5 Ways To Wear Your Hair In A Braid

The best part about braiding our hair is that it doesn't have to look perfect. It can be messy, creative, and we can even twist one together without a mirror (we love when we can do our hair like that).

Instead of pinning tons of gorgeous images of hairstyles & braids, we encourage you to actually try one this week! Yes, try one! The Dainty Hooligan Team found inspiration in the following braid weaving tutorials, and we certainly hope that you find some, too!

1) Crown

This tutorial shows you how to create your very own crown...with a braid! This look is perfect to wear to an elegant occasion. 

2) Waterfall 

This waterfall braid may look complicated but it's actually not so difficult to pursue. Check it out.

3) Fishtail

If you spend your fair share of time on pinterest, this braid is no stranger to you. The fishtail is definitely one of our favorite braid styles to wear...

4) Five Strand

Who said you only needed three strands to braid your hair?

5) Lace

This lace braid is cute, simple, and perfect for casual events. 

Let us know which braid style you like best in the comments!

Outfit Of The Week

This week we're keeping it simple chic and in the theme of pink! (Valentine's Day is so close!)

We paired our Love Lucy Dotted Dress with these super cute tan wedges. The best part about these wedges is that they will match a variety outfits (which is pretty much our favorite thing to find in shoes)!

We tied it all together by keeping the jewelry simple. Featured is a gold statement bangle (that matches those adorable gold buttons at the front of the dress). 

Wear this outfit out to a special occasion or if you just feel like being a total classy babe! 

This look is definitely February ready. <3

Hair Color Trends of 2015

We are currently loving the unnatural hair color trend! With gorgeous shades of pinks and purples, it's really hard not to. We’ve seen this hair trend everywhere and we honestly can’t get enough of it.

If you’ve been thinking about trying it, but haven’t quite committed to the idea, the following inspiration we found on Pinterest just might be enough to convince you to actually go for it… yes you!

1) Pink

This pink color is soft and sweet. Of course, you can choose how intense you would want the color to be...

2) Mint

Whether you choose to add mint as highlights or to each strand of hair, it adds that perfect pastel color to your look. 

3) Purple

This color is extra fun and vibrant. There are so many different shades of purple to choose from. This could take awhile...

4) Two Tone

If you're feeling extra adventurous, try a two tone look with colors that would naturally blend well together. 

5) Pastel

Or, you know, just mix all of those pretty pastels together and rock it!

What do you think of this hair color trend? Which of these colors (or colors not mentioned) have you been wanting to try on your hair? Let us know in the comments!

Cute Nails To DIY

While many looks may be going in and out of style, it’s always comforting to know that manicures are always in… (Phew!)

When we sit down to paint our nails, we become artists. We invent our own patterns or even emulate looks we’ve favorited and gawked at on Pinterest for hours. Either way, there’s always somewhere to look for awesome nail inspiration.

Here are some manicures that we found and absolutely love:

1) Metallic Half Moons

OK, does it get much simpler than this? Probably not, but how cute are these diy nails nonetheless?

2) Disco Mani

These diy disco nails are perfect for any girl who loves to add a bit of glam to her look.

3) Golden Triangles

A simple triangle with a touch of sparkle. These nails are adorable.

4) Pink & White Nails

Try using two tones and experiment with different colors. Simply put, these nails are classy ;)

5) Polka Dot Nails

We always love an accent nail! It's what makes these polka dot nails extra unique.

Which one of these is your favorite? Let us know in the comments! 

The Perfect Dress: Winter Formal 2015

O.K. who’s been eyeing their Winter Formal checklist all day at school and still hasn’t crossed off:

Find the perfect dress…

Don’t worry, there’s no need to panic. You can finally put a check next to that text because Dainty Hooligan has totally got you covered! We know how special Winter Formal is and what your dress means to you. That’s why we’ve picked out three of our favorite Dainty dresses that would be perfect for your amazing night!

     1)  Looking for a strapless dress? Our “Belle Of The Ball” gown goes perfectly with a pair of nude heels. Just add a touch of jewelry and you’re stylish and ready to go! (P.S. It comes in black, too!) 

     2) This next dress is for those who LOVE to sparkle. We mean, you’ve really got to love it. Completely covered in sequins, our “Miss Glamour Sequin” dress features a slit at the side and a v-neckline. Just add nude heels and you’re set!

     3) If you like long and flowy, our “Victorian Sequin Maxi” dress is for you. With a rich mint color and sequin embellishments, this dress is absolutely stunning. Simply add nude heels with a bracelet and this look is complete! (By the way, you have to check out the back of this dress!)

      Which one of these dresses is your favorite? Let us know in the comments!

      Wishing all of you an amazing night! <3 Don't forget to find even more Winter Formal ready dresses @ www.daintyhooligan.com!!!

5 DIY Tights To Try!

                When the temperatures permit, we love to wear our tights! They give us a break from that jeans routine we get so used to...

                Of course, getting creative with how we wear our tights is where all the fun begins. So, we’ve browsed the web for some of the coolest diy tights to try! Remember that getting creative and adding a personal touch always adds style to your fashion!

Here are 5 DIY tights from around the web that we absolutely need to try: 

1) Pattern

A simple pattern or design can really make a difference. This diy tutorial has a golden pattern that stands out nicely against the blue.

2) Heart

These diy tights are extra love-ly! Perfect for any quirky fashionista. (They would make such a cute gift, too!)

3) Stamp

Yes, YOU CAN ACTUALLY STAMP your tights with fabric paint! The creative doors have just opened for many of you...

4) Polka Dot

We can’t have a blog post about tights and not feature polka dots! It just wouldn’t be right…

5) Lace

With a simple stitch, these diy tights are for you extra crafty ones out there. ;)

Have you ever tried any of these diy tights? Which one would you most likely try to recreate? Let us know!

5 Ways To Add A Bow To Your Look!

If you’re a devoted Dainty Hooligan fan, you know that we love our bows on shoes...dresses...tops...well, you get the picture…

This time, however, we've rounded up 5 ways you can add a bow to your look - all the way from your fashion up to your hair! Go subtle with earrings or make a statement with a hair bow, it’s totally up to you! No restrictions!

So, without further delay, here are five of our favorite ways to add a bow to your outfit or look:

1) Hair Bow

This new trend is everywhere. Of course, we can't help but gawk at how adorable it is. Best of all, this hair bow is actually easier to do than you think!

2) Nail Bows

Not only do these nails have bows on them...but they're POLKA DOT BOWS! OK, cuteness overload here.

3) Dress Bows

Sometimes one bow just isn't enough. Our Double Bow Back Dress is strictly reserved for all of you bow enthusiasts out there! ;)

4) Makeup

This one is extra creative! This tiny eyeliner bow embellishment certainly won't go unnoticed.

5) Accessories

Finally, you can complete your look with the perfect bow accessory, like our very own Gold Crystal Bow Tie Earrings. 

Which one of these is your favorite bow look? Have you tried any of these 

before? We want to know, so be sure to leave a comment below! :)

DIY Sequin Tutorials

Who doesn’t love sequins!? All of that glitz and glam packed into one tiny circle... 

If you’re like us (and we hope you are) we’ve got some good news for you! We’ve rounded up 5 of our favorite DIY sequin tutorials from across the web that are perfect for all of you DIY divas! (Especially you extra sparkly ones!) ;)

1) DIY Sequin Collar

What we love most about this DIY is how the sequin embellishments add just the right amount of sparkle to a simple one-dimensional shirt. They’re not too overpowering and certainly not hidden, either.

2) DIY Purse

If you’re not comfortable wearing sequins, there is definitely an alternative for you. Add them to your outfit with a DIY sequin clutch.

3) Hair Barrette

This one is just TOO CUTE! The perfect finishing touch to an outfit. We think this would be so fun to wear to a party!

4) Elbow Patches

Yes, please! This DIY sequin tutorial shows how a little bit can go a long way. While there is no harm in going all out with sequins, it’s perfectly tasteful to wear them modestly, too!

5) Shoe Clips

The best part about these sequin shoe clips is that they can be clipped on and off of any shoe! Oh the possibilites...

We hope you found some inspiration here and we’d LOVE to know what you think about these DIY sequin tutorials! Which one is your favorite? Be sure to let us know!