Visiting the Sacred Monkey Forest Sanctuary in Ubud was nothing short of a magical experience for this Southern girl! It’s so different from any place I’ve seen in the U.S., and it's the first spot I recommend to anyone planning a trip to Bali. The sanctuary is hidden amongst terraced rice paddies deep in the jungle of Ubud and is filled with friendly, yet mischievous scampering monkeys. If you find my tips about the Sacred Monkey Forest helpful, please share this image on … [Read more...]
Dance Hair: Braided Messy Bun Tutorial
This is one of my favorite hair looks for summer or competitions! It's a cute way to keep hair out of your face, which is good because sweaty/greasy hair in your face can cause breakouts. (If that happens, click here to read my Top 10 Do's And Don'ts For Good Skin.) Here's a step-by-step braided messy bun tutorial so you can learn how to recreate this look for yourself. French braid + messy bun = perfect summer hair. It's great for cheer or dance competitions! FTC Disclosure: This post … [Read more...]
What to Know Before Visiting the Rice Paddies in Ubud
Visiting the rice paddies in Ubud is incredibly peaceful, and the area provides spectacular photographic opportunities for shutterbugs. It can also be rather spiritual, for those in that frame of mind. If you’re planning a trip to Ubud, it's worth it to seek out the more secluded rice paddies to include on your itinerary. While the Tegalalang terraces are beautiful, they're also packed with tourists and it's often difficult to get sweeping landscape shots. Cover image photo sources via … [Read more...]
Copper & Bronze Eye Makeup Tutorial
If you're looking for a way to make blue or green eyes "pop", copper and bronze colored shadows are a great option. Read below for the steps I took to create this look. I started out using my favorite primer on my lids, Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion. (I like the original version best.) Next I filled in my brows using a small angled brush and Anastasia DIPBROW Pomade in Soft Brown. I used the Coastal Scents Ultra Shimmer Palette for all of my shadows. I applied a light, shimmery … [Read more...]
Top 5 Messy Bun Hairstyles
We're convinced the messy bun is the best carefree hairstyle for summer weather. It's easy, it's effortless, and--best of all--it actually looks better once the salty air hits it! Here are our 5 favorite messy bun hairstyles for summer. 1. High bun with a side braid (great for showing off highlights!) Daisy made a great tutorial for this hairstyle, which you can check out at this link. If you have any questions about recreating it, just ask in the comments. 2. The topknot … [Read more...]
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