THANKSGIVING LOVE FOR YOUR HAIR!

When cooking up yummy goodness for your family this Thanksgiving, take some time to cook up something for your hair. With three simple ingredients that you have in your kitchen you can create a mask that hydrates, heals and protects your hair.

Start with  2 eggs for protein, 1 tablespoon coconut oil for hydration and a tablespoon of honey for shine.  Blend them all together.

 Zap them in the microwave for 45 seconds and apply to your dry hair.

I like to take a warm towel and wrap my hair up for added cooking!

Leave on for 10 minutes and wash out!  Make sure to shampoo a couple of times to get all the egg out, lol.

You will be left with beautiful, soft, silky shiny hair. Do once a week for extra deep conditioning treatment. Your hair will love you.  It's a great way to say "Thank you" to YOU this Thanksgiving!


Let me know what you think.  Do you have any home remedies that you like to use? Let me know in the comments.
xoxoDD

TIS THE SEASON!!

Tis the season, to get married.  Right now thousands of newly engaged couples are scrambling to put last minute touches on their upcoming weddings.  With thoughts of the unknown and fears of the what go wrongs, brides are spending sleepless nights checking and double checking their to-do lists.  One thing I have learned from years of working with brides to be is that no matter how many times we check and double check once the day is upon us what is to be will be.  The point is to take each moment in. To enjoy the process of creating this magical day and visualize it to feel the best it will feel. That will ensure that no matter what happens (or doesn't) happen on that day, everyone involved, including the guests, will have the most magical experience possible.  When meeting with possible vendors, see how you vibe with them.  Maybe their prices are different that you envisioned, or their cake doesn't taste quite as you hoped, but if you feel the most comfortable with that person or company, they are the ones! Ultimately on that day, they will create the very best for you, absolutely for sure.
Taking the time to find the simple beauty in all the preparations will guarantee a most simply beautiful wedding day!

Dedra has had the privilege of being a part of so many brides wonderful day.  You can find more of her work on her website simplebeautebydedra.com or on weddingwire.com

SUMMER'S SIMPLE BEAUTE!!

This time of year when we're out in the sun more and in the chlorinated pool more our skin and hair tend to get really dry.  If you're like me and you don't have extra time or money to go to get spa treatments here are a couple you can do at home with ingredients you probably own.
For your hair, a great hot oil treatment is to heat olive oil up in a pan adding a few drops of honey or vitamin E. Stir it around til mixed and place on hair for 15 minutes.  Place a towel around your head to keep the heat in. Then shower it out.

For your face,  crack an egg (which contains vitamins A, D, K and E), separating out the yolk into a bowl. Add in a little  honey which hydrates and has skin-plumping properties , whisk them together, apply and let dry for 10 to 15 minutes before removing with a damp cloth.
Do both of these treatments at once for double the benefits!  In minutes you'll have hydrated, healthy skin and hair.  Simple and beautiful!

THIS GIRL'S GOT IT!

I thought I would take time to mention someone who hasn't been mentioned lately but who in my opinion epitomizes my "Simple Beaute" philosophy.  This woman, who is 43 and looking gorgeous, has grace, confidence and is incredibly beautiful just on her own-her natural beauty shines through and she knows it! It's Jennifer Aniston.  She is a beauty icon in my opinion-her hairstyles for years have made news and set trends.  Her makeup is always soft and natural and she never strays from her true self and that is something I admire most.  She recently was shot at the Rock of Ages after party looking true to her beautiful style.  Soft makeup complimenting her gorgeous skin. Try NARS multi purpose body oil with Tahitian oil to achieve this look. Then two days ago she was photographed leaving Charles de Gaulle airport in Paris wearing an outfit that some called weird. I thought she looked tres chic.  As my husband knows, I love harem pants, and denim ones-Wow!  What I'm saying is that we all need to honor ourselves and pick something about our appearance to play up.  Like Jen does. So simply and beautifully!

ANNE HATHAWAYS NEW DO!

Anne Hathaway showed up at Stella McCartneys Resort Collection party two days ago looking super cute with her short do for her Les Miz role.  I love this look on Anne.  I think summer is a great time to go short. Especially if your kids are home from school and you have like zero time to get ready in the morning.  I'm sure some of you know what I'm talking about.  This look is so chic yet simple. My favorite!! With barely any effort you look hip and modern.  For day, apply a lip stain like Just Bitten by Revlon which I mentioned a week ago and for night take a thin brush wet it and apply a thin line of dark shadow just above the lash line to really pop the eye. A very cute look that suits just about anyone.
Simply and Beautifully.  Let me know what you think.