Daily Threads: Poufs Giveaway CLOSED

target top {similar}

F21 skirt {similar}

vera wang heels {similar}

 etta grace poufs

Aren't these navy, polka-dotted poufs adorable? I actually used to have a (similar colored) blue flower that I would attach to my shirt or cardigan, but it got lost somewhere during my three moves last summer. I don't even miss it now because these poufs are infinitely more adorable. 

The lovely Hannah of Tripping With Grace contacted me a few weeks ago asking if I would like to feature something from her Etta Grace Etsy shop. After browsing her shop and spotting some amazing items it was a no-brainer - YES! I couldn't take my eyes off of the polka-dotted poufs and before I knew it they were in my mail box! 

I'm so lucky she sent me two - don't they just look perfect as a pair? They are also versatile enough that you can wear them in your hair with an up-do, on a clutch, or on a jacket. 

Luck for you Hannah is giving away a set (yes, two!) of YOUR CHOICE poufs or mini-pouf bobby pins! Here's what you gotta do:

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Leave a comment letting me know:

1. How you follow me.

2. Which Etta Grace poufs you want! That's it!

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Giveaway is open to USA and Canada!

This giveaway closes a week from today on March 28th at midnight CST. 

A winner will be announced March 29th. Good luck!!

Not only is Hannah sweet enough to giveaway a set of poufs, but she is also offering D&T readers 10% off!

Just enter the code: Linleyrocks (hehe, great code Hannah!) at check out! 

Tutorial: Knotted Bun Up-do

I finally got around to recording the tutorial for a knotted bun up-do! The video is kind of long (sorry), but I pride myself on being thorough. (Actually, I could still be thorough without being long, but I only recored this once. I usually record a couple times and figure out what really needs to be said vs. me just rambling - like I am now.)

This bun is easy to do and takes very little time - especially for being visually interesting. I mentioned in the video, and I'll say it here, tying your hair in a knot can be frustrating. It took me a while to get it down, so don't get discouraged if you have trouble initially. Just practice. 

The hairstyle is so versatile! It can easily be worn to class, work, on the weekend, on a date, or a night out with the girls. You can tie the knot low for a romantic feel or up higher where a ponytail might sit. You can also comb hair back for a more clean, finished look or pull pieces out (like I did) for a more messy, effortless look - it's all up to you. Good luck!

Here's what I used:

Dirty hair 

Dry shampoo

Texturing spray/balm

Spin hair pins (optional)

Bobby pins 

Teasing comb

Hairspray

See a picture of the bun here. 

Daily Threads: A Bun

{similar sweater, F21 Gray Skirt, Steve Madden Inka Cognac Boots, target belt, SC boutique necklace}

It was a true struggle to come up with this outfit. I had on at least four other looks before going outside with this. I don't know what it is - maybe since it's the last stretch of the challenge and all I have left are my dud outfits. Maybe I'm just not motivated. Luckily, out of nowhere, I mentally paired this sweater with the grey skirt and voila! Now, I have to really think hard for these last three looks. 

So today I threw my hair up in a knotted bun. I tweeted about doing a tutorial for this look a while back. I actually asked on twitter if you all would rather see a tutorial on the fishtail or this bun - and the fishtail won. So I thought I would include an up-close picture of the knotted bun, and if any of you are interested, I'd be happy to make a tutorial. It's relatively easy and can be worn casual or dressy. Let me know what you think!

Have a happy weekend!