Monday, November 19, 2012

Turkey Day Nails

There are a ton of cute holiday nail designs out there. Today I decided to try my hand at creating a Thanksgiving inspired design. I hope you like it. As always, if you decide to try it, if love to see!



What you'll need:
• base and top coats (ulta base coat; secche vite top coat)
• background polish (Commander in Chic by Sally Hansen)
• red, yellow, and orange polishes (Stiletto Red by Rimmel; Let's Meet and Cloud 9 respectively by Sinful Colors)
• brown polish (Two Cent by Sonia Kashuk)
• black and white polishes (Black on Black by Sinful Colors; French White by Rimmel)
• dotting tool or pen/pencil/pinhead/toothpick or anything else that can double as a dotting tool


Let me know how this works for you. Don't forget to share your photos and comments!

Love always,







DisclaimerAll products mentioned on this site were purchased by myself unless otherwise stated. I am not affiliated with any brand or company, nor do I receive any payment for my posts unless stated. Any, and all, opinions voiced on this blog are my own. I attempt to deliver honest and thoughtful opinions on all subjects. 















Sunday, November 11, 2012

I ❤ Drugstore Makeup Tag

Hi all! Time to share my very first makup/beauty tag! PeaceL0veBeauty tagged me to make my own version of this super fun topic, so here it is.



❤ Drugstore Makeup:
1) What is your favorite drugstore brand?
2) Favorite drugstore face, cheek and lip products?
3) Least favorite drugstore product?
4) What is the best drugstore makeup bargain?
5) Favorite underdog product/ something that gets overlooked?
6) Overpriced drugstore product?
7) What is your best drugstore dupe?
8) Drugstore product not worth the hype?


If you'd like to do this tag, please make a video response,  or just let me know your answers in the comments. Do you ❤ drugstore makeup?

Love always,













Disclaimer
All products mentioned on this site were purchased by myself unless otherwise stated. I am not affiliated with any brand or company, nor do I receive any payment for my posts unless stated. Any, and all, opinions voiced on this blog are my own. I attempt to deliver honest and thoughtful opinions on all subjects. 

Thursday, November 1, 2012

DIY Studded Shoes

Wow, there are a ton of studded things out there today! Everything from shoes, to shirts, to purses and jewelry. Right now, we're going to talk about shoes! One of my absolute favorite subjects.

Somehow, I've completely missed out on this trend. I don't own a single pair of studded shoes! Not only that, but I don't own a pair of cap-toed shoes either. What kind of shoe lover am I!? A broke one, that's what kind. Sooooo, What does a broke shoe lover who wants to be on trend do?
 DIY it!



This was a surprisingly simple and inexpensive thing to do. Really, once I got the hang of it, it went pretty quickly. I mean, they were ready to wear by the next day! The entire project (not including an old pair of shoes) was only about $6. I'm so happy to say, that I've fallen back in love with a favorite pair.

If you would like to learn how to fall back in love with an old pair, or freshen up new ones you picked up at the thrift store, watch the tutorial and get crafting! Being this trendy hasn't been so fun (and inexpensive) in quite some time...

What you'll need:
• Embellishments
• Fabric glue (I used one by mod podge specifically made for embellishing fabrics)
• a pair of shoes
• Wirecutters, if your embellishments have anything sticking off the back like mine did (I used brads)
• Q-tips and water for cleanup

So, basically what you do is put down some glue, and place your studs/spangles/gems wherever you want. Follow the glue manufacturer's directions (mine was a full 24 dry period) and you're good to go!
The best part about the glue I used, is that not only does it dry clear, but it is waterproof and remains flexible.

Go ahead, and experiment. I'd love to see what you come up with. If you'd like, feel free to leave a video response on my youtube account, or tag my IG* account so I can see photos of your creations! Happy refashioning!

Love always,









DisclaimerAll products mentioned on this site were purchased by myself unless otherwise stated. I am not affiliated with any brand or company, nor do I receive any payment for my posts unless stated. Any, and all, opinions voiced on this blog are my own. I attempt to deliver honest and thoughtful opinions on all subjects.