Princess Bun

I have finally mastered the princess/donut bun! It has taken me ages to finally get it, I first tried when CarlyCristman did a tutorial but I cut the sock wrong, and then it just didn't look all that great. 

Then when I got back home for summer I wanted to try again but I couldn't grasp the full donut look like in the photo until... duh nuh nuh naahh
HeyKayli's video.

I love the whole shaytards family and am subscribed to them all, so that video just popped into my subscription box and it finally "clicked" for me. 

I think the key tips are:

1. cut the sock at the toe (duh its in both videos, but the first time I cut at the ankle)

2. roll the sock down your hair, kind of like when putting on pantyhose (that is what creates the great effect)

3. if you have layers just be conscious of if they are falling and shove them up through the sock before they are able to fall and make it messy

The best part about this bun is how secure it is, you literally don't need bobby pins, I put them in out of paranoia but I can literally shake my head and it doesn't fall out.

I keep trying and failing and the french-braid at the back of your head that leads up into the sock bun, but so far no luck...

Let me know if any of you are into the look of the sock bun, or think its an awful trend that needs to disappear, or any variations you have seen or tried! Also if any of you have any tips on flyaways that would be great to!!

ps. if you are wondering, geez she has great skin, no that is not the case. I have been playing with the airbrushing on picmonkey.com and pretty much turning myself into the scary toddlers and tiaras photos, don't judge haha

pps. I'm not naked, just wearing a romper.

Lately

Here is what I have currently been doing in my life of leisure before I have to get a job...

I have been sitting in front of my computer wrapped up in a blanket watching Gilmore Girls. I love the little anecdotes and Lorelai's sarcasm. I kind of hate Rory and would probably make the opposite decision of every big one she made, except maybe dating Jess. But still I love it.

Also, the slippers are by Victoria Secret, I recieved them from my cousin because they reminded her of Minnie Mouse, loove them.

I also may be one of the few girls that actually admits how much they love McDonalds, it's cheap, greasy, disgusting and soooo delicious. I am pretty much ecstatic that dollar drink days are back. Caramel Iced Coffee's are delicious. (way better than the french vanilla) Also is anyone else extremely unimpressed with the new yogurt and smaller fries with the kids meals, cause I know I am. Who goes to McD's to be "healthy"?

Also, while reading this post by Sammi of Beauty Crush  I was inspired by her nails, so I recreated them my self using Joe Fresh Powder Blue on every nail and for the flag used Cobalt also by Joe Fresh, Sally Hansen White On and Essie Red. I also put a layer of Essie Ballet Slippers to kind of tone down the vibrancy of the accent nail.
I love Americana and need to get my paws on some piece of American flag inspired clothing but haven't found that perfect item yet.

Finally, for Mother's Day I made a batch of white chocolate Oreo cookies, you literally heat up the chocolate in the microwave, dip the oreos in, throw some sprinkles on and cool in the freezer. Et voila, c'est fini.

They were yummy, and required very little effort.

So there you go, what have you all been up to, if any of you have a youtube, tumblr or blog I'm always down to read / watch new people leave it in the comments!