Author Archives: Rena Anne

Fashion Friday

Accessorize Yourself

“The only thing that separates us from the animals is our ability to accessorize.”

(-Clairee Belcher, “Steel Magnolias”)

Accessories are an important part of a wardrobe. They can alter an outfit and also change your look.

If you don’t have money to spend on something new, I would suggest looking at what accessories you own and creating a “new” outfit with them. Add a scarf, headband, necklace, belt, pair of earrings, bracelet or new shoes to “update” your outfit.

Check out how different these outfits look just by changing my accessories.

I found a quiz online where you choose the correct accessories for the outfit. It’s pretty fun and a bit tricky. Check it out here!

Happy Friday! 🙂

Braided Bun How-To

This hairdo is incredibly simple and a great updo to do quickly before you go out.

First, start off with the right tools. These tiny elastic bands come in all different colors (these are clear, but you can get them to match your haircolor). I now understand that no two bobby pins are created equal. I always used the Goody brand from the grocery store and they never held my thick, fine hair up. These bobby pins are the professional stylists brand and they are amazing. If you can get your hands on some, I definitely recommend it.

Start by separating your hair into three equal ponytails and holding them back with an elastic.

Take the middle section and braid it.

Then, twist the braid around itself into a bun and secure with bobby pins. I didn’t secure the end with an elastic, but you can if you choose.

Go to either side and braid one section. When you have finished braiding it, fold it over the middle bun and wrap around the unbraided section on other side and secure with bobby pins. I tucked the ends into the middle bun, so that they wouldn’t stick out.

Lastly, braid the remaining section of hair and twist it under the middle bun, securing finally with bobby pins. I used two larger bobby pins to secure the entire bun as one to hold longer.

And you’re done! How easy was that? And now you look super pulled together and it only took you five minutes!

On The Street

Yesterday my morning started with a teacher walking across my path in the most adorable outfit. I became determined to feature her on the blog.

Because I’m only at this particular school one day a week though, I’m not very familiar with the staff. I didn’t know who she was, so I proceeded to walk around the entire school stalker style until I noticed her through a classroom window. Once I found her classroom and had a name, I was able to email her my bizarre request to take her picture.

She was blown away by my request and we agreed to meet after school. How we haven’t met many years before is beyond me. We have a crazy amount of mutual friends in common!

Meghan, it was a pleasure to have met you and I hope to see you around more often!

Check out Meghan’s blog here. Her son is adorable!

How fun is her outfit! I am desperate to buy myself a denim blouse.