DIY Flower Crown- a Creative Guide

I love spring. Mostly because that means it's almost summer.
The best thing about spring besides the weather is the beautiful flowers. And what's the best thing to do with something lovely? Wear it, of course!
Here's a guide to making your own fun floral headwear.

What You'll Need:

• Fake flowers
• A headband, if possible matched to your haircolor
• Glue gun
• Scissors
• Needle nose pliers 
• Cute fabric (optional)
• Beads or gems (optional)

What To Do:

There are a lot of options with this project, so let this serve as more of a guide than an a step by step how-to. Be creative!

Start with a pile of flowers.  I selected a variety, but all in the same color family. More colors could be fun too. These are mostly roses, with some lilies and smaller bright wildflowers thrown in. All of these flowers are from the dollar store. 

Good luck keeping kitty out of them

Get your headband all ready to go. I used a headband that I don't wear anymore. It had some jewels attached to it so I removed them. 

My old headband

Now it's time to fire up the glue gun. While it's warming up. Pull the flowers off their stems. Using the scissors, trim the bottom of the flowers. Try to make them as flat as possible by trimming close to the petals. If you like, set aside some leaves.

Trim the green plastic down to make it flat, but don't cut it all away or the flower will fall apart.

Not all the flowers can be flat on the bottom, but still trim the plastic down as much as you can.

You can modify the flowers before adding them to the headband if you like. This is when you would use gems or beads to add to the flowers.

Using the hot glue gun, I attached some of the jewels from the headband inside the flowers.

I also glued some of the smaller flowers inside the large ones.

This is when you can use fabric also if you like.

Pick a cute fabric, and try to get it away from your kitten

I made a bow with a large piece of the fabric and some hot glue

Small squares of fabric can be made into little flowers by putting a dot of glue in the center,
pinching the glue with the pliers (so you don't get burned) and twisting the fabric.

Start on one side of the headband, and attach pieces using the hot glue. Use pliers for some things so you don't get burned!

If you made a bow, attach it to one side of the headband, if not just start with a flower

Keep adding flowers. Be sure to fit them close to each other so there aren't any gaps.

You can add leaves too, but make sure not to neglect the back side of the headband. 

The finished piece at my best friend's bridal shower!

Tea party. Everyone wore hats. I won for "most beautiful" hat.

 I made a second one as well to wear for a more casual event or even an every day outfit. This one is just flowers and leaves on a black band. 

From the front. Some fabric flowers in this one too!

The back view. Lots of leaves!

What it looks like on.

I hope you enjoyed this post. Have fun and be creative making your own flower crown! 

Thanks for reading!

Xoxo

Date Night Outfit for Dinner and Wine

Every once in a while it is fun to let someone else pick your outfit. It can really help to be creative in a new way. Tonight my boyfriend made dinner reservations. While I was focused on my hair and makeup (trimmed my bangs myself!) I jokingly asked him to pick my outfit.

When I came out there were 4 different dress options laid across the bed and several pairs of shoes in a row on the floor. He said that he was most partial the the "green zebra dress" so I said I'd wear it. The thigh high socks he picked weren't working with it, and neither were his shoe selections so I chose the rest.

Dinner was Italian, and delicious. First time having Tiramisu.

Dress with pockets: Ross

Kitty!

Jacket: Nordstrom Rack

Details:

Left hand:
Kenneth Cole ring on index finger
Middle: chain rings from Forever 21

Right hand:
Skeleton hand ring from Hot Topic

Earrings: Prabal Gurung for Target
Necklace: Tiffany & Co. (gift)

Shoes: Ross
Dobby Tights: Nordstrom Rack

Tied the dress in the front instead of the back because I didn't want a lump in the back of the jacket.

Cheers! Xoxo

Thanks for reading.

Matte Mani With Helpful Tips For Your Fingertips

No matter how many nail colors I have, it's always nice to do something new with my nails. One easy way to make even a favorite nail color look completely different is by using a matte topcoat. But first, I've been meaning to include some tips I've learned when it comes to doing my nails. Some might common knowledge, but just in case they're not ;)

Helpful Tips:

*If you break a nail but it hasn't fallen all the way off, superglue it back together.
*If you have short nailbeds or a broken nail (or two) don't polish all the way to each side. As long as the edges are smooth, the nail appears narrower and thus, longer!
*Choose a light color or a nude if you break a nail so it won't stand out as much.
*Keep nail clippers with you at all times.
*If you can't get your polish smooth no matter how many coats you apply there are two likely possibilities: either there is not enough polish on the brush, or the room is too warm. If it's too hot the polish becomes thick and clumpy.
*The top coat is a vital part of a manicure.
*Avoid alcohol and lotion on your nails to prolong the life of your manicure.
*Acetone nail polish remover works best.
*If there are creases or clumps in the polish, you may be able to smooth them out by applying a thick top coat and brushing off the excess to smooth it.

Matte Mani:

Rimmel London: English Rose #240

Two coats of polish. 

Difference after applying one coat of matte topcoat

This is what matte polish looks like- many brands sell it. This was from Hot Topic

Finished look. Subtle and pretty.

A matte manicure looks especially neat with very dark red or even a matte black, giving a real vampy feel. This was the first time I used the matte topcoat with a lighter color. 

Thanks for reading. Happy polishing XoxO

Burger Fries & A Shake - How To Wear Men's Clothing

Muscle Tees are trending for women right now. I personally enjoy the look because it's a wonderful combination of masculine and feminine characteristics. It can make an outfit look more tough and street, but also shows off the wearer's arms, which are not masculine at all in my case.

If the tee is cut low on the sides it's a great way to showcase a cute lace or printed bra too!

So I have already bought a couple of these muscle tees from stores I frequent like Forever 21, but it occurred to me that I don't have to limit myself to my own department with this style. I headed to the men's department. 

Have you ever seen a men's shirt that you wished you could have in your size? I know I have. 

Forever 21: Their menswear runs small

This is the shirt I picked. I thought the graphic was clever for a girl to wear, and I like the colors.

I turned it inside out, and cut just inside the seam where the sleeve is attached. 

I got a chance to get out and enjoy the spring weather we are having in Seattle today. I threw on my muscle tee with a skater skirt and some sandals (Ross). For accessories I wore a spiked headband (F21), a coral beaded necklace (Burlington Coat Factory), and an elastic studded garter (made by me!). For this look I chose to coordinate instead of match. 

So happy in the sun :)

Thanks for reading! Xoxo

The Power of a Jacket and Accessories

What I wore to work:

What I'm wearing to dinner:

The difference?

I swapped the sweatshirt for a leather jacket, and switched the scarf for a necklace. It's not a formal dinner by any means, but it's always nice to dress up a little :)

Thanks for reading!

XOXO

Blue & Green Eye Makeup Tutorial

Preparation:
Make sure you fill in your eyebrows and apply eyeshadow primer/base to allow for blending.
Apply white shadow just below the brow, and a nude color just below that.

Apply BRIGHT blue shadow to entire lid

Add green shadow to inner corner, and along bottom lashes underneath your eye.

Blend black shadow into the crease using a brush.

Apply black eyeliner along the top edge.

Black eyeliner along the bottom waterline.

Add mascara and work it!

Thanks for reading! 

XoxO

Rocking in the Mist- a Photoshoot

Inspiration:
The inspiration for this shoot was not from a single image, but more a mixture of concepts. The main two being an abundance of flowing fabric, soft blue and greens for pops of color, and a mohawk. You may have already seen my previous post about how I did the hairstyle. Here are the images. The last one was just the photographer and I letting our creativity lead us to a new place.

Expression:

Silhouette + mohawk =

Body-con dress + belt + sheer black curtain & dyed blue mesh =

Dark purple lipstick + blue & green eyeshadow (on lips) =

Target clearance maxidress + Forever 21 body chain =

Black corset + belt+ black briefs + sheer white curtain =

Jeffrey Campbell shoes + attitude =

All photos courtesy of Kaylyn Beauprey. Tattoo by Stephen Lee.

Thanks for reading!

XOXO