Getting my Hair Did by La Belle Mel: Video + Pics

Alright guys, here's the post you've all been waiting for!  Last Monday, I shared part 1 of my collab with the wonderful La Belle Mel - clicky here if you missed it - and I mentioned that we'd be sharing a video tutorial and more gown shots today.  Sooooo, without further ado, let's get to it!

Tousling my hair because I felt all sorts of glamorous - Mel did such an incredible job curling my mane!  For this shoot, I took out the fab hairstyle she did for me, but you can see the original 'do in the video below.  She provides clear step-by-step direction so you can re-create the look with no trouble whatsoever.

Other gorg red gowns that'll seriously wow (all under $200):

A closer look at my fab earrings from J Wholesale!  I know I talk about them on here all the time, but it's because I love their accessories THAT much.  If you're looking for bamf jewelry that's easy on your wallet, make sure you browse their collection STAT.  I promise that they won't disappoint!  As always, let me know if you have any questions at all.

Gown:  BCBG Factory Outlet (similar) || Earrings:  J Wholesale || Shoes:  Qupid (similar)

Photography by the fabulous La Belle Mel.

International Giveaway with Beach'd: Win an Item of Your Choice!

It's that time again, guys!  I'm partnering up with Beach'd today on the blog for a fabulous international giveaway. One super lucky winner will score an item of THEIR choice (!!!!) I can't even begin to tell y'all how amazing their line is.  I personally own their Mermazing tote, and it's one of the most incredible bags I've ever seen.  

Everything from design and craftsmanship are on point!  They carry bamf beach totes and heat proof makeup bags that are made responsibly using globally sourced natural materials.  They work closely with women-owned factories to create ethically produced designs that are blended with unique weatherproofing details.

As always, entering is SUPER easy.  All you have to do is sign up for their newsletter via rafflecopter below.  There are also several bonus entries available to up your chances of winning.  This giveaway ends on April 11th, 2017 - good luck, everyone!  Oh, and btw, just in case you're interested, I'm currently hosting two other giveaways.  Click HERE to win a $50 gift card to Sincerely Sweet Boutique and HERE to win shoes of your choice from Guilty Soles.

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Oozing Merm-asian Vibes in my New BCBG Dress

Partnering up with my blogger bestie, La Belle Mel, for today's (AND this Wednesday's) post!  Many of you already know this, but I'm a pianist by day.  I've been playing ever since I was a little girl, and I actually majored it...and am (very unfortunately) STILL in school for it, ha.  I'm currently getting my doctorate in piano performance + a second master's in musicology at the Peabody Institute.  If you want to hear me tickle the ivories, click here!  I shared a video of me playing one of my favorite pieces a while back soooo hopefully you'll enjoy the performance.

Anywho, I typically throw my hair up in a messy bun or slicked back pony for performances, but Mel wanted to help me do something cuter so she curled it and styled it for me.  She did this awesome half-up hairdo that I'd never seen before.  It was ridiculously cute yet surprisingly easy - I'm hair-challenged so I asked her to do something simple so I could re-create it with ease!

See? I told you it was adorbs!  Oh, and btw we actually ended up filming the whole thing for her youtube channel - I'll be sharing the video on here Wednesday so make sure you guys keep an eye out.  Anddd I may or may not be sharing pics of me in one of my go-to gowns so there's that to look forward to as well.

Now, before I leave you, I want to very quickly tell you all about my headpiece.  I got this gold flower crown from Headbands of Hope, and it's hands down one of the cutest accessories I own. The company was founded by Jess Ekstrom back in 2012 after interning for a wish-granting organization for kids with life threatening illnesses.  When she saw that kids loved to wear headbands after hair loss from chemotherapy, she decided to take action - for every headband sold, a headband is given to a child with cancer.  

Amazing, right? I have the utmost respect for her and her cause!  And I think it's extra impressive that she started all of this when she was only a junior in college.  If you want to shop for a cause, make sure you browse their selection stat!  They sell a variety of styles online for both children and adults so you'll definitely find something you love.

Other fabulous BCBG gowns that'll seriously impress:

Dress:  BCBG Factory Outlet ($134.99 in black) || Headband:  Headbands of Hope ($25.85) || Shoes: Nine West

Shot by the fabulous La Belle Mel.