How do I get my Blondes Blonde?

For those of you wondering what I use to get my clients blonde...this post is for you! 

I also always used these two different methods on myself until recently when I decided to go "ice platinum" with bleach and a toner. (And now currently I am rocking the roots!)

ONE// [Redken] (30 or) 40 Volume pro-oxide developer & EL-V Color Fusion extralift.

This was always my go to. I've used this for years on myself. The little blue tube used to be called double blondes -- but then Redken discontinued that line and this "Color Fusion extralift" was the alternative. I use the EL-V (or the EL-B) to try to cancel out some gold or orange. This generally is a warm color though, and I always follow up using a purple shampoo to wash (after letting it process for 40 minutes.)

TWO// [Redken] 30 volume Color Gels & 9NA (or 10NA) Color Gels + Highlights

This is a bit more of a dimensional look with color and highlights. Also a bit more work for the hairstylist! This is how I started to get my hair brighter after months of just color. I add highlights to the blondes who just don't think they are blonde enough. I am always wanting to be blonder!!

Disclaimer to my mommy followers: going completely fully blonde is not ideal for a busy mama. It's high maintenance and usually needs to be touched up every 3-4 weeks.

PPS - do not, I repeat...do not try to go platinum blonde on your own.

The Best Basic

I love a good basic and this dress is just that. Dress it up, dress it down, it works either way. 

Xo B 

Mommy Monday!

A quick little "PRE-relaunch" post for you awesome mommies!!

I didn't want you to miss this deal! 

Go to sassysteals.com right now and do their email sign up for 10% off your first order. Today (& for two more days) they have a deal [STEAL!] on moccasins for your little one!! The moccasins are $14.99 - plus if you sign up for the email subscription, you get 10% off! That means you and baby are scoring the heavily sought after genuine leather moccs for under $14... unbeatable, I'm telling you.

[shipping is $3.50]

++ Sassy Steals is a website bringing you awesome deals -

another one of my favorite websites like this is Brickyard Buffalo. ++

The scoop on Ombre

The ombre trend has come and gone as often as the seasons of the year. I'm still loving it though. The more and more talented hair stylists get with the technique, the more perfected the look gets. Ombre highlighting is my new fave because it is more subtle and natural than the dramatic ombre look. Although I love both, if you're looking for a natural lighter look this summer [without the stripes of highlights all through your hair], ask your stylist about ombre highlights! Another plus of ombre: super easy to maintain!!

XO Maureen

Outfit: Skort

Necklace:Urban Outfitters Shirt:Old Navy Skort:Ebay Sandals:Pacun

Beauty: Dark Circles

Mac Prep & Prime// Maybelline Age Rewind Dark Circle Easer// CoverGirl Concealer// Garnier Skin-Renewal Anti Dark Circle 

A little concealer goes a long way! These are some of my favorite under eye concealers. 

DO'S & DON'T'S 

-DON'T use the same color as your foundation use something a shade or two lighter.. Think Lighter, Brighter! 

- DON'T use heavy concealer under the eye for everyday; try something light, like these above. 

-DON'T Swipe! this pulls the makeup away from the intended area.

-DO set it with a loose product (make sure the powder has no color or is the same shade as your concealer)  

-DO Use your finger or a sponge and tap the area where you placed the product. 

-DO put the concealer in a triangle form under the eye.

 (Think down the nose and back up to the outside corner of your eye)

Where do I get Kinley's clothes?

I like to dress Kinley in clothes that I would wear. Yes, adult-looking clothes.

Something about miniature adult clothing that makes me cave. Every. Time.

I shop the Joe Fresh line at JCPenney.

As I surfed online, I realized that what they have in-store at JCP is much more exciting.

The little girls section is just way too cute.

Target is a go-to for all mommies (& all humans for that matter).

I'm there (let's just say) plenty more than once a week.

Genuine Kids by Oshkosh is by far my favorite brand there, & I swoon over it each visit.