Wednesday, July 27

Weekly Wears: Posies and Poppies

With the heat of the summer, my favorite beauty trick lately has been bright lipstick.  I mean, you sweat off the rest, but the lipstick can still make you look (and feel) put together.  I like it.


Dress: borrowed from Elsie
Belt:  thrifted
Shoes:  Blowfish
Necklace:  Urban Legend

I haven't really been into the milkmaid braids on myself, though I do love them on other people.  I decided to try them today for a change, and I actually liked them!  I stuck some colorful flowers in the braids and felt like a million (sweaty) bucks.  ;)  Seriously though, having my hair off my neck was wonderful.  This will be one of my go-to hairstyles for a while.

What are some of your favorite beauty tricks when it comes to high temperatures?  I'd love to hear them!  xoxo Katie

33 comments:

  1. Bethany Kellen of bunnypicnicJuly 28, 2011 at 12:11 AM

    that's such a cute idea for milkmaid braids! i also don't like them on myself because i have such thin hair, they don't stand out.
    they look lovely on you!

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  2. xoDanielleJuly 28, 2011 at 12:47 AM

    Gorgeous! I was wondering how you manage with your hair down so often D:

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  3. thursdayJuly 28, 2011 at 2:02 AM

    Lipstick is a lifesaver. Face saver? Lipstick is a face saver. And, as usual, you're looking good my friend!

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  4. Nikki | The Ginger DiariesJuly 28, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    This outfit is so cute ^^ i love what you did with your hair! the flowers make such a fun accesoire!

    Happy Thursday! xo Nikki

    Blog:The Ginger Diaries

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  5. Jo - Lost in the HazeJuly 28, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    You are so gorgeous! <3 I am obsessing over your beautiful flower crown!

    x
    Lost in the Haze

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  6. CharisJuly 28, 2011 at 7:09 AM

    Loving the dress & the pretty flowers in your hair. I just keep tying my hair in bunches.

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  7. DanielleJuly 28, 2011 at 7:10 AM

    i love the flower crown! when it's hot i usually put my hair up in braids as well. makes me feel so much better!

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  8. SimoneJuly 28, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    So cute the whole outfit!
    And your so right, I've just taken to wearing bright lipsticks to its amazing
    xxxx

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  9. margotJuly 28, 2011 at 8:06 AM

    YOUR HAIR LOOKS AMAZING!

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  10. CasJuly 28, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Very cute outfit... and your hair is absolutely precious. :) Sea Marie

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  11. KristinJuly 28, 2011 at 9:25 AM

    ohhh you look beautiful...I love the dress and hair..

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  12. UnknownJuly 28, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    This outfit and flower crown is beautiful! I've been trying to do braids on myself and actually frenched braided my hair for the first time last week b/c I was so sick of the ponytail or just letting it go wavy in this heat. Great look dear!

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  13. UnknownJuly 28, 2011 at 10:38 AM

    love the flowers in the braid! so perfect for summer :)

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  14. fyfeJuly 28, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    At some point earlier this summer you did a tutorial on two messy buns held up with bands and bobby pins. That has become my go-to hairstyle for the past month. I've added french braids, twists, glittery clips, whatever to make it seem a little different each day, but with thick, long, curly hair and 100 degree weather, you've saved my summer!!

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  15. Heather MarieJuly 28, 2011 at 11:04 AM

    The pictures are beautiful. Great outfit!

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  16. melifaifJuly 28, 2011 at 11:28 AM

    **gasp** No tights!!! I love it...go girl! Cotton and hair up...that's all I got!!!

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  17. lindsiJuly 28, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    i like the print on your dress! i have not mastered the milkmaid braids yet, so i usually put my hair up in a topknot bun, and wear loose dresses and sandals!

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  18. JillyJuly 28, 2011 at 11:57 AM

    You are TOO pretty! :)
    Totally agree on the lipstick thing, I can look so pale and tired and a bit of lipstick makes me look so much more alive :)

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  19. AnonymousJuly 28, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    Beautiful outfit, as usual!

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  20. Sécia MischkeJuly 28, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    I adore that dress on you! Amazing.

    ♥ sécia
    www.petiteinsanities.blogspot.com

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  21. AnonymousJuly 28, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    those flowers looks just precious in your hair! i've been the same way with the milkmaid braids. i think they look so sweet on other people... just not me!

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  22. Two Happy HeartsJuly 28, 2011 at 3:34 PM

    so pretty! you pull of the braids like a pro. i think my 'go to' summer hairstyle at the moment is pigtail braids.

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  23. Kacie - With LoveJuly 28, 2011 at 4:46 PM

    I LLLLLove your hair! I have to admit I've been pretty hair-lazy these last few weeks!

    Kacie
    http://www.acollectionofpassions.blogspot.com/

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  24. AnonymousJuly 28, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    I just bought that dress! I love it, it's beautiful on you!

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  25. AnonymousJuly 28, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    you are the prettiest lady ever. <3

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  26. CourtneyJuly 28, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    i really, really, really love your dress.
    i have olive skin so i don't really like the way i look in bright lipstick, but it looks good on you.

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  27. Oh So LovelyJuly 28, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    you are too cute for words!
    xo the girls of oh so lovely

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  28. StephanieJuly 29, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    LOVE this! Flowers are always pretty, but you make them prettier:)

    Love,
    Stephanie May*

    http://www.maydae.com

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  29. KristinJuly 30, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    I too love wearing lipstick. Just adding a little makes me feel less blah on any day!

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  30. Stephanie LoudmouthJuly 31, 2011 at 10:30 PM

    You look SO gorgeous! I love the saturation in these photos.

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  31. LucyJuly 31, 2011 at 11:43 PM

    So cute, how do you blow dry your fringe, it always looks so nice?

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  32. Victoria / Justice PirateAugust 1, 2011 at 7:54 AM

    you look beautiful!!!!!!!!!!

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  33. AnonymousAugust 2, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    You are gorgeous. The milkmaid braids with the flower crown look so, so pretty! Lovely.

    Katie x

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