Curls, Curls, Curl

  Hairspray |Dove| Gloss |Organic Systems| 1" Curling Iron |Revlon| 

Hey Girls, I'm back with another beauty tip! This time it's all about the classic curl. No waves or ringlets, just a pretty curl that will stay all day long. I like to start off with a gloss serum that will not only make my hair shine but protect my ends from the heat. Next, I start curling a small piece of hair by clipping in the end and curling away from my face. I only wait for a few seconds before starting on the next curl. After curling a few pieces, I bring them together, twirl them into a circle, and secure it with a clip or bobbie pin. Once my whole head is finished, I wait for a few minutes and then take out all the clips. Using a comb or a rounded brush, I tease a few pieces of my hair and the crown to give it more volume. I get rid of any fly-aways with by favorite Dove hairspray. Then just brush through your hair with your fingers! Easy a pie right?? It only takes about 20 minutes if you have practice and works great on long hair too!

Happy Monday!!

xoxo, Gena

Valentine's Day Nails

I know Valentine's Day is a month away.. but I can help but get excited over all the cute DIYs and decorative cookies!  I decided to share the love with these french heart nails! It's super easy and its a great way to celebrate a little early.

I'd love to see your V-day nails too! So instagram a pic and tag @pearlscurlsanduptowngirls.

xoxo, Gena

Golden Globes 2013 - Best Dressed

Best Dressed List

Hey everyone! As you all know, last night were the Golden Globe Awards.

It was a night filled with glamour, beauty, and lots of high fashion gowns!

I always get so excited for award show season because I love seeing all of the hot off-the-runway dresses on my favorite celebs! Here is my best dressed list of the 2013 Golden Globes:

1) Lea Michele in Elie Saab

2) Kate Hudson in Alexander McQueen

3) Jessica Alba in Oscar de la Renta

4) Katharine McPhee in Theyskens' Theory

It was definitely hard to narrow it down.. I have so many more that I love!

Who is on your best dressed list from the Globes?

xoxo,

Maddie

Trends for 2013

Hey dolls!

Since we just celebrated the new year I wanted to share some of

the trends I think we will be seeing a lot of in 2013!

1) Leather 

I am ob.sessed. with leather right now! It is definitely one of my fave new trends! I just got a pleated leather skirt for Christmas and I already have been putting outfits together! Leather is just so versatile and fun to work with. You can make it edgy, chic, or girly with just a few different accessories! 

I can't wait to see this trend come to life in 2013.

2) Printed Pants

This next trend is definitely something that is risky when it comes to everyday outfits, but I'm definitely going to give it a shot! In 2012 we saw a lot of colored denim (love it!) and this year I think we'll be taking that up a notch by mixing some patterns in! I love these green and blue bow printed pants from J. Crew! The pattern is unique yet simple at the same time. I think when the pants are busy you always

have to go with a simple top and accessories, so I think that's how I'm going to make this trend a little more wearable for me!

3) Black and White

Lastly, I think we'll be seeing a lot of simple, chic, and sophisticated black and white this year. For a while, everyone was into bright colors (even neon!) but now I think black and white will reenter the fashion world. I love this trend so much because it's so simple and easy to wear, and you can easily make any outfit your own by accessorizing it to make it unique! I really can't wait to create some chic black and white outfits!

Overall, I think these 3 trends will be making their way into our wardrobes in 2013!

I'm so excited to try all 3 out this year.

What do you guys think? Will you be trying out some of these trends this year?

xoxo,

Maddie

Freshly Picked

Today's post is inspired by Spring! 

After the holidays I'm so ready to get dressed in bright colors, floral dresses, and wedges. These picks are perfect for putting a little spring into your wardrobe while we wait for winter to end! I love all the pastel colors and metallic jewels as well as the floral pants. I mean who can go wrong with those?? Hope you all are having a fab new year!

xoxo, 

Gena