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go BIG or go home...

It's the trend that every southern woman should be able to conquer... BIG HAIR! Farrah Faucet made the hair featured on W Magazine's April 2013 cover famous years ago, which in my {southern} opinion will never go out of style. One of her co-stars explained how she used to accomplish this look that so many girls have attempted. He said she flipped her head over, brushed her hair, and tossed it back. Ok, so we don't all have that kind of hair but we can incorporate a few steps into hers...

Use large hot rollers to roll all of your hair
Spray your hair with hair spray while the rollers are still in your hair
Once the rollers have cooled, take them out leaving the curls in tact as much as possible
Flip your head over, brush your hair, and spray with hairspray
Flip your head back over and VOILA!?
Well maybe your hair is perfect at this point... but my hair is naturally curly so the front pieces around my face still usually need to be touched up.
Use a large curling iron and curl pieces away from your face to smooth any frizziness
Brush those pieces just a little to maintain the loose, natural look
Then, more hair spray!

Here is the beautiful blonde that flaunted the look on the cover of W Magazine.

Flip all of your hair to one side to get a totally different look than the traditional off center part shown in the first two shots. I think it portrays more romance and is an easy transition to night by simply changing your part.

Let me know what you think about this style and how your look turns out. Also, we would love to see pictures of your "Farrah" hair {email them to leveesandlace@gmail.com}.

Enjoy!
Nicole

Designer discovery

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Recently, I purchased my first pair of Matt Berson shoes from a great store in Ridgeland, MS {Arco Avenue}. I am completely obsessed with these spring booties {and, I've only worn them once so far}.

Matt Bernson

Jagg

$255

The black is lovely, but I got the neutral "sand". The heel height is perfect, and they have comfortable and easy to walk in rubber treads. I hope that I can wear them all spring and summer!

Check out this amazing designer {based out of Tribeca} at Arco Avenue!! {The Township // 1107 Highland Colony Parkway, Suite 107, Ridgeland, MS 39157} or online at mattbernson.com

You won't be disappointed....Enjoy!

Sarah

Shop the runway....Lace

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A few days ago I shared one of Levees and Lace's favorite spring trends from the runways, and today I hope to provide some great buys that I came across while shopping online.

1. White

Splurge

Nightcap Clothing Juicy Couture

Caletto Maxi Dress Guipure Lace Dress

$495 $268
via ShopBop

Save

{to save money when purchasing lace, search less expensive boutiques, shop sales, and start with small pieces or accessories}

Tobi Free People

Sweet Tweed Dress Daisy Lace Godet Top

$56 $78

via ShopBop

Side note: Tobi is an amazing online boutique. They have 30% off new arrivals DAILY!!

2. White with pastels

Splurge

Nanette Lapore

Just Dance Dress

$448

Save

Free People

Rocco Dress

$128

{this one comes in white as well, but we love the lilac}

via ShopBop

3. White & Black

Warehouse

Lace Overlay Pencil Dress

$110

via ASOS

{There is no need for Save v. Splurge on this one....Remember the RUNWAY pic...

they are disturbingly similar!}

4. Bold colors

Splurge

Milly Shoshanna

Butterfly Sheath Celine Dress {Rhubarb}

$425 $395
via ShopBop

Save

Sunstream Vanessa Virginia

Eyelet Dress{red motif} Ezurite Peasant Blouse

$128 $138

via Anthropologie

Whatever your style, you are sure to find a way to work this trend in for spring. Have fun with it, experiment, and Enjoy!

Sarah

Spring runway 2013...namesake

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One of the big trends for spring is Lace! Here are some of my favorites from the spring 2013 runways....

Louisa Baccaria

{elle.com}

Oscar de la Renta

{elle.com}

And, since most of us are not daring enough for all over white lace....mixing white with pastels is a little bit more practical.

Temperly London

{elle.com}

Or, try black lace over white {black and white is a big trend for spring as well}....

Lela Rose

{elle.com}

And, last but not least, if bold colors are your thing....

J. Mendel

{elle.com}

As you can see, no matter your style or comfort level, lace is a definite must try for spring. Opt for small accents or one key piece before venturing into a head to toe look. When mixing different types of patterns, stick with one color to harmonize the look. And, have FUN with this girly, bold fabric choice.

Stay tuned for shopping options....

Enjoy!

Sarah

Daydreaming of sunshine....

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After a weekend of snow flurries in the south, I am longing for the warm weather that will soon be here (hopefully)! In preparation of that beautiful sunshine, I have been doing a little research on some potential upcoming purchases at one of my favorite one-stop shops for swim wear, Everything But Water. I found this store while living in Charleston, SC and loved how many options they had available. The only thing more difficult for me to buy than jeans is a swim suit. So you can imagine that I like to have many many choices of styles and designers available when I go shopping. Here are some great options...

The One Piece: