Sometimes I amaze myself with my own lack of common sense. Maybe not so much a lack of common sense, but more like a tendency to overlook the obvious…
THE STORY
…No matter what question pops up, as I’ve told you guys before, I Google it…or on occasion I’ll search Pinterest if the dilemma at hand warrants it. Since I had my hair lopped off, I haven’t been able to get it quite right. Too much curl, too straight, I just couldn’t hit that sweet spot of perfectly messy waviness. Which is ironic in light of the fact my hair is naturally wavy. I’ve used every single styling tool in my arsenal to no avail.
Also ironic…it didn’t occur to me until the other night to look on Pinterest. Well, duh. It wasn’t easy to find, mind you. It took a lot of creative wording and rewording, but yes! I found the perfect messy waves tutorial. It’s so easy I almost gave myself one of those V-8 forehead smacks. Again…duh. Simply hold the curling iron horizontally and go down the section of hair in the same manner that you would a crimper. Remember old school hair crimpers? Now there’s an 80’s flashback…
In any case, my waves are now just the way I want ’em and I’m a happy girl. See…I’m easy to please.
THE OUTFIT
If you asked me what my go-to piece is when I really don’t know what else to wear, or I’m feeling uninspired, or lazy my default is always a duster of some sort; and in this case I layered two of them. Because hey, if one’s good, two has to be fabulous, right? My rose print floral duster is the base piece and I layered my black sweater duster over top for some extra warmth.
The nice thing about dusters is they honestly work with almost anything. Here I paired it with my favorite olive slouchy pants, but dusters add a little extra to shorts, jeans and even dresses or skirts. I’ve even been known to throw a belt over a duster and wear it as a dress. I’m wild like that. Honestly, I have plenty more links I could have added, but I didn’t want to bore you to death.
THE TIP
You can probably already guess. Get a duster. Long sleeve, short sleeve, shirt-style or sweater it doesn’t matter pick one up. Your wardrobe will thank you.
THE LINK UPS
Check out the weekly link ups I participate in for even more fashion and style ideas…
Duster: Forever 21 (Similar); Pants: JCPenney (Similar); Sweater duster: JCPenney (Similar); Boots: Marmi Shoes
Debbie, the shag!!! Love it!!! It’s such a rockstar but fresh rockstar look, my friend. You look so effortlessly spiffy!!!
Your hair looks so amazing here!
Your hair looks great and the double duster idea is Fabulous and certainly one to try. Enjoy November. .
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It is funny how a different haircut makes us have to work at it until we figure it out!!
It looks fabulous Debbie!!
I’ve been loving the longer dusters lately!! They seem so glamorous!
jodie
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Great outfit! I’m very much into the duster thing these days. Like feeling covered and flowing! You look wonderful in this!
Debbie, baby, sweetheart. where have you been all of my life? Ha, ha. I love layering and I would have never thought to layer two dusters over each other, but this works beautifully! Amazing what you can do, when you just think about it. I’m going to try that wavy thing too. My hair is straight as a board so we’ll see if it works. Thanks for sharing. - Amy
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I love your hair and need to try that tutorial! This is such a chic layered look! Your duster is so pretty!
Jill
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First of all, yay to perfect waves, your hair is absolutely darling and frames your beautiful face so well! And that duster is beyond floral beautiful! Such a fun flowy and lovely outfit!
And the Queen of Layering strikes again! I love this, with the black cardi over the floral duster. I’ve tried it and just can’t get it right. You just have the layering gene!
How did we survive before Pinterest and Google? I shudder at the thought.
Bettye
Thanks for linking up to Top of the World Style. I have never seen a floral duster. What a great find!
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I thought there was something different, love your new hair cut Debbie. Great floral top 🙂 Thanks for sharing at the weekend blog hop..
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Wow your site looks fabulous, Debbie! You always look fabulous, of course! What a great long cardigan!
Thanks so much for joining the Fun Fashion Friday link up party!
OXOX
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