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A Quick Up-Do

10/10/14 | hair

TRESemme Transformation

One thing that gets tricky when I work all day and then heading straight from the office to high fashion events is my hair.   I do not have hours and hours to get ready like some girls so my new go-to move is a polished pony or as I like to refer to it, a quick up-do. Up until the spring my favorite hair strategy for a weeknight event was to put my hair up for the day and then shake it out and go around 6pm.  Except that is always unpredictable.  There is a 50/50 chance the hair tie left a crimp in a very conspicuous spot and I look like a mess. And now, I have found a great solution. 

Recently I have turned the tables and wear my hair down to work and then I put it up n a sleek and glossy up-do as I leave the office.  I have gotten it down to 90 seconds – all I need is my fantastic tangle teaser brush, a hair tie, three bobby pins, and hairspray – then I am good to go!   Thank you for Global Influence and TRESemme for sponsoring today’s post!  

TRESemme Transformation 1 TRESemme Transformation 2 TRESemme Transformation 3 TRESemme Transformation 4 TRESemme Transformation 5 TRESemme Transformation 6 TRESemme Transformation 7 TRESemme Transformation 8
 
And then, to make it look like it wasn’t a 90-second transformations,
a swipe of lipstick and a statement necklace do the trick! 
 
Final TRESemme Transformation
 
 
Do you like my quick up-do?  Well there is a TRESemmeTransformation sweepstakes going on right now where you can enter your hair transformation here and enter to win a TRESemme prize pack that includes a straightener, product’s from the brand’s Keratin Smooth 7 Day Smooth System, and a $50 gift card! 
 
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And somehow every time I say up-do I still giggle and think, “Own that pony tail, work that up-do”.  If you do not get the reference you are in for a treat, watch the original MadTV Can I Get Your Number skit, you will not regret it! 

Happy Friday!

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Comments

  1. katie says

    October 14, 2014 at 9:55 pm

    i love it!! and i love your lipstick! you are beautiful!

  2. Joanna says

    October 13, 2014 at 3:12 pm

    This looks so cute!! And I love the lipstick you’re wearing!

    lovejoanna.com

  3. Margaret Dallospedale says

    October 13, 2014 at 7:04 am

    Hi sweetie
    this tutorial is awesome.
    Thanks for sharing
    Kisses
    Maggie D.
    Maggie Dallospedale Fashion diary – Fashion Blog

  4. Red Reticule says

    October 13, 2014 at 5:39 am

    You have such full and silky hair! Very pretty.
    Red Reticule

  5. Erin says

    October 13, 2014 at 4:55 am

    What a stunning transformation, this suits you so well! Xx
    Thestyleicon.blogspot.com

  6. Fabrizia says

    October 13, 2014 at 4:45 am

    Simple and nice is one of my fav hairstyle ever!
    Fabrizia – Cosa Mi Metto???

  7. Nicole says

    October 13, 2014 at 2:44 am

    Wow you look soooo gorgeous!! I love the styling you did on your hair and your neckpiece is so striking!! 🙂

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  8. Alison Dupras says

    October 12, 2014 at 10:02 pm

    Omg I thought the first picture was you and maybe your sister! Definitely a transformation. I love the wrapping hair around the hairband trick, makes everything so much better! Great post and thank you for your lovely comment on my blog!

    Ali
    Pretty in Python

  9. Beth says

    October 12, 2014 at 11:13 am

    Thanks for sharing that style really suits you! Great post

    Beth x
    http://www.TheBritishGirl.co.uk

  10. Dressed2dNines says

    October 12, 2014 at 2:10 am

    Very cute!

    http://www.dressed2dnines.com

  11. laura mitbrodt says

    October 12, 2014 at 12:30 am

    Cute! I love that hair style. Its so simple and easy yet very effective
    xo
    http://www.laurajaneatelier.com

  12. salome says

    October 11, 2014 at 12:55 pm

    nice post , I like your blog
    Please also visit my new blog
    http://thefashionsateen.wordpress.com/

  13. Belen says

    October 11, 2014 at 10:11 am

    Thats the brand I use for my shampoo!!
    I have scalp problems and this is the only shampoo that has done anything good for me 🙂
    Xo, Belen from A Hint of Life

  14. Carolina says

    October 11, 2014 at 7:11 am

    Too cute!!!!

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  15. Amelia says

    October 11, 2014 at 2:52 am

    wow, you made that look so easy! also, I love that lip color–what is it?

    http://www.southbynorthwestblog.wordpress.com

    • Kelly says

      October 11, 2014 at 2:05 pm

      It is Sephora Collection Luster Matte Long-Wear Lip Color in Mulberry, one of my favorites!

  16. Chic Adventure it! says

    October 10, 2014 at 9:33 pm

    Love it! Thanks for remind us that simple things are the best!

    xoxo
    http://www.chicadventureit.com

  17. Helene says

    October 10, 2014 at 11:26 am

    first, Could you be any cuter! second, LOVE your pony!

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