Happy Friday! Friday's are the day I share all my favorite sales with you so you can get some cute things for a fraction of the price! 1. Nordstrom's Sale rack is always GREAT. Here are my favorites!
2. Anthropologie has some freshly cut sale items. I want ALL THE SWEATERS! :)
Doing my hair and coming up with new styles has always been fun for me. When you have tons of hair like me (and I mean TONS) you have to get creative. I called in one of my friends and talented hairstylists, Hailey, to help me out and show all of us some easy styles. Katie came over and photographed it for us (she is amazing, too!) The first one is a day-to-night look. I know I'm late to the sock bun trend, but just in case some of you are also just joining in, here is a super easy, step-by-step tutorial for you. I have never been shown how to do it before...but it's so easy and cute!
I want to go over my hair care routine and favorite products quickly before we dive in:
- Shampoo: I love Aveda products, as you will be able to tell from the rest of this list ;) I use Smooth Infusion mostly, but sometimes switch to PureOlogy, which I also love.
- After my hair has dried in my towel for a few minutes, I take it out and immediately spray Damage Control on to it. It acts as a detangler, heat protection, and sun damage. It's awesome.
- This brush is my all-time-favorite! Will hair as thick as can be, I need a good brush that doesn't rip through my hair and give me damaged ends. This one is perfection. Trust me :)
- Before I blow dry my hair and after I have brushed it out, I put 1 pump of style prep smooth infusion in my hands and run throughout my hair. This helps cut down on the frizz, and gives it a smooth finish.
- After I blow dry my hair, I pour about 4 drops of this Dry Remedy oil in my hand and smooth it over the ends of my hair. It smells amazing and protects again heat, keeping my ends nice and pretty.
Step 1: Begin with loose curls for texture. Lift roots and pour a little bit of the push powder on the scalp. Rub it around with your fingertips. You will literally feel the volume, because your hair will start feeling thick and almost as if you've backcombed or "teased" it.
Step 2: Start combing the top part of your hair straight back, with no part. Then take the side sections back. Give it a little volume by rubbing the Push Powder around to tease it more. You want to grab hair from just above the ears and pull that whole section back.
Step 3: Twist the hair together and push up a bit to give it volume. Pin the bobby pins in a criss-cross form so they stay in place.
Now for the "Night" look:
Step 1: Leave your twisted half updo in place. This is the base of your sock bun!
Step 2: Cut the end of a sock off. I used a longer sock and it seemed to be perfect. Then roll the sock inside itself to create a donut shaped circle with the sock.
Step 3: Tie your hair in a high ponytail.
Step 4: Put the donut sock around the end of your ponytail. Begin to roll the sock down the ponytail, and while you do this, continue twisting the ponytail hair around the sock to ensure it's covered. Once you reach your head and there's nowhere left to roll, stop! Pin some loose hairs into place to help secure everything.
Step 5: Lastly, just pull some pieces down by your ears to give it the casual look. Hairspray and you're done!
Photography: Katie Grace Photography / Hair: Hailey Hollstein of Genesis Salon/ Sweater: Anthropologie (but mine is sold out) Tell me, have you tried a sock bun? I think I only like them if they're on the small side like mine is, and looks effortless. I don't love when they are way too tight and precise. What about you?! Have a lovely day! xoxo
DETAILS | ONE / TWO / THREE / FOUR / FIVE / SIX / SEVEN / EIGHT If you read my post on how to maintain a clean and organized home you love from last week, then you'll know that storage bins and baskets are your friend when you are trying to declutter. These storage solutions conceal items, giving everything a place. I have a few baskets in my house: this one for my entry where I throw all my snow gear when I walk in, one told hold my yoga mat and weights, and another for my hamper. I always give clients baskets for shelves, their entry console and other areas, just to be sure they are going to be able to stay organized and love their home for years to come. Above are 8 stylish storage solutions (in all price ranges!) I absolutely love the printed pattern #2 has. What a fun basket for a child's room or office space. For a more rustic and casual look, go with an inexpensive crate to hide the clutter. What do you use to keep your home put together?! Happy Wednesday! Come back tomorrow for a fun hair tutorial. xoxo
It's been a little while since I've shown you an update of things around my apartment, so I thought I'd do that today! I just got these plants for either side of my TV. I felt like the gallery wall's asymmetry needed to be balanced out with something symmetrical, and these plants were the perfect thing!
I try to change out my chalkboard saying every few weeks. This week I'm reminding myself of grace! My chalkboard is found here.
I found a vintage desk last week for a great price. I'm obsessed with it! My little office space is coming together!!
Fresh flowers by Spring Sweet are always a reason to smile. If you happened to catch our little segment on Fox Channel 17 news last Friday, then you would have seen these blooms on the show! We had so much fun chatting about the Bloom Workshop. You can watch the clip here.
Happy Monday, all! How were your weekends? I spent the weekend away at a winter retreat with our youth group. It was a ball of fun (and super cold!) This past week I've been working hard on pulling together details for a few client's homes. I just love the way one of my client's living room's is coming together, so I wanted to share it with you! We are doing the entire bottom floor of Angela's house, but the living room is becoming my favorite (okay, and the entry way, too!) One of the first things I do after meeting with a client to hear about their space and the direction they want to go, is create an inspiration board with pieces I think will work well in the room. These are always just the foundation items (like a couch, table, etc.) This is a starting point for both me and my client, as I show it to them and let them give me feedback. Right after I emailed this inspiration board to Angela, she replied with "I love everything!" That's a pretty good starting point ;) While construction on the house continues, we have been ordering pieces for the living room and it's making some good progress! The above couch came last week and it is so gorgeous, I can't wait to show it to you in a picture. The nailhead trim makes it look high-end and gives it that special detail. I also can't wait to throw some custom designer pillows on it, sewed by my grandma. Our pillow cover business, Lilac & Grace, is so fun to run together. I love that each of my clients get a custom look on their sofa. Once some of the other major items come in, we will start accessorizing with pieces that offer a bit more color to spice it up. The pillows will be in the blues, turquoises, and gold palette. Here are some other accessories we will be adding:
I can't wait to show you more as the space comes together. If you are looking for design help with your home, I'd love to step in. Whether you're looking for an hour consultation to help start the ideas flowing with a second pair of eyes, you are far away and want virtual design services, or you're in the West Michigan area and want in-home design services, I've got you covered. If you're interested in where some of the above pieces are from, I'm happy to help you get them ordered. I'm currently running a winter discounted special, so email me at hello@michaelanoelledesigns.com for more information! Have a wonderful week! xoxo
Happy Friday! I'm rounding up my favorite finds for you this week, most of which are ON SALE! My favorite. 1. J.Crew is having an end of year sale! Extra 40% off sale styles using code ENDOFSEASON.
2. J.Crew Factory is also having a sale on new arrivals...so these deals are amazing! (Prices as marked.) Their men section is great, too! McCann gets a lot of clothes from here. And by that I mean, I get McCann a lot of clothes from here ;)
3. The Loft is having a tag sale with sweaters for only $15.99. I MEAN, seriously. This is crazy!! get.on.it. Here are some faves:
4. West Elm's sales are out of control. Almost everything is on sale! My favorites:
A pair of my favorite curtains are on sale that I just used in a client's space! Stay tuned-- this whole home tour will be coming to you soon!!
Andrea Pesce Photography 5. Is it too early to think of Valentine's Day gift ideas? I hope not ;) Besides the something creative I will do for my boyfriend, I also want to get him something he can use. Here are some ideas for the guys:
Here are some ideas for us gals!
Nordstrom is always my go-to for gifts because they have the best gift guides! 6. Lastly, BaubleBar is my favorite place to get jewelry. You get 15% off on your first purchase, too! Those are my favorite finds for this weekend. Hope you enjoy a lovely weekend! We are taking the youth group kids at church on a winter retreat. Can't wait! xoxo
It was so fun to read all you comments about home organization and routines in yesterday's blog post! Thanks for chiming in :) If you are on Instagram, you might be wondering what the little tag @liketoknow.it means. Well, friends, it's a simple little tool that allows you to shop my style (and other bloggers' styles) straight from your email inbox. Here's how you sign up...
1. Sign up for LiketoKnow.it right here. 2. Like an Instagram photo of mine with the link. 3. You get the product sent straight to your email. 4. Shop your heart out. So easy! If you were signed up and liked any of these photos on my account, you'd be sent all the details in a matter of seconds.
Hopefully that helps cut the confusion and is a great tool for you to use on not only my Instagram, but also lots of others! I love using it to find new products I see in blogger's homes or wardrobes. Happy Thursday! xoxo
