DIY: EMBELLISHED SCARF & GLOVES
Valentine’s Day is approaching, and this is the perfect gift to give a friend as just a little way to say, “thanks.” Scarves and gloves are probably the most popular winter gifts, although it can get expensive, especially with all of the new trends this winter. Why shop in Henry Bendel for a $600 dollar...
Pillows With A Touch Of Couture
As Fashionistas, some of us may have the privilege of owning a designer bag (or know someone that does). Ever wonder what to do with the Duster bag that the purse was wrapped in? Well here is fun way to make use out of those bags and make some pretty cool room/apartment decorations by turning...
DIY Peppermint Bath Scrub
Looking for last minute Christmas gifts? I came across this great tutorial for a peppermint bath soak by The Spotted Fox! I myself am a firm believer in taking baths. After standing in a bakery all day making cakes, I like to soak in a warm, aromatic tub. Relaxing and soothing?.. don’t mind if I...
DIY: Inspiration Boards
To get myself excited, motivated, and of course inspired for my career, I made inspiration boards; bulletin boards covered with images and quotes of inspiration. I aspire to have a career in the fashion industry, so I flooded my boards with anything and everything ranging from words of advice to fashion week pictures. Whenever I...
DIY Bath Fizzies
I found this brilliant homemade bath fizzy recipe on www.instructables.com. These would be perfect to give to your friends for Christmas or for stocking stuffers. Who doesn’t love a good bath fizzy? Everybody loves bath bombs, and they are fairly simple to make. For this recipe, I am using ingredients that are pretty common. Essential oils can...
DIY Glitter Clutch
Once you find the perfect outfit for a night out, you may be thinking it’s time for a sigh of relief. Allow yourself this relief and then realize that you still have yet to figure out what accessories you will pair with your ensemble. This is a whole other dilemma. Now it’s time to frantically search...
DIY Draped Skirt
You’re getting ready for a night out with the girls, so you go to your closet to search the endless possibilities for the perfect outfit. However, even within your sea of clothing, you find nothing to wear! You could go out and buy a new outfit, but that new outfit will just add to your...
DIY Vanity
I’m loving this DIY Vanity table skirt tutorial I found on The Beauty Department!! The best part about it is that you can do it whether you sew or not! What’s a girl to do with a banged up table? Here’s my new favorite answer. We saw this gorgeous vanity by famed interior designer Ryan Korban and...
DIY Collared Shirt
Denim on denim seems to be all I hear these days. Whether its rocking the cutest pair of skinny denim jeans or a jean jacket or even a chambray shirt, denim has made its comeback. Although wearing your chambray shirt is trendy by itself, why not spruce it up a bit? Add a bit of...
DIY Colored Chalkboard Paint
I’m loving this DIY Chalkboard Paint Tutorial via marthastewart.com If you thought chalkboards were just for schoolrooms, think again. These wipe-off writing surfaces make handy helpers around the home, too. Thanks to paint that dries into a chalkboard finish, your board can be whatever size you desire and placed wherever you like. Store-bought formulas come...
DIY: Chevron Sparkle Pumpkins
One of my favorite things to do in preparation for Halloween is decorating pumpkins. This year, my roommates and I were looking for fun new ways to decorate our pumpkins. I found many different designs for pumpkins all over Pinterest, but my favorite was a glittered chevron one! There is a great blog that teaches...
Pucker up with a DIY
If there’s one thing the crisp fall weather doesn’t allow, it’s smooth lips. Along with the cooler fresh air comes the inevitable chapped lip.With so many chapsticks and lip balms on the market, how could a girl ever choose one? Do these products even accomplish what they claim to? As with other things, sometimes the...
DIY Manicure
You know the feeling you get right after a manicure? The ugh, I feel so refreshed and clean feeling? Even though this feeling is fabulous and well worth it, it’s often hard to find the time to take out of your busy college girl schedule and get a quick manicure. (Also, on a college budget, it...
DIY Elastic Hair Ties
Elastic hair ties are all the rage and are possibly one of the simplest Do-It-Yourself projects out there. They only require one product and with the normal quantity available to buy you can make an endless amount of hair ties! Elastic hair ties are less damaging on the hair- they cause less breakage and don’t...
Inspired Christian Louboutins
Any fashionista would love add a pair of Christian Louboutin heels to their dream closet. I know as a college student, I don’t have an extra $1,500 to spend on a pair of shoes. Even though the typical college student cannot afford these Cinderella shoes, there is a way to get the look for less!...
