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hello loves...hope you all had a great weekend. im not feeling too well today so I dont have much to say. BUT don't worry your pretty little faces because I have The Messy Girl of the Month here today & she's got something pretty special to tell you about. You're going to love this girl & her blog. She is a creative artist with lots of stories to tell. She has a outgoing, fun personality that will always keep you coming back for more. Always embracing the mess, she's down to earth, personable & one cool girl! SO without further ado meet The Messy Girl of the Month

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Are you a creative who sees your life as a blank canvas for creative expression?

Do you have a passion to create your own art?

Are you able to laugh at your mistakes and still love & believe in yourself?

Do you want to expand your potential and create magic?

The truth is…We are all artists. 

And embracing our creativity can lead us to a magical realm of unlimited possibilities.

If this is something you’ve been searching for, you’re in the right place.

Charissa offers a safe creative space to explore your inner artist from a soulful, true place, where we feel most alive and connected to our heart space. 

She values the importance of art and expression, and finds that all styles are important, significant, and beautiful; all artwork is GOOD artwork because it reflects an effort to create and interpret something in a way that no one else can. 

Pure yumminess for creative souls.

I blog over at The Smashbook and live a crazy messy painted life. I love helping to embrace the mess of everyday life, whether that looks like instagramming way too much or being way too active on facebook! I firmly believe in wine, messy hands, colorful hair, making people smile and spontaneous moments of dance. 



Life should be celebrated.

So come on over and visit me at The Smashbook.

You will be surrounded by a tribe of vibrant, open, curious-minded people who are committed to supporting and celebrating one another, practicing their creative skills, enjoying each other’s friendly feedback, engaging in playful, artsy fun, and basking in the full-out creative self-expression of who we truly are.

Sound like fun? I thought so!

And because Charissa is so cool she is giving you messy readers a chance to win $30 to Starbucks plus AD Space on her chic blog. Told you she was pretty cool! SO you know what to do & good luck!

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F*ck it! It's Friday!

FRIDAY! thank god you are here! This week has been busy busy building blogs & company websites! I think I even pulled a muscle in my back from sitting at my desk too long because it is KILLING me....but take a look at the most recent blog design I just finished for a FABULOUS girl who is just starting her blog so go & say hello!...& sidenote: this is just a picture from my iphone, so please excuse the poor quality 

Mascara & Moscato

andddd Welcome Back to the second edition of Fearless Fashion Friday linkup with Lindsey & I!!!! Thank again to everyone who linked up last week, it was so much fun seeing all your posts! 

<p align="center"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://www.peacelovesequins.com/upLoads/2013/01/FearlessFashionFridays1.jpg"></p><p align="center"><font color="#000000"><a href="http://messydirtyhair.com/" target="_blank">Kelly from Messy Dirty Hair</a> | <a href="http://www.peacelovesequins.com" target="_blank">Lindsey from Peace Love Sequins</a></font></p>

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Kelly from Messy Dirty Hair | Lindsey from Peace Love Sequins

Directions:

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What is fearless fashion fridays? Well have you ever seen a trend that you LOVE but are too afraid to try it yourself? Or have you tried a new trend & wanna strut your self? Or are you just obsessed with fashion!? Well that's what FFF is all about. It doesn't matter how you display it we just want to see the fashion! 

sooo today I am going to talk about another trend that I am dying to try this summer! It is an old fashion look but it's coming back ---

High Waisted Swimsuits! 

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in all honesty i absolutely HATE being in a bikini, which sucks for me considering I am at the beach 24/7...so I really love this alternative look to a tiny bikini because it covers up a little more skin but not enough to make it a one piece. Plus it's just so trendy & fun. I love being fearless when it comes to clothes, it really gives me a chance to be original. 

Sooo if I had to pick one of the swim suits above I would want this print because is has such a hippy feel too it but minus the open ties on the side...thats a little much for me. 

so that is the trend I will be trying come this summer....I just need to find the perfect one & see if I can actually pull it off since I am short. Would you try the high waisted swim suit trend? Linkup with us & let us know your fearless fashion!

so moving on from fashion to another one of my favorite things - these girls! I seriously have the best messy girls. They are all hard working, independent woman who are not only beautiful on the outside but on the inside as well & that's what really matters. I really enjoy getting to know my girls on a 1 on 1 level & all of these girls are just amazing with such fun personalities! So grab a cup of coffee or wine, whatever you prefer, get comfy & meet some new bloggers you're going to love! PLUS they are all are giving away some stuff we all lala love so without further ado meet my 

I'm Kim, and you can find me over at K.O. Jewelry. I make jewelry that I sell on Etsy, and I'm a wedding planner starting up my own business soon.  Some more exciting facts: I'm married to a beer distributer / brewer, I'm a huge Arkansas Razorback fan (Go Hogs!), and I grew up in Alaska! Just hop on over and check me out if you want to read about my husband's eating disorder, my life advice, and how I like to embarrass myself. 

Hey guys! I'm Christine and I have a blog that has to do with a little bit of everything. I'm a coffee addict, bookworm, music lover, travel dreamer, celebrity obsessor, fashion admirer and all around social media addict. I have way too many TV shows that fill up my DVR and too many amazing people in my life to allow me to actually get through it all. I blog about all of these things and more so when you have a chance I'd love for you to stop by because I love meeting new people and making new friends. 

Hey ladies & gents! I'm Kristen aka "KV" and my rambles can be found on my blog, KV's Confessions. I'm your average 25 year old with above average dreams and my blog is a tell-all about my journey as I attempt to make them a reality. I love strong coffee, winged eyeliner, and anything vintage, but most of all I love to design pretty things. Come say hello, won't you?

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Hello Messy Dirty Hair readers I am Myranda and I blog over at Pretty Living PDX. I blog about it all, and I really like to make fun of myself! I have the cutest daughters and the hottest piece of man candy in the world, so come on over and say hello because I love meeting new friends!

Hey hey ya'll!! I am heather from Lawless Life!!! My bloggity blog is all about my life, my faith and my family (together the mister and I have 4 kids..so theres alot to talk about). I am completely random... kinda coo-coo (just ask my husband) and I LOVE my mascara...and I might step on toes sometimes when I tell you what I think..but I promise you'll love it. And if you dont you get all your money back, I promise ;). If you check out my little space on the interwebs...you will see my heart, my love for Jesus and my love for others. And whats better than a bunch of love? Nuthin Honey.  

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 aren't they just the sweetest?! Okay so let's recap - these fabulous girls are giving away a total of

so you know what to do & if you're new around here I HIGHLY suggest being logged into you email, facebook, twitter, pinterest, instagram accounts before you start the giveaway - it will make your life SO much easier....you can thank me later :) 

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fearless

helllllllo Friday!!! So we have a lot going on today & I have someone wonderful for you to meet but first welcome to the first week of Fearless Fashion Fridays hosted by myself & Lindsey of Peace Love Sequins!

What is fearless fashion fridays? well have you ever seen a trend that you LOVE but are too afraid to try it yourself? Well that's what FFF is all about. It doesn't matter how you display it we just want to see  the trend you're dying to try.

<p align="center"><img style="display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto" src="http://www.peacelovesequins.com/upLoads/2013/01/FearlessFashionFridays.jpg"></p><p align="center"><font color="#000000"><a href="http://messydirtyhair.com/" target="_blank">Kelly from Messy Dirty Hair</a> | <a href="http://www.peacelovesequins.com" target="_blank">Lindsey from Peace Love Sequins</a></font></p>

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so I have been obsessed with this trend for awhile...ever since I started seeing pictures on pinterest. So today my fearless fashion is an adult everyday TUTU

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I lala loveee this trend! It is so girly & fun! I have always been obsessed with tulle in general & never really thought about wearing tulle in the everyday. Who says tutus just have to be for little girls in ballet right!? What I love even more about this trend is it doesn't have to be strictly for weddings or worn to some fancy event. As seen in the pictures above you can dress it down with a jean chambray shirt, tank top or just a simple tee. This trend can be worn in both fall & summer depending on what color tutu you wear & what you put with it. This is one trend I defiantly need to get my hands on & I look forward to trying it this summer! Would you try the tutu trend?
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -ok moving on from my tutu obsession to another obsession - mrs. robinson. 

how fabulous is this tulle skirt?!


if you're not sure who she is, well you're seriously missing out. Mrs. Robison is a complete sweetheart. She writes a wonderful lifestyle blog documenting her life as Mrs.Robinson & everything else in between. The way she writes is so inspiring & uplifting....& what I love even more is she is all about women coming together as one. So without further ado meet

Hello! My name is Megan Robinson and I write over at {And here's to you, Mrs. Robinson}. I love to have a place where I can go to express my thoughts, share my stories, and hopefully inspire and uplift other women. I like to talk about womanhood, motherhood, marriage and everything in between! I believe that through blogging we can create a strong, community of women that can support one another through the good and the bad. I have loved getting to know so many bloggers already and would love to get to know you!

It's your last day on earth, what do you do? 

My very last day on earth would probably involve a lot of crying. And the only people I would want to cry with would be my family. As much as I would love to say that I would spend my last day in some crazy, exotic place bungee jumping or eating large quantities of Oreos, if it was truly my last day on earth I would be wanting to just spend a happy, peaceful time with my family and feel of all their love in one place. Also, I would hope that I already ate large quantities of Oreos before then anyways. :)

What is the story behind your blog name? 

I went through a few other blog names before I settled on "And here's to you, Mrs. Robinson." When I decided on the name I was kind of going through a hard time and wanted my blog to be an honest and genuine representation of my life, not something that just sounded cute & painted a perfect picture. Then one day, when I was kind of emotional, the Simon & Garfunkel song "Mrs. Robinson" came on the radio and the line that says "And here's to you, Mrs. Robinson, Jesus loves you more than you will know" just kind of hit me at that moment.  {And it wasn't because I was having an affair with a younger graduate student ;)}. I have always loved the song and really love Simon & Garfunkel so it all just kind of seemed to fit together perfectly to use that line for my new blog name. I feel like it captures the feel of my blog and allows me the freedom to be truly genuine. Plus I feel like it's pretty unique so it's all a win-win [win]!

What's one thing we don't know about you that you think we should? 

There are probably a lot of things that would surprise you to know about me. Like how I'm scared to look in mirrors in the dark, I have a slight obsession with all things sparkly & full of glitter, I know the High School Musical dance {and even choreographed more to it for a talent show.... when I was 18, ha!}, and don't know how to open Capri Suns. But maybe something that you should know that isn't as embarrassing to me as those other facts is that I am a very sensitive, emotional person. I feel things so deeply and have been like that ever since I was young. If I saw a stray dog in the neighborhood I would go to my parent crying and begging to pick it up because I was scared of what might happen to it. I have avoided certain {Disney} movies because they are too hard for me to watch. And when I hear of or see other people's trials and struggles, it deeply pains me as if they were my own. A lot of times I feel so very weak because of this quality, like I can't handle hardships or life well. But I know that other times it is also a blessing and I feel like that is one of the reasons why I was drawn to blogging. [That and I talk a lot, obviously. :)] 

isn't she amazing?! ...& i totally feel her on avoiding some Disney movies because they're too hard to watch...hello bambi.....so today the lovely Megan is giving away a $10 Gift Card to STARBUCKS & 1 month ad space which includes a guest post!
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unapologetic

Its FRIDAY!!!!! We made it through the week! I know the week after a holiday is always tough! But we did it! So first a HUGE thank you to this months #TheMessyProject girls! I couldn't have asked for a better group of girls this month! Even though they were all nervous about the shorts, they all went outside of the box, tried something new & they all looked fabulous! So thank you Chantelle, Shanna, Alison & Jenna! 

Also thank you to everyone who left sweet comments & defended the anonymous 'hooker' comment. And to that anonymous person - thank you for leaving your comment - you brought a shit load of traffic to my blog....& just so you know I live  about 45 minutes from Hollywood & as they say in Hollywood any publicity is good publicity. So thank you for helping me out! 

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Don't you just love Pretty Woman?! Such a classic.....& speaking of pretty women, today I have a blogger whom I just adore. She is such a sweetheart & so so supportive of MessyDirtyHair. She has been on the blog before, so this time I thought I would have her talk about her new shop since she sells such cute stuff that I know you will all love. If you have yet to follow her, seriously do it. She's wonderful. So without further ado meet 

Hey everyone! It's me and I'm back and being messy! This month on Eloping Stethoscope, I got a bit overwhelmed and didn't post as much as I wanted to, but don't worry, I'm going to be posting a lot just as soon as my semester is over and you are not going to want to miss it! If you didn't catch me last month on Kelly' blog, I'm Paige and I blog at Eloping Stethoscope. I live in Memphis, TN with my shiny new husband and I'm in nursing school, striving to graduate with my bachelor degree no later than Dec. 2013. I hope to work in Labor and Delivery when I graduate. I hope you'll join me on my blog to hear all about it!

Why did you decide to start making and selling jewelry?

I started making jewelry a long time ago because I have really small wrists and sensitive ears and a lot of the cute jewelry at stores like Forever 21 were impossible for me to wear. I've always loved crafting, so I figured, why not? Then my friends starting asking me to sell it an the rest is history.

What is your favorite piece and why?

I have to say it's probably the birds on a branch necklace, the never never give up bracelet or the live your dream bracelet! I also love the hair ties that I make.

How do you manage both your shop and being a nurse?

Well, I'm still in school, but I imagine it will be a lot easier being a nurse and managing a shop because when I'm actually working as a nurse, I won't have to worry about studying all the time! Right now though, I make a lot of pieces and then list them slowly or I make pieces that I can easily remake and make them as the orders come in, if that makes sense.

Seriously this girl is Wonder Woman! A nursing student, a blogger & has a jewelry shop...go girl go!! So today the lovely Paigers is offering up some fabulous goodies from her shop PLUS a Starbucks gift card. Take a look----> 

Paigers is giving away Custom Hair Ties & your choice of 1 of the 2 bracelets above! Don't you just love the ombre hair ties?!?


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 If you're a fan of #TheMessyProject I have a very special announcement MONDAY so be 

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that's illegal....

hello loves & how are we today!? So I am wondering, what are your thoughts on customer service? Coming from Nordstrom we are taught customer service is EVERYTHING  so I expect to have good customer service when I am out. However, the other day at Starbucks was a different story ----> I was about the 3rd person in line. Only one person was behind me. Its the holiday weekend so everyone should assume its going to be busy. They only had 1 girl at the register & she was new. Which was mistake #1. Do not train new people during the busy times. 

There was a mom & daughter getting rang up & they were buying a ton of Starbucks stuff. The line started to get longer. There was 1 person making drinks & 1 person taking orders. Mistake #2. When you see the line starting to get long & stop moving, you need to stop taking drink orders & help on the register. That did not happen. So while this line was getting out of control.... (I understand when it's busy but trust me the line that started to form was getting bad)

The people at the register buying all the stuff were making things difficult for the new girl on the register by paying with different cards. The man in front of me was yelling about his sandwich being cold. People behind me were getting out of line & leaving even though their drink order was already taken. I could tell things were escalating. 

I know everyone who works at my local Starbucks. I mean, I go there enough it's bound to happen. So while all of this commotion was going on I called in the back for the assistant manager. I told him that this line was getting out of control & that someone had to come out & help on the registers. Seeing that I was right, he told the drink taker to get on registers & he helped with drinks. The line finally started to move & things got going. However, I thought it was bad business that I had to say something to a manager about what he needed to do to get this line going & calm all the angry customers. 

So after getting my stuff I left Starbucks, got in my car & closed the door when all of a sudden the mom from the Starbucks line who was buying all that stuff - comes up to my window, looks at me & does the 'you're crazy motion while mouthing you're nuts'.....then continues to get in front of my car so I can't drive anywhere. I was appalled. So I'm nuts because I spoke up & asked for more help but she's not nuts for waiting for me to leave Starbucks & come up to my window. It would be one thing if I actually said something to her & her daughter in Starbucks, but I didn't. I didn't even mention them. 

So of course I got out of the car & mouthed off a little, because the bitch would not move. It really was bizarre. Thankfully she finally moved & I drove off. But I couldn't believe what I had just encountered. Can you? Has anyone else dealt with this kind of behavior before?

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okay so moving on from the craziness, today I have someone very special for you to meet! I have been a fan of her blog for awhile & I can really relate to a lot of things she writes about. She has a fun & sassy personality that just draws you in & makes you want to be friends with her. She loves to shop & loves fashion. Plus she has a super cool job & I like to think of her as Elle. Wondering what I'm talking about? Well without further ado meet

Hi ya’ll! Uber excited to be coming to you from Kelly’s blog today! I’m Lynn and I blog over at Illegally Blonde! I am a self-professed Elle Woods. I am a blonde, ex-beauty queen, turned litigation attorney. I live in Fort Worth, Texas and love my TCU Horned Frogs! I blog about life as a young associate who is balancing work, life and being a wife!

Kelly posed some great questions to me so without further ado:

If it was my last day on earth, I would max out my credit card on shoes and purses, and eat a bite of every flavor of cheesecake from The Cheesecake Factory!

 If I could have one super power it would be bionic hearing! I’d love to know what goes on beyond closed doors in this office.

 Hmm, one thing you don’t know about me…. I have my black belt in Karate!

So….. a good attorney knows two things: 

1. Where the closest Starbucks is

and

2. How to apply makeup in under 5 minutes! 

That’s why I’m offering you all a $25 Starbuck’s giftcard and $25 to Sephora!!! (I cannot live without either.)

Have a splendid day y’all and come check me out!

Is she not the coolest!? And I LOVE her answer to the last day on earth question. Its totally what I would do too - SHOP! Plus can you believe what she is giving away!? Two of my favorite things as well....she's a girl after my own heart. 

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PARTY time!

oh hey lovers! thank you so much for all the sweet comments on yesterdays post! I am so glad most of you call it maroon too ha ha! I REALLY need your help with something at the end of this post -----> Yesterday was my baby Maxx's 6th Birthday. Words cannot describe how much of a blessing he has been. Of course I had a mini party for him & he got some gifts...duh who doesn't throw their pets birthday parties?! 

okay soooo let's get this party started! today I have some aaaamazing girls for you to meet! I have personally gotten to know all these girls & let me just say if you're not following their blogs then you are seriously missing out on some fabulous ladies. So without further ado meet ------> 

Hi Messy Dirty Hair Readers!  I'm Clarissa and I blog over at Love Each Day, a lifestyle blog that is ever-changing.  Lately, it's been a lot of styling outfits, fun on the weekends, and my favorite beauty finds! I'm in my last year of college at the great Texas A&M, so you'll read a lot about that too.  I hope you'll stop by to say hello!

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Hi, you messy bunch of dolls! I'm Ashley.  A twenty something dreamer with a passion for experiencing all life had to offer.  Basically I am just trying to navigate my 20's with a little style and sass.  You'll find my Oh Well moments, my life questions, my inspiration and occasionally my style over at Oh Wells Instead of What Ifs. OWIOWI is about the quest to stay inspired and live life to the fullest (and lets just face it OWIOWI is really fun to say). Stop by and join the adventure.

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I'm a pint size girl with a big heart and lots of desires to spread design. I have a love for Jesus, my hubs, the stepson, pooch and guacamole. My full time job is working at my church home but design fills my evenings, weekends and all those little moments in between.  I'm slightly obsessed with crunchy leaves, owls, mustaches wine and instagram. Most people call me "Aubz"-- so nice to meet you!

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Hey everyone! My name is Michelle and I blog over at Making Sense of Cents. I talk about pretty much everything - personal finance, fashion, relationships, traveling, food, and the list goes on and on. I'm 23 and currently live with my man and our two adorable fur children, who we love probably a little too much :)
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Hi guys!! My name is Katie! If you aren't familiar with me, I blog over at Girl on a Mission To Lose The Cushion. I started the blog to document my weight loss journey. It also documents my trials and tribulations, my ups and downs, and my bumps in the road. It also throws in a bit of my crazy, funny life. I hope you stop by, learn about me, and maybe consider making your life a little healthier.

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I'm just a girl in love with many things including God, my husband, reading novels, sewing, baking, graphic design, blogging, photography and so much more! My blog is a place where I can write what I love, what's on my heart, my experiences and my day to day journeys. I also love to have fun with link ups and giveaways! Come say HI, I love meeting new friends!

BLOG // TWITTER // FACEBOOKAren't they fun!? So these messy girls are giving away some pretty fabulous stuff to one lucky person!!! so you know what to do & if you're new around here I highly suggest being logged into your email, facebook, twitter, pinterest, bloglovin, instagram accounts - it will make your life SO much easier....you're welcome. GOOD LUCK

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 Also if you can I would LOVE you forever if you could go over to Lucky & click VOTE for my Date Night Outfit so I can have the chance to be featured in Lucky Magazine!!! Here is the link - just click it & you'll see the VOTE button right at the top of my post!!! You don't have to sign up or anything, literally takes a second!!
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