Let me start by saying that I do love my hair on most days . It can be a lot of work though which is why it often gets pulled back into a bun. So many have asked how do I manage to keep my hair so healthy and the answer is simple. I don't really use that many products in my hair. You will be surprised to know what I actually use so I decided to share it with you all.

(1) Shampoo and Conditioner

I try not to wash my hair too often because curly hair can get very dry but when I do I use Shampoo and Conditioner from Trader Joe's. Yes you read correctly. Amazon has them for 9.99 a pop but I actually pay 2.99 at the store. Not sure why it is so expensive on Amazon.  TiP: I don't always wash out the conditioner. I usually will detangle in the shower using the conditioner and just squeeze out the remaining water and wrap my hair in a towel to soak up the excess water. I then let it air dry so I treat the conditioner like a leave in. 

(2) Leave In Conditioner

I use Dominican Conditioner as my leave in. This product is not intended to be a leave in but when mixed with a little bit of water it is perfect for my thirsty strands. I split my hair into four parts and comb it through. I then let my hair air dry and I am left with what you see in the picture.  TIP: This is great for the beach since salt water and sun can really dry your hair out. I usually throw into my beach bag and coat my hair with some conditioner after swimming. Not only does it allow me to get away with half decent beach hair but it keeps my hair from drying out. 

(3) Curl Refresher

In between washes I spritz my hair with a combination of aloe vera juice and coconut oil. I mix equal parts into a spray bottle and spritz away. This is a great way to refresh my curls without having to put any chemicals or rewash it. It doesn't matter the brand as long as it is natural and does not contain any other funky ingredients. 

So the secret is out. This is my hair routine. It's that simple. Now I have to stop being soo lazy and actually do something other than wrapping it up in a bun. 

A couple of weekends ago I went to Palisades Mall with the fam. While DH and company went rope climbing I checked out the new Uniqlo that just opened up. Let me start by saying that I have been a fan of Uniqlo since I stumbled upon it on a trip to Tokyo several years ago. I cannot even tell you how happy I am that they are now in the states. Here is what I picked up from Uniqlo. Of course everything was on sale. 

Light Pink Skinny Jeans 9.90 Retail Price 19.90 (50% savings)

Uniqlo UK Site

Gingham Print Skinny Leggings 9.90 Retail Price 14.90 (34% Savings). 

Uniqlo UK Site

Basic V-Neck T-Shirts ( I got four total) 7.90 each. Retail Price 9.90 (20% Savings). 

My next stop was H&M. I stocked up on some goodies for spring here as well. 

Printed Flower ankle pants 9.95 Retail Price 24.95 (60% Savings). 

Printed Ankle Pants 9.95 Retail Price 24.95 (60% Savings). 

Printed Red Skinny Pants 7.50 Retail Price 24.95 (70% Savings). Because these were on clearance I could not find them online but here is a similar pair.  

Leopard Trench 15.00 Retail Price 59.99 (75% Savings)

So my grand total for the day was $93.80. Can you believe it. I got 10 pieces for under $100. Average savings was 55% off. I saved over $100.  Another successful shopping trip. Now I have to figure out how to fit this all in my insanely crowded closet. 

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Continuing with my Jeans and T-Shirt challenge I decided to change things up with a green velvet blazer and nude peep toes. Even though it is Spring it is still very cold in the northeast so I am getting a little bit of extra mileage out of my winter pieces. 

I am soo excited about my nude peep toes. I tried these on a while back and could not find my size at any store. Can you believe I was willing to pay full price for these because I think they are the perfect "nude".  During post Christmas sales I found these on sale on Bluefly and had to snatch them up. I ended up paying almost half price.  That worked out pretty well for me.  Though shall not pay retail of  anything. 

Jeans: Levis Available Here
Tshirt: Uniqlo Similar Here or Here
Blazer: No Brand Similar Here and Here
Shoes: Gucci Similar Here and Here
Necklace: Custom Made Similar  Here

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Even thought it doesn't feel like it Spring is finally here. Unfortunately we are dealing with yet another snow storm so I guess I should just start looking forward to Summer.  This week was all about food. For some reason all my Instagram was dominated by what I was cooking or eating. How did your week go? 

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Everyone should have a great pair of jeans and white t-shirt in their closet. It is a great starting point for a casual outfit. On it's own a pair of jeans and a white t-shirt may not exactly wow you but throw on your favorite pair of shoes and your trusty blazer and you have yourself a pulled together look. 

I decided take on a  Jeans and White T-Shirt challenge by trying to put together 5 looks starting with a pair of blue jeans and a white t-shirt. 

My favorite part of this first look are the shoes. (You all know I loooove shoes). I originally wore this outfit with leopard flats for a night out but decided to step it up with my leopard booties.  Now lets be honest. These shoes were not made for walking the cobbled stone streets of  the Meat Packing District. They are best for activities which require lots of sitting. They are great indoors on carpeted floors as well. 

Stay tuned for more Jeans and T-shirt looks. What is your favorite way to step up your jeans and t-shirt look?

Jeans: Levis Available Here
Tshirt: Uniqlo Similar Here or Here
Jacket: American Eagle Outfitters Similar Here or Here
Shoes: Christian Louboutin Similar Here or Here
Necklace: Custom Made Similar  Here

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How is it that we are only days away from spring and it is still snowing. Ugghh. I am so ready for warmer temps. I have so many cute outfits I would like to wear without risking frostbite. Here is another week wishing for spring. 

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This past weekend I ventured out to Brooklyn for brunch. It has been sooo long since I have been to Brooklyn for anything so it was a refreshing change. Definitely have to venture out more often.  As for the outfit well lets talk about the fact that I am mixing highs and lows. The jeans are forever 21 and cost me a whooping 3 bucks. The denim shirt is from ross and set me back about 12 bucks. And the shoes are my splurge. They are Alexandre Birman and I love them lots. Fortunately for me I also got them on sale at the end of the season. They retail for close to $600  but I got them for just over $100 brand new at one of my favorite stores in NYC. Roundbout Resale. You have to check them out. 

Shirt: Similar here or here
Jeans: Forever 21 Similar here or here
Shoes: Alexandre Birman Similar here or here

Special Thanks to Kakua for the pics. Check out her blog here. 

How is it already March? Where did January and February go. Not that I am complaining but I can barely account for anything that has happen during the first two months of the year.  One of my goals this week was to shop my closet. I am guilty of buying buying buying but never having anything to wear. On Sunday night I decided to pick a few pieces that I have not yet worn or have not yet worn this season and create outfits around those pieces. The whole idea was to purge pieces that I either didn't love or couldn't figure out how to style. Let's just say nothing was purged but I did come up with some new ways to wear some of my older pieces. I also came to the realization that although spring is right around the corner and I am super excited about warmer temps I am not so excited about having to put away my boots and unpack all my summer gear. (Boy do I need to find a second home just to house my wardrobe). 

I have no self control. I started out saying I was going to go on a shopping diet and two days later I ended up at an outlet mall with a whole lot of bags full of goodies. I will never get over my shopping addiction but I have vowed to try to shop my closet. It is bad when you come home from a day of shopping only to stare at a closet half full of never worn items and have no clue what you are going to wear to work tomorrow. Yeah that is a huge problem. This week I was a good girl and planned all my outfits based around pieces that I either have not worn yet or have not worn within the last year. Let's see how long this challenge lasts. What  kind of tactics do you use to try to keep you out of the malls and shops? 

Jacket: BCBG Available here
Top: Vintage Similar here or here
Jeans: Levis Available here
Shoes: Bobs Available here
Bag: Cole Haan Available here

I've been a bad blogger. Life has just taken over and between the gym, work and my social life there has been little time for outfit pics or even writing posts. I promise to get better. This week was all about the things that make me happy.