A cousin of the messy bun, the messy ponytail was inspired by this post on A Cup of Jo, which was inspired by J. Crew’s spring lookbook. Lar and I both took a stab at it on Friday. I love how different our ponytails turned out.
I’m so impressed that so many of you can tell us apart! For those of you who can’t tell, that’s me (Cath) on the left and Lar on the right. The easiest way to tell us apart on this blog is our fall-back, blog-photo-taking faces. I always end up smiling like a goob and Lar does her fish face, kissy look (see above image as an example).
On me: Second hand Echo scarf, American Apparel v-neck, H&M cardi and jeans, Payless shoes.
On Lar: Old Navy cardi, Wildfox tee, Blank cords, Frye boots.
This necklace is one of my favorite Christmas gifts. Pam found it at a craft fair. It use to be a bottle label. The best part? My middle name is Gin. No, I don’t mean that I love to drink gin (I’m more of a beer and wine girl). I mean that my middle name is literally Gin. It was the American first name of my Chinese grandmother. Uh huh.
Lar is wearing a necklace from one of our favorite local jewelry designers, June Shin. At any given time either Lar or I are usually wearing one of June’s pieces.
Now for a bit more about the ponytails:
I didn’t follow directions very well and didn’t realize it’s suppose to be a side ponytail, but I’m happy with the way it turned out. We took these photos after work, so my poof had fallen a little bit. I’ll probably tease a bit more next time and wrap a bit of hair around the band to give it a more polished look.
Lar adorned her side sweep with this cute clock pin. I have no idea where she got it, but once I find out I’ll let you all know.
Even though this weekend started with Apple support telling me I need to spend $130 for a new battery (thank you worthless, expired Apple Care!), I think it’s going to be a good couple of days: three parties that will include a mac & cheese tasting, homemade brews and a delicious meal cooked by a friend.
Hope you’re having a great weekend, lovely readers!
I followed your messy bun video tutorial and tried it out a couple of times. I can’t “do” hair so it was really easy and chic. I might have to check out this messy side pony trick too. I love me a side pony. It makes me think of Tina in Napoleon Dynamite.
You Girls are Adorable ! My 2 year old son Yoshi watched the messy bun video and loved it ! You have a young fan lol. Both necklaces are super Fabulous ! I Love unique pieces.
Awww, I love messy ponytails. When I finally got my super-curly mixed hair straightened a few years ago I was so excited to sport one myself. Unfortunately early last summer my stylist accidentally cut way too much length off so I’ve been trying to grow my hair out.I’m dying to rock the pony again!
hi darlings. cute ponytails 😉 and i love the boots you’re wearing lar!
and oh- the jewelry is nice. hope you’re enjoying your weekends
that’s an expensive battery!! oh no. my computer is saying that i should change my battery soon too but i hope it works a lot longer. i love my little macbook.
xx
I saw the post over at Jo’s too and totally saved the photos so I could do them later. LOVE how it came out on you guys, my only problem is that I have bangs.or else I would have already tried it
I loved that post at a Cup of Jo and totally want to try it, especially because it’ll keep me from wanting to chop off all my hair like I’ve been lately.
Another reason I can tell you apart, other than your style of clothes and your smiles, is because your eyes are shaped slightly differently. Your lids and creases are about the same, but Cath’s eyes are more almond, thin-Asian-y eyes, and Lar’s eyes are more doll-like and rounder. But for me, it’s mainly the smiles. You too seem more Fraternal Twin with lots of similarities (like Mary Kate and Ashley) than total identical twins. is that weird? Am I the only one to say that??
Love it! You both look so spring-y and adorable. <3
Xx,
Mae Lu @ thereafterish.
PS. I’m coming to Decatur!! Nate and I will be in Decatur for our close friends’ wedding April 9th. Would you like to meet for a quick coffee/tea? I’d love to meet some bloggers I’ve been reading for several years now, and plus I think we’re e-friends enough now to meet IRL. what do you think of this proposal??
Those jeans are amazing!!! I love that look!
My ponytails are always messy, but not intentional or nearly as cute as yours are!
Love the messy ponytails and the fabulous necklaces!
Those jeans are dope. I think it’s cool you guys could do the same tutorial but come out with different looks. Oh and I have a niece in China named Jin. Small world!