Five Ways to Jazz up your Natural Hair for Summer!

Summer is here and that means its time to not only update your wardrobe but to also update your natural 'do! Now there's no need to run out and get a new color or cut because I'm bringing you five ways to jazz up your natural hair with fun and sassy accessories for the summer!

1. Turbans

We all know I have a not-so-secret love for the ever-thriving turban trend. They're the perfect, stylish solution for a lazy hair day and look fabulous on top of locks, twists, fros, you name it!

Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4

 Not sure how to go about tying your turban? Check out a few links to my favorite how-to videos below!

Natural Hair Turban Style via Natural Chica
Style Spice - Turban DIY via Style & Pepper
How to Tie a Turban via Quest for the Perfect Curl

2. Scarves

I believe scarves are the best hair accessory for natural hair as they're just so versatile! Tie it into a head wrap/band, create an over-sized bow, use it to make your own turban, the possibilities are truly endless :) In addition there is such a variety of colors and prints you're guaranteed to find one that expresses your individual style.

Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4

And for a little bit more inspiration here are a couple of videos showing different ways to tie a scarf!

DIY Scarf Many Ways via Meek n Mild

Boho Head Scarf Tutorial via Life Ann Style

3. Hats

Some naturals may shy away from hats, but it shouldn't be considered an impossibility! While they do tend to work better with shorter hair(as the hat will actually sit on your head) don't think just because you have a fabulously, fluffy fro that you can't rock a summer hat. Use bobby pins or attach a hair comb to the inside to help pin the hat to your curls. No more fearing those windy days!

Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4

4. Over-sized Flowers

What says summer more than bright, bold, beautiful flowers in your hair? Pluck them fresh from a bouquet or stock up on various pins & clips. They're so inexpensive and add a feminine & flirty touch to any 'do!

Sources: 1, 2, 3

5. Statement Jewelry

There's nothing better than some statement jewelry to set off your natural look! Whether it's door-knocker earrings, over-sized hoops, or bejeweled studs, this accessory works for all hair lengths!

Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4

And there you have it! :) Do you do anything special to dress up your hair that wasn't included in my list? Let me know in the comments! Happy Friday and enjoy the weekend!

'Till Next Time...

Outfitted: The Ants Go Marching...

Hi lovelies! I hope everyone survived the first day back to work after the long weekend. Not much to talk about today, I feel as if I've droned on and on about DCT and I packing, moving, and unpacking; and unfortunately that's the only exciting thing going on in my life right now, haha!

What I can talk about is today's outfit :) As I mentioned in a previous post, I've become obsessed with, what I call, micro-animal prints. I love the optical illusion, from far away you see just a printed top, but up close...are those ants on your shirt? Why yes, yes they are :) I bought this shirt a few weeks ago during Anthropologie's Semi-Annual Clearance sale and couldn't wait to style it. Its so playful and quirky and adds just the right amount of personality, I mean how many people are walking around with tiny ants on their shirt? :)

'Till Next Time...

::Outfit::

Top: Anthropologie

Skirt: 3.1 Phillip Lim (old)

Sandals: Aldo (old)

Clutch: Etsy (Pretty Afrika)

Watch: Michael Michael Kors

Sunnies: Crossroads

Life via Insta.gram

Hi everyone! I hope you all had a wonderful Memorial Day Weekend! DCT and I are still getting settled into the new apartment, but we're loving everything about it, its really starting to become a home :)

I thought I'd share with you all my "offline" life from these past couple weeks. If you follow me on Insta.gram then these pictures are old news to you (sorry!) I'm a very visual person and Insta.gram has become my version of crack, I've been taking pictures of everything, my twitter feed is filled with more links to pictures than anything else.

With that said I may make this post a regular feature, we'll see...I hope you enjoy the pictures below and have a great Tuesday!

Enjoying the much-welcomed warm weather.

Organized chaos preparing for the big move.

Tia is all ready to go!

Happy Move-in Day!

Saying goodbye to this gorgeous view

Enjoying the product of our "new" grill

Cosmic bowling, a welcomed break from unpacking.

Memorial Day Weekend, Grilling out, & Moscato :)

Perfect summer night on our new patio

If you don't already, you can follow me on Insta.gram here :)

'Till Next Time...

Outfitted: Stripes & Lilac

Happy Friday everyone! And happy move-in day for me, as you read this I'm probably attempting to drag my sofa down the stairs and/or corral my kitties into their respective carriers. I've moved many times in my life, from being a military brat to college life to after-college life, moving is just something I do. I have to tell you though, despite the many many many times that I've moved and no matter how prepared I may feel, move-in day always turns out to be super hectic. I have a feeling this one will be no different, since everything came together so last minute. Let's pray that I don't lose the last bit of my sanity today, haha!

On to more important things, like this outfit! ;) I'd been on the lookout for a great pair of fun colored chinos for some time now and wouldn't you know it, Anthroplogie (who is clearly the other love of my life after (or before, hehe) DCT) was having their semi-annual clearance sale and these little gems were included. I was actually leaning more towards the navy ones, but unfortunately they were all sold out in my size, so lilac was the next best option and I think I'm actually more satisfied with these than I would've been with the navy ones. I love how the shade is just light enough to easily match with other colors, but still stands out on its own.

I can see these pants becoming a summer staple, they're so light and breezy, I wore them on a super hot day this past week and still felt comfy, cool, and tres tres chic ;)

I hope you all have a great Friday and enjoy the long three day weekend!

'Till Next Time....

::Outfit::

Chinos: Anthropologie (lilac color sold out)

Tank: H&M

Denim Jacket: Old Navy

Shoes/Bag/Sunnies: Crossroads

Watch: MICHAEL Michael Kors