Ok, so I love Lauren Conrad as if she were my very own best friend. I guess watching a girl's life for 8 years will do that.... 

Much like any other long lost friend, every once in a while I wonder what Miss LC is up to. While I can't hop on FB, stalk her page, look at the pics of her BFF's wedding, and scope out her new Boy Toy... I do have google. In my most recent google search, amongst her adorable Kohl's, and chic paper crown clothing lines, I stumbled upon her new beauty blog site called thebeautydepartment.com  

Lauren has teamed up with make-up and hair pros to bring us a blog full of fresh new LC-inspired looks that include cat-eyes, red lips, bows, headbands, and everything else pretty, girly, and sweet. 

As a girl with long locks, I like to keep them out of my way at work, but a regular pony just isn't professional (in my opinion). So I've become a huge fan of the low side pony. It says business without being too severe like bun, too 1998 like the clipped updo, or too "kickball game on the playground" like a traditional pony. When I saw this alternative to my go-to style, I was obviously thrilled!

Give it a try, I know I will!

Thanks for reading!

<3 Bethany