jennyleigh

I absolutely LOVE this ponytail. It has all the elements that make up the perfect feel. This season at NYFW we saw tons of ponytails.   There were pony's of all kinds.   Sleek.  Full.  Ratted.  Bouncy.  The ponytail will definitely be a staple  this spring and summer But my FAV is the Messy Ponytail.  It owns me. Here are the elements that I love : * Natural beachy waves * Full crown * Mid head placement * Textured, thick flowing locks * Soft front, swooping over top of the elastic This look has a tutorial  found  on   thebeautydepartment.com    It was Lucy Hale's look at the VMA's. Seriously it is so fabulous that  I may have to do my own tutorial. Lucy, are you free next week?  

Today's post is a tribute to a totally nontraditional ponytail. On the left is my hair on one of my many days at work when I rushed to get there. I gave it a product fill up and followed by a rough blow dry. Then, realizing I was running out of time, I took advantage of the volume and whipped it into two ponytails.  I don't want to call them pigtails  because the style just didn't have a "pigtail" look. I wore one pony behind my shoulder and one pony in front of the other shoulder.  ( You know I love "Ragamuffin" style and this fits me perfectly!! ) So the photo on the right??  Well, that's a funny story. Last night before going to bed I was perusing an old Allure magazine.  (I am quite the magazine junkie) So I open it up and there on the page was the fuller bottom ponytail by Orlando Pita! I was so excited; I had to get out my pics that we had taken from a while back and  share them with you guys....

This is such a pretty look.  It goes super dressed up or super casual. Either way, it's a classic with an interesting twist. One that is sure to make others want to get a closer look to see how you did it. And the big bonus is, it is SO easy. Love easy! So we are borrowing a few pics from an earlier post, the  braided bun . (click on "braided bun" to take you there) So first, we start off with a braided ponytail.  This can be high on the head or lower. I'll elaborate on that at the end of the post. Then give the braid a slight tug to loosen and soften the braid.  It'll make the braid more pliable. Now just simply wrap the braid around your ponytail band and tuck the ends under. Pin on bottom first then pin on top to secure. Pin around the edges and since a braid is heavier and stiffer, it may take a few pins to make sure it holds. Sorry there aren't any pics of this stage but it's hard to snap all the steps. ...

Today's do is the Braided Bun. Sooo cute and sooo easy! What do you think? Would you wear the Braided Bun??

Here's another cute ponytail option for summer straight from my very own fashion diva.  My daughter had her hair in a low, loose ponytail and lifted the ends up and tucked it into the space between the elastic and the nape of the head. I think it turned out really cute. What do you think?