Dusk & Rubies: hair

10/4/13

20 Hot Cross Buns!

Remember when there was only one? The ballerina bun was reserved for those with perfect, lean-muscled bodies, a strict librarian or two, and those who were fashionably challenged. But not anymore! Buns are like snowflakes, no two are EVER alike, so take a look at our top 20 favorites.

Stay Lovely,

D.R

Editor and Curator of

Dusk & Rubies Blog

4/19/13

Get The Look: How to do your hair...like Zoey Hart (Fun & Funky Braids)

How to achieve Zoey's funky and fun braided dos:

Look 1: Side ponytail braid, with french braid side part inspired by Zoey Hart Season 2 Episode "The Kiss":

Look 2: Classic French Braid Up Do-

(1) French braid only to behind your ear, finishing the braid with a rubber band

(2) Pick up the french braid again from the bottom of your nape.

(3) Grab hair from the front and bring braid down into a normal three strand braid. Tie with a rubber band.

(4) Pin up braid across the bottom part of your head, and fini!

Stay Lovely,

D.R

Editor and Curator

4/15/13

5 Steps To Look Put Together...(even when you're really not)

The scenario: you just woke up, and you realize you have fifteen minutes to get your derriere in the car and off to work. You mutter something underneath your breath, and think: how in the world am I going to get myself together in time? Well, follow these 5 easy steps and you'll be looking fine, and on time!

1. Start with colored jeans: Not only is it on trend, but they are also a jean that you can get away with at work. I am always seeing red pants as I walk the streets of NYC, but any color works well. The pair below are from Joe Fresh.

2. Add a blazer: A blazer over anything always brings an outfit together. It says "I am professional and organized", when really your running late, and your life's a mess. I placed this blazer from Forever 21 over a black tank top.

3. Matching Accessories: Oh what people will say when you have on something that matches. I simply paired the red pants, with a red pashmina for the cooler mornings when I am commuting, and a pop of turquoise with the earrings, and glam ring below.

Earrings are from Forever 21

Turquoise Ring by Guess

4. Easy Peasy Black Boots: Slip on a pair of flats, or ankle boots for a bit of edge to match your blazer, and bag.

Black Ankle Boots are Sam Edelman

5. Opt for the Updo: There are very rare occasions where I can wake up after a shower the night before, and my thick long hair is manageable the next morning. So I opt for the up-do with a twist. A french twist. French braid your hair into two pig tails, then pin up in the back of your head. If you find the idea of any type of braiding disturbing please watch the youtube video below with 7 even easier everyday options for updos.

Check out these clips for other options:

Tess Christine's "4 Easy Everyday Updos"

Tess Christine's "3 Quick Spring Hair Styles"

Stay Lovely even when you're running late,

D.R