Bridesmaid Hair

Posted on July 5th, 2011 by peanutbutterfingers

Aaand we’re back!

After a nice three-day weekend, I must admit it feels good to get back into my normal groove and start on this week’s to do list. I’ll be cramming five days of work into three, since I’m leaving early on Friday morning for Chicago to be in my friend Leah’s wedding on Saturday, so I’m anxious to get crackin’.

This morning started out on a productive note with a quality cardio workout at the gym. I completed this 30-minute treadmill workout that got my heart pumping:

Minutes Incline Pace
0-4 8.0 4.0
4-5 1.0 4.0
5-6 1.0 8.0
6-7 1.0 4.5
7-8 1.0 8.2
8-9 1.0 4.5
9-10 1.0 8.4
10-11 1.0 4.5
11-12 1.0 8.6
12-13 1.0 4.5
13-14 1.0 8.8
14-15 1.0 4.5
15-16 1.0 9.0
16-17 1.0 4.5
17-18 1.0 8.8
18-19 1.0 4.5
19-20 1.0 8.6
20-21 1.0 4.5
21-22 1.0 8.4
22-23 1.0 4.5
23-24 1.0 8.2
24-25 1.0 4.5
25-26 1.0 8.0
26-27 1.0 4.5
27-30 8.0 4.0

This workout covered 2.89 miles and the varying speeds made it absolutely fly by!

I rounded out my workout with 25 minutes on the elliptical while flipping through a home decorating magazine. I can’t wait to decorate a new place!

Breakfast

After the gym and a one-mile walk with Sadie, I was more than ready to dig into a yummy breakfast.

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On today’s menu was chocolate chia seed pudding that I prepped last night, with 1/2 cup of oats stirred in.

I topped everything with frozen banana slices before digging in.

chocolate chia seed pudding 008

Cold, creamy and oh-so-satisfying.

Wedding Hair

As I mentioned above, this Saturday I will be a bridesmaid in my friend Leah’s wedding. All the bridesmaids are having our hair done (I opted out of having my makeup done after my wedding day disaster) and I’ve been looking at magazines and photos of updos in search of the perfect look for her special day. Leah’s bridesmaid dresses have a collar, so updos seem like the way to go!

So far these are my favorites:

Carrie Underwood…

carrie underwood updo

Jessica Simpson…

jessica simpson updo

Carmen Electra…

carmen electra updo

Julianne Hough…

Julianne-Hough updo

I am trying to pick a style that will work with my ridiculously thin hair. I worry that I won’t have enough volume for Carrie Underwood or Julianne Hough’s looks, but we’ll see what the hair stylist says!

Which look do you like best?

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123 Responses to “Bridesmaid Hair”

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    Bee Goes Bananas, on July 5th, 2011 at 7:55 am Said:

    I really like the Carrie Underwood ‘do! It seems like it’d be the easiest to hid thin hair with that style then the two where the hair is down.

    I’m glad you had a good long weekend! Good luck with the hairstyle!

      

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    Brittany (A Healthy Slice of Life), on July 5th, 2011 at 7:55 am Said:

    I love Carrie Underwood’s! If worried about enough volume, I’d go with J.Simp’s … I think the ‘messy’ looks are just gorgeous!

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    July 5th, 2011 at 7:59 am

    that’s exactly why i picked that one! it seemed like the most feasible option with my hair type.

      

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    Gabriela @ Une Vie Saine, on July 5th, 2011 at 7:56 am Said:

    I did that Carrie Underwood style for my senior prom!! It turned out SO pretty, though it was a little different from the pic I gave the stylist. Very soft and romantic, definitely my vote!!

      

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    Jamie @ getalivingsense, on July 5th, 2011 at 7:56 am Said:

    Carrie underwoods is my favorite!!!

      

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    Carrie, on July 5th, 2011 at 7:58 am Said:

    carrie or carmen!! wow! great workout- nice speedddds o’er derree!!

      

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    Faith, on July 5th, 2011 at 7:59 am Said:

    Okay, so this is pretty hilarious – when I was a bridesmaid in my best friend’s wedding, I brought in that exact Carrie Underwood picture to the stylist to replicate! It turned out fantastic, and one of the junior bridesmaids actually asked me if she could take a picture of mine to bring to *her* stylist to have it done for prom! I seriously say you go with that one – it’s gorgeous – from firsthand experience!

      

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    Lisa @ I'm an Okie, on July 5th, 2011 at 8:01 am Said:

    I like J Simps and Carmen’s–both are different and fun!

      

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    cait, on July 5th, 2011 at 8:05 am Said:

    Oh Carrie’s hair style is sleek, sexy and so fun :) go for it girl!

      

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    Claire @ Live and Love to Eat, on July 5th, 2011 at 8:08 am Said:

    I love the Carrie underwood ‘do… might steal that for my wedding hair!

      

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    Meg, on July 5th, 2011 at 8:14 am Said:

    Julie you know ANY of those looks would be beautiful on you. Heck, you could go with your hair in a mohawk and you’l look stunning ;)

    I’d go with Carrie, though! Enjoy your day!

      

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    Erica @ For the Sake of Cake, on July 5th, 2011 at 8:17 am Said:

    Ah, thank you for posting those pics! I’m going to take the Carrie Underwood picture to my hairdresser when I do my wedding hair trial!!! So obviously, I love #1 & I think #4 is cute too!

      

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    Karina, on July 5th, 2011 at 8:19 am Said:

    I love the Carrie Underwood ‘do! So elegant!

      

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    Lindsey @ Cardio Pizza, on July 5th, 2011 at 8:19 am Said:

    I love the Carmen Electra look and I think it will do great with your hair. But all are very cute looks!

      

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    Samantha Shelton, on July 5th, 2011 at 8:22 am Said:

    Carrie Underwood or Carmen Electra! They all look great, but those are my favorites.

      

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    Kristen @ notsodomesticated, on July 5th, 2011 at 8:22 am Said:

    I like them all, but I know what you mean about trying to figure out which styles work with thin hair. I have very fine hair, but I have a lot of it… so there’s a lot of styles that won’t work with my hair. If you go on my blog on the “stop the madness” page, I have a pic from a recent wedding I was in… I had a side ponytail like the “Carmen Electra” pic you’re showing and it worked really well. Everyone kept talking about how cute my hair style was. Just an idea, since it sounds like your hair is similar. ;) Regardless, enjoy the wedding!!

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    July 5th, 2011 at 8:46 am

    oh i love that look! and the green dress looks so pretty on you, too!

      

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    Kristen @ notsodomesticated Reply:
    July 5th, 2011 at 8:51 am

    Thank you! :) Good luck figuring out what style looks best on you!! You’ll look great no matter what, but I know the hair decision is always a tough one! ;)

      

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    Angela, on July 5th, 2011 at 8:22 am Said:

    I like them all, but I think Carrie Underwood’s is my fave! Whatever you choose will look gorgeous on you, though!

      

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    SaraRM, on July 5th, 2011 at 8:25 am Said:

    Carrie do all the way! My first thought when I saw the pic was that you could totally pull it off. I like Jessica’s but think its too messy for it to look nice for a wedding.

      

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    Meaghan, on July 5th, 2011 at 8:26 am Said:

    If the Carrie Underwood one is do-able, it definitely gets my vote!

      

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    Cait @ Beyond Bananas, on July 5th, 2011 at 8:27 am Said:

    I love Carrie’s hair the best!!

      

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    chelsey @ clean eating chelsey, on July 5th, 2011 at 8:28 am Said:

    I love the Carrie Underwood one! I’ve done that style before and loved it!

      

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    Sara Fiorenzo, on July 5th, 2011 at 8:38 am Said:

    I like Carrie Underwoods the best! Also, if you are worried about your thin hair you can always get some clip in extensions to make your hair look more full and have more hair to work with! :)

      

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    Katie, on July 5th, 2011 at 8:44 am Said:

    Carmen!!!

      

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    Rachel, on July 5th, 2011 at 8:44 am Said:

    I have to say Carrie Underwood’s look is my favorite. My hair looked a lot like that on my wedding day. :) I like Jessica’s look too, but my fine hair always slips out of those messy styles. I’m sure whatever you choose will be goregous!

      

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    Julie H. of Spinach and Sprinkles, on July 5th, 2011 at 8:44 am Said:

    Carrie Underwood!!!!…… WIsh I could re-do the wedding hair I had! …..Less than 24 hours before my wedding the hairdresser and salon had a glitch and I had NO WEDDING HAIR APPOINTMENT!!!!!!!

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    July 5th, 2011 at 8:49 am

    oh that is awful. :( i’m sure you were still a stunning bride!

      

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    Mrs. Fish, on July 5th, 2011 at 8:45 am Said:

    I love Carrie Underwood’s updo! I’m always amazed by what hairstylists can do. I had very short hair at our wedding and my cousin, who did my hair, made it look like I had long, flowing locks. :)

      

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    Corrie Anne, on July 5th, 2011 at 8:47 am Said:

    Oh man. Thin hair sucks!! I totaly had that problem. I love the Carrie look. Also Cup of Jo has had some great hair tutorials lately: http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/search/label/hair

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    July 5th, 2011 at 8:55 am

    ahhhh! thank you for this site! AMAZING! i just found this look and fell in love: http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2010/11/holiday-hair.html

    it may be my front-runner now. thanks, corrie anne!

      

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    Roz Pearcy @ My ViSalus Journey, on July 5th, 2011 at 8:48 am Said:

    Carrie’s or Carmen’s if you can do it! You look like although you have thin hair, you have a lot of it, which is what I have going on too. Your hair can also hold a curl (mine can’t :/) so that means you might be able to get away with the volume of Julieanne’s hair. I like them all except for Jessica Simpsons, it’s a bit too messy for me but if it’s done right will look cute anyway :) .

      

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    Gen, on July 5th, 2011 at 8:50 am Said:

    Cute hairdos!!!! :D
    Hope you have a great day, Julie!!!!

      

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    Erica @ suBOURBON Tales, on July 5th, 2011 at 8:50 am Said:

    Like almost everyone else, Carrie’s is my fav! I feel like (depending on your friend Leah and the type of wedding she’s having) the Jessica Simpson one might be a little TOO messy. I know there are very stylish and cute ways to do messy hair, but to me in that picture, Jessica looks like she had her hair done and then got caught in the rain.

      

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    Paula @ Eat: Watch: Run, on July 5th, 2011 at 8:53 am Said:

    I like them all but Jessica’s. I mean, I like Jessica’s in general, but that doesn’t look like wedding material.

    I think Julianne is the best. Plus, you look really good with your hair up and that one is really classy while still saying “beach girl.” :-)

      

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    Holly @ The Runny Egg, on July 5th, 2011 at 8:56 am Said:

    I like Carrie Underwood’s hair — and I’m sure the stylists could work some magic and make your hair look like hers!

      

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    Sarah @ Food and Love Diaries, on July 5th, 2011 at 8:58 am Said:

    I too suffer from the dreaded thin hair… I used to have it long but mine just looks so much better at shoulder length with tons of layers. So much volume!

      

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    Whitney, on July 5th, 2011 at 8:59 am Said:

    Julie-Can you do a repeat of your own wedding day hair style? It looked great on you, plus you know it will work great with your thin hair. A different dress and setting will change the look up so it won’t feel the exact same! :)

      

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    Liz @ Tip Top Shape, on July 5th, 2011 at 9:00 am Said:

    Definitely the Carrie Underwood one!!

      

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    Gina @ Running to the Kitchen, on July 5th, 2011 at 9:00 am Said:

    I love the Carrie look!

      

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    Tiff @ Love, Sweat, and Beers Reply:
    July 5th, 2011 at 9:16 am

    I’m in agreement with Gina – I’m a Carrie fan if you can work it.

      

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    Jenny, on July 5th, 2011 at 9:01 am Said:

    Hah, what about a BUMP-IT?! PLEASE DO A BUMP-IT.

      

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    Bess @ Bess Be Fit, on July 5th, 2011 at 9:09 am Said:

    I love Carrie’s look….I have really long and very thin hair like you and I took that exact picture to the hairstylist when I was a bridesmaid in my friends wedding…they can tease/hairspray/curl everything enough to give you volume! Also, have you ever thought of clip in extensions? I didn’t use them but I do have some that I clip in when I need some extra volume…esp when its an updo no one can tell you have extensions in! Just an idea :)

      

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    Lily, on July 5th, 2011 at 9:10 am Said:

    I love the Carrie one!

      

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    Mary @ Fervent Foodie, on July 5th, 2011 at 9:11 am Said:

    I really like Carrie Underwoods hair!

      

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    Lindsey, on July 5th, 2011 at 9:15 am Said:

    The Carrie Underwood pic, if you can make it work!

      

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    katie, on July 5th, 2011 at 9:18 am Said:

    Carrie look all the way! I know you can make that look beautiful!!! U would look amazing with that style, heck any of those you would!

      

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    Katelyn, on July 5th, 2011 at 9:20 am Said:

    I love all of them but I think the Jess Simpson one is the best! I love the messy look and plus then you wouldn’t have to worry about it falling out because it is already messy and cute :)

      

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    Tichina, on July 5th, 2011 at 9:21 am Said:

    I love them all! If I had to pick one I would vote for Carrie Underwoods look! I totally get where your coming from with the volume delimma but hairdressers can make magic happen with a teasing comb and hairspray… I wouldn’t worry :) . Whops I shouldn’t be saying “teasing” my sis is a hairdresser and she was taught in school that, “it’s called backcombing, you tease your boyfriend not your hair!” haha.

      

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    Lee @ in the pink of condition, on July 5th, 2011 at 9:31 am Said:

    I love the carmen electra look!

    P.S. I just found out that I will be a bridesmaid for 3 different weddings next summer (yikes), and I’ve never been a bridesmaid before! Do you have any tips for first timers?

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    July 5th, 2011 at 9:54 am

    yes! i actually answered that very question in this post: http://www.pbfingers.com/2011/02/09/wedding-q-a-part-i/

      

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    Lee @ in the pink of condition Reply:
    July 5th, 2011 at 10:07 am

    Thanks julie! I knew you would be the perfect person to ask for advice :)

      

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    Angela @ Eat Spin Run Repeat, on July 5th, 2011 at 9:32 am Said:

    My vote is the Carrie one. She’s so gorgeous! I cut my hair shorter than usual quite a while ago and am really missing the length now. Hopefully within a few months it will be back to normal! Can’t wait to see photos!

      

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    Rachel @ The Avid Appetite, on July 5th, 2011 at 9:32 am Said:

    I vote Carrie or Julianne! Both are gorgeous!

      

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    Candice, on July 5th, 2011 at 9:34 am Said:

    Carries is my favorite! I dOnt know if this is an option but at sallys beauty supply they sell clip in extensions they work wonders to make you your thicker and more fuller, they aren’t super expensive and SO easy to use! I have some and they are my favorite! You can re use the
    Over and over! If you don’t have sallys there check out another beauty supply! I use them for weddings and other special occasions to give my hair that extra little boost!

      

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    Nicole, on July 5th, 2011 at 9:36 am Said:

    love love j.simpson’s hair!! I also think anyone could pull that one off.
    Have fun at the wedding!!

      

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    Karen, on July 5th, 2011 at 9:37 am Said:

    I love the Carrie Underwood the best, but I also love the Carmen Electra. My hair is super thin so “messy” updos tend to “stay” better than perfect ones. When my hair starts to fall and slip out, it looks like it is part of the plan.

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    July 5th, 2011 at 9:55 am

    my hair is the EXACT same way. un-done looks always seem to work better on my hair.

      

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    Mallory, on July 5th, 2011 at 9:43 am Said:

    Hey Julie!

    I think you could definitely pull off any of them..your hair isn’t thin, it’s very fine, but there’s a difference! I have fine hair too and I thought it was thin, but then my hairdresser told me it’s fine but there’s a lot of it. Who knew! :)

      

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    Hope, on July 5th, 2011 at 9:45 am Said:

    I really like the Carrie Underwood look! I think it looks classy and fun! I would totally go with that one. I think it would great with a collared dress :)

      

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    Amanda @Fashionably Plate, on July 5th, 2011 at 9:46 am Said:

    Carrie and Jessica are my favorites!

      

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    Hillary, on July 5th, 2011 at 9:48 am Said:

    LOVE the Carrie one. I think it’s hilarious that you’re concerned your hair is too thin to pull it off; I’m always battling my hair because it’s too THICK! The grass is always greener, right?

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    July 5th, 2011 at 9:55 am

    oh what i would GIVE for thick hair!!! and yes, the grass is always greener! :)

      

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    Amber K Reply:
    July 5th, 2011 at 12:38 pm

    Same here, much too much hair here!!

      

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    Fit Chick Britt, on July 5th, 2011 at 10:00 am Said:

    I actually think the Carrie Underwood and Julianne Hough would work best with thin hair. I had a bad wedding makeup experience too. I let a friend do it and she did it completely different then I usually do it. After looking at the pictures I just looked off and like I didn’t have enough make up on.

      

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    Rach, on July 5th, 2011 at 10:06 am Said:

    Your hair is gorgeous and you’d look spectacular in any of them! I like Carrie Underwood and Carmen Electra! Both are so so cute.

      

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    Katherine, on July 5th, 2011 at 10:08 am Said:

    I think Carrie Underwood would probably we best for a wedding. I am struggling right now because I am going to be in a wedding in a few weeks and I get to pick how my hair is done. I really don’t know what I want! My hair is super curly, dark and pretty short, I don’t think there is much you can do with it! Good luck on the wedding!

      

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    Heather (Heather's dish), on July 5th, 2011 at 10:11 am Said:

    I love Jessica simpson’s style! So messy and fun – plus it would totally work with your hair!

      

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    Courtney @ Girl In The Pink, on July 5th, 2011 at 10:21 am Said:

    I used the same Carrie Underwood photo for my wedding hair inspiration!! Loved it!! My stylist didn’t do it quite as lose as hers so it would stay all evening! Photos are on my page under the recent “all you need is love” post if you’re curious! :)

      

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    Lindsay, on July 5th, 2011 at 10:22 am Said:

    I love the Carrie Underwood updo! One of my friends has really thin hair and so she bought cheap hair extensions and the stylist was able to incorporate those in her hair for a much fuller updo! Def ask your stylists opinion though because I know some hair extensions don’t work well for updo’s… Good luck! Can’t wait to see pix! :) :)

      

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    alyssa - fashion fitness foodie, on July 5th, 2011 at 10:22 am Said:

    I love the carrie underwood look…but really everything looks good on her!

      

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    Mary, on July 5th, 2011 at 10:28 am Said:

    I love the Carrie hairdo. Hairstylists can work magic with product and a curling iron. The dresses sound interesting (having a collar that is). What color are they? Have a great time.

      

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    Emily @ Perfection Isn't Happy, on July 5th, 2011 at 10:29 am Said:

    I like the Carrie Underwood style! Very cute. I’m in two weddings in the fall and I am debating how I want to get my hair done. I have very thick hair, so that causes problems too. It took over a hundred bobby pins and tons of hairspray to hold my hair in place when I went to prom in high school…it’s so heavy that it just weighs itself down when I put it up!

      

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    Hayley @ hayley daily, on July 5th, 2011 at 10:33 am Said:

    LOVE the Carrie Underwood style the best. That would look great on you!

      

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    fittingbackin, on July 5th, 2011 at 10:33 am Said:

    I LOVE the first (Carrie) and last looks (Julianne) – that pony tail is so sweet! All would look good on you for sure.

    I hear you – short week means overdrive – boo.

      

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    Alicia, on July 5th, 2011 at 10:42 am Said:

    I really like Julianne’s hair if your hair will do that otherwise I like carmens, I think it looks good with the ponytail look.. have fun!

      

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    Shanna, Like Banana, on July 5th, 2011 at 10:44 am Said:

    The “Carrie” style will work best for you hair, but I’m loving the “Jessica” look – hot!

      

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    Lindsay@ In Sweetness and In Health, on July 5th, 2011 at 10:49 am Said:

    I love the Carrie Underwood and Carmen Electra ones :) . Hope you have an awesome day!

      

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    Katie, on July 5th, 2011 at 10:51 am Said:

    I love the Carrie Underwood one! My friend and I both unknowingly sent that picture to a friend whose wedding we were both in. We both ended up getting slight variations and I loved it! I have really thick hair and didn’t want a huge updo bc I was scared it would be too much, but my friend who got it has super thin hair and it looked awesome on her–seems to be a versatile style!

    I’m sure any style you go with will look great!

      

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    Stace, on July 5th, 2011 at 10:54 am Said:

    I seem to agree with most and say Carrie Underwood’s style is beautiful! I also think it would look great on you as well!

      

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    Jen from The Paper Pod, on July 5th, 2011 at 10:55 am Said:

    only about 70 comments later :) but I agree Carrie Underwood’s style would be great with fine hair. I have fine hair and I plan on getting a style similiar for my friend’s wedding that I’m reading this weekend. I might have mine done with more waves before it’s pulled back like Michelle Pfeiffer in this photo: http://www.bellasugar.com/Love-Hate-Michelle-Pfeiffers-SAG-Look-992637. Whatever you choose, I’m sure it will be beauitful!

      

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    Becki, on July 5th, 2011 at 10:58 am Said:

    Julianne Hough’s is so understated and yet so chic. Brilliant!

      

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    Jaclyn @ Realhealthwife, on July 5th, 2011 at 11:04 am Said:

    Carrie and Julianne ones are my favorites but really I think any of those you pick will look really good!

      

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    Laura (Cookies vs. Carrots), on July 5th, 2011 at 11:11 am Said:

    Don’t worry about the volume with your hair. Hairstylists can perform miracles. I also have crazy thin hair. Recently, I was in a wedding and brought a pic of a Heidi Klum up-do with major volume on top. I didn’t know how it was going to work, but my hairstylist made the magic happen!

      

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    Annette @ EnjoyYourHealthyLife, on July 5th, 2011 at 11:11 am Said:

    I’d say Carrie’s!! You can TOTALLY rock that look with thinner hair, I did something similar for my wedding and I have really THIN hair too…. :)

      

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    Sarah, on July 5th, 2011 at 11:16 am Said:

    Carrie’s for sure!

      

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    Julie @ Wearing Mascara, on July 5th, 2011 at 11:20 am Said:

    I, too, have thin hair but it’s long and looks thick (but it’s definitely not!). When I was in a wedding, I had a photo just like the Carrie one you have here. It actually worked out really well! The bun itself was small, but the wispy hair really worked for our type of hair! Good luck!

      

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    Melissa @ Mouth Watering Morsel, on July 5th, 2011 at 11:36 am Said:

    I love j.simpson’s and carm’s …. those seem to be safer for thin hair.

      

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    Kristine @ Running on Hungry, on July 5th, 2011 at 11:37 am Said:

    Loving Carrie’s! I have really fine hair (but a lot of it) so I know what you mean! I really like Julianne’s too – has that messy but chic look!

      

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    Cat@Breakfast to Bed, on July 5th, 2011 at 11:40 am Said:

    J. Simpson has great extensions that she sells that just clip in and you could do any of those styles!

      

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    Yolie @ Practising Wellness, on July 5th, 2011 at 11:41 am Said:

    I think Carrie’s hair looks beautiful – but they are all gorgeous! :-) That workout and breakfast look so delicious, I must make that chocolate chia pudding. Both are bookmarked, lol! :-) xyx

      

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    Holly, on July 5th, 2011 at 11:42 am Said:

    LOVE Jessica Simpson’s look- the messy look is so gorgeous, because it’s so natural looking! I like Carmen’s too- she would be a second favorite! :D

      

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    Carly, on July 5th, 2011 at 11:43 am Said:

    First one is the best!

      

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    Leanne (Bride to Mrs.), on July 5th, 2011 at 11:48 am Said:

    I’m getting married (in 31 more days!!!!) and am a little bit stressed trying to decide how I want to do my hair. It’s funny because that Carrie Underwood picture was one of the looks I thought about doing! I think I’m going to do what I wanted to initially… trust my gut right?

      

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    Beth (Well I'll Be), on July 5th, 2011 at 11:52 am Said:

    I think I’d like a combo of the Carrie and Jessica “do”. Maybe a little less messy in the front that Jessica’s but messy enough where you don’t need all that volume. I’d also like Carrie’s a little messier in the back. These kind of remind me of how you had your hair at your wedding, so you know they’d look great!

      

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    Claire, on July 5th, 2011 at 11:59 am Said:

    Julie! I am big into doing hair, and have actually done some for weddings in the past. Your hair type, although I can’t tell 100% over internet looks like the J-Simp style would work best. Just make sure you really amplify/tease the roots. Aveda has a great root spray that you could use to get extra volume. I spray it and then blowdry the spray after teasing it. It really helps it to stick!

      

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    Katelyn @ Chef Katelyn, on July 5th, 2011 at 12:01 pm Said:

    Carrie Underwood. 1000%.

      

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    kristi (sweet cheeks), on July 5th, 2011 at 12:04 pm Said:

    wow I love Carrie’s!! She always has the best styles. That would look so good on you!!

    Thanks for the workout, I bookmarked this one!

      

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    Julie, on July 5th, 2011 at 12:11 pm Said:

    I like Carries! But if you’re worried about volume, I would go with Jessica’s hair…I’m sure either way you’ll look great! Not too big a fan of Carmen Electra’s hair. Also, thanks for the great treadmill workout!

      

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    Kate @ NaturaStride, on July 5th, 2011 at 12:18 pm Said:

    That exact Carrie Underwood photo is the photo I used for my wedding hair! So its obviously my favorite :)

      

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    Jamie, on July 5th, 2011 at 12:38 pm Said:

    I can’t find a good pic of the back right now but this has always been my fave updo: http://www.imdb.com/media/rm1776195840/tt0251127 kate hudson in how to lose a guy..when she wore that yellow dress! love it

      

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    Aine @ Something to Chew Over, on July 5th, 2011 at 12:39 pm Said:

    I love doing workouts like that, really makes the time go by quickly.

    I make a really similar breakfast pudding! But I use flax as I can’t get chia seeds in Ireland. Here’s the recipe:

    http://somethingtochewover.blog.com/banana-breakfast-pudding/

    I like the Carmen Electra one best!

      

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    Allison @ PickyEatingRD, on July 5th, 2011 at 12:43 pm Said:

    I have super thin hair and did a style veryyyy similar to carrie underwoods for my sister’s wedding. It ended up looking gorgeoous and somehow worked! I think the Julianne Hough route might be a little tough with thin hair.

      

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    Lauren, on July 5th, 2011 at 12:45 pm Said:

    LOVE Carrie Underwood’s hair!

      

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    Mary, on July 5th, 2011 at 12:46 pm Said:

    Im loving Carrie’s do! Looks elegant, and seems like it would hold up all night dancing!

      

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    Peanut Butter Fingers » When the Money Isn’t Worth It, on July 5th, 2011 at 1:01 pm Said:
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    Margo @ peanut butter trees, on July 5th, 2011 at 1:19 pm Said:

    That looks like an awesome cardio workout!

      

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    Amanda Jewell @ Science&Bananas, on July 5th, 2011 at 1:49 pm Said:

    I’m a big fan of wearing hair down, but I think the Carrie Underwood and Carmen Electra looks are really sweet looking

      

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    Healthy Dose Link Time | How many calories should i eat a day, on July 5th, 2011 at 2:03 pm Said:
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    leslie, on July 5th, 2011 at 2:45 pm Said:

    Thismay come as a surprise to you….Carrie Underwood!

      

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    Khushboo, on July 5th, 2011 at 3:05 pm Said:

    In case youre not convinced, Carrie Underwood!

      

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    kristen, on July 5th, 2011 at 4:35 pm Said:

    I was just in a wedding and actually brought the carrie underwood picture! It turned out really cute!

      

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    Abby @ Abz 'n' Oats, on July 5th, 2011 at 10:22 pm Said:

    My favorite is the Carrie Underwood one! :)

      

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    Lori, on July 5th, 2011 at 11:33 pm Said:

    Carrie’s is my favorite. Very classy! Would look great on you!

      

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    E, on July 6th, 2011 at 12:08 am Said:

    Carrie’s is the cutest by far :)

      

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    Julia @ The Accidental Gap Year, on July 6th, 2011 at 1:19 pm Said:

    I feel your pain! My hair is soo fine and any sort of style falls flat within 30 minutes. Let me know what you pick!!

      

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    New Mini Playlist + Back To The Beach | Sweet Tooth Sweet Life, on July 6th, 2011 at 1:41 pm Said:
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    Jessica @ Bake a Little, on July 6th, 2011 at 2:58 pm Said:

    I love Carrie Underwoods! DO that! So pretty!

      

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    Maria@La_Piattini, on July 8th, 2011 at 11:27 am Said:

    I’m in a wedding tomorrow too! Thanks for the hair ideas- I’ve been looking for one and really like Carrie’s! Have fun tomorrow :)

      

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    Morgan, on July 10th, 2011 at 9:34 am Said:

    Hi! I just found your blog and it’s a great new addition to my google reader :)

    I made your overnight oats last night and had them this morning. Any suggestions to make them a little less bitter?

    I used:
    1/2 c. oats
    1/2 c. almond milk
    1 tablespoon dark cocoa powder from Trader Joe’s
    and in the morning I added a banana

    It was tasty but near the end I was having a hard time getting it down because of the bitterness in the cocoa.
    Thanks for any suggestions!

      

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    peanutbutterfingers Reply:
    July 10th, 2011 at 9:39 am

    i would add a bit of sweetener… maybe a tsp. or two of sugar, or a packet of stevia/splenda, depending on what kind of sweetener you like!

      

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    Morgan Reply:
    July 11th, 2011 at 8:53 am

    Thanks for the quick reply! That made all the difference. Hubby and I have both had this twice now. Thanks for sharing!

      

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    Peanut Butter Fingers » Leah and Matt Get Married, on July 10th, 2011 at 5:19 pm Said:

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