splendor & folly

One of these sheer lace tees is $20 and the other is $225. Which is which??? Click to find out.

Here is my hair before I started using Sun In again.  I used a similar product in highschool but I guess I abandoned that and started getting salon highlights and then let that go to, I’m guessing this is pretty close to my natural color. (And, yes, I know I look 12 yrs old in this pic but I was actually 23):

And the after, or what my hair looks like now:

See? Much blonder! All from Sun In! But now I’m starting to wonder just how much damage this peroxide is doing to my hair….

With sooo many hair products on the market in every price range, it is sometimes overwhelming to pick the ones that will yield the best results. I think I am finally satisfied with my current products and thought I would share. These are the three products I apply after towel-drying and before blow-drying my hair (in order, although not sure that matters!):

YES SUN IN! Not sure why they haven’t updated their packaging since 1992, but it works like a dream. This is the onlything I use to lighten my (naturally light brown) hair. I do not get salon highlights, I do not use box dyes. It is the cheapest way I have found to maintain being a blonde. It works with the sun of course, but also works with the heat of your blow-dryer in the winter. I would not recommend for darker hair, but if you are dirty blonde – light brown and would like some subtle highlights, give it a try. You might not see immediate results, but gradually it should lighten up. I will try to find some before and after pics of my hair color to show you the difference.

This is Dove Heat Defense Spray. I bought it because it is cheap and I figured I should use some type of heat protectant if I am going to be blowdrying and straightening my hair. This does the trick!

And lastly, I spray Redken Guts 10 Volume Spray Foam just at the roots. This really gives my super fine and flat hair volume which is really really hard to do!

And that is my quick and easy haircare routine, what products are you loving right now?

I have been known to enjoy some nuggets, but I highly doubt the athletes are gobbling them up before their events….

I saw this movie Saturday afternoon with some lovely girls who came in town for the weekend! Overall it was a cute, fairly predictable movie with some touching moments. As far as ensemble casts and intertwining story lines go, it was better than “He’s Just Not That Into You” but not as good as “Love Actually”.  I definitely enjoyed it, but would probably be a good video pick as well if you don’t feel like getting to the theatres.

My only gripe about this movie was Taylor Swift. I am a fan of her in general and like her as a musician, but her acting was AWFUL and pretty much ruined parts of the move. Please stick to singing Taylor!

Rachel made this comment on my previous wedge post:

Uh guys…how do you wear wedges if you are already 10 ft tall w/a 5 foot tall husband? Help!

Now, I happen to know she is exaggerating just a bit about their height issue, but just wanted to show some lower wedge options as well. Let me know your thoughts!

Also, if anybody has any requests or specific things you would like to see on the blog, please message me my the ‘contact’ tab at the top of the page, or in the comment section.

 Thanks!

I love you so much!!! In celebration of this day of love, I’m posting the first picture we ever took together, back in August of 2007:

And the most recent picture taken of us in Februrary of 2010:

The memories sandwiched between these two moments in time are so priceless to me. Over the past two and a half years I have learned so much about myself and what it means to be fully connected and commited to another human being. Every day I feel grateful to have you in my life! We have been through so much together, and I wouldn’t change a moment of it because it got us to where we are today. I have never been more sure I want to share my whole life with you, I love you infinity and beyond!!!

XOXO, Leah

Wedges are my absolute favorite type of shoe, they are so comfortable and versatile. They can go from casual to dressy and are perfect for outdoor events because there is no heel to sink into the grass! However, not every wedge is created equal! Here are some rules I try to follow when finding the perfect wedge:

• I try to keep the heel hight at 4″ or under and a platform of 1″ or under, too much higher and it just looks like a big boat on your foot

• I try to stay away from ankle straps because I think that cuts off the line of the leg, but then again I don’t have super long legs to start with

• I like for the overall look of the shoe to be simple and natural, so I stick to cork, wood or woven materials with little embellishment. But to each their own!

Here is a super-cute option that fits the bill:

This shoe is currently selling for $79.95 from Endless.com. However, if you click HERE you can purchase from 6pm.com for only $19.99!

Always search 6pm.com before purchasing shoes online because I have found they almost always have the lower price!

Hello! Well to continue the theme of things I love, I present to you videos of baby animals. Who could resist??

Please to enjoy:

First saw this kitty one via Chloe

The first two are pretty short and funny, the third is just adoreableness…

It is one thing to see a picture of a cute baby animal, but to see a real live action video?? I think this is really the true benefit of youtube.

And I will leave you with my top five favorite baby animals in no particular order:

1. Puppies
2. Bunnies
3. Sea Turtles
4. Pygmy Hippos
5. Puppies

Remember back when I tested you to see if you could figure out which sunglasses were cheaper?  Well I thought that was fun, so I figured it could be its own little feature called ‘Guess Which is Less’.  So here we go again, one of these dresses is $30 and the other is $190. Which is which??

Did you get it right?? Was it too obvious?? Let me know if there are certain items you would like to see featured in future ‘Guess Which is Less’ posts!