My Carrie Bradshaw Moment

I think it's a fair observation to say that every girl who has ever watched Sex and The City has dreamed of having a "Carrie Bradshaw Moment", meaning, the chance to wear a frilly tutu skirt. We've idolized the skirt Carrie wears in the opening credits of the iconic series... Because honestly, you have to have a set of you-know-what to go out in public, let alone New York, in a tutu.

Thank God for The Girl That Loves, who helped me channel my inner Carrie Bradshaw with this Lilac Tulle Skirt. The skirt absolutely deserves a happy dance when wearing because it's just so over-the-top and beautiful. See, dreams of being the belle of the ball, or the Carrie Bradshaw of New Jersey, really do come true. You just have to have faith!*

(Like how I made a reference to my shirt with that pun?)

 I mean, I'm writer... Carrie was a writer. Carrie liked her money where she could see it. I like my money to be worn and hung in my closet, too. She didn't have bangs, but I'd like to think if I was her friend, I'd be the hipster friend with bangs... and chihuahuas. 

Lilac Tulle Skirt - c/o The Girl That Loves / Faith Crop Top - Forever 21 / Black and White Striped Bag - Kate Spade New York / Metallic Black Square Heels - Call It Spring / Rhinestone Bangle - Charming Charlie

Repunzel Betta Recognize... Braids That You (And She) Will Envy

When it comes to my hair, it's typically the same in same out every day - straight and worn down. I'm not really a hair up type of gal - I think I look too young when my hair is up. And honestly, what else can I do with my hair? It's heavy and doesn't curl very well so I just wear it the way it works best - straight.

But sometimes you gotta change it up, and for me, a quick and easy braid is where it's at.

While the traditional braid looks pretty, I feel it gets boring. I'm all about the fishtail and other dos that can be done quick and easily.

Check out some of these style inspirations for braids - with a modern twist!

Pretty Side French Braid Updo - via LoveMegan. Check out her blog for a video tutorial on how to create this look, and a bunch of others! Love her two-tone hair!

Fishtail Braid

Photo via http://www.hdofblog.com

Milkmaid Braids - Photo by Gracefullady- her blog features a tutorial! 

If a DIY braid isn't your thing, try a braided accessory! Or make your own!

True Blue Braided Headband by teecycledepot via Etsy

Great, economical tutorial for making your own 5-strand T-shirt braided headband! Visit Make It - Love It to learn how.