Meet the Blogger - Guest Post 1

A little get to know me:

My name is Sarah, I’m 14, and I’m from the lower East Side of New York City. My style is definitely influenced by where I live. I like vintage and artistic pieces. I’m the perfect combo of edgy meets preppy. My absolute favorite print is stripes, and my favorite piece of clothing is my leather jacket.

I can’t wait to blog for you guys!

DIY- Pretty Power Cords

Source: Refinery29.com

If you are anything like me and you are looking for some more summer projects then you are in luck.
This is so simple and looks so cute.
All you need is a plain power chord and some Washi/ colorful tapes.

This is also the last post before I head to camp :( don't worry I'll be back soon and Sarah, one of the winners of the guest blog competition will blog until then.

Sarah is 14, and from the Lower East Side of NYC.

"I would like to sum up my style as artistic meets vintage with hints of edgy/grungy and bits of preppy.

I consider art to be life, acting, writing, drawing, and photography all dominate my time. I also think that promoting girls and good body image are key elements of my life." 

<3
Kiera

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The Fast and Fab - The Guide to Last Minute Outfits For the 4th

Wake up and smell the sunshine (if that's possible)

July 4th is tomorrow

and you need a great outfit. 

You probably do not have the time or the money to go and buy a special outfit but never fear here are some ideas that involve some clothes you probably have at home. 

If you do not have american flag shoes at the ready I recommend pairing this outfit with sandals or oxfords.

Shoes:lulus|Shirt:thehut|Ring:80spurple.com|Shorts:grazia

|Shoes:converse|Shirt:newlook.com|riverisland.com|

Shirt:Delia's|Shorts|Aeropostale|Crown:swell.com|

No daisy flower crown?
No worries.
Make your own using the DIY posted Here or if you are feeling patient pick some flowers and attempt to tie them together.

June Favorites

Converse canvas sneaker
$64 - bankfashion.co.uk

Kate spade case
katespade.com

Round sunglasses
80spurple.com

Sport hat
$7.61 - newlook.com

Marc Jacobs rose perfume
couture.zappos.com

Clinique sugar lip treatment
lordandtaylor.com

So, for this months favorites collage I decided to do something different. 

Instead of making a wish list I decided to do a "recommend list". 

This is a list of products that I already have that I love or if I don't have them I have seen them/ smelled them and like them. 

1. Every girl needs a chub stick to get her through life. I recommend "super strawberry" by Clinique for subtle yet gorgeous lips. 

2. I am obsessed with these shoes (if you could not already tell from my multiple posts in which I am wearing them). They go with literally everything and are super comfortable. Plus you can wear them all seasons. 

3. This case adds a bright "POP" of color wherever you go. It is also indestructible. I actually ran straight over my phone on my bike and both the case and the phone were as perfect as can be. 

4. I have loved this perfume for a long time. Is it the scent or is it the chic design of the bottle? I will never know. What I do know, however, is that every year I put this perfume on my christmas list and every year I do not get it. Feel free to want to end this bad streak and give it to me. 

5. Yes, I am aware it is summer and that in summer you do not wear hats but if I had this hat I would wear it all summer because it is too cute to take off. 

6. These sunglasses add a hipster/ retro spin to any outfit. If only I could pull them off. 

<3 Kiera

The Post Where I Jump for Joy

|Shirt:H&M|Shorts:Gap|Necklace:LiaSophia|

Everybody has a place. 

For most people it is their room

but for me it is my trampoline

On my trampoline I jump 

and jump

and jump

actually there was a song I used to listen to when I was teeny

it goes

"Sally was a jumping girl

and she jumped jumped jumped all over the world..."

in the end I remember she jumped through the forest to put out a fire

what kind of songs did I listen to.....

I actually used to do gymnastics

and I wasn't bad if I say so myself

but then it got to be too much

so I put my left over gymnastics skills to work on this trampoline

flips, handsprings,layouts, handstands you name it

if only I could do that stuff on the ground

Patterned shorts are my new favorite things

unfortunately my favorite things change as recently as I shop 

which is OFTEN. 

<3

Kiera 

P.S If anyone has any clue how to create a logo for my blog email me at brightlightsbrightlife@gmail.com

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A Post ft. My Bike

|Dress:DKNY|Shoes:Converse|Bike:CWonder|

Do you want to know my favorite thing about summer?

No, it is not the no school part or the warm weather or even the swim suits

it is my bike

my beautiful hot pink bike 

It almost makes the sweat and the exertion needed to ride it worth it. 

I have been in a denim frenzy

denim shirts, shorts, vests, jackets and now dresses. 

This dress is perfect for a bike ride to the beach. 

<3

Kiera

P.S Introducing the brightlightsbl instagram 

follow, follow, follow 

the insta includes post previews and photos from my daily life. 

one more social networking site doesn't hurt right?

Guest Blog #3 - 10 Summer Trends

Today's my last day, I'll miss you all terribly...but, the good news it that you can visit me atjamncookies.blogspot.com

So the goodbye won't be too hard.

 

It's out with the old, and in with the new, Goodbye clouds of gray, Hello skies of blue....

Sorry...High School Musical got the best of me.

 

Ah yes, it's summer time.

And while we are all getting reacquainted with our old shorts, skirts, and dresses it's also time to think about what to wear with them.

I happen to have 10 ideas up my sleeve.

How handy.

 

1.  Pull out that maxi.
Floor-skimming skirts and dresses are the most effortless thing to wear in the summer.

 2. Printed Pencil Skirts.

Pencil skirts are getting a little, well, boring. BUT, have no fear printed pencil skirts are here!!

 Wear it with a simple tank top, colorful flats and a ladylike handbag. This look is so European chic

 3. Bring our your bolds and brights.
Show that bold side, break out those bright obnoxious pieces and rock the town. That’s what spring and summer are for! Kick those black and grays to the curb.

 4. Try a touch of leopard.
I know, I've said I hate animal print. AND I DO. However, when little pops of leopard are incorporated into a spring outfit, the result is refreshing. It adds a little spice.

5. Pair any pair of short shorts with chambray.

Who wears short shorts, we wear short shorts....
Patterned shorts are going to be big this summer—mark my words. Wear yours with a chambray shirt à la blogger Native Fox for a polished twist.

 

6. Romp around.

It's shorts, it's a skirt, NO it's a romper!

Like maxis they are effortless.

And just so darn cute.

7. Go monochromatic.
I  love monochrome. If put together right it looks amazing, just skiddly. I recommend trying to dress in one color that is easy to pull off—like all blue or all white.

8. Keep those statement necklaces.
Statement necklaces are not a new trend, but they are still on the forefront of the fashion horizons.

 9. Wrap that chambray.

Or any button-up.

I don't think this trend needs explaining. The cute picture does it for me.

10. Backless

I opt out of the backless trend but, there's no denying it. It is popular.

And, it 's kind of like a mullet...Business in the front and PAR-TAY in the back.

High school musical and mullets...man...I need sleep.

 

Xoxo

Camille

jamncookies.blogspot.com