You guys, how gorgeous is this super textural bun on Cristina? No beauty school needed to put this look together, all it requires is your run-of-the-mill ponytail, some bobby pins and a can of hair spray. I’m loving this do for an event that begs for something just a little more festive than your average… read more
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Pretty Simple :: Raise an Eyebrow
Ed. note: I realized recently that if I could only apply one article of makeup in the morning, it would be my eyebrow pencil. It instantly makes my features look more defined, and my eyes look more awake, even with a completely bare face. If you usually leave your brows untouched, get ready to be amazed… read more
Pretty Simple :: Spring Cleaning
Since my makeup drawer is a daily stop in my getting-ready routine, it gets put through a lot… spilled powder, lipstick smudges and collections of makeup counter samples and bobby pins thrown into the mix. As much as I’d love to keep a pristine space, I’ve got to admit that this drawer doesn’t always get… read more
Pretty Simple :: Top Knot Typology
Martha Lynn here, and I have to admit that I never met a top knot I didn’t like. What started out as a casual way to throw your hair up has – in the last year – turned into a full blown fashion obsession. Whether you just need another rainy day style in your back… read more
Pretty Simple :: Blow Out 101
As a stylist and salon owner, I face pleading clients on a daily basis who are desperate to achieve salon-softness hair on their own. To their surprise, my response is always ‘me too!’… The way I recommend clients blow dry their hair at home is totally different than the way we stylists do it in the… read more
Pretty Simple :: Spring Hair Adornments
It’s hard to believe that March is here, and in Austin that can only mean one thing: time for SXSW! Martha Lynn here, and it’s impossible to avoid the air of creativity that’s pumping through the city streets during the famed music, film and interactive festival. All it takes is watching a few thrilling shows and… read more
Pretty Simple :: On the Line
I have to admit, eyeliner was one of the last techniques that I mastered when learning to do my own makeup. Martha Lynn here, and trust me: I totally get how intimidating it can be. A “smokey eye” can seem daunting even for a pro and you might be afraid to wear any liner at… read more
Pretty Simple :: Springtime Nails
It’s been an unseasonably hot February here in Austin and I’m getting spring fever, big time! Martha Lynn here, and just the thought of warm weather has me dreaming of some new nail trends lately. It’s no secret that bold nails are having a huge moment right now, and from fashion magazines to all of… read more
Pretty Simple :: Camille’s Beauty Essentials
One of my favorite parts of blogging is that we get to feature so many creative, chic people’s beauty and style tips… I’m constantly picking up new tips to add to my routine! Lately though, I’ve been getting a lot of requests to share some of my beauty essentials, and the truth is, I’ve amassed quite… read more
Pretty Simple :: Beachy Waves
These days, it feels like I see women flaunting gorgeous, beachy waves everywhere I turn… the natural bounce and slightly straight ends make it look like they’ve spent the day walking the beaches of somewhere fabulous. Martha Lynn here, and I’m already dreaming of warm weather and sand between my toes, and nothing gives me… read more
