Thursday, February 28, 2013
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
Why making your sunnies is way cooler than buying them
Sunny Session
So I've now deemed Monday's "Friendship Mondays"; but rather a DIY fest. But we're not talking crafty, I mean like super fashion forward DIY that you'll actually wear and use.
Last night was the first of many, and was so much fun. Since over the top sunnies are all the rage, we decide why not make some.
We decided we wanted ours to take on a little more of a classic Chanel feel. Literally this is all you need:
-A pair of black sunglasses with dark lenses (Obvi a style that looks great on you)
-Tiny ceramic(or plastic) flowers (Available from Etsy )
- E-6000 glue (Available at any craft store)
- Tiny paint brushes
-Paper or plastic disposable plate or bowl.
So you basically decide where to arrange the flowers to flatter your face; apply the glue with the paint brush. Let the glue sit for about 2 minutes (to get tacky) and then apply to the glasses. Apply however few or many you choose. Then let the glasses dry overnight, and you're ready to wear them!
Here are how ours turned out:
So I've now deemed Monday's "Friendship Mondays"; but rather a DIY fest. But we're not talking crafty, I mean like super fashion forward DIY that you'll actually wear and use.
Last night was the first of many, and was so much fun. Since over the top sunnies are all the rage, we decide why not make some.
We decided we wanted ours to take on a little more of a classic Chanel feel. Literally this is all you need:
-A pair of black sunglasses with dark lenses (Obvi a style that looks great on you)
-Tiny ceramic(or plastic) flowers (Available from Etsy )
- E-6000 glue (Available at any craft store)
- Tiny paint brushes
-Paper or plastic disposable plate or bowl.
So you basically decide where to arrange the flowers to flatter your face; apply the glue with the paint brush. Let the glue sit for about 2 minutes (to get tacky) and then apply to the glasses. Apply however few or many you choose. Then let the glasses dry overnight, and you're ready to wear them!
Here are how ours turned out:
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| Finished product :) |
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| My new sunnies! |
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| Kelley's obsessed with hers! |
Happy DIY-ing!
Until next time, stay warm!
Xx
Thursday, December 13, 2012
Traveling in Style
While holiday traveling is always stressful, I feel like when you find one thing that makes your life easier it's that much sweeter.
I have found that one thing: this fantastic oversize canvas tote from Thursday/Friday. Do yourself a favor and get one. I literally was able to fit everything I needed for travel and it fit under the seat!
Hallelujah!!! And it's still cute!
The company got their start in LA in 2010 by making a tote version of the coveted Hermes Birkin. Each bag is only released for a short period of time, much like that of their designer counterparts. They also make tote versions of the Balenciaga Moto, Celine, and Miu Miu bags.
Available for purchase at Touch of Sass in Austin, and their website http://www.touchofsass.net
Happy Holidays!!
I have found that one thing: this fantastic oversize canvas tote from Thursday/Friday. Do yourself a favor and get one. I literally was able to fit everything I needed for travel and it fit under the seat!
Hallelujah!!! And it's still cute!
The company got their start in LA in 2010 by making a tote version of the coveted Hermes Birkin. Each bag is only released for a short period of time, much like that of their designer counterparts. They also make tote versions of the Balenciaga Moto, Celine, and Miu Miu bags.
Available for purchase at Touch of Sass in Austin, and their website http://www.touchofsass.net
Happy Holidays!!
Thursday, September 6, 2012
FNO!
Today, being Fashions Night Out it makes me extremely sad to not be in the city with all the madness of fashion week. Yet, there are some promising events happening in Austin, and along with my fellow fashionista well be taking in the best of what Austin's FNO has to offer. Stay tuned for outfit posts, recaps, and more!!!!
Xx peeps I leave you with some sick shots of makeup at bcbg this morning. Taking inspiration for tonight!
Xx peeps I leave you with some sick shots of makeup at bcbg this morning. Taking inspiration for tonight!
Sunday, July 22, 2012
French 75
This is easily one of my favorite drinks, but it's hard to find a place that really makes a good one, so I've started trying to perfect it at home. It is so refreshing; perf for the summer nights. So here's my take on the recipe:
French 75
2 parts gin
1 part St. Germain
Fresh lemon juice (1/2 lemon)
Top with prosecco or champagne
Enjoy!! Xx
French 75
2 parts gin
1 part St. Germain
Fresh lemon juice (1/2 lemon)
Top with prosecco or champagne
Enjoy!! Xx
Tuesday, July 17, 2012
Birthday!!
The weather has been rather pleasant the past few days. Went out to dinner with some friends for my birthday, here's the outfit recap.
Black sheer silk blouse:
Equipment http://www.equipmentfr.com
Sequin and embellish skirt:
Milly http://www.millyny.com
(on sale now!!!!!)
Shoes:
Elizabeth and James
Bag:
Chanel 2.55 http://www.chanel.con
Arm candy:
Michael Kors http://www.michaelkors.com
Cc Skye:
http://www.ccskye.com
Black sheer silk blouse:
Equipment http://www.equipmentfr.com
Sequin and embellish skirt:
Milly http://www.millyny.com
(on sale now!!!!!)
Shoes:
Elizabeth and James
Bag:
Chanel 2.55 http://www.chanel.con
Arm candy:
Michael Kors http://www.michaelkors.com
Cc Skye:
http://www.ccskye.com
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Humingbird Cupcakes!!
Hummingbird cake first appeared in Southern Living Magazine back in 1978. It was originally submitted by Mrs. L.H. Wiggins of Greensboro, North Carolina and is known to have won numerous blue ribbons at county fairs. My mom has made hummingbird cake in the past and it is delish, so we made it today, (fitting as I'm in the south for a few days). The wonderful thing about these cupcakes is how much fruit they have in them and how well the fruits mesh together. I prefer to make minis because I like that they are 2 bite, but make whatever you would like!
Here is a recipe for the more healthy counterpart from www.skinnytaste.com
Servings: 22 • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 197.8 • Fat: 6.5 g • Protein: 3.0 g • Carb: 31.1 g • Fiber: 1.7 g • Sugar: 21.7 g Sodium: 284.2 mg
Ingredients:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup sugar (I used raw)
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground ginger
2 tbsp oil
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups mashed ripe bananas
20 oz can crushed pineapple in juice, drained well
1/2 cup chopped pecans
For the frosting:
8 oz 1/3-less fat Philadelphia Cream Cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
22 pecan halves
Directions:
To prepare frosting, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and spices; stir well with a whisk.
In a medium bowl, combine oil, eggs, and vanilla; stir well. Add banana and pineapple; mix well. Fold wet ingredients and chopped pecans with the dry ingredients, batter will be stiff and dry but keep folding it and it will all come together.
Spoon batter into cupcake tin. Bake at 350° for about 23 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
Spread frosting over the cupcakes once they are cooled. Garnish each cupcake with a pecan half on top.
Here is a recipe for the more healthy counterpart from www.skinnytaste.com
Servings: 22 • Serving Size: 1 cupcake
Calories: 197.8 • Fat: 6.5 g • Protein: 3.0 g • Carb: 31.1 g • Fiber: 1.7 g • Sugar: 21.7 g Sodium: 284.2 mg
Ingredients:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup sugar (I used raw)
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground ginger
2 tbsp oil
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups mashed ripe bananas
20 oz can crushed pineapple in juice, drained well
1/2 cup chopped pecans
For the frosting:
8 oz 1/3-less fat Philadelphia Cream Cheese
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
22 pecan halves
Directions:
To prepare frosting, beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar and vanilla until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking soda, salt, and spices; stir well with a whisk.
In a medium bowl, combine oil, eggs, and vanilla; stir well. Add banana and pineapple; mix well. Fold wet ingredients and chopped pecans with the dry ingredients, batter will be stiff and dry but keep folding it and it will all come together.
Spoon batter into cupcake tin. Bake at 350° for about 23 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.
Spread frosting over the cupcakes once they are cooled. Garnish each cupcake with a pecan half on top.
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