game of thrones hair

I have now been obsessed with Game of Thrones since the 1st season aired on HBO, but now I'm also obsessed with the hair and wardrobe from the series. A few months ago I started wearing my hair in the signature Daenerys twist braids and I've never received so many compliments on my hair from random strangers. The greatest part about it is... it's so simple, and adds just the right touch to your look for the day. I've started experimenting with the more complicated braids that Sansa's character wears in the show, and I must say they make me feel regal and beautiful. If you want something more intricate for a special occasion, grab a friend and do the braids connecting with braids look like in the second photo above.

So my summer style tip for those of you who want to update your hair this season. Skip the hairdresser and just where your hair down in natural waves or curls, and then add the simple twist braids. It'll give you that extra special touch for summer. 

If your feeling super fun add some small flowers woven into the braids, and poof your a fairy princess.

the hunger games

I'm so excited for The Hunger Games it's insane. I read the first novel almost 4 years ago, and it instantly struck me as one of the most original and amazing stories I had read in a very long time. Most young adult novels do not hold the amount of perfection this trilogy contains within it. Not to mention the incredible heroin who exudes all the qualities we wish we had. But the thing about Katniss Everdeen that tugs on us is her inability to see what makes her special. She's relatable, brave, and flawed. Thereby belonging to  my small group of favorite literary heroins such as... Elizabeth Bennet, Jane Eyre, Anna Karenina, and Lisbeth Salander.

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With only 10 days to go until "the girl on fire" hits screens, I've got my tickets to see it at the Arclight Hollywood's DOME, and I haven't been able to top counting down the days for what seems like a year now! I've included one of my favorite stills from the movie that I have seen so far. It's of two of my favorite characters Cinna & Katniss right before she's lifted into the arena. It's moving and beautiful and makes me anticipate the movie that much more.