Lookbook: Big Bun

Okay, so this is not my favorite lookbook. The effect of the t-shirt over my jeans creating a lumpy stomach area really bugs me. BUT I'm still doing a lookbook because I like my hair. haha!

What I'm Wearing:
Blazer: Hinge
T-shirt: J. Crew
Jeans: Citizens of Humanity
Shoes: Christian Louboutin (close up here)
Necklace: Forever 21

I love this tuxedo style blazer, the back of it is cropped so it comes up a bit higher which I think looks adorable over dresses. I found it at Nordstrom Rack which surprises me because I NEVER find anything at the Rack that I like. I'm not big into digging for stuff which is what you gotta do at the Rack but they had this rounder marked with "Savvy/TBD" stuff so I perused it and voila, found this cutie blazer that I've already worn quite a few times in the past few weeks. I realize I wear a lot of black and gray, but really such an easy color combo to wear.

The big bun came out of frustration with not being able to style my hair that day so I just pulled it back and decided to get it all up. The trick to keeping a big bun on top of your head is 2nd day dirty hair and then curl it to get some texture. It really creates that extra hold without the need for a ton of styling products. I have a TON of hair, but I only had to use 3 bobby pins to keep my hair up.

My process for the big bun:

• Curl hair. It doesn't have to be nicely curled, just enough to add texture to your hair.
  
• Pull your hair back to a high point of your head and secure with a rubber band
• Tug at the base of the ponytail to create a "loose" look. Basically not so slicked back to your head
• Start wrapping the hair around the base and secure with a bobby pin at one side
• As you twist the bun, start pulling out pieces so that it looks a bit messy
• Bobby pin the opposite side of your first bobby pin
  
• Add bobby pin to the front (or wherever you need it) to keep it all secure
• Pull out your front layers to frame your face
• Easy peasy big bun is done!
  

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Shop the Lookbook:

Juicy Couture - Crop Back Double Breasted Jacket

I've been loving boyfriend blazers but I think cropped blazers are my new favorite thing. Isn't this gray one too cute? Or instead of a blazer, this sequin crop jacket is fab too!

J. Crew V-neck tee

You know I love my J. Crew tees. I have one drawer just dedicated to J. Crew tees. I just love how soft they are! Love this one too that is a bit less fitted. Adore this corsage tee too (and on sale!)

Citizens of Humanity 'Elson' High Rise Straight Leg Jean

You really can't go wrong with dark straight legged jeans. I think they look good on any body type. Love the really dark jeans. And straight leg jeans are great too because you can cuff them like these and they give you a whole new look!

Christian Louboutin Feticha
I have to say that I love the Feticha as the shape is really nice but they really aren't the most comfortable. (But not many Loubies are)

Check out these pumps with the bow on it. Adorable! I think these Marc by Marc Jacobs pumps are perfect every day shoes.

FULL TILT Multi Flower Necklace only $7.99!

Fun colorful options too!

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