Belt/H&M, Necklace/Urban Outfitters,Bag/Fossil, Shoes/Plato's Closet

How do you feel about pairing brown and black in your outfits? Coming up next is our February Instagram Round-up! Follow us in the "About Us" Page!

XO, Laine

WHAT WE LOVE: IS IT SPRING YET?

1/Library of Flowers Hand Cream

2/Seychelles Unlock the Door Booties in Whiskey

3/Beyonce Inspirational Quote Mug

4/Madewell Tracecraft Bangle

5/Wild Belle - Isles

6/Crosley Floral Record Player

7/Asos Skater Dress

8/Rifle Paper Co. iPhone Case

9/Anthropologie Fitness Leggings

Here are some things we've been loving lately! We are obviously in the midst of spring fever with a need for all things bright and floral. (Let's be honest though, that's all the time.) 

Happy Shopping!

What's on your wishlist for early spring?

WHAT WE WEAR: BIRTHDAY STYLE

So I turned 23 yesterday. I once read a Buzzfeed list that ranked all the years of your 20's from best to worst, and 23 was ranked as the worst! Luckily, I've been asking around and I've heard that it actually isn't so bad. (I guess everything you read on the Internet isn't true? Crazy.) And after a wonderful day of coffee, friends, and lobster mac and cheese, I have pretty good feelings for 23!

This dress has been deemed the "Kelly Kapowski" dress at work (Saved By the Bell, anyone?) and I instantly fell in love with its retro floral pattern. I decided to style it like a modern day Kelly with a cropped denim jacket and my favorite d'Orsay flats. 

Dress/Anthropologie (on sale!), Denim Jacket/Anthropologie (similar here), Flats/ModCloth

Also, I have a love for unconventional birthday banners. My inspiration for our "feelin' fresh" banner was these party banners from Urban Outfitters.

Thanks so much for stopping by! Here's to celebrating birthdays in outfits that make you feel Kelly Kapowski cool.

XO, Paige