2012-05-24

Buns Without Socks

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Dress? Joe Fresh Shoes? Cole Haan, consigned Sunglasses? Jessica Simpson

Just a few hours before these outfit photos were taken, I posted a picture on Instagram (myeditblog) of the face I saw in the rear view mirror as I drove home from work. 

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Lovely. That is a classic landscape face; though usually I have more of a dirt mustache as well...
This post is evidence of the wonders that a shower, a cute dress and a generous dollop of make-up can achieve. I didn't even have to wash my hair. I just back-combed it and hair sprayed it into place. Between the remnants of bug spray, sunscreen and sweat (so attractive, no?), my hair holds a pretty good tease after work. The secret to my big bun has nothing to do with a sock and everything to do with dirt. Consider yourself in the know...
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37 comments:

  1. Jessica GitlerMay 24, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    awesome, love this post, an what a great dress!!!
    jess
    JESS CAUSE BLOG

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  2. Natasha FatahMay 24, 2012 at 9:12 PM

    Awesome dress, and loved that last picture!

    xoxo
    ~Natasha Fatah~
    ~Natasha Fatah~

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  3. Lisa - respect the shoesMay 24, 2012 at 9:31 PM

    The striped dress is killer!

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  4. Thrifted or Scripted?May 24, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    Cute dress, you look great as always! Now, what I want to know is how you keep your non-gloved fingers and nails looking so good. I remember an earlier post about sparkled nail polish pre/post work. I've been working in my gardens all week and my hands are trashed!

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  5. AshleyMay 24, 2012 at 10:18 PM

    My top knot has nothing to do with a sock, and a lot to do with not washing my hair for approximately 2 days. I think people overestimate the importance of showers. :)

    Cute dress!
    -Ashley
    whatisatwist.blogspot.com

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  6. JentineMay 24, 2012 at 10:54 PM

    Ashley- I don't know why but they seem to hold up pretty well maybe because they are used to the abuse. I also will throw up a sloppy coat of polish to cover the rough nails. Go from far but far from good?

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  7. Jessica BroylesMay 24, 2012 at 11:04 PM

    Love the striped dress!

    www.highheelstosneakers.com

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  8. BriMay 24, 2012 at 11:50 PM

    I love your outfit shots but that last one gave me quite the giggles as it reminded me of all my days working in horse barns and what I would end up looking like at the end of the day!

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  9. BriMay 24, 2012 at 11:50 PM

    I love your outfit shots but that last one gave me quite the giggles as it reminded me of all my days working in horse barns and what I would end up looking like at the end of the day!

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  10. AnonymousMay 24, 2012 at 11:53 PM

    You look glowy under all that dirt! Any mascara/under eye concealer you recommend that will make it through a long day's work?

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  11. AnonymousMay 25, 2012 at 12:09 AM

    I love your dirty work face!

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  12. AnonymousMay 25, 2012 at 12:10 AM

    Too funny, Jen! Mrs. H

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  13. UnknownMay 25, 2012 at 12:15 AM

    even with the dirt you look awesome :-)

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  14. Kandi-STYLEMay 25, 2012 at 12:46 AM

    I love that striped dress!

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  15. ElizabethMay 25, 2012 at 1:58 AM

    Love the dress! Especially combined with the red shoes. I'm definitely not quite comfortable with wearing such pops of color yet but I love the way they look when done right!
    Elizabeth
    styleexperimental.blogspot.com

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  16. CarlaMay 25, 2012 at 2:34 AM

    I love your outfit, but honestly, it's your awesome dirt-bun that has me captivated. Your hair looks great! Forget the sock-bun!

    - Carla xo www.stylebycarla.blogspot.ca

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  17. katieMay 25, 2012 at 5:04 AM

    I think you look competely adorable in your last photo, dirt or not, you are so pretty! (And that striped dress is pretty fantastic!)

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  18. Chilel AissitouMay 25, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    I want this dress. When is Joe fresh coming to Japan? You look great with or without dirt.

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  19. Secondhand StellaMay 25, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    You clean up nicely :) Love that dress!

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  20. AnonymousMay 25, 2012 at 8:29 AM

    That green stripe on the bottom of your dress is such a nice touch & a cute way to "jazz up" the traditional blue & white striped dress.

    xo,
    Hannah
    www.chillairandperfume.blogspot.com

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  21. AnonymousMay 25, 2012 at 9:29 AM

    Awesome! Love your Joe Fresh dress. I am addicted to this brand.

    xoxo
    Paula
    blush-paula.blogspot.com

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  22. JamieMay 25, 2012 at 10:32 AM

    dirty work face = BAD ASS

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  23. AnonymousMay 25, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    I love that single green line close to the hem of the dress. Lovely dress.

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  24. LeahMay 25, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    ahha I love the landscape face. I remember coming home some days after working on the farm and you think you may have gotten a nice tan, but really, it was just a layer of dirt.

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  25. AmyMay 25, 2012 at 1:12 PM

    Love this dress and am super jealous that you still look cute dirty!

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  26. AnonymousMay 25, 2012 at 1:45 PM

    i love that no matter what...the gold eyeliner prevails. heart you.

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  27. Cara ChapmanMay 25, 2012 at 2:33 PM

    LOVE that joe dress so much that I almost bought it a month ago. However they didn't have my size :(
    still a favourite though!

    www.caraclaudia.blogspot

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  28. JenniferMay 25, 2012 at 2:53 PM

    Haha I love that you posted your dirty face picture!

    xo Jennifer

    http://seekingstyleblog.wordpress.com

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  29. AshMay 25, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    Love it! Inspiring and beautiful!

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  30. ChristineMay 25, 2012 at 3:29 PM

    Love the bun and the dirt!
    work-it-blog.blogspot.com

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  31. UnknownMay 25, 2012 at 3:58 PM

    You're still beautiful even with dirt on your face! I love the dress, especially the stripe at the bottom, and those shoes are so cute! XOXO, www.NatalyasCloset.com

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  32. CatherineMay 25, 2012 at 9:40 PM

    Dirt to Dame in 3 easy steps! You are so my girl!

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  33. Life etc...May 26, 2012 at 12:47 AM

    Awesome awesome dress! And you're probably on to something with that hair. Instead of sock buns everyone will be wearing dirt/sweat buns soon! ;)

    Life Etc

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  34. thatdamngreendressMay 26, 2012 at 3:07 PM

    heh...I just taught my sisters the sock bun trick, to their great wonder. now if only I had known it while I had long too-fine hair!

    You have great hair, and obviously no need to resort to such trickery!

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  35. MeredithMay 28, 2012 at 1:15 AM

    Your hair looks so cute in your bun! Love it...so the secret is dirt ay? I might just have to try it sometime :)

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  36. JeannieMay 30, 2012 at 7:53 PM

    You are so cute...with our without the dirt! :)
    www.colorfulcorporate.blogspot.com

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  37. JuanetteJune 8, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    Lol thanks for posting that pic, you clean up well! I wish we had a Joe Fresh, I am lusting over some things on their site....

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