10.21.2011

Bun and Done

Considering the first decade and a half of my life was spent with my hair in a bun—ballet bunhead here!—it's no wonder the classic and easy style is one of my favorites. I remember fussing as a kid over fly-aways, or "wispies" as I used to call them, and making my hair as tight and slicked back as possible, nowadays I prefer my buns to be perfectly messy with an undone look. Below are some variations that are currently inspiring me to get creative in the bun department. 
High and shaped like a fan. Side note, how cool is her makeup?!
Full and thick.
Messy and low with volume at the crown. 
Extra piecey "wispies".
Top bun, sitting smack dab on top. 
An image from a recent photo shoot I did with Ariel Gordon Jewelry. Loved this chunky bun the hairstylist created. See more images from the shoot here
Photographed by Tyler Jennings

*images found via Pinterest

25 comments:

Shayne Renee said...

I love the messy, low on the crown one :)

kimberlyloc said...

#1's eye makeup is outstanding! loving the loose buns. fun post, samantha!

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Collections said...

You look beautiful with that bun! I wish my hair fell nicely ever lol

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Emily- Simply Southern said...

I am a bun girl as well, pony tails just never really looked right on me, probably because I have thick curly hair!
xo emily

chanel said...

I love a high bun! Had my hair in one all day yesterday.

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Molliee said...

love all these buns! I especially want to try the bun right on the top of my head - so cute!

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soletthemeatcake said...

aw im a fellow bunhead! professional ballet dancer with Festival Ballet Providence in Rhode Island! Love you blog, I was actually about to post about today's splurge at Sephora...stage makeup really adds up! Check out my blog! <3 xoxo
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Elise said...

Love these buns! I did a post on buns a few months ago here (http://www.thechampagnewishes.com/2011/08/summer-updos.html)

Keep up the beautiful work!

Elise

Rhiannon said...

i love all of these!
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M.R. said...

Love a good bun- so easy and cool!

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Marissa at Style Cusp said...

I used to do ballet too, and wore buns nearly everyday. I'm starting to wear them more now. They're such an easy and actually versatile look! Love these photogs.
xo

SAMANTHA said...

BEAUTIFUL! there's something about a cute bun! did you see LEAF.tv's video for it? you should look it's super cool, http://becauseimaddicted.net/2011/10/leaf-how-to-tie-bun-two-ways.html

xo


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A FANCY DAY said...

I feel like my hair is always in a bun but I don't think my buns ever look as good as these.

Lindsey A. Turner said...

These are all so beautiful! Perfectly imperfect!

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knockedupfabulous said...

These buns look great! Love the pictures!

Daily Cup of Couture said...

LOVE these buns!! I wear my hair in one most days - and these have certainly inspired me! xx

Ophelia said...

The third bun is gorgeous!

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nicola lynde. said...

Love love the bun. It is my classic go-to as well, maybe because I posses no ability to braid. I like mine smack on the top of my head and messy.

redvelvetandleopard said...
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redvelvetandleopard said...

I love buns! They are so quick and effortless when you don't have too much time or when you just want a simple look. Love your blog! Following!

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Megan said...

Full, thick bun how-to! http://chionadime.com/2011/10/17/the-sock-bun/

Lucabella said...

such a chic and effortless look, im a fan, these pics are great!

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Libby said...

I love the post title :)

MUFFIN said...

lovely <3
xoxo

L.A. in the bay said...

insanely gorgeous.
So happy I found your blog!