Let’s wrap up this week of our trip to the beach with a pretty little sea-inspired hair tutorial, shall we? A few weeks ago I was invited over to the newest blow dry bar in Oklahoma City, aptly named Blo. As an aside, can I just say how thrilled I am that the blow dry […]

If Google Analytics is good for anything, then you guys really REALLY like hair tutorials. And posts about hair.  And just hair in general. My friends, I am happy to help. Today I’ve got a fun one for you – the side chignon, or, if you’re so inclined, the asymmetrical fun bun. This is almost […]

Edited to add:  Because this post has been so crazy popular, I paired up with Mane Message to design the cutest hair ties and headbands ever!  Also – check out other hair-related posts here at Pencil Shavings Studio. And! Good news! I’ve survived growing out my hair — see what it looks like now. Can we […]

Edit: updated to include links to necklaces As much as I adore clothes, I just might adore accessories a teensy weensy bit more. Accessories elevate the most humdrum outfit to something special. While earrings were my accessory of choice for a long time (mostly when I had super-short hair), I’ve really been into necklaces lately. […]