How To Get This Look: Punk Rock Chic

You've made your DIY vest, how will you wear it? I actually wore it to school today. I had a practical for my class and I wanted to feel strong. What you don't realize is, the way you dress really helps with how you portray yourself. So I felt very confident at school today and I'm pretty sure I aced my practical. :) So here is how I accomplished my outfit!

DIY Clothes: Studded Camo Skirt

So my boyfriend predicted that camo was going to be in this season. He said that camo is timeless and it was making a comeback. Honestly, who says that? However, he is right...

DIY Clothes: Cutout Sweatshirt

You can use any sweatshirt that you may have for this easy, effortless look. I had this sweatshirt again, lying around, untouched and unworn for months. I haven't seen anything like this before, and thought it would be a fun design! Be the first person to wear this cutout sweatshirt amongst your friends!

DIY Clothes: Studded Denim Vest

Hello, everyone!! So you know how I love studs? Here's another DIY tutorial on how to add some studs to pieces you may already have in your closet to give it that extra edge and oomph. It's really easy and a great look for Spring. Also, if you're in love with 80's punk rock, a studded denim vest is a must have! So take out your scissors, studs, more studs, even more studs, and a denim shirt or jacket to create a DIY studded denim vest. Prepare to be amazed by the wonders of studs and a little DIY magic!

DIY Accessories: Bejeweled Denim Cuff

I had some sleeves from a previous tutorial. Then it dawned on me, I'd love to have a denim cuff for some extra flare with my more subtle outfits! Way to be resourceful! So here's a pictorial walkthrough on how to create your own denim cuff. You can use other fabrics as well, I just happened to have these denim sleeves lying around. If you want to cut up an old button up shirt, you can definitely do so too.

DIY Hair: How To Do Ombre Hair with L'OREAL Feria

I'm a woman of many hairstyles. I try to spice it up every once in awhile by doing something completely crazy with it. I once ombred my hair with bright red/pink. I wanted to do a subtle change to transition my black hair into a more fun, Spring look. Here is a really easy DIY ombre tutorial that took my boyfriend and I about 1 hour!

DIY Makeup: My 10 Minute Makeup Routine

News flash, I don't wake up every morning looking like a million bucks. In fact, it takes exactly 30 minutes every morning to change from drab to fab. This includes taking a 15 minute shower, 10 minutes of makeup, and 5 minutes to do my hair. This is a daily routine, so I've gotten it down to a T, but it may take a little longer for you the first time. So follow along with the numerical step to step picture collages!

DIY Clothes: Crop Top w/ a Peek-A-Boo Heart

I love crop tops, they give the right amount of ease and trendiness. I will be showing you how to make a crop tank that was inspired by an ad I saw in Seventeen Magazine. Carly Rae Jepsen was wearing a dress with a cut out heart on her back. I instantly fell in love. I've never seen a crop top version of dresses like that and since I had some left over fabric from my previous tutorial, I went ahead and made a crop top with it.

DIY Clothes: Elbow Patches & Faux Pockets

The weather is a little warmer and the flowers are starting to bud, but I'm not ready to wear tank tops or shorts just yet. Winter is about to end and Spring will start anew. All your standard sweatshirts are getting marked down prices, but why save them for next winter? We can amp those sweaters now and wear them now, when the weather is still calling for a sweater. Here is another DIY tutorial on how to make your normal, everyday sweatshirt trendy!

DIY Makeup: A Makeover Story (Angie)

Ciao, my lovelies! Meet my friend, Angie. She's a graduating senior at the University of the Pacific this Spring. Some things you should know about Angie: She has never worn makeup before, her go-to outfits consist of jeans and t-shirts, and she loves to bake. So that goes without saying, makeup and dresses are all foreign to her. However, Angie will be working soon and in order to be taken more seriously as a bioengineer in industry she wanted to learn how to apply her makeup. (Left-before, Right-after)

 

DIY Clothes: Peplum Dress for Valentine's Day

I believe that a peplum dress is one of the most essential dresses you need in your closet. Why? It gives shape to skinny girls, it conceals trouble areas for bigger girls, and it's just the cutest thing ever! It's pretty expensive to buy peplum dresses if you're planning on owning a bajillion of them, so why not make your own? Here are 7 easy steps to creating your one of a kind peplum dress!

DIY Clothes: Skull Sweater

Hello my fashionistas! Spring is coming early this year, thanks to Mr. Groundhog! However, I don't know how the weather is like for you all, but the weather in Stockton, California has been sporadic. It's cold and hot and hot and cold. So this piece will be for that middle ground weather, where it's too hot for a fur-line jacket, but it's cold for a t-shirt. Try on this for size, fashionable DIY fun! This is how you'll make a studded, floral skull for your normal, everyday sweatshirt. Pair this with some leggings and flats and you've got yourself a casual, chic outfit for school.