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It’s Wednesday, which means I’m blabbing on about budget beauty stuff over on Beauty Bets. Today I’m sharing my take on a $12 skincare product that has, in just a few short weeks, become a regular part of my get-ready routine. Head on over there and check it out if you have a minute!
xo,
Meghan
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: BANGbang salon, gettin pretty, hair, mighty swell, soraya hatfield, vintage
Today over my lunch break , I cruised down the street to BANGbang Salon to meet Soraya, owner of Pin-up Stylings by Soraya Hatfield. After months of exchanging emails, it was such a delight to finally meet her in person! While she whipped my hair into shape, we chatted about everything from thrifting (of course) to the differences between Minneapolis and Kansas City, where she recently relocated from. During our time together, I learned that she’s been doing hair since elementary school, and her natural ability is apparent as soon as you sit in her chair. She busted out these badass (or should I say huge ass?) victory rolls in mere minutes! Don’t they look sweet?
I’m really excited, not to mention honored, to have Soraya be part of tomorrow’s sale. She’ll be at the shop from 5 to 8 p.m., offering retro hairstyling on a first-come, first-serve basis. Styles are a flat $30 which is a total steal considering the average salon style costs upwards of $60. Plus, you’ll be able to shop our collection of pretty lingerie, nibble on cupcakes from Sweets Bakeshop and sip champagne while you’re there. It’ll be a great way to start to a girl’s night out or a fun way to get prepped for a hot date. We’ll be open until 9 p.m.!
I hope to see y’all there!
xo,
Meghan
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Beauty Bets, gettin pretty, natural beauty
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I’ve gotten a few questions lately about what clean, green, affordable beauty products I’d recommend, so today, over on Beauty Bets, I’m sharing a few good-for-you facial cleansers that I love. And, despite the myths that everything eco-friendly is A. expensive and B. hard to obtain, all of ‘em are priced under $10 and available at your local drugstore, Target or food co-op. Please check it out if you’re so inclined. I hope you all have beautiful Wednesdays!
xo,
Meghan
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It’s Wednesday, which means I’m blogging over at Beauty Bets! Today I shared a few of my favorite budget-friendly perk-me-ups that are helping get through the winter, including the most flattering shade of juicy pink lipstick. Do check it out if you have a moment!
xo,
Meghan
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: gettin pretty, nails, vintage, vintage fashion
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I can’t help but roll my eyes a tiny bit when I witness arguments about who started what fashion or beauty trend when or who did it first. If you love, study and shop for vintage like I do, you already know the secret: Nothing’s really ever “new.” In the spirit of celebrating the resurrection and reinterpretation of vintage trends, I thought I’d start calling out examples when I see ‘em. Sounds fun right?
I thought I’d start with a beauty trend I love, the mix and match mani. The gorgeous “stained glass” nails pictured above were photographed by Saul Leiter for the November, 1960 edition of Bazaar. Now, 50 years later, you can barely scroll through a beauty blog without seeing a reference to ombre or mix & match manis. (Ex. one, two & three.)
I guess JT was right.
I’m off to primp for a very overdue lady date with this sassy lass. I can’t wait!
xo,
Meghan
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Beauty Bets, domesticity, gettin pretty
Today over on Beauty Bets, I shared a bunch of beauty-related, gift-y DIYs I want to make this holiday season. The bows pictured above (c/o Oh So Lovely via My Girl Thursday) didn’t make it into the story, but I really love them. So, please go check out that how-to too. (Too. To. Tutu!) I figure if anything’s going to entice me to dust off the ole’ glue gun, it’s making pretty (pink) bows for my girls. For more fun budget-friendly crafty ideas like this, pop on over to Beauty Bets and read my post.
Also…I hope your Wednesdays are wonderful!
xo,
Meghan
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Beauty Bets, Dolly Parton, gettin pretty
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If you know me at all, you’re already well aware with my undying love for the beautiful Dolly Parton. Today over on Beauty Bets, I’m sharing one of my favorite summer makeup looks, inspired by her. It’s soft and flirty, and of course, totally achievable with drugstore products. Please do check it out!
xo,
Meghan
If you have a spare minute today, please go check out this week’s Beauty Thrifter post over at Beauty Bets. I recently discovered a $7.99 salon service that has, honest-to-God, brought my super-fried summer hair back to life.
xo,
Meghan
P.S. How magical is this photo? I discovered it buried in this super rad Flickr that’s just chockful of intriguing vintage photographs.
Filed under: Uncategorized | Tags: Beauty Bets, diy, gettin pretty, how to, sea salt spray
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Do y’all remember John Frieda’s beach blonde sea salt spray? I rocked that stuff out like crazy in high school! Sadly, the geniuses at JF discontinued it eons ago. (Bring it baaaaack!) Happily, I’m a make-do kinda gal and have been whipping up my own version in my kitchen for ages. It’s ridiculously easy to crank out at home and costs next to nothing. And really, why would you pay more than a few bucks for glorified salt water!? Anyway, you’ll have to hop on over to Beauty Bets today to read my whole how to. I hope you enjoy!
xo!
Meghan
Filed under: Giveaway | Tags: Beauty Bets, Elizabeth Dehn, gettin pretty, giveaway
A big hearty congratulations goes to Laura, who runs the fabulous beauty blog Applied Glamour! Your giveaway entry/tweet, chosen at random, netted you a bottle of Elizabeth Dehn’s Face Spray. Lucky you!
I’ll be in touch with you soon lady, to grab your mailing info.
‘Thank you so much to EVERYONE who entered the giveaway. There’s still time to snatch up a bottle of your own at a discounted price here. Your complexion will thank you!
xo,
Meghan
