Rolled Braid Updo {How To}

Hi loves! It's been a while, huh? Well earlier this summer my best friend's older sister got married (it was a beautiful wedding) and this is the hair I wore! I spent all morning doing the Bridemaids' hair and so I threw this up really quickly. 

It's a pretty easy style. Rolling your hair into the bun is the hardest part, and my Mom helped me, but it's DEFINITELY do-able by yourself!

step one: tease your hair, BIG, bigger than you want it in the end. this is allow for wiggle room and moveability.

step two: pull a few strands back into a half-poof and bobby-pin. again, keep it bigger than you want it to end. the bun will pull it down a bit.

step three: braid two small pieces right behind each ear. tie with a clear elastic or hairspray a ton (which is what I did) and leave those alone.

step four: tie all of your hair (leave out the braids) into a low pony. as low as you can without a TON of layers falling out. a few is fine. 

step five: roll all of your hair up, tucking the ends under, like you're rollin' up crescent rolls. bobby-pin inside the roll, especially at the edges. make sure you can't see the mess happening inside of the roll. 

step six: (see first picture) drape braids across the seam at the top of the roll and bobby-pin down. 

See? Super easy! I pulled a few pieces out around my face and ears, that's my preference, but you could leave everything slicked back for a more formal feel! 

LET ME KNOW if you try this! I would love to see pictures! Tag me on Insta or Twitter and use #moremascaraplease so I can find them!

xx

Cassie

PS-lots of outfits and FUN news coming soon! <3

Day In The Life

Here are a few tidbits from my life in the past few weeks. I hope you're having an amazing holiday season so far.

1. It's finally gotten cold and this ASOS sweater is so cozy without sacrificing any style. 

2. Some days a vintage flannel and standout accessories is perfect.

3. Giant PVC sparkly bows caught my eye while Christmas decor shopping with Momma.

4. I've been testing the Eyeko mascara and liner for a few days now. Post on this will come soon with a GIVEAWAY!

5. My friend Lyndsey, a fellow blogger, and I did this pretty champagne and navy glitter ombre the other day. We're both Bloom Beauty Ambassadors and the polish was one that Lyndsey got to test!

6. I've been a little naughty at Ulta lately. 

7. Granola and greek yogurt is one of my favee healthy lunch options.

8. Working on a mock Victoria's Secret trade show booth for my Merchandising Presentations class.

9. An exciting package from Reebonz that I got a few weeks ago.

10. Pretty holiday decorations downtown.

11. Glam Gram jewels of the day on my way to work.

12. The most amazing group of girls, my best friends. Morgan, Steph, Kristin, Alli and Denver the kitty, of course. 

Make sure to follow me on Instagram!

@CassieDulworth

Tumblr Crush Thursday

Hi beautiful readers. Today I have a few inspiring pictures for you from my Tumblr! I hope you love the glamorous feel from this week like I do! 

In the week of December 10th I was crushing on:

 I've been having a real craving for designer shoes lately. More than normal. How could any girl NOT after watching this video?! YSL's and Loubies...come home to me. 

 If you don't recognize this quote, you need to watch Pride and Prejudice. The Kiera Knightly version. I saw it for the first time a few weeks ago and I was immediately smitten. Reading the book is on my Christmas-Break-To-Do list. 

 How gorgeous is this dress! I'm craving fancy party outfits. And of course, champs. My favorite drink of all time. Especially with strawberries. Even the cheap stuff makes you feel fancy, ya know?

All red outfits and bed head hair. Some of my favorite things. Wishing I could wake up looking half as gorgeous as either of these girls. 

What are you loving this week? Do you have any more suggestions of books I need to read over break?  I'm a book worm at heart. 

Have a great weekend everyone! 

Make sure to follow on Twitter, Instagram and Bloglovin' for updates! 

The Bigger the Hair, The Closer to Heaven

Hi lovely readers. 

It's been a crazy week. Finals is almost here and everyone on campus is scrambling to get last minute projects and studying done (including me). I know I missed Tumblr Crush Thursday this week (so sad!) but that means it's going to be even better next week!

Lately I've been obsessed with all things hair related. From my new Kenra Hot Spray to my favorite teasing brush, bigger has been better. I guess my inner Texan is coming out!

I've been watching Megan (Ciaoobelllaxo on YouTube) and her hair is amazing! Sometimes I just want a little more drama than the curls I wear everyday.

Here is some Inspo I've been gathering.

{All images from my Pinterest}

I just think slightly-messy, voluminous hair is so effortlessly feminine and sexy! 

Maybe I'll do a tutorial on how I get my hair big like this soon, if you would be interested in that?

How do you make your hair big and gorgeous like this...Or do you?