Spring Hair

Welcome friends! I haven't posted in a long time, but it's now or never. Today, I'm dedicating my post to hair.

FIRST OF ALL I'd like to point out affordable shampoos and conditioners. Personally, I've tried out many types of conditioners, including high end ones. However, I BELIEVE that these work just as well.

Recently, I've cut my hair, and short hair is the best thing ever. I chopped off about four inches, so my hair is shoulder length. The beauty of short hair is that it's easy to manage, and in my opinion, looks fresh and polished.

I'm not all for the messy Alexa Chung curls, which she does rock, since I try to minimize as much heat as possible. I wash my hair about every 3 days, but before you freak, I shower everyday, I just don't wash my hair because every time you shampoo, you are stripping it of your natural oils, and it deteriorates hair after a while. I also don't dye my hair, so it's all natural, but if you are looking for a different color, try lemon juice. Just simply apply juice to strands of hair, and step outside and soak up the sunshine for about an hour. The UV rays from the sun are able to soak deep into the hair that way, bleaching it naturally. I believe deeply in keeping everything natural, and I never put any products in my hair, since it can cause build up.

Since I dislike heavy and oil stripping shampoo, I use the Pantene Aqua Shampoo that contains no sulfates, and it's light, so it'll give you lots of volume. Sulfate shampoo rids the hair of gunk, while keeping it healthy.

For conditioner, I love using Dove and coconut based products. I find that you do need conditioner in your roots or the scalp, since it keeps it at a healthy level of moisture without letting the scalp dry off and flake or having over oily hair. If you add a little bit of conditioner, it keeps your hair looking healthy.

STYLE:
Now that it's Spring, I love the idea of bohemian hair bands with flowers and braids. Of course, it would look gorgeous if you had long hair, and you can experiment with lots of accessories. Bows have an element of girlishness and I recommend it if you're dressing up.

PS. I'll be back

hair ideas by ellazhu featuring Pier 1 Imports

Too Dressy and Chic for Spring

Who doesn't like the idea of beautiful flowy dresses that are comfortable and chic, instead of those ultra tight super skinny jeans on a nice hot or warm day? Well, there are some tips and tricks when it comes to dresses, so reader, beware.

  ps. I' so sorry for not posting in ages. I promise it'll be back next week!

                 So, the first dress incorporates somewhat of a collar. Collars were really in during the fall and winter seasons. This dress is also a lovely shade of yellow, and it has a very flowy material. I'm in love with the top because it's bejeweled and jazzed up. All the shades just compliment each other and it's gives it a glam factor. I paired this dress with a pair of Forever 21 espadrilles. I added these shoes to create a girlier look, but I also love that you can dress this up or down. I think that sandals will also go great with this outfit.

                The next dress is floral, and bohemian like. I love the floral pattern since I think the colors make the dress wearable for the summer and fall. I also love how it has a lavender theme to it. Since it is strapless, I do recommend wearing a cardigan or bolero over it, to stay warm. If you want to edge the outfit up, I recommend adding a leather jacket. I chose a pair of jeweled sandals, and the detailing is stunning. This would be a great for a typical day outside, or a lunch date.

               The next outfit is great for all ages, since the dress has a very unique design, and the color is bright, yet subtle. These dresses are so nice, since they are strapless, yet you can throw something over, without getting a heat stroke. So, I think the front is rather stunning, since the material is very flowy and sheer. I paired then with some printed wedges, since they bring out the color of the dress.

               For a lovely vintage and modern look all in one, I chose a polka dot dress, with a collar, to emphasize a bit of fall's hit. I think the polka dots are very in this season, and the material is also very flowy, which is a plus. I think the dress has a vintage and unique scheme to it. For the shoes, I also transported a pair of oxfords into a time machine;) However, this time, I added some heals  to the oxfords, which seemed like a very popular trend in the 1940's. It gives it an effortless glam factor.

             The next dress is for all of you denim lovers, who want to incorporate skinny jeans into the sun. This one has a medium wash in the upper part, and it comes to light wash in the rest of the dress. These dresses also remind me of the trends in the 1900's. It's a great classic and  chic look. To finish the outfit, I chose a pair of lace oxfords, which combine two of y favorite obsessions. I love how oxfords are sort of bold, but the lace gives it a feminine touch.
   
               

   

Spring Dresses by ellazhu featuring forever 21 shoes

Spring Floral :Blogger's Spring Lookbook

When Spring arrives, so do the flowers.
Welcome Back to my blog! This is another segment of Spring Blogger's fashion by Jade and I.Today, I decided to post on floral prints, since I will die over anything like that in the store. (Literally, die over it as in throwing a tantrum) I've always thought that floral prints were a beautiful welcome message for Spring. .

For the first outfit, I chose patterns that are really appropriate, as they bring out aspects of an item. I chose a Spring Break 2013 bubblegum pink top(No idea what to do when you get to 2014) but this could act as a souvenir or remembrance of the good times.(You know what I mean?) Since the sunglasses in the outfit already have the colors inside, I decided to choose a similar pair of jeans. I love these jeans because the blue is so pretty, and I really love the flowers on them. They remind me of the cherry blossoms in Washington DC. Since I thought that yellow would give a good pop of color, I Incorporated a pair of strapped heels, and a bag. I wouldn't recommend wearing heels if you are playing sports or riding your bike outside. This outfit just reminds me of bubblegum 99.9%.

The last but not least, the cute and dressy one! I love the lace top since it reminds me of a doll and the stitching is just "a-mah-zing"(just to emphasize) I love wearing tops like these because you can dress them up or down. For the pants, I chose a pair of almost tie die and ombre pants, and I just think the orange in the outfit is gorgeous. The flowers also give it a more beachy theme. For shoes, I chose a bright orange heel and to top it off, I added a quilted lace bow bag.

       I hope you enjoyed this post! Enjoy Spring Break and comment below for any suggestions. Also, feel free to browse Jade's blog!

       ~Grace

ps. My favorite nail polish is Essie's Corals Nail polish-Tart Deco

Spring Floral by ellazhu featuring ankle strap shoes