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Wednesday, 15 January 2014

How To: A Quick & Easy Up-do

Lipstick: MAC Dangerous. Jumper: Stone Union via BritFash. Earrings: Temporary Secretary. Hair Clip: Stone Bridge*
A few months back I wrote about my go-to hairstyle for when I'm mooching around, you know, lazy days? Quite a few of you were interested to know how I achieve it - so I thought it might be quite nice to do a very quick post to show you just that.

First up you need a large clip - anything smaller and my hair will just come loose and although it probably doesn't 'look' like an overly pristine do, there's not a chance it's moving! My clip is from Stone Bridge and rather cleverly comes with an internal set of teeth that offers a more secure and reliable hold to your usual clasp - something I would certainly recommend for fellow thick-haired ladies. Not to mention the beautiful silver shell exterior. And don't fret, for those fine-haired ladies there is an alternative that covers you too!

So what do I do?

I simply pick up my hair as if to pop it in to a mid-way pony tail - instead, I wrap the hair clockwise around itself so that it ends up in half and tuck the excess hair underneath, so that no stray bits are on show. I then simply push the hair upwards slightly, to get a little bit of volume and place the clip just under the bulk of the bun. fastening it in place.

Voila, it's a easy as that!

34 comments:

  1. 15 January 2014 at 10:00

    It looks lovely and sounds really easy to do :)

    Love From Kelly

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    1. 20 January 2014 at 10:30

      It's so super easy Kelly! xx

  • 15 January 2014 at 10:11

    Whoa, goregeous hair (I guess you don't hear that for the first time :D ). That would probably not work on my fine hair, but I'll give it a go with the other hair clip you offered! I hope it works. Great post, really informative.

    xx from Misty's stuff

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    1. 20 January 2014 at 10:32

      Ahh thank you my love. This one works perfectly for me, so I'm confident the fine one would work for you! xx

  • 15 January 2014 at 11:09

    Oh I love your hair! Mine isn't as long, but will definitely have to give this a try anyway :)
    Tania xx

    taniaxkoi.blogspot.com

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    1. 20 January 2014 at 10:32

      Hope you like it Tania! xx

  • 15 January 2014 at 11:21

    You look so pretty with your hair like that !
    Sara,
    http://thecrimeofashion.blogspot.fr

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    1. 20 January 2014 at 10:32

      Ahh thank you Sara! xxx

  • 15 January 2014 at 12:10

    These types of styles are some of my favourites, they look so elegant but are also so effortless :)
    Amy x A Little Boat Sailing

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    1. 20 January 2014 at 10:34

      Thanks Amy, glad you like it :) xx

  • 15 January 2014 at 13:21

    I must try this out! Thanks for posting!
    http://bellamomento.blogspot.co.uk
    xx

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    1. 20 January 2014 at 10:35

      Let me know how you find it! xx

  • 15 January 2014 at 13:31

    This looks super pretty! x

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    1. 20 January 2014 at 10:35

      Thanks love! x

  • 15 January 2014 at 15:00

    Oooh this is so pretty and looks so simple! Definitely going to try it out (: great post (:

    www.madeleineslittleblog.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. 20 January 2014 at 10:36

      Would love to know how you find it! :) xx

  • 15 January 2014 at 17:29

    Your hair is amazing! Such a nice up do as well, wish my hair was long enough to try haha..

    Ash xx

    ashleedel.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. 20 January 2014 at 10:36

      Thanks Ash! You should try it with bobby pins? xxx

  • 15 January 2014 at 17:35

    Super cute!!

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    1. 20 January 2014 at 10:36

      Thanks Martha!

  • 15 January 2014 at 18:58

    Cute <3

    www.dearjoy.fr

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    1. 20 January 2014 at 10:38

      Thanks Joy xx

  • 15 January 2014 at 19:55

    This is absolutely gorgeous!! I might try this for college tomorrow, your fringe suits you so much!
    Serena xo

    serenatalks.blogspot.com

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    1. 20 January 2014 at 10:38

      Awe glad you like it Serena - would love to know how you got on with it! xxx

  • 16 January 2014 at 01:33

    This is such a pretty look. I never usually make an effort when tying my hair up (usually its a messy topknot)- but really need to!
    Daniella x

    http://daniella-r.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. 20 January 2014 at 10:38

      Awe this is no effort at all Daniella! xxx

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