Metalic Table Top: IKEA Hack

So I have a confession. I love IKEA. Really, they have adorable stuff for a great price and honestly half of my place is furnished with only IKEA products. Well today I decided to spice up my plane end table I have had from IKEA for about four years now.


You will need:
-IKEA Lack Table
-Spray paint (Metallic or your favorite color)
-Regular Scotch Table
-10-15 Minutes to complete




FIRST:
I am using the IKEA LACK end table that cost $9.99 online or in store.

SECOND:
I took the table apart (this is how the table will originally come when bought. NOTE: You have to build all of the IKEA furniture you buy.) 

 

THIRD:

Take the table top and just used regular clear scotch tape and put it all around the bottom end of the table top. (NOTE: Once I get back to where I started with the tape I like to make a little tab by folding the tape in it's self. It is easier to take off them)

FOURTH:

Get your metallic spray paint (or any other color you want) and go outside to spray the table top. (NOTE: To avoid spray paint from bleeding/running spray with quick light strokes. You can always add more later.) On a nice day it doesn't take long to dry. Only took mine about 5 minutes. 

(Yes that is my pup in the background. I bet she is thinking oh mom not more spray painting....)

FIFTH:

Attached the legs back on! 

SIXTH:

Enjoy your new end table!

I love it. I also really love how the (faux) wood grain on the Lack table looks when the metallic is on it. I love an industrial, rustic, chic look. If that makes sense....

What would you do to your end table?

Since I've Been Gone..

Well it has been quite awhile since my last post. A LOT has happened since the end of February. I turned the big twenty-three years old, I completed my forth internship, I graduated college.. again, I moved.. again, I got a job in public relations and most recently I was laid off from that same job, due to financial issues with in the company.

Yeah.... I'm still trying to process that last one. While I am back on the job hunt I also have a few more tricks up my sleeve and would love to see them come to fruition soon.

Again, I regret my absents on my blog and will work at posting more in the future.

Alexander Wang Spring 2014 Campaign

 

I actually really like this campaign idea. What do you think?

Spring Inspiration

Who else is ready for spring?! I am so ready to warm up and break out my spring outfits this year. I figured I would take a look back at the spring 2014 collections by a few of my favorite designers to gain some inspiration for the upcoming season!

I also am currently in the process of cleaning and organizing my closet. I did this when I first moved to this new place in August, although this time I am documenting all of my clothing. Now this is something I have done many times at my internships so I could track samples and for product development reasons, and though it could be useful for my own wardrobe. I will be doing a blog post shortly after I finish documenting everything and organizing everything on how I did it and what I used. I am very excited to see how this all works. I love being organized. Yeah I know I'm a nerd haha.

Nail Insperation

 

 I'm pretty much obsessed with gold right now and loving the gold & pink/gold & black combination!

What's your favorite nail color (combination) right now?

HAPPY NEW YEAR

Everything You Need To Know About Filling In Eyebrows

This is the second half of the eyebrows topic. Check out the first half on tweezing eyebrows here.
After searching high and low for all the best tricks on filling in eyebrows perfectly this is what I gathered....

Everything You Need to Know About Filling in Eyebrows:

1.  Take your spoolie and brush eyebrows in direction you want them. Usually brush up then to the side.
2. Start by using a eye primer, yes the same thing that you use for your eyelids. Just make sure it isn't a shimmer eye primer. This makes sure the eye powder stays all day.
3. Take your favorite eyebrow kit (I use the Elf eyebrow kit. It's cheap and works amazingly) Using the darker wax take your angled brush and start to fill in your eyebrows. Using short light feathery strokes to mimic the look of hair. Always remember to keep the start of your eyebrows lighter than the ends!!!
4. Using the same angled brush take the lighter powder and do the same thing. Although really focus on keeping the start of your eyebrow light and more shaped by using the angle on your brush.
5. Take your favorite concealer, in a shade or two lighter than your skin tone, and using your concealer brush apply concealer above and below your eyebrow. This perfects the shape of your eyebrows and makes them pop!
6. Take a blending brush, or even your finger, and blend the concealer so it looks natural.
7. Take your spoolie again and brush your eyebrows to make sure everything is blended on your brow and in the right direction.
8. Optional: For maximum security your eyebrows will stay all day long use a brow gel and lightly brush the gel over your brows so they don't move and get messed up throughout the day!

Everything You Need To Know About Tweezing Eyebrows

I'm not a big make up/beauty person.  I was always more interested in what outfit I was going to wear for the day and how my hair went with it than what my face looked like. My previous eyebrow history was basically me just going to my hair salon and having them wax my eyebrows or getting my eyebrows threaded (I highly recommend) every once and awhile. Although once I began to stop going to my parents more often and turned into the broke college student I figured I would do them myself. It has been a long journey to say the least. I discovered early on that I have sensitive eyebrows to tweezing and the moment I pluck one I sneeze twice! 

After searching the internet world of information this is everything I found about what to do for your eyebrows from the tweezing them!

Everything you need to know about tweezing eyebrows:

 

QUICK TIP: Before you start sanitize your tweezers and scissors! 

1. 
   1.  The more round your face is the sharper the angle of your eyebrows can be. The more defined your face is the smoother and rounder your eyebrows should be. 
   2. Take a make up brush to the side of your nostril and hold straight up. That is where your eyebrow should start. Put a dot or line there on your eyebrow using a different color eyeliner.
   3.  Place make up brush from side of nostril over black pupil and that is where your arch should be. Draw another line or dot.
   4. Place make up brush from nostril over corner of your eye and that is where your eyebrows should end. Draw another line or dot.
   5. Now take eyebrow brush using the comb side, comb eyebrows upward and take cuticle scissors cut the hairs that go up past your eyebrow. Do the same thing downward.
   6. Voila! You have your trimmed and tweezed eyebrows!

QUICK TIPS: To stop from hurting your when tweezing put ice or an ice pack over your eyebrow before you tweez (and after if it really hurts like it does for me) it helps numb and stop the pain. Always tweez eyebrows in the direction then grow which is always up and to the side of your face. Pull the skin tight over your eyebrows, keeping skin taught help reduce pain.  Lastly I heard about, but never personally tried, using baby teething topical medication on your eyebrow.

 Now that is all! Check back tomorrow to see everything I discovered about filling in your eyebrows!

Kanye West Ruined the Birkin Bag For Me...

I debated talking about this on my blog. Although, It was something I could not keep myself from saying on twitter hehe. Before I go further let this be known that these are my opinions and if anyone thinks differently okay that's fine. I know some people get very offended for some reason when I say, I really do not like Kanye West. There I said it. He is not a wonderful all amazing talent of... well anything really (again this is my opinion). I was never a big fan of his music, it was just always kind of there like a sweater you bought because it was on sale although you never liked it enough to actually wear.

So I guess it comes to no shock to anyone I HATE what he got Kim Kardashian as a Christmas present! To me the Birkin bag is a nod to class, elegance, safistication and a sign that you have all around made it! Made it in what I don't know, but I know I have always wanted one since being in my young preteen years. It was something I always thought, 'I know I've made it when I can afford my Birkin bag with out being in debt!' It was a wonderful fantasy of mine.

Many of my favorite celebrities and entrepreneurs in the fashion industry even have them like Olivia Palermo, Ashley Olsen, Nicole Richie, and POSH SPICE! Okay, okay I mean Victoria Beckham. Just look how lovely the bag looks draped on their arms. So elegant even dresses down!

 

Explicit image of bag & album artwork-click post to view

Happy Holidays!

Gift Guide For Him

Boots | Shirt | Weekend Bag | Ipad | Headphones | Phone Case

Gift Guide For Her

Agenda | Booties | Ipad Case | Iphone Case | Mug | Rings | Perfume

Rustic Glam

Removable Chevron Wallpaper | Dresser | Cowhide Rug | Chandelier | Pendant Lamp

 Tree Stump End Table | Sofa | Metallic Deer Head | Chanel Glasses Print | Home Sweet Home Print

Since moving in with my boyfriend he has made my style of home decor change. I was defiantly more feminine before and now I have slowly started to gain more of a love for rustic and natural elements that make a place more masculine. Although I will never get rid of my love for glam and glitter. So for some inspiration at the next place we move to (whenever that will be) I looked up a bunch of my favorite pieces to create a rustic glam look.

 

Boot Fever

 

One | Two | Three | Four | Five | Six

At the GW

Sweater: H&M (old) | Jeans: American Eagle | Boots: super old no name brand from a little boutique 

Not a big update but I just love enjoying the fall weather while looking out over the city at the George Washington Bridge in New Jersey. I'm a sucker for a gorgeous view. Where are some of you favorite views?

DIY: Cap Toe Flats

So I've had these black studded flats for a long time now. I got them from Target, I can't even remember how many years now. Since I've had them for so long and wore them so much they eventually got scuffed up on the top point (Sad face). Since they were all scuffed up I hardly ever ware them anymore. So I decided to create my own cap toe to cover up the scrapes and I can ware them again!

It's really easy and takes no time at all. Just tape off the area you want painted. I also taped a piece of paper around the shoes so no spray paint would stray. The you use your preferred color of spray paint and let dry! Really simple, really cute!

TOO SHORT

 

A Boyfriend Shirt?

 Forever 21 Blouse | Old Urban Outfitters Pants (similar) | Prabal Gurung for Target Shoes (similar or Ebay)

So not only do we have boyfriend jeans, which I am obsessed with, but I call this blouse the boyfriend shirt. I got it at Forever 21 over the summer. I am obsessed with the big loose button down, which reminds me of my boyfriends button ups.  These pictures were also used for my bio on CollegeFashionista, which is the website which I am currently a Style Guru for.

H&M Home Decor

 

I recently discovered that H&M has home decor! My favorite part about finding this out, is that everything is at a reasonable price.  Which is perfect for me. Ever since I lived in Philadelphia I have been obsessed with interior design. My home decor is constantly growing and evolving with my lifestyle. 

While I was living in Philly I didn't have a lot of space so everything was condensed and crammed all into one main room. When I moved to the poconos and into my two story apt, I finally got to grow my style and I purchased more decorative items. 

Now that I have moved into a house with my boyfriend I have been able to grow my personal interior design with his. I love mixing masculine and feminine items together.

Check out all these home decor items here.

My Autumn Must Haves

 

One. | Two. | Three. | Four. | Five. | Six. | Seven. | Eight. | Nine.

Hey guys! Fall will officially be here, in the poconos, on Sunday! I always love fall. I love picking apples, carving pumpkins, handing out candy to the trick-or-treaters, dressing up my dogs in halloween costumes, thanksgiving, football, and of course the fashion! I'm sure others agree that fall will always be the best time of the year for fashion. I love layers and mixing up textures and prints. These items I have listed are just a few of my favorite items for the fall weather. I do not have any of them, so it means I need to go out to get them!

#1: A dropped waist is everywhere this season. The emerald dress is a perfect item for fall/winter. It can be worn by it's self on the warmer more comfortable days. Or once it gets colder you can throw on a jacket and tights, or even wear a long sleeved shirt under the dress.

#2: A big comfy sweater is a MUST! Especially for us college students, like me, who wakes up way  to early just to run to classes then sit studying in the library for the next two hours. Sometimes I just want to be comfy, you know the seniorits  is kicking in.

#3: I just love pencil skirts, but sometimes they seem too business casual for a school setting. So I love keeping it fun and right for my age of a young 22 year old.

#4: Leather pants can be worn with anything. It just warms up an outfit physically and visually. 

#5: A casually and comfortable t-shit is always a must but when the t-shit mixes prints is add that extra design element.

#6: I love loafers, but I have never bought a pair yet. I just love ones I found at Forever21that have cute sayings on them. Remember fashion is FUN, so when you see something cute or funny you want to wear around.. WORK IT!

#7: I have been wanting a black wool floppy hat for several years now and haven't been able to bring myself to purchase one yet. I think this year will make it the year I do. I love hats and when adding this to an outfit it will not only help keep you warm but will look awesome. 

#8: EARRINGS-SO SORRY I forgot to add numbers to 8 and 9. Anyways, I love these earrings and the detail that it can add to an outfit. It is defiantly a way to add a rocker edge. 

#9: NY GIANTS T-SHIT-SO SORRY I forgot to add numbers to 8 and 9! So, I figured I just had to add a NY Giants T-shirt to the mix just for my boyfriend because that's his team and I don't have one nor to I really care to have one so besides a super old eagles jersey I have no football merchandise.. looks like I have to get one lol.