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how to: the perfect sock bun
The sock bun – what every girl needs to know! This hairstyle is perfect for those days when you don’t have time to wash or do your hair, or if you’re opting for a classy up-do. Whatever it is, it’ll give you an elegant and fresh look… in under 5 minutes! I’ve seen a few variations on how to do a sock bun, but after some experimentation, I found that this way works best. Oh and for an extra clean look, slick back your hair with some mousse and bobby pin any flyaways after you’ve done your sock bun. 1. Cut the toes off a sock. 2. Roll the sock…
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style on a budget: DIY lapel pins
Not to long ago, we were out doing some shopping at Forever21 (well, Katherine was shopping, CJ was looking for the boyfriend chairs). We picked up some floral hair accessories and wondered if with a bit of work, they could double as some lapel pins. CJ is always on the lookout for unique lapel pins, but finds that original pieces are pretty pricey. These floral accessories were under $4.00 for a pack of three, and you can even pick up pieces from a dollar store. As promised in our “Camo on Campus” post, our DIY will show you how to turn these inexpensive trinkets into talking points of your outfit!…