Mini Fishtail Twist: Most all of the ladies in my family have thick, crazy hair that doesn’t like to look smooth and soft very often. We’re always looking for quick, easy hairstyles to keep the frizz out of our faces….. (via The Merry Thought)

Low Braided Bun

Low Braided Bun (via She Steals)

Double Braided Headband

Double Braided Headband (via Keiko Lynn)

Messy Rope Braids

Messy Rope Braids: Learn how to create this romantic braided hair style with this video tutorial + photos. (via …love Maegan)

Side Twist Fishtail Braid

Side Twist Fishtail Braid: Running on Happiness is a blog about life and style. (via Running On Happiness)

Romantic Waves

Romantic Waves: A step by step hair tutorial on how to create romantic, vintage inspired waves. Tutorial by The Hepburn Collection. Photos by Dasha Caffrey (via Bridal Musings)

Chic Shoelace Braid

Chic Shoelace Braid: This chic shoelace braid is one you’ll want to wear to brunch and beyond! (via Cosmopolitan)

Easy Braided Updo

Easy Braided Updo: The InfoStylist:Yesenia GuineaofKetr Salonin Berkeley /Photography:Hart & Sol West,Michelle Govang/Venue:The Box SF/Flowers:Green Snapdragon Floral Design/Dress:Little Borrowed Dress/Jewelry:BrideBluVintage + Handmade Jewelry Now, before you look at this updo and think that its way too complicated to pull off, let me just stop you right there. Because this might actually be the easiest, quickest hairstyle of the whole bunch. (Yes. Seriously. Thanks P&G!) I think sometimes the reason that we get scared to do our own hair and makeup (or lets be honest, people try and convince us that we should be scared to try and do it ourselves) is because weddings (via A Practical Wedding)

Wrap Braid

Wrap Braid: Its Sunday funday and youre hopefully not headed to school or the office, so why not try something different to tie off your dutch/french/fishtail braid for the rest of the weekend? This little wrap detail is something Ive been doing to my clients for a little while just to make things look a little more [] (via The Beauty Department)

Twisted Hair

Twisted Hair (via Whippy Cake)

Cornrow Braids

Cornrow Braids: Want a hairstyle that’s fuss-free for prom! Check out this cute cornrow look! (via Seventeen)

Twist Doughnut Bun

Twist Doughnut Bun (via Join the Mood)

Romantic Side Braid

Romantic Side Braid: Romantic Side Braid Hair Tutorial – Find the best How To DIY Wedding Projects at OnceWed.com #braid #braids #diyhair (via Oncewed)

Braided Bun Updo

Braided Bun Updo: A while back I posted the top photo on my instagram page. I wanted to do a tutorial to show you how you can get this look. I also wanted to kill two birds with one stone and show you that even if you dont have the same hair type as a girl wearing a [] (via The Beauty Department)

Twice-Braided Twist

Twice-Braided Twist: Consider boring ponytails a thing of the past. (via Cosmopolitan)

Romantic Boho Lace Braid Up-Do

Romantic Boho Lace Braid Up-Do (via The Wonder Forest)

Half Braid

Half Braid (via Hairstyles-Tutorial)

Half Up Braided Crown

Half Up Braided Crown (via A Cup of Jo)

Braided Chignon

Braided Chignon: I’m all about simple hairstyles these days. I mean, there is really no point in even curling your hair here in Missouri unless you’re staying inside for the whole day. Curls + humidity do not = awesome. Step 1: Take a small section of hair on one side of your head and braid. Step 2: Underneath the braid, take another section of hair and twist. Repeat on the other side…. (via A Beautiful Mess)

Fishtail braid

Fishtail braid: Fishtail Braid Hair Tutorial – Find the best How To DIY Wedding Projects at OnceWed.com #braid #diyhair #hairstyles (via Oncewed)

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Looking for romantic date ideas? How about a picnic? A little bit cheesy, yes, but there are a lot of pros in having a date like this. A picnic is good for any occasion, you don’t spend much, and you can have some privacy at last. One more reason to plan a picnic date is simple – it’s summer! Only 2 months of warmth and sun left for you and your beloved one. Why don’t you surprise your partner with a nice eve outside, with simple food, nice talk and stars above your head? Here are several tips on planning a romantic picnic.

1. Find a Good Spot.

Location is very important for your picnic planning, as you want to create proper atmosphere. Make sure you don’t choose a park with a playground somewhere nearby. Kids running around and screaming will not help you create an atmosphere for sure. Make sure you won’t be disturbed by noises or smells. Of course, a picnic at the seaside with candles and the ocean and beach is a perfect choice. But if you don’t have an ocean nearby – just find a place with some grass and more or less pleasant views around. If the atmosphere is not romantic enough, you can change it with little effort (proceed to the next step). Don’t forget that a picnic is not only about meadows, parks, lakes and trees. Rooftops are a great alternative for a picnic date.

2. Think about Decorations.

Of course, it’s for you to decide whether to make your picnic minimalistic or add atmosphere with some details here and there. If your picnic spot has flaws decorations may help to make the location more pleasant to the eye. You can make your date vintage style by taking an old-fashioned basket, candles and blanket, or add oriental touches with small pillows and decorative torches.

3. Snacks

Don’t plan a barbecue. It’s not a family holiday or the 4th of July. You will spend too much time grilling and food preparation and will regret that you didn’t have enough time for romance. It is better to take something you won’t have to cook while on a date. Choose the food that doesn’t have to be hot to taste good and that is easy to eat (it is hard to keep table manners when sitting on the grass with a glass of wine in one hand and a piece of something in another).
Good ideas for picnic snacks: fruit and berries (especially strawberries and watermelons for summer time), sea food (previously cooked), mayonnaise free salads, homemade cookies and cheese
It’s better to avoid: eggs and dairy products (these spoil quickly), fat meat, fried chicken and potatoes, burgers; any heavy food in general.

4. Dress Up or Casual?

The question of picnic clothes totally depends on the location and the time of the day. If you are having a romantic morning picnic – jeans or breezy cotton dresses will do. If you want to add some fanciness for the evening, you may choose less casual clothes and add accessories. Just make sure you feel comfortable. Picnic means you will have to sit in different positions, move around, stand up/sit down on a grass. Tight skirt and stilettoes ? Nope. This kind of dress is not picnic-friendly and won’t be appropriate in this setting.
Don’t forget to take: bug spray, some warm clothes in case it gets chilly in the evening, an umbrella (unless you want to get wet under the summer rain).

5. Plan the Entertainment

Yes, it is a date, not a kids’ celebration, so you may think that you will find something to talk about and you will enjoy yourselves. What if not? Just imagine – you’ve eaten your dinner, enjoyed the landscape, and you can’t come up with a good theme for conversation. Will you be sitting and staring at each other or do something fun instead? You can take some table games, do a crossword puzzle together, fly a kite. Don’t be afraid that it will spoil your romantic atmosphere. You may be sure that this picnic will leave great memories for both of you.

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We have already celebrated St. Valentine’s Day this year, but this doesn’t mean we shouldn’t bring romance to our relationships anymore. Love is an amazing feeling and there is nothing embarrassing about showing it as much as you want. Saying “I love you” is great, but sometimes words are just words and nothing more. If you really love your partner you need to show your affection not only verbally, you also need to demonstrate your feelings with your actions and behavior. Our fantasy has no boundaries, so there are a lot of creative yet simple ways to express your love. This article can help you strengthen your relationship, or even bring back that sparkle and romance between you two if needed. It’s not actually hard as you may think, what you need is just the desire to make your significant one happy. So, check the list of the most romantic ways to say “I love you” and show how much you cherish your loved one.

1. Dinner on the roof

Everybody loves romantic dinners with good wine, lounge music, and candles. But do you know that you can actually make it even more romantic? What you need is just to spend your date on the roof. Imagine you and your partner are on the roof hugging, kissing and enjoying magnificent views. Sounds great, yeah? You should definitely try a date like this. It is also an ideal place for making a proposal. Think about it.

2. Couple photoshoot

It’s wonderful to see your old photos and refresh those touching, heart-warming or maybe silly moments in memory. You look back at the past and experience those forgotten feelings again. Think about doing a couple photoshoot. In a few years you will be excited to see how happy you were. And it is always awesome to do some cool different things together. Let the photos speak for themselves.

3. Love letter or poem

Writing a love letter or poem is one of the most romantic and touching ways to reveal your deepest feelings. You do not have to be a professional poet or writer to show your affection on the paper. Several sweet lines can melt anybody’s heart, especially when they are written with all your heart and soul. It is a perfect way to confess your love for the first time.

4. Love notes

Another cute thing you can do for your half is love notes, especially if you are not very good in writing love letters or poems. There are two coolest ways you can do that. The first one is you need to write ‘100 reasons why I love you’ (or as many reasons as you can) on different pieces of paper and put them into a beautiful box or Mason jar. The second one is you can write love notes every day and leave them in different places in your home – in the kitchen, bedroom, bathroom etc. It’s not only the awesome method to show your love, but also you will understand how much you love your partner and actually why. Try it.

5. Couple tattoo

The next idea to express your love may be considered as daring or even crazy. It’s definitely not for everyone. We are talking about getting a couple tattoo. You shouldn’t actually ink the names of each other, think about some words or things that may symbolize your love. But remember, if you are not ready or don’t want to get a couple tattoo, don’t do that since it is a serious step.

6. Coffee in bed

Coffee in bed has already become a classic way of showing your love. It’s always a pleasure to wake up and see a tasty croissant and a cup of hot coffee made specially for you. And the best part about it, it’s not difficult at all, you need just to get up earlier. So, think about it and try to surprise your significant one tomorrow morning.

7. Picnic

It is not necessary to spend a fortune in expensive restaurants to impress your partner. It is actually easy to have a good time together on a budget. Sometimes it’s enough to take a bottle of good wine, sandwiches, fruits or anything you want, go to the park or to the beach, and enjoy talking to each other, lying together, hugging, kissing. Oh, that’s so romantic!

8. Flash mob

Flash mob is probably the most amazing and exciting way to say “I love you.” Today a lot of people choose organizing flash mobs to make a proposal. It is really an awesome and incredibly romantic event. But you should remember that this is actually very difficult. Organizing a flash mob requires some time, patience, and of course creativity. So, if you are able to cope with all these tasks and you have the desire to do this, go ahead and amaze your half this way. No doubt you both will remember this day forever.

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Flowers and candy are always welcome, but the truly memorable gifts are thoughtful ones. This week, one Redditor asked women what the most romantic gifts they have ever received were. Your heart is going to melt into a puddle on the floor when you read just how creative some people are. These significant others were really paying attention! Check out our favorite stories below.
A Gourmet Dinner

“One year we couldn’t spend my birthday together, so he sent me a care package. Inside was an instruction booklet titled ‘Romantic Birthday Dinner’ and beneath it were all the “ingredients” so I could cook it myself. Ingredients: Bread, Jelly, Peanut Butter. The killer for me was the ‘instruction manual’ – it was overly detailed and technical (he used the world ’emulsification’ like twice) with step-by-step picture guides. I was laughing so hard I was in tears. He literally bought me a PBJ for my birthday and it’s the best gift I’ve ever gotten.”
Light Up the Night

“My husband and I were at a friend’s destination wedding in the mountains a few years ago, and we got into an argument after the rehearsal dinner. Seeing as I was the maid of honor with a wedding to control the next day, and it was like 1 am, I left him outside to smoke a cigar and went to bed. Next thing I know at 3 am and he’s in my ear telling me to look up. I roll over, the room is pitch black save for the dozens of fireflies. He knew I’d never seen them before, so he spent 2 hours in the dark catching them by hand, then released them in our room at the cabin. Next to our wedding, that was the best night of my life.”
Space in His Heart

“For Christmas, my son gave his girlfriend (now fiancé) a reserved parking space in the city. (He leases the space in the alley of a homeowner.) She works crazy hours as a med student on rotations and would come home late at night exhausted, then have to drive for 30 minutes to find parking. Now she is grateful to him every day when she parks her car and has a safe, short walk to her apartment.”
Sci-Fi Story Time

“My boyfriend and I are both sci-fi nerds. He has dyslexia, and does not read well. I have over 300 books and love to read. So he gets me Sci-fi books and we snuggle as I read them to him. It’s super nerdy but it fits us. The best gifts are tailored to activities both of you enjoy. They bring you closer to each other, and can be enjoyed over and over again.”
A Package of Care

“I was going on a girls trip to Thailand and was really busy beforehand. He bought me a vacation package full of sunscreen for my face and body, aloe vera, SPF lip gloss, a book to read on the beach, travel size toiletries, travel converter, gum, flip flops, bug spray, and some small first aid things. All small and cheap things but he put the effort to think about things I would need and I thought it was very sweet and thoughtful of him!”
Thinking Inside the Box

“Last year my now husband and I were visiting his sister in Vermont, and walking thru a wood shop in Vermont where a man was selling his hand-carved items, and there was an absolutely gorgeous wooden jewelry box. All ornate compartments and scrolls… just beautiful. I saw the price tag and sighed. It was well worth the price but out of our budget. We went back home to Massachusetts and on our anniversary my husband gave me the jewelry box. I was so surprised! He had seen my expression when I looked at it, even though I never said a word. He arranged to pay for it and his sister picked it up for him, and he drove back to Vermont to get it without my knowing.”
Cheers to Love

“A crate of one of my favorite beers, which I’d told him had been discontinued. He was very proud of himself for finding it, and I had to explain that it had only been discontinued on tap. But I was still very happy with 24 bottles of it.”
Draw It Out

“We were in high school so he didn’t have much money. He commissioned an artsy classmate to illustrate a comic. I’m sure he didn’t pay her much, but she was happy to make some cash doing something she liked to do, and they sat down together and came up with a great story. It was an adventure tale about my beloved cat and I. I loved it and years later, I still have it and think fondly of him for thinking of such a creative gift!”
Where It Started

“He made me a keychain with the exact coordinates of where he proposed to me. It is stamped metal, and even though it’s a bit rough and slightly unfinished looking, it is one of my most charming treasured possessions.”
Staying Positive

“I used to battle with depression a lot. One Christmas I got a jar filled with little notes from my boyfriend at the time. All notes said things like ‘You’re beautiful’, ‘I’m so glad I met you’, ‘You’re my everything’ and things like that. It was one of the sweetest things I’ve ever gotten.”
Play on Repeat

“For my birthday, my boyfriend got each of my friends to record a video birthday message using their webcams, and edited all of them together into a compilation. This even included our friends who moved away to live in far-flung places around the world, so it way really amazing. He ended with a video clip of his own birthday wishes (we’re in a long-distance relationship). As soon as I realized what it was, I cried. It cost him nothing, but it is by far my most treasured gift.”
Best-Kept Memories

“My boyfriend kept all of our tickets and maps and receipts from our euro trip and made me a scrapbook with our pictures and all of the things we had collected along the way. I cried. Twice.”
Sweet Sipping

“He bought a plain white mug, then painted it with me. He even painted his bottom lip red and pressed it onto the cup so that whenever I have a sip of coffee, it’s like I’m giving him kisses.”
A Night of Adventure

“I’m from the St. Louis area and we don’t have The Rainforest Cafe there. It was always someplace I dreamed of going as a kid, but my parents were always like, “we’re not paying to eat overpriced chicken nuggets in the dark with animatronic animals.” Whatever. Fast-forward to when I’m an adult and dating this guy for 2+ years. We’re in Chicago for my birthday and he surprises me by taking me to the Rainforest Cafe to fulfill my childhood dream. When we sit down, he pulls out two safari hats, puts one on his head and hands the other to me. Then he pulls out a stuffed elephant shrew, which is one of my favorite animals. I’m holding the elephant shrew, still in shock, and my stoic, no-nonsense engineer boyfriend is sitting nonchalantly across from me wearing a safari hat. No idea where he found a stuffed elephant shrew. The whole thing was such a sweet, goofy gesture, especially for him. I teared up.”
Something to Cuddle

“When I was 17, my 19 year old boyfriend made me a teddy bear. It was the ugliest damn teddy in the world, but the fact that this tough silent guy made it was amazing.”

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‘Sweet November’

‘Phenomenon’

‘City of Angels’

Romeo + Juliet’

‘Love Story’

‘Brokeback Mountain’

‘Untamed Heart’

‘Bonnie and Clyde’

‘Moulin Rouge!’

‘Titanic’

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Zayn Malik and Perrie Edwards
Zayn and Perrie’s relationship was tested when he was busted cheating on her with a fan, but the couple say that’s only brought them closer and made them stronger!

Selena Gomez and J Biebz
They’re relationship maybe long over but nobody can deny that they were once a couple, Bieber tweeting this snap many months ago!

Kelly Osbourne and Matthew Mosshart
“I’m in love and I don’t care who knows about it!”

Katie Price and Kieran Hayler
Katie Price showed off her new male stripper boyfriend with the world via Twitter.

Jessica Alba and hubby Cash Warren
Jess Alba and her hubby Cash Warren share this snap of them.. happy and madly in love!

Rita Ora and Rob Kardashian
Young love, runs free.

Lydia Bright and Tom Kilbey
Model/TV star shared this makeup-less (but full of love) intimate snap with boyfriend Tom Kilbey!

Rihanna with Chris Brown
Hold tight: The picture was accompanied by this slightly cryptic message, directed at Chris Brown’s account: “I dont wanna leave!!! Killed it tonight baby!!!”

Allie Lutz and Doug Reinhardt
One of Paris Hilton’s many ex’s has quicly moved onto marry his high school girlfriend sweetheart – Allie Lutz, who shared this intimate snap of the couple flashing her engagement ring.

Jessica Simpson
Jessica Simpson has pecks her man on the lips.

Rebel Wilson and Zac Efron
Cheeky! These two are just playing around.

Rihanna kissing Rita Ora
They may not be dating but they’ve sure got chemistry! Rita shared a snap of her and Rihanna getting intimate!

Jodie Marsh & Kirk Norcross
Jodie shares intimate snap with lover Kirk Norcross!

Kanye and Kim Kardashian
“Kisses “

Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom
Khloe Kardashian snuggles up next to her hubby Lamar Odom in matching beanies

Lamar Odom and Khloe Kardashian
Awww… these love birds are just too cute!

Jennifer Lopez with her backup dancer boyfriend, Beau ‘Casper’ Smart
“see you later #Osaka #Japan .. Now goin thru customs in #Alaska rockin our our pajamas!!”

Paris Hilton and River Viiperi
“Best day ever with my love”

Lara Bingle
Aussie IT girl Lara Bingle publically tweeted this intimate snap with Red Hot Chili Peppers frontman Anthony Kiedis.

Snooki and Jionni LaValle
“Ringing in the NYE with my man”

Stephen Amell and Cassandra Jean
Arrow star Stephen Amell shows off girlfriend Cassandra Jean to his Instagram followers.

Giuliana and Bill Rancic
“Thank you for all ur love & support today. G is reading all your messages. She will win this fight, I PROMISE, & be back better than ever!” Bill tweeted on Oct. 17, after Giuliana announced her breast cancer diagnosis on Today.

Katherine Heigl and Josh Kelley
“Hey guys so @JoshBkelley video out today! I had the privilege of being allowed to direct it! So fun calling the shots!”

Mario Lopez and Courtney Mazza
So proud of you today baby.  Courtney tweeted Jan. 18 after Mario appeared on Live!

Nikki Reed and Paul McDonald
“I’m not trying to brag here, but my wife was rocking it tonight in NYC!!!” Paul wrote

Mariah Carey and Nick Canon
“Watching my husband . Soooo cute and his headphones are a+mazing!” Mariah tweeted

Nicole Richie and Joel Madden
“Just landed in LA from NYC. My wife flew there just to fly home w/ me. She’s very romantic. Wait did she use my creditcard for the ticket?”

Tori Spelling and Dean McDermott
“God bless my hubby who didn’t judge whn I asked “There’s 4 quarters in football right?”. Wht if i asked how many innings? #Could’veBeenWorse”

Jessica Alba and Cash Warren

Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom
“Late night phone sessions with your hubby is the best! Makes me feel like I’m in high school blushing and sleepy LOL,”

Alyssa and David
“Here is my David. Sweet face, no? Just as sweet on the inside,” Tweeted Alyssa Milano as she snuggled in bed with husband David Bugliari.

Neil and David
Neil Patrick Harris loves a man in uniform! He posted this pic of his partner, actor and chef David Burtka, in his chef uniform.

Pink and Carey
“Cheers Munich,” Pink Tweeted as she and husband Carey Hart chugged beers on a trip to Germany last November.

Miranda and Blake
Miranda Lambert and Blake Shelton tweeted from inside their tent on a recent camping trip. “It’s rainin like crazy. Oh wait it’s sleeting…. Glad we are in a tent blind. Burrrrrrr,” Lambert wrote on Twitter.

Channing and Jenna
On her honeymoon with Channing Tatum, Jenna Dewan tweeted, “Our mini moon was really like 2 days..we got tattoos though! “side by side” in Balinese.”

Soleil and Jason
Soleil Moon Frye shared this lovey-dovey pic of her and her producer hubby Jason Goldberg at the premiere of his movie Spread.

Nicole Richie and Joel Madden
Nicole Richie recently Tweeted this vintage photo of her and hubby Joel Madden back in 2006.

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Buy a Kinder Surprise.

Carefully unwrap it, but be careful to not damage the package.

Use a knife to cut the Kinder chocolate egg in half.

Take the toy out.

Write your special message or use other surprise gift.

Roll up your message.

Close the container.

Pour boiling hot water over a sharp kitchen knife.

Use the hot knife to melt the edge of the chocolate egg’s halves.

Quickly place the container inside the two halves.

Quickly seal the two halves while the edges are still soft and melted.

Here comes the most difficult part. Carefully wrap your chocolate egg as if it had never been opened.

Lastly give the gift to your second half and say something like, “I bought bread and some sweets for you.”

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