Long Hair Made Simple + Lilla Rose GIVEAWAY

Having long hair is pretty you say? It's also hard. Plus, I'm very picky. I don't like cheap products. I don't like spending tons of money. I like things to be pretty — but not gaudy. I like simple and outstanding. I like practical — something that is easy to do and matches with most of my outfits.

And so, for most of my life I hid my hair under a hat.
And then for the next half of my life I braided it — for awhile I added a scarf or ribbon into that braid. But I don't always feel like looking like a home schooled nerd or gypsy.

A couple years ago I discovered Lilla Rose hair clips. And have consequentially been falling in love.
I currently only own four (counting the one featured in this post): two mediums, one extra small, and one mini. I love all of them. And have found amazing, simple, stunning hairstyles that fit my perfect fashion need of business casual + excited hippie. 



In this post I'd like to share a few things:

• A Lilla Rose giveaway 

• A how-to for my favorite Lilla Rose hairstyle

• Some pictures to torment your eyes

Business/ Formal Appropriate Bun

Approximate time: five minutesSupplies: Hair and fingers and Lilla Rose hair clip of your choice.
Steps:

• Brush clean hair.

• Braid hair (looks especially nice if french braided. In the below pictures I simply braided). 

• Roll braid into a ball on your head. 

• Slip hair clip through the braid and fasten until it feels secure. Sometimes I have to do this more than once — the clips shouldn't fall out and the hair shouldn't either. Everything should be comfortable and remain in place

• Dress nice and expect a ton of compliments! 

The promised pictures:

Simply putting all your hair back in the clip works nicely, too. 

Up close of hair pulled back.
 How to put your hair up: 

Clean and brushed

Normally I don't do my hair in the wind . . . definitely not recommended for good results.

Catch and . . .  

. . . braid!

One simple braid — french braid looks amazing though! 

Roll up into a bun.

Slide in the clip, starting at your right and weaving it through the braid.

Fasten until secure. 

Make certain it feels good, maybe mess with it a little. 

And there you have it!
To see more about the last outfit I'm wearing, visit this fashion post on A Pinch Of Classy, publishing December 8th.

I'm wearing a size medium Floressa Lilla Rose hair clip, given to me in exchange for a review. As you can tell, I really do love these hair clips. I'll admit I was hesitant to get them at first because online they looked like cheap products to me. But all the ones I've ever owned appear much nicer in real life. Plus look amazing when worn.



And now for the giveaway!

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1D9wXkhaSh4-HLsUKFHGTxvIhDQKzTCzclUs6eSfIE_k/edit

This is for a size xs Floressa hair clip and matching necklace and earrings.

Megan Riggs gave me my Lilla Rose hair clip in exchange for a review + giveaway hosting. Make sure to check out her website!

Do you own any Lilla Rose hair products? I really want to try some of their hair sticks and strings. What's your favorite way to wear your hair? Share your hairstyles with me! Also, these work great in short hair, too. So don't think this isn't for you.