Yay! The finished product from yesterday’s DIY post! Just in time for Valentines Day :)
cardigan: Urban Outfitters, DIY-ed
tee: Urban Outfitters
scarf and pants: H&M
shoes: Target
DIY Heart Elbow Patches
what you’ll need:
- cardigan
- suede, leather, or whatever fabric you want to use
-marker
-embroidery thread
-heart pattern
1. Put your cardigan on and bend your elbow. With the marker, mark the middle of your elbows where you want the patches to go. Just mark a small dot or x.
2. Using your heart pattern, trace your heart onto to wrong side of your suede and cut them out.
3. Pin the heart patches over your elbow marks.
3. Using your embroidery thread, stitch your hearts in place! I chose to stick with a basic running stitch, but you could do whatever fancy stitch you may like.
Tadaaaaaaaaa. You can see a little more in my outfit post tomorrow!
Always Girly
Some days I gravitate towards black jeans, leather boots, and bold silver jewelry, and then other days I feel like dressing as girly as possible. What can I say, I guess I’ll never grow out of my bows, ruffles, and florals.
P.S - Do you like my pin? Its my newest piece from Jewelmint! Don’t forget, if you sign up for Jewelmint, use code bos990 for 50% off your first month, c/o the Boston MBA Team.
sweater: H&M; Buffalo Exchange
skirt: swapped and DIYed
tights: Urban Outfitters
pin: Jewelmint, use code bos990 for 50% off your first month, c/o the Boston MBA Team
boots: Steven Steve Madden
HANA Titanium
I have relatively straight hair. But after I shower, Sometimes I don’t comb it and let it air dry. So I end up with the frizzy, slightly wavy kind of straight. Which is fine some days. But most days, what I really want is that sleek, pin straight kind of straight :) So I reach for the straightener.
When the people at www.misikko.com contacted me and asked me if I would like to try their HANA Titanium 1.5” Flat Iron, I couldn’t pass it up. Misikko is a site that specializes in salon grade flat irons, curling irons, and CHI hair dryers. So when I received my package ( filled with a whole bunch of really good stuff! they do a great job ), I was pretty excited.
And it didn’t let me down. It heated up nicely, the temperature adjusted perfect, my hair didn’t snag, and I was done straightening in only a few minutes. It worked perfectly, and fast, and I would definitely recommend it.
The only down fall is that they are very pricey. But if you are able to invest in these tools, it would definitely be worth it. They will last you a long time - the quality is awesome.
Ketchup and Mustard
worn on January 31st, 2011
Some days I just need an oversized sweater and jeans.
And some days I feel the need to dress like America’s favorite condiments.
This was one of both of those days.
Anyone hungry for a hot dog now?
cape: American Apparel
sweater: swapped
jeans: Gap
necklace and bangles: InPink
boots: Dolce Vita
Grandma Shorts
worn on January 26th, 2011
I refer to these shorts as my grandma shorts. Now, I’m all for a high waist. But high waisted, pleated, wool shorts might be taking it a bit far.
…At the same time I really love it. What can I say, apparently I like grandma shorts.
shirt: thrifted
shorts: vintage
necklace: Bobbles and Lace
tights: H&M
shoes: Boutique 9
Wedding Wednesday
After a weekend spent at my venue, and getting a few more items checked off my wedding to-do list, I feel like all I am thinking about is wedding stuff. So I thought I would share a little update as far as where I’m going, inspiration wise!
I like color, if you can’t tell.
P.s - I’m hoping to start sharing more of my planning as I move forward. So look out for more Wedding Wednesday posts!
Cozy Skirts and Wedding Planning
worn on January 28th, 2011
Isn’t this just the perfect little winter skirt? Its like a cozy, chunky sweater in skirt form.
I wore this on saturday to attend the wedding preview / tasting event at my wedding venue. Me and my mommy ate so many yummy, yummy foods and I finally narrowed down our menu. One more thing to check off the list!
shirt: Old Navy
cardigan and tights: H&M
skirt: Lace Affair
hat: Urban Outfitters; DIYed
shoes: Qupid; Lulus.com
In My Life - A Weekend At Home
*I flew home by myself into snowy Buffalo for the weekend.
*I played with Kiki (and had to give Kiki a bath because of a mischievous two year old) and ate my favorite foods.
*I attended the tasting at my wedding venue on a snowy day and recieved fun gifts from my coordinator.
*And I spent time with a whole bunch of little cuties!
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And now I’m on my way back to Boston. See you tomorrow with the outfit I wore to the tasting!
The Weekend
worn on January 25th, 2011
Happy Friday, everyone! Hope you have a fantastic weekend. I’m off to Buffalo for a couple days. I have some wedding planning to do and a new niece to meet!
P.S - Don’t forget, if you sign up for Jewelmint, use code bos990 for 50% off your first month, c/o the Boston MBA Team.
sweater: Gap; Buffalo Exchange
skirt: Urban Outfitters; Buffalo Exchange
tights and shoes: Target
necklace: Jewelmint, use code bos990 for 50% off your first month, c/o the Boston MBA Team