Hapa Time: July 2014

Neutral Summer Palette

Friday, July 25, 2014

This is part of a sponsored partnership with Head & Shoulders

DailyLook Lace Underlay dress, Michael Kors bag, Daniel Wellington watch, Schutz Gilberta heels, Edge of Emberbracelet, Versace sunglasses via SimplyEyeglasses

Today I went for a really neutral summer look, perfect for a nice brunch/lunch with the ladies – or better yet a California summer date night :) The dress has this lovely neon yellow peeking out between the lace and the back design is really beautiful. I wore a sticky bra with it, and I wanted to let you guys in on a little secret about no show/strapless bras! Don’t follow the application directions! (DO wash them and dry them etc. though.) Just place them however and wherever you want. Adjust them to what you are wearing. For example, for a top/dress with a deep V-cut, do not connect them and place them vertically! Or high neck tops, don’t bother trying to create cleavage, just focus on the shape. This is especially useful as they get less sticky over time, but can be done even on day one.

Something I also wanted to talk a little bit about is my hair (and scalp) and how I keep it clean and smelling great – not just during the summer, but year round. I am pretty sure everyone has a dandruff spell at least once in their life and I’ve found that one of the best things I can do is to use Head & Shoulders regularly! With the Head & Shoulders shampoo and conditioner regimen, you don’t have to worry about dandruff and can have the confidence to showcase your scalp and beautiful hair, and totally #ownthepart with your hairstyle! J

I recently discovered that Head and Shoulders even came out with a totally upgraded and refreshing line with amazing scents like Classic Clean, Green Apple, Smooth & Silky (which smells like raspberries and vanilla). The top notes are activated during the shower which, if you shower in the morning, can create a really wonderful surround-scent experience and a positive start on your day. The formula is pH balanced and good for everyday use, even on color treated or permed hair. The conditioner even makes the shampoo more effective by maximizing the most important scalp protecting ingredient: ZPT (zinc pyrithione)! I hope I could help someone today so please don't be afraid to give it a try!

xoxo

Miami Swim Week with TRESemmé: Recap Part 2 (July 19-20)

Thursday, July 24, 2014

Here we go with part two of my Miami Swim Week Recap with TRESemmé which includes Saturday and Sunday!! :)

1. By Friday night I started coming down with a cold so I ended up sleeping later to catch up and missed the Blogger Brunch which made me sad! But then around 4 pm TRESemmé hair stylist Tyler Laswell came over to do my final TRESemmé hair look. We decide to go with a dramatic half up-do using tons of TRES Two Extra Hold-hairspray (to keep this look holding all day in the Miami heat!), his magic fairy dust and bobby pins. fashion blog

2. Selfie time :) Feeling like a diva with this hair :) Wearing M.A.C Chatterbox lipstick.

3. I wanted to get a shot with our hotel, since we really loved staying at the Sagamore. :)

4. Mike and I head over to the L-Space show where I meet super sweet bloggers Mari and and Afroza. Aren't their names unique? They were so nice to let us cut in line with them too :)

5. Just a full body shot of my look. My black dress can be found here!

6. L-Space models looked like mermaids. So beautiful! Photo Credit: Getty Images

7. I ended up feeling even more sick by Saturday night so once again Sunday we barely made it up and out of our hotel before the last TRESemmé show of the week: Gottex! Can't forget that Tylenol.

Mike and I are having fun backstage in the hair and makeup section.

8. Here I am backstage with amazing Amy, part of the TRESemmé team. Red Lulus romper is sold out but similar styles can be found here!

9. Right before the Gottex show we realize we can see the beach. This is actually the closest we got to the beach the whole trip! It's okay though, we will just have to come back :)

10. The Profile and Blush Gottex show has begun and the models look perfect as usual. They have that beachy waves look going :)

11. I find the TRESemmé cabana at the Raleigh Hotel and decide to cool off!

12. Pandora jewelry wants a video interview! It is really fun to chat about the jewelry line and what I thought of MBFW Swim 2015.

13. Gottex part two has begun and the models are sporting a TRESemmé slicked back wet hair look. Super sleek and still dramatic.

Photo courtesy of Christopher Peterson. You can find more of his MBFW2015 coverage here.

14. As we get back to the hotel, we realize this is our last chance to play around with the giant swing in the Sagamore lobby :)

15. Our first night really walking around Miami and we stop by Chalan on the Beach for a Peruvian dinner. It was delicious but I didn't want to eat the french fries because they were soggy! (Of course that is how it was supposed to be.)

16. Peace out Miami!

Hope you enjoyed my second recap! Thank you to TRESemmé for bringing me down to Miami SWIM 2015 to see the latest summer styles and hair trends. I had a blast!

It's great to be home but I'm off to LA for the Honda Fit Challenge next.

Happy Wednesday all!

xoxo

This post was sponsored by TRESemmé, a product of Unilever.

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