My New Hair

I love being brunette, it's healthier for my hair and it definitely suits me more than blonde... but sometimes it's a bit boring, y'know? That and the darkest dark shades I usually use tend to make me look even paler than I am (which is really pale). So I decided to lighten up as a pre-baby treat and this is the result.

What do you think?

A hairdresser friend of mine (she's actually StyleSoCoy's sister) came over and did it for me in the comfort of my own home which is always nicer when we're talking time consuming foils. I told her I wanted lighter blonde pieces in the underneath and overall highlights and I think it came out really nicely. When my hair moves you can see the lightest sections and dependant of how I style my hair it will reveal different highlight effects, it makes me boring brunette shade much more versatile. The damaged ends of my hair always fade quickest so it's evened out my colour too. I loved the glossy dark on top but the lower layers never matched so it was about time something was done and I really like how it's turned out. 

It's not quite the Lauren Conrad brunette I was initially campaigning for but over time I think I'll have more blonde in the underneath to achieve that contrast look. 

Before and After

You can't ignore the difference in skin tone and I swear this is the exact same makeup I'm wearing in both photos. Ok so the lighting's different but neither were taken with flash.. the warmer shade just really brings out the colour in me. It's perfect for Autumn/Winter and most importantly I like it!

Miss BB

My Hair..

My hair has finally grown to what I'd describe as "mid-length" and the last thing I want to do it cut it but I really want a change. I love the ombre look but I don't think it looks great on shorter locks and I have lots of layers so I'm not sure it would work. I want to lighten up while still keeping a rich brunette tone throughout, I've been too blonde in the past and it washes me out. I like my hair dark but it can make me look so pale.. I just want something I little different. I love this highlighted look LC's rocking (below) and am hoping to achieve something similar with the help of my hairdresser friend who's visiting tomorrow. The day before my hospital visit may not be the optimum time for making changes like this... after all the first baby pictures will be around forever so I'm keeping my fingers crossed I don't hate it. In the meantime if any of you have any fabulous colour suggestions/pictures for me I would LOVE to see them... leave me a comment!

Miss BB

What's Sexy?

It's a question that will get you a different answer everytime you ask it so I thought I would put it to my readers! What IS sexy? We beauty junkies do a lot in the name of vanity but what are you striving to achieve? What do you think is attractive? I change my mind all the time, Come summer I want to be tanned and Victoria's  Secret - esque but when the colder weather breaks I favour a more "pale and interesting" look. There are so many different styles out there...



Vintage Vixen



Sunkissed and Sultry

 

Plastic Playmate

  

Tattood Temptress

 

Good Girl



What do you think is the ultimate one?

Lauren Conrad - Style - Review

LAUREN

CONRAD

Style

You guys knew how excited I was to buy this book so obviously the first opportunity I got I popped down to my local Waterstones and grabbed the one and only copy!

This was 2 weeks ago now... I read the book (every word, cover to cover) in around 2 hours, since then I've gone back over my favourite chapters and now feel in a position to fully review it to you all.

***** 

I must admit I love LC so I was a little biased but I think it's a great book! I love her style and she always looks so effortlessly flawless..

There are some great sections to the group..

"Editing Your Closet"

This was great, I honestly felt inspired to revamp my whole wardrobe.. Nothing I own goes together, everything's either cheap or an impulse sales buy.. it's a false economy, pick your style and just buy the key pieces you need. Very capsule-esque.. It's the dream really isn't it?

Sometimes those of us clothes hoarders just need a push to have a big clear out and this worked for me. 

So many clothes and nothing to wear?

We've all been there..

But how do you fix that problem forever?

READ LAUREN'S BOOK 

There's a lot to talk about but in doing so I'll kind of ruin the book for you... She touches on a lot of aspects of shopping, style and organisation. From how to make sure to order the right size online to what items you can get tailored and what you just have let go of 'cause it's never gonna fit you.

There were some Chapters that I found not so informative but that's just because I've seen the "hints and tips" so many times before! How to wear a LBD 5 different ways has been featured in pretty much every glossy rag at some point so there was nothing new here... apart from cute pictures of Lauren of course.

There was even a hair and beauty section.. that was a nice surprise!

I love Laurens simple, classic look. She never really deviates which makes her very iconic but I would definitely get bored. I need to change it up once in a while!

I coveted her hair SO much but when I got may hair and extensions a very near match I realised it's really pretty dull. It's beautiful but there's no WOW factor.. not for me after all.

There's a lot to the Makeup section, Lauren reveals she hates eyeshadow.. I can see why, I had my own falling out with the cosmetic not so long ago but you can't just hate it altogether, where the colour and fashion in your makeup? Without eyes you have only lips to make your statement and she mentions that red lips do not photograph well on her.. so she's pretty much resigned to the flick of the liquid liner for drama on her face. I did like her tip - photograph yourself from all angles with the flash on before you leave the house.. this way you'll see how your makeup will react in photos.. a great tip for a big night out (especially if those photos will be out of your control and all over facebook :p) Some makeup with light reflecting particles may look fab in natural/artificial light but the flash will just wash the colour out of you.

*****

I wasn't so impressed with the little makeup sketches.. pretty plain and lets face it the night/day looks could be the same! I guess it's a guide to LC's makeup so it's pretty acturate but if all they were going to do was how to wears her makeup the section really didn't need to be so large.

***** 

Overall the book was a really great read, I couldn't put it down and the style tips I found to be really useful.

I think it all depends on your current knowledge.. I know what I like but I know it doesn't always work for me, any help I can get in making my wardrobe work for me I really appreciate. There's lots on accessorising, all the basics every woman needs and what Lauren thinks is worth spending the big bucks on.

I always think that book reviews, like movie reviews, don't really mean much. It all comes down to personal taste. I really enjoyed the book and I WILL delve back in to it eg. when I next need packing tips or in-flight style advice.

Have you read it yet?

If so let me know your thoughts...

xoxo

miss bb

Obsession Of The Day 14/10/10

Lauren Conrads new book, Style, came out today in the UK and I am among those that can't wait to get their hands on a copy!

I loved LC on Laguna Beach... I followed her to The Hills... I cried when she cried (which was a lot) and was devestated when she left. I understand she probably had no life of her own but I really do miss my Lauren fix.
So the launch of this new book is very exciting! I've always loved Laurens style... If I lived somewhere warmer perhaps I would have more opportunity to emulate her fabulousity but in rainy Britain it's not really in keeping with the temperatures we face :(
The skinny jeans, the flowy vests always with the latest  killer heels and oversized shades/bags. She really is living the beautiful life.
Not a week goes by without me lusting after Miss Conrads Hair.. Usually long bohemien (yet perfectly styled) waves secured with a braid... The colour is always beautiful. All but for her blue eyes she is a similar colouring to me so she's a style inspiration I may actually be able to replicate myself... which is always nice to find!
Overall Lauren is a pretty good role model (for shallow people like myself) She's gone out and made herself a brand, young girls want to be her and Mums don't mind 'cause she seems pretty wholesome... How do you all feel about LC? I think my feelings are clear but just in case.... I LOVE HER!!! check her style and dare to tell me you don't...

I even found some pictures of Conrad wearing winter clothes :))
AKA : Clothes we Brits may actually be able to wear without freezing to death... especially now it's practically winter!
Pics are below.
If you missed my Lauren Conrad makeup tutorial video on my YouTube channel here's a link

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y3QM4BOoIm0

xoxo
miss BB

 SO CUTE!!!

HOW CAN YOU NOT LOVE HER?