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Okay so I was looking through my New Year’s Eve Party pictures from last year and while my hair started off cute, by the end of the photo slideshow my hair was a hot, drunkin’, sticky MESS!!

I’m talking, random strays stuck to my face, sweat, flushed pink alcohol cheeks! Barf-tastic! Literally and figuratively, my only saving grace is that everyone else in the pictures seem to suffer from the same beauty malaise.

Well this New Year’s I am going to take a pro-active approach to the New Year’s hairdo - I am thinking PONYTAIL!

Not like a boring “sporty” ponytail but like a bouffant version a la’ Bridget Bardot esque.  I figure its fancy enought for an event like New Year’s but styled enough that it will look good through out the night. Basically keeps the hair off my face and helps me to remain polished even if I am stumbling around.

What hairstyle are you guys going to rock for New Years Eve? 

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I hope you all had a lovely week! Thanks so much for reading and by all means never hesitate to email me ideas and thoughts!

XOXO - Michelle

I am a fan of hairstyles that are easy. What I mean by that is that its:

• a. easy to do
• b. doesn’t look over worked, stiff and processed
• c. pulls my stinking hair out of my face!

Which is why I am glad that ponytails are back in effect, woo-hoo!!

Not only are ponytails back but they are now available in so many different versions and styles it boggles the mind. A lot of which I dig! Back in the 1980’s ponytails were tragic, often pulled too tight and tied at an angle high on the head. Plus do you guys remember those plastic cone things we would wrap the base of the ponytail with as an accessory! Barf-o! Or better yet - S C R U N G I E S!

What were we thinking?!? It’s like we wanted to look retarded back then… (1987 btw)

Thank the powers that be for small miracles, CHECK OUT PONYTAILS AS THEY ARE NOW!

Electrifying! I know it’s hard not to stare at her boobs and eyes and focus on her hair but when you finally get around to it, Carmen Electra’s hair is awesome. It’s got that whole beachy, I-woke-up-like-this-and-pulled-back-my-do-vibe-that-I-love…

I call this “Race Horse Ponytail”. I don’t think it’s for everyone but I have seen it worn on some chicks with style, and it’s creative and unique which is always nice…

This is one of my favorite ponytail styles. THE BOUFFANT PONYTAIL! I think its very sexy a la’ Bridget Bardot esque…

Got short hair? No worries strap on an “Extension Ponytail”. WARNING: Use good judgment on this option. If your roots are black don’t strap on a platinum blonde ponytail piece for pete’s sake!! Your fooling no one ...

Okay so this one reminds me of the 80’s but a modernized version. I still don’t really like it, I mean picture the style on a normal person and not this hot model, yeck right? I think in this case it looks good because the girl is stunning, and I am staring at her face not her hair.

Last but not least more celebrity looks…

My thoughts from left to right are:

DO - DON’T - DO

Eva Mendes looks pretty with her curls pulled elegantly back in a mid head ponytail, the chick in the center (can’t remember her name) looks like an ALIEN! She kinda went overboard with the bouffant bit and the fact that it is so hard and polished looking makes me think her hair is an extension of her skull. Ashlee Simpson looks good, don’t love it, don’t hate it. It’s neutral. (I do love the color of her hair, how does she keep the red so vibrant?!)

So that’s my 2 cents …. any of you guys want to drop a dime or a quarter of opinion on the topic? Did I miss anything major? Send me your favorite ponytail dos or donts and I’ll add em! :)  - Michelle

Spring outfits call for Spring hairstyles, but that doesn’t mean you have to chop all your hair off. Sure as the weather warms up long hair tends to become a nuisance, but love and care was used to grow your locks, don’t just chop them off because the weather is warming.

In Spring & Summer I find the best hairstyles tend to be the ones that get your hair off your neck and face. Low fuss, no muss trends are my favorite.

Here are my top picks for quick and fashionable fixes this Spring 2008:

1. HEADBANDS

Headbands are back in a BIG way. Things to keep in mind, the smaller your head and features are the bigger and bolder you can go with styles, width and color of headband. If you have a big dome and big face, best to keep the headband smaller and solid tones. This will help keep your features in appropriate proportion.

2. PONYTAILS (Low & Half Pony ONLY)

Half Pony - The style seems to be teased and sort of pompadoured in the front. Or you could just smooth locks into a half pony. I hate when people make it sound like rocket science, if you don’t know how to pull your hair into a half pony you should run, because I think I hear your short bus leaving the station.

Low Pony - Just pull your hair back into a low, casual ponytail. Top off the look with a pair of your favorite aviators. Classic Spring/Summer look!

3. BRAIDS (they’re baaaacck!)

Formal Wear Braiding…

Simpson Sisters Braiding …

Cool Springtime Braids …

I think this is more of an artwork. I know girls who can whip their hair into an awesome french braid in mere moments. I unfortunately am all thumbs when it comes to braiding, I do however admire women who can pull off the look as I feel it is both laid back and hyper cool, very bohemian chic!

4. THE LOW BUN

Low buns are simple, messy and fast! Pretend like your making a low ponytail but instead of pulling the hair all the way threw the elastic band, loop half of your hair and leave the lengthier bits popping out in disarray. Takes literally two seconds and can be dressed up or down depending on where you are headed.

Michelle Williams showcases a beautiful low bun!

Hope this inspires your Spring hairstyles!