Saturday, July 13, 2013

Summer Bucket List DIY's - Guest Post 4

 I happen to be big on bucket lists. Frankly, I’m big on lists in general, but especially bucket lists. I actually run a bucket list account on Instagram, if any of you are interested the username is @forever_bucketlist   J
Anyway, back to my bucket listing, people always talks about their dream summers and all the cool things they want to do, so I figured why not take some initiative and create a list of MUST-DOs and fun DIYS. Here you go:
·      Make my own Capri-suns:


Picture credit www.muffinsandmocha.wordpress.com
o   What you’ll need:
§  Lemonade (or other fruit drink)
§  Mini Ziploc bags
§  Straws
o   Freeze the lemonade in the Ziploc bags
o   Freeze until almost solid (or fully solid if you’re traveling with them)
o   Squeeze the bags (you can also hit them with a metal spoon) so the consistency is a little more like a slushy
o   Insert straw
o   Enjoy! You can take them to the beach, to the pool, or just keep them in your yard

·      Colors of the wind… but actually

                                                     Picture credit www.doityourself.com
o   If you paint the primary colors on a fan you get the coolest effect ever! Since I only have fans (no AC L) I am definitely trying this!

·      Homemade nail stickers

o   Have you ever wanted to do really cool nail designs but they’re just too hard? (Wow, I sound like an infomercial). Here’s the solution:
o   Paint the nail designs you want onto a Ziploc bag, let them dry and then peel them off.
o   Just stick them onto your nails and add a layer of topcoat, you’re good to go!

Other ideas:
o   Sunscreen tattoos:
o   Just put sunscreen in a specific shape on your body and leave it there while you tan. At the end of the day you’ll have a heart/star/infinity/whatever shaped patch of light skin on some various body part
o   Make a glitter jar:
o   Just Modge Podge the inside of a jar and cover the inside with glitter. Boom, a cool desk ornament.
o   Stud a pair of sneakers! All you need is studs, fabric glue, and toothpick to apply the glue to the shoes.

Thursday, July 11, 2013

A Dress Peppered with Pineapples - Guest Blog 3


This snazzy sundress is available at www.topshop.com for £25
After doing my research I have discovered that all the top fashion writers have declared the “hottest” trends for summer 2013:
-Stripes
-Neon
-Graphic prints
-Overalls
-And just a dash of the nineties.
What does this mean in the world of style? A dress with fruit on it. Don’t get me wrong; I think this dress is adorable. The shape is flattering, the print is cute and fresh, and the material looks nice and airy. I just happened to be amused by the fact that high fashion has provided us with a dress peppered with pineapples (I couldn’t resist the alliteration). I think this dress symbolizes everything we need: high trends made wearable. Sometimes seeing a trend on the runway or in a magazine I get driven away from it, not drawn to it. Why is that? Because everyone is so diddly-darn (yes, I just said that) set on being outrageous. This dress is unconventionally patterned, but still cute and wearable.
If I were going to style it, I see this dress worn with a pair of strappy flat sandals, a big sunhat, and white circular sunglasses. How would you?


Tuesday, July 9, 2013

The Bargain Bikini - Guest Post 2


You know what summer means? The hunt for the perfect bikini. While most girls hit up Victoria’s

Secret, I hit up Target. Or as I say Targehh (‘cause it sounds classy), at Target you can find adorable

bathing suits for under twenty dollars per piece. At most retailers the cheapest suits are found for around

thirty dollars apiece and up. Now that’s a deal.   
    
These are two of my favorites: the dotted one is your basic bandeau; the striped one is a little more

supportive with a hook back and underwire. I have another that is your basic halter-top in a nice teal.

The suits are very comfortable, excellent quality and at a bargain price. Why spend nearly a hundred

dollars on something you’ll only wear for one summer? Especially when you have cute and cheap

ones!

Sunday, July 7, 2013

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!

Wednesday, July 3, 2013

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.




Monday, July 1, 2013

June Favorites

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