Dainty Hooligan Holiday Guide: Happy 4th Of July!

The 4th of July is coming upon us and we're getting ready for a great fun filled weekend over here! I've rounded up some great tips to make the best of your coming holiday weekend.

One of the first things I think about when it comes to the 4th of July is FOOD! If you're invited to a block party or family gathering and aren't sure what to bring, let me recommend taking Ina Garten's recipe for French Potato Salad. The great thing about this recipe is that it's made without mayonnaise and will definitely be different from any kind of potato based concoction any one else might bring.  Take a look at the ingredients and you'll know what I mean! 

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/french-potato-salad-recipe.html

Show your American pride with these super creative summer ice pop cakes over at studiodiy.com. Imagine serving these cuties up at your family BBQ! 

http://www.studiodiy.com/2014/06/24/summer-ice-pop-cakes/

Fireworks are obviously an amazing part of this great holiday and one of my favorite things about it. Here are some awesome tips on how to take some pretty amazing pics of you and your friends writing with sparklers. The results would be Instagram worthy for sure!

http://www.thecollegeprepster.com/2013/07/how-to-photograph-writing-with-sparklers.html

Lastly, what are you going to wear this 4th of July?!? We have some great summer looks for you from maxi dresses to cover ups, but we also have some really cute red, white, and blues for you to choose from too! So take a quick trip on over to Dainty Hooligan to place your order on one of our patriotic pieces before this great American holiday is here! Have a happy and safe fourth!

Dainty Hooligan Poll: Which Extreme Hair Trend Would You Try?

Summer is most definitely upon us! With the change of seasons, so comes the urge for a hair makeover. Most of us are going to head over to our favorite salon this summer and lighten up our tresses or shorten our length to coincide with the bright and sunny days ahead. Curious to try something extreme this summer? A couple of extreme hair trends this summer to try are the ever popular ombre and the more extreme pastel hair trend. Could you imagine yourself this summer with one of these hair styles this summer? Jobs and other restrictions aside, which trend would you love to try?

Dainty Hooligan Tutorial Find: A Makeup Strategy For a Fresh, Luminous Eye

Are you a causal victim to dark circles and uneven skin tone around the eyes? We understand and can sympathize completely! Thanks to thebeautydepartment.com, we found a great tutorial to help you look dazzling and ready for anything.We love this simple, yet welled strategized approach to getting that bright eye'd and bushy tailed look that's easy enough for everyday. Would you add this technique to your morning regimen? Check thebeautydepartment.com for more specifics!

Dainty Hooligan Styling Fun: 5 Ways to Style That Maxi Skirt!

If you haven't already noticed, we love a good maxi skirt over here at Dainty Hooligan headquarters! With summer coming, we know all to well that the maxi skirt will be a go-to staple of yours for those warmer days. Without further ado, here are 5 different ways to style that maxi skirt!

1. Keep it easy-breezy with a loose fitting tank or knotted basic tee.

2. Play with proportions. With all the volume in your skirt, keep your top micro with a cute bralette or bandeau. This look would work really great with a bikini top when you're poolside as well.

3. Dress it up with a blazer and your favorite power bag. A solid color as opposed to a print would probably work best for this look and make your maxi skirt work appropriate.

4. Pair it with your favorite cropped top. We know you have at least one cropped top since this trend is kind of a huge one at the moment. Pull that maxi up a few inches to your true waist, throw on your favorite cropped top and you'll keep looking on trend all summer long.

5. Throw on a chambray or denim button-up. Tucked in or worn open and unbuttoned, this look can go from beach side to dinner date in a few simple adjustments.

Things to keep in mind:
- Try tucking it in! Whether it's a tee or a button-up the tucked in look offers up a chic edge.
- Accessorize with a belt, long and layered strands of necklaces, and your favorite pair of
  sunnies.
- Sandals and wedges are ideal for this look, just keep your toes exposed to keep things on the casual
  side.

A Dainty Hooligan Tutorial Find: T-Shirt Reconstruction!

As much as we love to shop and shop and shop, sometimes you have to make a little room in your closet with some thorough spring cleaning. Letting go of tired garments of trends done and over with is usually pretty easy but do you have an old tee that you love but don't wear anymore? Make it new again and perfectly wearable by getting crafty with any of these great DIY ideas for that oldie but goody of yours. Our fave method is below, but check the whole list via Buzzfeed.com to get some other great ideas.

Dainty Hooligan Nautical and Swimwear Lookbook Outtakes

It was all fun in the sun the day of the shoot for our nautical and swimwear lookbooks. This is the first round of summer looks and bathing suits we have to offer you and we're looking forward to bringing you more to keep you well suited and cool this summer. Here are some outtakes from one of our favorite Dainty Hooligan lookbook shoots so far!

Disney Princesses, Zombies, Learn How to Strike A Pose and More!

The Cannes Film Festival took place recently and as usual the red carpet was transformed into a celeb filled couture catwalk. Our favorite look? Blake Lively in Gucci; drop dead gorgeous, right?!? Our least favorite look? Julianne Moore in a strange color blocked look by Louis Vuitton.

                     
                 

In some movie news, Disney seems to be on a roll turing their most classic of animated films into live action movies and Cinderella is slated to be the next title to get that treatment. They released a teaser tailer and poster for the film and announced actress Lily James as Cinderella and Cate Blanchett as the evil step mother. We're pretty stoked, especially with nearly flawless Cate Blanchett playing such a devious role! (Just Jared)

Speaking of Disney, Seventeen Magazine posted these adorable pics of Disney pictures dressed as your average teenage high schooler. Tres cute, if we do say so our selves! (Seventeen)

With graduations, celebrations, and summer coming, pictures and selfies are going to be taken at an elevated number than normal. In need of some tips on striking the perfect pose? Elle.com is here to help make sure you look faboosh in all the pics you take. (Elle.com)

Do you have your zombie apocalypse kit ready? In some interesting but random news, the U.S. Government is supposedly well prepared for any zombie attack that might ever occur. According to MTV.com, the latest defense for a zombie attack called CONPLAN 8888 also known as “Counter-Zombie Dominance,” was made unclassified recently and it's surreal to say the least. Did you know zombie chickens where a real thing? Check MTV.com for a list of the 11 things the government is prepared to do incase of a zombie apocalypse.