Selasa, 30 November 2010

DIY: French Manicure With A Twist


When these colors are together they are appealing to my eyes.  I like this color combination in clothing and I use it for makeup looks.  As you can see, this was really easy to do and I used inexpensive nail polish to achieve the look.

What I Used:
Silver - Sally Hansen Hard As Nails - Gunmetal (purchased at Walgreens)
Blue - Ruby Kisses - Caribbean (purchased at a beauty supply store)
Black - Kiss -Brush On Nail Art (purchased at a beauty supply store)

Thrifstore Fashion OOTD: Thrift Store Outfit Of The Day


Couldn't find my other shoe!

I love these shoes to pieces!


With the exception of one of my bracelets and my undergarments, this entire outfit is thrifted. Although the sheer shirt appears to be zebra print, it's not.  I paired it with a Zebra print bag, and those zebra print shoes. You can also give this outfit a whole different look by adding a bright colored bag for a pop of color.  I should have done that!

Sheer Zebra Print Blouse - Newport News - $3.00
Black Pencil Skirt - Laundry - $2.50
Zebra Print Bag - Guess - $3.00
Zebra Print Shoes - Colin Stuart - $3.50

Paying $12.00 to look thrifty fab - priceless!

Wishing Well Tree




These wishing well tree for any event create a very sentimental take home keepsake. From your wedding to a family get together , these small messages can remain in your home forever. Creating a scrapbook to a picture snap shot memory book, these sentimental messages are a very sweet way to share with your guest. Having an area for your guest to stay connected with and make them feel as though there as close to you . This idea can also be a very DIY decor. Enjoy!!
                    

Tiffanny Prom Dresses

tiffany-prom-dressesProm is a special time in a teenage girl's life. You will make wonderful memories that you'll cherish forever. So naturally, finding the most flattering and best fitting prom dress is very important. To get the perfect fitting prom dress you should measure yourself properly, if you don't measure yourself properly. No need to worry though, it's very easy to learn the right way to measure your body for a prom dress. We will show you how to measure your body for a tiffany prom dresses to look gorgeous.
tiffany-prom-dressesLooking for a tiffanny prom dress that is modest is sometimes a hard thing to do. Most designs have low cut necklines, they are strapless, or they have slits that come way too high. There are some companies that deal only with modest style dresses or you can alter the dress to fit your moral standards.
tiffany-prom-dressesYou just need to find a dress that does not come down too low in the back so that the length of the shrug or bolero will cover. Shrugs and boleros come mostly in black or white but occasionally you can find them in other colors. A black dress with either a white or black shrug can look very elegant. A white dress with a black or white shrug also looks great. You can use either with any color dress but a great combination is a any shade of red with a black shrug.
tiffany-prom-dressesGoing to the prom is exciting and fun and a wonderful time that you and your parents will never forget so have a great time and don't forget to smile for the cameras.

Senin, 29 November 2010

Fashion Fun: Fall Fashion Accessories On My Radar

Winter/ Fall fashion is my absolute favorite!  I love layered clothing, and all of the fun fall accessories.  Here are a few of my fall favorites that made it onto my fashion radar.



Garter Socks
      

Knee socks

Love her whole outfit!

           Fingerless gloves




                              
                                               Elbow length gloves



Boy Hats





What's on your fall fashion radar?


DIY Centerpieces

Create very unique and DIY centerpieces this year. Adding some greens and fruit to your creation gives it that creative POP , with a few Cymbidium orchid stems and the touch of color  with the Anemone floral heads . These lovely table decor centerpieces can add that personal touch to your Holiday decor.
http://athome.kimvallee.com/2010/11/citrus-centerpieces-by-o-xide-design/

Unique Prom Dresses

unique-prom-dressesA great way to start off in looking of a unique prom dresses is to look at bridesmaid dresses to find a dress no one else will be wearing to prom. Most people look for prom dresses and never think to check out dresses for weddings. Even if you do purchase a prom dress there are many things you can do to it to make it unique and one of a kind. Purchase a simple long dress and then start to add pearl trim, sparkly cording or sew on beads or sequins to make it look totally different.
unique-prom-dressesA unique and popular style for this year is the short prom dress. These can be beautiful and elegant even if they do not come to the floor. They are made of quality fabrics such a silk blends and satin with lace and tulle. They come in all different colors and some even sparkle and are beaded. They look like a classic prom dress except that they come to the knee or slightly above.
unique-prom-dressesA way to make a dress look different is to make a large sash that goes around the waist. It only takes about 1 or 2 yards of material that is cut double the width you want it to be. Fold it over and sew down the side that is open with one fourth inch seam and sew on each end leaving about 2 inches open at one end. Once sewn you just have to pull the sash inside out through the hole then sew that up by hand. Iron it flat and tie it about the waist.
unique-prom-dressesYou are unique as a person so make sure your uniqueness is exemplified at your prom. Get a unique prom dress or alter a regular dress to make it different. Make sure it is a good representation of your unique personality. Unique prom dresses, turn heads and look your best for prom night

Minggu, 28 November 2010

Protective Hairstyle: Kinky Twists Are Just What The Doctor Ordered

I went from this...

To This

Low Side Bun


Up-Do

One of my favorite protective styles is the Senegalese Twist (also know as kinky twists).  I love this style because it is versatile and is very low maintenance.  Because I don't relax my hair, for me, winter months can sometimes be a battle.  With all of the rain and moisture in the air, I tend to mess with my hair more than I should, so this style is a big help.  I use to go to the shop and spend over $200 to get this done.  For several years now, I have been doing it myself to save a bit of money.  It is well worth it!  If you want to try this style yourself, I have an older tutorial here.

*Tips:
If you wear your hair in braided or twisted styles like this one, it's important that you still take care of your hair by doing the following: 
  • Regular washing, conditioning and moisturizing is important. 
  • Be careful not to braid or twist so tight that the scalp buckles or the hair is pulling.
  • Be mindful of braiding the hairline to tightly to prevent a thinning or receding hairline.
  • Keeping the hair braided for longer than 10 weeks isn't suggested.



Kooky Pics #379 DIY flowers

easy DIY bouquet for a special occasion. =)

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Yellow Prom Dresses

yellow-prom-dressesOne of the most interesting, and at the same time, most annoying parts of a woman's life is the amount of time it takes her to look perfect. Be it a casual outing, a small get together or a glamorous evening party, she always feels the need to be yellow prom dresses perfectly. There is a lot of pressure from the society as well. Nobody ever forgives a person who appears at a party looking sloppy and disorganised.
yellow-prom-dressesAnother important decision is to be made is about the hair style that you may want to have for prom to match your beautiful yellow prom dresses. In case you wish to keep your beautiful long hair loose, these should be combined with plain back. That might not work well with the dress which has some exotic back design. Your backless yellow prom dress can look elegant if you tie your hair in a roll. You can also enhance the elegance of your dress by locking your hair in different designs. The prom dress would look amazing at floor length.
yellow-prom-dressesYellow prom dresses are the perfect choice when you want to look sexy, glamorous and cool at the same time. These clothes come in various styles and designs. You can get outfits made of silk, lace and which may have a self print, or which may be embroidered with black or white lace, and have a black or a white bodice. Yellow prom dresses are extremely sexy, and are also available in a wide choice of material. You can go for synthetic, cotton, silk, lacy, woollen or satin dresses depending on your choice.
yellow-prom-dressesInternet is a great source of knowledge about prom dresses. You might choose your prom dress from a variety of options that are available online. You can get thousands of prints for your dress while searching online.

White Prom Dresses

white-prom-dressesYou have to be a bit daring to wear a white prom dresses mainly because you have to work really hard at making it not look like a wedding dress. White prom dresses for prom need to be simple without a great deal of embellishment. Some beading or clear crystals and sequins look nice on a white dress and it does not come off as being too much.
white-prom-dressesAnyone who has gone through high school or even college will tell you that perhaps one of the most memorable nights of their school lives would be the prom. At prom nights, there will be music and a lot of dancing. There's also the potential of seeing a mate or getting together with friends whom you don't get to spend so much time with. A prom is also the perfect excuse you have to sport the best dress that you can possibly wear. One of these could be a white prom dress.
white-prom-dressesYou can add a little color to the dress by taking some material and making a sash that will tie around the waste or just above if there is an empire waist. Use silver or gold to stay in the neutral range but give yourself a little glitter. Black is a great color to add along with some black shoes. Red is another color that is bold and you can also wear red shoes. You can actually make your sash any color you wish. Pastels work very well as do the bolder and darker colors.
white-prom-dressesPicking out shoes for a white prom dress is easy. If you are not going to add any color to the dress itself you should pick white shoes. Wear satiny pumps, white sandals, patent leather heals or ballet slippers, just make sure they are white. They can have gold or silver accents. If you want to be a little more daring you can wear either gold or silver shoes.

Sabtu, 27 November 2010

Eyebrow Shaping and Grooming Tutorial

Lately, I've been on to the lookout for some DIY grooming tips on youtube.

It's easier to pay someone to thread or pluck or wax your brows or anywhere else but it costs money. With current circumstances, one has to be a little bit more thrifty and nifty.

This girl's tutorial on eyebrow shaping seems easy to follow...


All I need now is to find the mini shaver like kind of tool that will help to groom above my brows! =)

Historic Primrose Cottage

                                        

















       Had to share this very classy Historic Primrose Cottage
wedding setting. I have the pleasure of saying that our dear
cousin (Andrew) and his beloved fiance (Tracy), will be
  celebrating there wedding ceremony in the fall of 2011.
This beautiful setting creates a very romantic feel .I hope
share with you all there lovely wedding pictures .

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Primrose Cottage Wedding Gallery

Historic Wedding Location

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Kooky Pics #378 Jenny Sun Photography

"Memory is a way of holding onto the things you love,
the things you are,
the things you never want to lose".

and JSP captures all that... memories.

(Picture is a compilation of JSP's works)
Browse through her works at Jenny Sun Photography or her FB page.

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vintage Prom Dresses

vintage-prom-dressesProm dresses are a much-anticipated indulgence. With all the importance given to glamour in prom parties, designers are vying to provide the hottest and most sought after designs for young women who want to make a splash. If the idea is to stand apart from the crowd, or to leave a long lasting impression, the best option is the vintage prom dresses, which is really hot this season.
vintage-prom-dressesVintage prom dresses can satisfy both of these. Vintage prom dresses allow you to have a dress that no one else will have. There is a variety of fashion decades from which to choose, from retro to turn-of-the-century dresses. There's something nostalgic about the vintage prom dress that conveys a dramatic and romantic mood that's sure to please your date.
vintage-prom-dressesVintage prom dresses have become very popular. The 50's and 60's looks are back with long chiffon gowns with full collars and full-length sheer train; glamorous strapless dresses with winged upper bodice and a full skirt. Semi-sheer chiffon gowns with embroidered organdy and Empire waist-favorites in the 60-are also making a comeback among the younger set. Most are opting to dress up their ensembles with vintage jackets, coats, shoes, shawls and jewelry.
vintage-prom-dressesVintage prom dresses, paired with appropriate vintage accessories can make your prom one to remember.