Hello, dear readers! This is Sarah from Sweetestnest, and I could not be more excited to add a style post to Elsie's parade of Tricks + Treats!
I think that braids are one of the most versatile and easy hairstyles to wear during Autumn. They are textured and seemingly unintentional, or smoothed and polished.
Today, I'm sharing the cascade/waterfall braid with you. I think it's really easy to do on yourself, and others, and you can switch it up a bit to match your day's style.
We decided to use it for a halo shape!
Step One: Begin with a standard 3 strand braid.
Step Two: After 3 or 4 weaves, drop a strand. Gather a new strand that pulls the braid toward your wanted direction. Repeat as many times as necessary until you get your desired shape.
It really is that easy!
* If you pull at strands as you go, you can get an even more defined braid shape (like Elsie's)! Love, Sarah
Thanks, Sarah! This is so much fun. You can style my hair any day.... You're the best! Love, Els
ps... here are a few sneak peeks from our shop today! the sign is up (YAY!) and so is the vinyl... now we're just doing finishing touches (i'll blog much more about this next week! this is just a tiny peek)...
I am so excited for the store!! I thought of you guys at Bath & Body Works (sorry, not handmade!) and their new anti-bacterial was Red Velvet cupcake smell! Ooh....I know, I know, I'm a dork, I bet peeps think of you everytime they walk down the cake mix aisle, too!! ;) The window looks great, I'm so excited to see more pics!!!!!! Thanks for the awesome days of tricks & treats, you are incredible and so are all of your blog friends!
Posted by: Amanda | October 27, 2010 at 05:49 PM
Yay!! I love this tutorial! Ive been waiting for this one all day. Thanks for sharing, Sarah!!
xoxo
Talia Christine
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Posted by: Talia Christine | October 27, 2010 at 05:50 PM
the store looks amazing and ill have to try the braid tomorrow for sure!
Posted by: Erica | October 27, 2010 at 05:53 PM
It looks SO good Els. And I want to try the braid now too...so easy & fun for fall!
Posted by: Liz | October 27, 2010 at 05:56 PM
i'm so excited to see the shop! it keeps making me happy that you took it in a different direction stylistically than your last one. i bet it was a lot of fun.
Posted by: jadie | October 27, 2010 at 05:59 PM
I love the hairstyle! I can never do cute braids in my hair, so maybe i'll try this!
the shop looks so pretty! i hope you're having so much fun putting everything together!
Posted by: chelsea | October 27, 2010 at 06:01 PM
you two so beautiful!
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Posted by: Puri ideku handmade | October 27, 2010 at 06:09 PM
Love the red velvet sign. Ooh, is that bike in th front window wrapped in yarn? It looks lovely! :)
xo, Katie
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Posted by: katie | October 27, 2010 at 06:10 PM
great post with the braid! it looks lovely.
also, i love the sign for your shop!!
Posted by: jessica | October 27, 2010 at 06:15 PM
These are so pretty! I might try it out tomorrow (:
Wow Elsie, I'm so excited! The sign look adorable and I can't wait to see what's inside! x
Posted by: kelly | October 27, 2010 at 06:36 PM
holy smokes i am getting SO excited for the shop!! :))
xo.
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Posted by: tiffany. | October 27, 2010 at 06:37 PM
soooo so so so pretty, it has such a great feel. wish I could be there on thursday, love you all.
also, thanks for the tutorial Sarah, I'm going to try this :)
Posted by: Leigh-Ann | October 27, 2010 at 06:51 PM
the peeks look *AMAZING*! yay!
Posted by: danielle thompson | October 27, 2010 at 07:30 PM
i seriously want to do that to my hair, RIGHT NOW! i am terrible at braiding my own hair, though, which is sad. your shop, on the other hand, looks sooo happy &lovely! i especially love the yarn-covered bike! it reminds me of one that was @renegade!
xoxo nicole
Posted by: xoxo nicole | October 27, 2010 at 07:32 PM
wowwwww!!! the shop is looking phenomenal!!!
j.
Posted by: jennifer young | October 27, 2010 at 07:39 PM
what a great tutorial! Thanks Sarah! And, Elsie, we all LOVE seeing sneek peaks of the store. especially those of us who wont be able to visit anytime soon. (hello, from california) It looks like its going to be perfect!!!
Posted by: Chelsea | October 27, 2010 at 07:40 PM
Love those braids and your shop looks adorable!!!
Posted by: Amy Gieske | October 27, 2010 at 08:26 PM
love the braid! i'll use in college tomorow...
the sign is up and GEORGEOS!!! i so wish i'd live in U.S. to visit your store... promess that when i take my first trip out off brazil, your shop is in my list :)
Posted by: cris | October 27, 2010 at 08:44 PM
the sign and window display both look FANTASTIC!! :)
Posted by: Liz | October 27, 2010 at 08:44 PM
awww sister braids!! :) so cute! You two have great hair lol so pretty! I wore a braid today but only because it needs a cut and highlight asap!!
Your store looks wonderful! How exciting!!
Posted by: becky Farley | October 27, 2010 at 09:19 PM