can't believe its only been a year...

hiiiii everyone!!! thank you so much for coming to my birthday party!!! Today MessyDirtyHair is 1 year old!!! I can't believe it!

I still remember just trying to think of a name for my blog & here we are a year later. It's crazy how much has changed.

Since starting my blog, it's no secret that #TheMessyProject has been my biggest & most favorite accomplishment. When I started the project in July, I never thought the outcome would be as big as it has become. I love this project & have SO much fun doing it so thank you for all your support with #TheMessyProject & the new MINI project.

None of this could've happened without the support of all of you! so THANK YOU to everyone who has supported MessyDirtyHair. 

SO let's celebrate!!!!!!

& to celebrate my birthday today these fabulous girls & I have come together for you to have TWO chances to win a $200 VISA GIFT CARD....because what party is a party without party favors?!?

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& as another thank you from me - the first 10 people to use the promo code - MESSYBIRTHDAY - will get $10 off ANY AD!!! buttt if you're already too late for that special promo - get 15% off any ad TODAY only with the promo code - CELEBRATE - 

& to end this celebration with a bang - enter to win this beautiful gold necklace

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thank you for celebrating with us!until next year....

Embrace The Mess. 

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lalalala love

hey hey hey! so first things first if you signed up for the Secret Santa Gift Swap hosted by My Cliffnotes, Perception is Everything & Me you should have been assigned your person. If not - then you need to contact one of us asap - my email MessyDirtyHair@gmail.com ----> So today I am linking up with the fabulous Niki of Glossy Blonde for Loving Lately


BUT first a public announcement  ----> for anyone who has not seen Magic Mike yet - let me help you out - DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME. I'm sorry girls, I know the majority of you loved it & got your panties in a tizzy over it but I thought it was AWFUL. Not just bad but AWFUL....even the naked guys dancing, even Channing Tatum.......i was not amused....but enough of what I don't love here are some things I do lalalala loveee 

Knit Hats - I love these hats during the fall & winter! It's funny because I never would have thought of trying one on until I was shopping with my friend Amanda who thought it would look good on me. I tried it & haven't looked back since....i guess bieber was right, never say never?........bieber? what the hell Kelly? Moving On ----> 

Seeing Neil Young at the Hollywood Bowl! 

The New Show - Partners on CBS - I love Sophia Bush in general because I was a big One Tree Hill fan so of course I had to try it out --- I think its funny & cute. I like the characters & they mesh well together. I laughed out loud a few times so it has officially been added to the rotation! 

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My Nail Polish -"Greycian Goddess" by L'OREAL - I saw this color a while back on this fabulous girl via instagram & i LOVED it. When I got it I became even more obsessed. Its the perfect flat grey color....excuse my junkie polish job.

Anything Skulls - I seriously cannot get enough.....but not all together. I would never wear more than one skull piece at a time. My favorite though is the skull scarf - i die...& would do anything for the Alexander McQueen one....ah why did such a talented soul have to leave us

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Messy Bracelets - This is something I have been wanting to do for awhile & since I am unemployed & actually living life now, I thought it would be the perfect time! & a BIG thank you to Mia for buying the first Messy Bracelet, she is such a doll & so supportive! Wanna purchase you're own? Email me - MessyExtras@gmail.com

The iPhone App - Shazam - I am seriously obsessed with this app! There have been so many times I would be watching TV & I would like a song they were playing but I could never find who sang the song. With Shazam it makes everything so much easier. All you do is click the 'shazam' button, hold it up, & let it do its job! Even with the actors talking in the show, Shazam is still able to pick up the song! 

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Vera Wang 'Lovestruck' Perfume - It is such a pretty smell. Not too strong but not too light. It just smells of romance & flowers. It is a very girly smell. I collect perfume & this has instantly become one of my favorites. Plus the bottle is gorgeous, but would you expect any less from Vera Wang? 

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My new cell phone case - Abby of Luxury Cases had contacted me a few weeks ago about trying out the cell phone cases she makes. I was super excited because I love switching up my phone case. I was even more excited when I saw her Etsy shop. The cases were beautiful. Not your normal cases. They were sparkly, glittery & oh so girly. My favorite. The detail on some of them is so gorgeous. She let me design my own & my only must haves were pink, lace & glitter. This is what she sent me - I am OBSESSED....& she has offered you messy readers 10% off any case with the code BLOG10 or if you buy 2 you can get 15% off with the code BUY2LUX (both codes cannot be used together) - visit her shop HERE

What are you loving right now?! Have you seen the new show Partners on CBS? What are you favorite perfumes? 

Enter the $25 Erin Condren Gift Card HEREEnter to win a Beautiful Headband HERE  (2 winners with this one!)  

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he's just not that into you

happy Sunday loves! so last night I attended an event at Nordstrom. If you haven't heard yet, the British brand TOPSHOP is now being sold in Nordstrom...& OMG its fabulous! They really went all out for the event! The clothes & accessories are so fun & funky! I can't wait to show you everything next week!

Soooo it is so freaking hott right now in the OC - we are reaching degrees of over 100...& to be honest we did not have this hott weather at all June & July...& then it slowly started to come in August & now I feel like we're in full blown summer mood! so you can imagine how upset I am that I haven't been able to wear any of my fall clothes....i mean I could but then I would probably loose 5 pounds from just sweating because I'm literally dying here....sweat is literally dropping off my body as I write this....but thank god I'm off to the beach today!! then to do a little birthday shopping for the sissy at my fav store...beach + shopping = perfect Sunday!

so today I am linking up with Ashley & Neely for Social Sunday! This weeks questions don't really have a theme but i still thought they were interesting so let's get social!

1.) 5 Items you can't live without on a daily basis (water, food, shelter, & clothes don't count)

-My EOS chap stick...literally the moment I realize I have forgotten my chap stick my lips become instantly chapped...& thank you Brie for introducing me to this wonderful chap stick!

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-My deodorant & perfume...i have the worst fear of smelling bad

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-Sadly my iPhone - I hate saying that because I wish I wasn't so depended on my phone but everything - work, blog, life goes on through my phone so I need it

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-my music - whether it be in the car while driving, or at work in the office. i ALWAYS have my music going...one of my absolute favorite Pandora stations is Hall & Oats - try it...you can thank me later

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- my TV - gotta have my tv shows

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2.) All time favorite book? Why?

'He's Just Not that into You' - & here's why - it's dead on. There are so many girls who LOVE to make excuses for guys & reasons why he may not call or not want to be in a relationship...but here's a secret ---> guys aren't as complicated as you think. actually they're not complicated at all. if they want to call you they will. if they want to text you they will. if they want to see you they will. they're not dumb, like most girls like to think...they know exactly what they're doing & know exactly what to say to keep you still hanging around.

i use to read this book over & over in college...but yet I never followed what it said. i always had some excuse...but once i finally did things changed...so listen - if he likes you trust me you will know. you will NOT have to doubt yourself....now if you are doubting yourself then guess what - he's just not that into you. period. 

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3.) Something you'd like to accomplish before the end of 2012?

Getting at least one of my credit cards paid off completely....& for the first time I can actually say I'm making a dent in them...are you proud Janna?!

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 4.) If you could go back & relive any year of your life which year would it be?

My last year in San Diego {2008} - it was such a perfect year. I was finishing up my degree at SDSU, I lived RIGHT by the beach in PB, my studio apartment was so cozy & adorable & the BF got to live with me for a few months during the summer while he was transiting from norcal to socal. We had so much fun exploring San Diego together. One of my favorite things was our mornings on the weekend - we always went to our same breakfast place, had the same thing & walked the boardwalk. San Diego will always be a great memory for us.

 5.) What do you wish people knew about you without you having to tell them?

I give GREAT advice...really, I have references....& even though it may come off that I have a very hard exterior, the truth is inside, I have a huge generous heart...I've just been hurt too many times by friends & boys that sometimes its hard to bring it out right away. I have to be very weary...but I'm sure a lot of you have the same feelings...its tough being a girl

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and just one more thing - if anyone ever needs boy or relationship advice please don't hesitate to email me - you can even be anonymous. I literally feel like an expert in guys & relationships so let me help, I WANT to help! - but be pre-warned I'll give it to you straight - no sugar coating. Again feel free to email me about anything -----> MessyDirtyHair@gmail.com

 

  Victoria Secret Giveaway HERE$50 Starbucks gift card Giveaway HERE    

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whore bag

hello loves! thank you so much for all your sweet comments regarding the blog change....I'm so glad you all love it....& how amazing is Raven from yesterdays post? I seriously cannot get enough of that girl!  so as I'm writing this post I'm sitting here at my desk shaking my head because of what my mother approved of - for me to walk outta the house in...so I put on this dress that i got about 5 years ago...its still in perfect condition & still fits me...however I usually wear it in the winter with tights & boots, but since the weather is still over 90 degrees & a lot of my other dresses are dirty I figured I'd just wear this one...so I showed my mom the dress because I felt like it was too short...i ask her & her words are "nooooo not at all"...okay awesome I'm good to go... so as I'm walking up to Starbucks i catch my reflection in the glass door & i am instantly horrified....what the f was I wearing & why the hell did my mom think this dress wasn't short?! its wayyy too short...& you know that feeling when you feel like everyone is looking at you? well that's how I felt walking into Starbucks...i felt like my legs were exposed for everyone to see...& don't bother bending over today, even a little bit because then I will be 'mooning' everyone...so thanks mom for making me feel like a whore bag in this super short dress... OK moving on...so I've got some pictures today from my photo shoot after I got my hair done...& I have on 2 new items from my fall wardrobe this season...my shoes especially I am so excited to show you...i def broke the bank when I bought them...but I couldn't resist... 

 Blouse: Free People :: Jeans: Willam Rast :: Boots: Sam Eldeman  Pretty simple yet chic outfit - skinnys tucked into the boots ( don't try to tuck in boot cut jeans, it will not happen or look good no matter how hard you try) a sheer blouse, rolled up a bit on the sleeves added a nice pop of color with the dark red polkadots & some short booties with fringe to add some flare....low key jewelry, low key hair...less is always more. this is my perfect fall outfit...           

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