DIY Headband

Headbands are awesome. I love them and when I was sorting through my hair accessories I found I had a surplus of plain headbands that I haven't worn, well probably since middle school. So instead of throwing them out I have come up with a plan to repurpose them.

What you will need:

1. A plain headband, cheap ones can be found CVS

2. Fabric

3. Glue

4. Any embellishments you wish to use, I will be using gold fabric paint.

Step 1.

Get out your glue and literally just attack your headband with it and then just stick it to the fabric.

Step 2.
Attack the inside of the headband with glue and then just begin to wrap the remainder of the fabric around glueing when nessecary. Tip, try and make it so that the edges are on the inside of the headband, you can trim the fabric if you need to.

Step 3.
Now you can either stop here OR you can choose to add some embellishments, because come on, who doesn't love embellishments?

Step 4.

I decided to just keep it simple and add some gold metallic dots with fabric paint all the way around the band.

And ta-da! You have a brand new headband to add to your collection!

All About Boots

Okay. So I have an obsession and I am not afraid to admit it.
Boots.
Lately all I have wanted to do is spend money on boots.

The shop that I currently believe has the best collection is urbanog.
I LOVE this place, they have great prices and even greater products.

Currently on my wishlist (and a product I think I am going to end up buying) are the Qupid Priority 12 Cowboy Ankle Bootie.
Seriously,  so cute, I just love the little heel! And what I love the most about this boot? It's only 26.50! I mean just imagine how cute these would look with a skirt/shorts paired with tights or even just your favorite pair of jeans!
Yeah, I think I am going to have to end up buying these.

DIY Tank Sleeve Button Up

As you know I am a big fan of button ups but during the summer they can get a little hot, so solution?
Tank sleeve button ups!

I went to Goodwill the other day and found a button up with such a beautiful print on it. But the selves made it look to western for my taste so, here is my tutorial on how to cut off the sleeves cleanly, you know, so it looks like you bought it that way.

Step 1. Find a shirt.

2. Pick apart the seem at each sleeve. A small pair of scissors works perfectly, be careful not to rip the fabric. 

3. For good measure I suggest you run the very edge of the sleeve through the sewing machine or hand stitch it, to prevent fraying. 

4. You're done! And now you have a brand new summer shirt!

Tomorrow I will post pictures of my outfit pairings with this shirt, and if you end up doing this DIY please comment and post pictures, I would love to see how yours turns out!

Of Monsters and Men

Now, reviewing music is not what this about. Not because music isn't beautiful and magnificent but because when I was looking at other blogs for inspiration and advice I noticed that a lot of blogs cover everything under the sun. I didn't like that. It was too confusing and made it hard to determine what was important and what wasn't. So, I decided that if my blog was going to be anything it was going to be simple.

But this band, Of Monsters and Men, there music is beautiful. It's poetic and romantic and each song sounds like a fairy tale. Go listen to them. They are the type of band that makes you just want to lay in a field and do nothing but feel the wind blow past you.

To make this relatable to my blog I looked to their music video, Little Talks for inspiration. (A beautiful, artistic video.) So here is my tutorial on how to get the Little Talks look.

Make Up

Upper Lids - Tenacious Teal Color Tattoo

Lower Lids - In Brown Lasting Drama

Lips - In Warm Latte Colorsensational

Dress - Goddess Dress Coral

Now, to top off the outfit find some feather accessories and get creative about how you wear them, and while you're figuring that out listen to Of Monsters and Men. 

DIY Repainted Heels

So, I have this pair of plain white heels and I have grown bored with them and what better way to stop being bored with them than to paint them.

Step 1. Find a white pair of heels or shoes.

Step 2. Apply painters tape.

Step 3. Pick out two colors.
(For paint either use fabric paint, found at  Michaels or acrylic paint, brand called basics, also found at Michaels.)

Step 4. Paint. Starting with your first color.
(I chose beige (color 1) and red (color 2))

Step 5. Wait 15 minutes and then remove the painters tape. You want to be sure that your paint isn't runny so when you remove the tape the lines stay nice and crisp.

Step 6. WAIT AT LEAST 30 MINUTES! You may think that the paint is dry but wait anyway. the next step involves placing tape on top of were you have already painted and if it is not completely dry the tap will peal the paint off the surface and you will have a mess on your hands.

Step 7. Begin painting with color 2.

Step 8. Once you have finished with color two remove all the tape and go back around the shoe and correct any smudges or spots you might have missed.

Step 9. Repeat on the other shoe.

Step 10. Marvel at your new pair of shoes and find an amazing new outfit to pair them with!

Lace for a Summer Day

Yesterday I ventured to my local Goodwill to stalk up on some basic pieces for some DIY posts I am planning when I found the most beautiful vintage lace shirt. It is gorgeous and the perfect summer piece.

This light lavender drop-waist dress is a piece I have had and loved for a few years now from Urban Outfitters paired with my new Goodwill lace top. I paired this outfit with the yellow flats to contrast with the pale colors of the rest of the outfit and to add a pleasing pop. And how can you have any summer outfit without a pair of sunglasses? Well this cat-eye pair works perfectly with the vintage looking outfit. 

Closet Staples - White Button Up

Closet staples. Those basic pieces that everyone has in their closet. But even though everyone has them, people are unique and have the beautiful ability to make them look completely different.

The white button up is wonderful because it is light enough for the summer, able to be layered during the winter, comfortable enough to just hang out with friends, and professional enough to be worn to work or a job interview.

Here are just two of my favorite summer pairings with my white button up. 

This is my white button up paired with a patterned Forever 21 which sits on my hips with the shirt tucked in. The necklace is this wonderful thick gold chained necklace with a bunch on different types of peppers and coins hanging down from the bottom. I love this necklace, its a little odd but, honestly, that is why I love it. I always roll the sleeves up during the summer to help fight the heat but also because I just love the way it looks! Recognize the shoes? The tan suede ones again. I love them the are perfect for the summer and also perfect for me because they don't have the biggest heel and for someone who isn't great at walking in heels these are absolutely perfect. 

A white button up paired with navy blue high waisted shorts? Honestly what could be prettier? And falling in with Rosie the Riveter lets also add a bandana to the mix. The clutch is actually a piece that I made and I will be doing a post on it later this week (recognize the fabric? ) And finally paired with a cute pair of ankle boots with a small heel. Heels seem to be turning into another part of my summer staples. I'm not great at walking in them so what better time to practice than over the summer?

So, in conclusion, add a white button up to your closet you won't be disappointed.