Fairytale Romance: Easy Hairdo How-to

This week on the Wild Rose & Sparrow Blog, we've created a tutorial to show you how you can create a dreamy, fairytale hairstyle using only a few bobby pins and whatever hair adornment/fascinator you want to add the finishing touch to your look!

This updo is perfect for any formal occasion, from prom styles to even a beautiful and whimsical bridal look! It captures all of the magic of a happily-ever-after!







Take two front sections of hair and smooth them back using a brush. Then twist them around each other two or three times. You should still have a length of untwisted hair to work with.





With the remaining length, begin a fishtail braid (bring strands from both sections to the opposing section)




Bring the entire braided strand up and spin it around itself to form a bun. Pin in place.


With the remaining hair at the bottom, form a regular braid.



Bring this braid up and around the bun. Pin in place.





Add accessories like fascinators or adornments that suit your style and your wedding’s theme as a finishing touch.




Prepare to have all eyes on you!

Both fascinators used are creations from our new line of hair adornments, which are coming out soon on Etsy! To check out our current selection, see our shop section devoted to fascinators and hair adornments here: http://www.etsy.com/shop/WildRoseAndSparrow?section_id=13932890





What did you think of this tutorial? Do you want more in the future? If so, what kind of style do you want us to do next?

The Pre-raphaelite Fascination

Preraphaelite art has always held an irresistible charm for us at Wild Rose and Sparrow. The luminous colours, the petal-light, flowing fabrics and mythological themes transport us to other worlds filled with ethereal beauty and forlorn, forgotten places.

Peopled with lithe nymphs, tragic heroines, powerful enchantresses and beguiling sirens, preraphaelite art transcends the everyday world and draws on the literature and poems of Romantic authors, as well as greek and roman myths for its themes. For the first time in European art, women were being viewed as strong and as the wielders of their own destinies.

This pre-raphaelite fascination has translated to our world in flower-strewn hairclips, delicate, graceful scarves and rich, saturated fabrics that have all of the rustle and texture of a J.W.Waterhouse painting.

What art movement do you think would make a good fashion trend? Leave us your response in the comments box.

Green envy: How to wear this season's freshest look

After this way-too-long winter, the latest fashion trend is like a fresh spring wind in the air: green is the colour of the moment, thanks to Pantone and many of fashion's biggest designers. Its vibrancy evokes life and luxury. However, this shade can sometimes be overwhelming to wear.With great trends come great responsibilities. Here are a few tips on how to wear this spring's most fashionable colour:

-  Do NOT overdo it! Wearing an emerald dress with dramatic jade green eyeshadow will make you look like a citizen of the emerald city. Instead of letting the trend wear you, wear the trend: small accents of green in an otherwise coloured outfit or one bold green statement piece paired with neutral or complementing colours will really flaunt your style savvy.

-When it comes to green, there is always a hint of drama that follows, so why not enjoy it? Instead of a discreet swipe of olive green eyeshadow, why not a luscious peacock feather inspired look, or take the gorgeous metallic shades of a beetle's shell as your palette?

-Green has a huge versatility, and can evoke any style. Try our bold, emerald green dress reminiscent of Pucci's prints to make any outfit pop! For a cleancut, preppy look, try pairing a white dress with Laduree mint accessories.

-For a look of effortless chic, try one of our braided pearl and semiprecious stone necklaces or rich, jewel toned scarves.

-For a wistful, romantic look, try our peacock and Swarovski jewel fascinator pinned in a loose updo or relaxed braided style.