Shop 16th Colony's Enigma Collection & SALE!

Looking to still add staple summer pieces that you can seamlessly wear into the fall season? 16th Colony based out of Southern California has my favorite boho pieces such as airy ponchos and flirty off the shoulder and plunging neckline dresses.
Shop the latest Enigma collection here, see photos of when I modeled wearing the Enigma collection here, and shop the rest of 16th Colony here!
Special Perk....use my code FFFBohoBabes at checkout in the coupon redemption box for 20% off your ORDER!

Wave the American Flag! Happy 4th of July!

Happy Saturday! If you're celebrating Independence Day, then I hope it is a fun and safe one! Happy July 4th! I wanted to share these photos from a shoot with Renee in which Dee from Swell Beauty did my hair and make up, and local sunglasses company zeroUV was on set to film and photograph a behind-the-scenes look at when I'm shooting for FFF! Can't wait to share all the footage and other images with you!

Look 1: Sunglasses, zeroUV / Dress, Lira

Look 2: Sunglasses, zeroUV / Lace Top, French Connection /  Bottoms, Triple Thread OC / Faux Leather Slip-Ons, Forever 21
Photos taken by Renee Rogers.

Glamour Bride for Swell Beauty

I wanted to share a collection of photos from when I modeled as a 'Glamour Bride' for Swell Beauty. Of course, my fabulous hair which excellently showcased my ombre (that I had at the time) was done by the Swell Beauty team, I wore a stunning one shoulder embellished gown from Mon Amie Bridal, and was adorned in various exquisite Dvnchi headpieces. There were also two other models that were photographed that day and I styled their bridal looks which I will share soon as well as posts on the Swell Beauty blog on each look. All photographs were taken by one of my fave photogs, Shawna of Bleudog Fotography.

See other work with Swell Beauty here and Bleudog Fotography here, Styling Portfolio here, and Modeling Portfolio here. 
Photos taken by Bleudog Fotography

16th Colony's Lace Narrative Dress

I'm excited to share the full set of photos of me wearing 16th Colony's Narrative Dress from an editorial shoot. I've also teamed up with 16th Colony designer Renee to bring you a special code for 20% off your order! Use code: FFFBohoBabes at 16th Colony! Also, if you had entered the Bel Fiore giveaway, see who won in the post here.


Photographer: Renee Rogers of Hanger Shortage
Hair/Make Up: Dee of Swell Beauty 

Spherical Orbs Hair Tutorial by Swell Beauty, Laguna Beach

Happy Wednesday everyone! I'm excited to share another Swell Beauty Hair Tutorial and this one results in a really fun hairstyle. Check out all the fun tutorials and shoots I've done with Swell Beauty here, as well as the blog posts I started writing for the Swell Beauty blog! You can also see how I styled this hairstyle here. Here's what you'll need to accomplish the hairstyle:

• 4 Rubberbands (Your Haircolor)
• Bobbypins (Your Haircolor)
• Sexy Hair Big Sexy Hair Volumizing Dry Shampoo *
• TigiS Factor Vivacious Hairspray*

*You can substitute these products with what you already have at home.

Book Hair/Make Up Services with Swell Beauty
1751 S Coast Hwy Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(949) 579-2747
dee@swellbeauty.com

All Tutorial Photographs taken by Shawna of Bleudog Fotography, book her for your next event or to capture a special moment!

Step 1: Add Volume & Create the Top of the Hairstyle

Spray dry shampoo to your roots and tease the crown a bit with a comb. Then grab hair from the top and rubberband leaving room to create volume with the hair you tied, almost creating a small pompadour. 

Step 2: Grab & Secure the Next Section

Grab hair from both sides under the top section of hair and secure with a rubberband. Create a small opening between the two rubberbands with your fingers, then grab the ponytail and lace it through the hole from the top. Instead of lacing the hair all the way though, leave the hair 'bubbled' at the top to create the sphere look.

Step 3: Repeat

Repeat the tying, securing, and lacing of the hair to create the sphere look with the hair until you reach the bottom of your hairline.

Step 4: Secure & Spray

Bobby pin the hair that sticks out from the last 'sphere' into the rest of your hairline at the top of your neck. Also use your fingers to fan out each 'sphere' and bobby pin the sides down to really create the round look of the hair. Spray your entire head with hairspray.

Photos taken by Bleudog Fotography

16th Colony's Spring Trunk Show at Swell Beauty, Laguna Beach

Renee Rogers and I only just modeled in this shoot this past Monday morning for her line, 16th Colony and she already sent me photos yesterday. We went on location at this rad place, Sunken City in San Pedro, CA; where big slabs of concrete covered in graffiti art which used to be the foundation of houses were strewn all over the cliff side near the ocean. Hair and makeup was done by Dee of Swell Beauty of course and jewelry from Raptor Jewelry. Seriously, every time the three of us get together, it's pure magic; this time we shot an editorial for the 16th Colony Spring 2015 Collection 'Enigma' and some of the images were used in promotion for an upcoming event. If you're in the area, I hope to see you there; see the details on the flyer above. Stay tuned for more photos of each look (along with a promo shopping code), and shop the collection here.

Wardrobe: 16th Colony
Photographer: Renee Rogers of Hanger Shortage
Hair/Make Up: Dee of Swell Beauty
Jewelry: Raptor Jewelry
Styling: Renee & Amanda (Me)
Location: Sunken City - San Pedro, California