Monday, March 4, 2013

Braids & Stripes

dutch braid hairstyle
Top: Francesca's // Pants: Rocks & Indigo // Ring: c/o rosieMADE (use coupon SAUCYrosie for $15 off a $50 order) // Shoes: Steve Madden // Hair: Diagonal Dutch Braid
dutch braid hairstyle
dutch braid hairstyle
dutch braid hairstyle
dutch braid hairstyle

A simple top, a simple braid, a simple pair of skinnies... it's my favorite kind of outfit, and I know I'm guilty of repeating it often.

My weekend went by far too fast. Daniel had drill weekend at the Air National Guard so I had quite a bit of time to myself. I ended up going to the gym three times, I finally finished the last batch of our wedding thank you notes, I enjoyed some great meals with Daniel & his family, attended an amazing church service yesterday, and watched quite a few episodes of HGTV's House Hunters—my second favorite show (first is Castle). It was all just awesome. How was your weekend?

53 comments:

Kelsey Wilburn said...

you're just the cutest! adore your hair!
kw, http://www.ladiesinnavy.com

Quotation Marks said...

I love the Dutch braid! It's my favorite because it's so easy but it really stands out :).

Farrell

Rachel G said...

It might be a simple outfit, but the color of your jeans and the boldness of the stripes are definitely enough to keep it from being too ordinary!

Kristen @ KV Confessions said...

Simple is better in my opinion :) I love all of your location choices!

Lindsey said...

Ahh! Castle is my all time favorite show. I LOVE it! HGTV also ranks pretty high up on the list ... and I watched both this weekend! Love the braid!

Sarah Lawrence said...

love love love your braid!!

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Jessica said...

Love the top!

Shannon Heart's said...

LOVE the braid!

www.shannonheartsblog.com

Katie @ Loverly She said...

What a great location for a photo shoot :) you look really pretty!

Annelise @ Aunie Sauce said...

Thanks so much, Katie! I drove by that spot yesterday, and the train was gone already! That's my favorite part, that place is different EVERY day!

Sara Simonsen said...

I've been practicing my braids a lot recently.. but I just canNOT get them to be quite so flawless as yours are. I think you must have the most perfect type of hair! I've been using a lot less heat on mine lately, in hopes that one day my hair will be as awesome as yours :D

Meagan Rigney said...

You look great in this! I get into my fave's as well, currently a maxi skirt, long necklace and comfy shirt. I wear things to death! I also REALLY enjoy House Hunter's, especially the International ones. I now need a farmhouse in France:)

Kelly Ann said...

I love these jailhouse stripes and the setting where you chose to take the photos!

xx
Kelly
Sparkles and Shoes

elle @ wishingoodluck said...

Ohh I love the color of those skinnies!

Vicki Gonzalez said...

I like that you say that braid is easy. Braids are NOT easy for me. haha I've tried so many times!

Sheree H said...

Love that backdrop! Your hair looks great.

Happy Monday!

Sheree

The Hartungs Blog

thehartungs.blogspot.ca

Alyssa said...

The braid is so pretty! I don't think I'd EVER be able to do something like this on my own, but I love the way it looks!

Crissy said...

Pretty!

Chelsea said...

Glad to hear you had a great weekend :-) I love love love your outfit posts. Simple and cute is the best way to go :-)

Lily Garay said...

Seriously, you're ring is awesome. I'm thinking of getting me one of those ;) I had a pretty good weekend. I can't complain! :)

Karla Medina said...

Love the braid. So pretty. I can never braid my own hair. :/ Plus I have so little of it the braid never looks pretty. :(

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Lindsey said...

Ps. Have you watched Elementary yet? I feel like that show has a lot in common with castle and is quickly becoming another favorite!

Becca Moss said...

How did I miss that your husband is in the Air National Guard? Mine is too! Well, not the air but the national guard. (: Happy you had a good weekend and yes they go by wayyyy too fast! Hope you have a fantastic evening!

Miss ALK said...

Adorable outfit!

Sadly my weekend wasn't as great... I'm recovering from missing a full week of college classes for being sick. Lots of make-up work! :-/

xoxo Miss ALK

http://missalk1994.blogspot.com

Erin Campbell said...

Three times? That's REALLY good. I dont do that in a week! I mean....haha. Sounds like it was a pretty terrific weekend!
xoxo

karadavies said...

I spent my weekend at work (hooray for extra work to pad my paycheck!) on my feet all day. I also baked some bread and made my menu for the next two weeks.

Michelle said...

Hello, Your blog is very beautiful! Love the look and the braid idea :)
I'm from Brazil and start blogging, I'd be happy if you visit me too, and
if like follow my blog, ok?
Xo
Michelle


http://www.leblogdemichelle-d.blogspot.com

Freya H Dub said...

I HAVE to get back in the gym swing...I'm sitting her in bed (sleeping bf next to me) with my coffee. I keep thinking that I should be at the gym haha Good for you!

Krysten said...

Okay your hair looks GORGEOUS! I love that braid!

Annelise @ Aunie Sauce said...

You're right... there's something special about switching the plaits to under instead of over like a French braid. It POPS! :)

Annelise @ Aunie Sauce said...

Thanks Kristen! I'm getting a little more adventurous lately :)

Annelise @ Aunie Sauce said...

That's really nice of you to say! Keep practicing A LOT! My Barbies always had the funniest braids when I was a kid and practicing. My mom used to ride horses (English saddle) and her horse's tails always had the most intricate braids. She taught us when we were so little!

Annelise @ Aunie Sauce said...

Your casual outfit is perfect, it's what you wore to Disneyland, isn't it? Or sometime around then for your daughter's Birthday. I loved it!

Annelise @ Aunie Sauce said...

I learned best by practicing on myself... though that sounds weird. It's hard for me to braid other people's hair!

Annelise @ Aunie Sauce said...

Agreed! Thanks a bunch Chelsea :) You're always so nice!

Annelise @ Aunie Sauce said...

You should! Can't beat the discount she has right now. And it's not "poky" like it may look. Very easy to wear :)

Annelise @ Aunie Sauce said...

With Lucy Liu? I saw one episode and thought it was great!

Annelise @ Aunie Sauce said...

Well, if you can't braid hair, you can sure polish nails! I love your polish & nail beds! When my hair was shorter and I didn't have as much, I just did a single tiny braid with a couple front pieces. It adds a little flair & fun :)

Annelise @ Aunie Sauce said...

I did a post about it a LONG time ago :) He LOVES the Guard. He's been in for 10 years!

Annelise @ Aunie Sauce said...

Ugh! Hope you're all back to good health and feeling great!

Annelise @ Aunie Sauce said...

Ha! Well, I went Saturday morning, then Sunday morning, and then again with Daniel Sunday evening... just for some light lifting and basketball :) but I think I only made 2 shots, which is really good for me!

Annelise @ Aunie Sauce said...

Ooh homemade bread. The best! Yum!

Annelise @ Aunie Sauce said...

You're so sweet, Michelle. Thanks for stopping by! I bet Brazil is lovely!

Annelise @ Aunie Sauce said...

Thanks Freya! I've started going before work, so I get there between 6:00-6:30am. It's the only way I can get motivated anymore :) but it's so darn early! Ha! We've been going to bed at 9pm!

Janna said...

What a neat braid! One that I haven't see before.

Lindsay1629 said...

The backdrop of your photos is ah-mazing! And I love the simple look. My favorite. Stripes and braid.


www.lipstickandlollies.blogspot.com

FierceandFashionable said...

Love your hair! So pretty!

xx Michelle



Fierce & Fashionable

Kelsey Eikens said...

I LOVE that braid!! Can you please do a tutorial on this?!!! I love reading your blog daily, you are such an inspiration to many people out there!!!

Annelise @ Aunie Sauce said...

Thanks! It's just like a French braid except you go under with the plaits instead of over :) Try it! ♥

Annelise @ Aunie Sauce said...

You know, I could do a tutorial! I will jot it down & do it when I have a moment :)

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