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Recreating Celebrity Look

​I love simple pieces, and this celebrity recreated look is the exact reason why I think so! I love the Kardashian's sense of style. Kourtney, Kim, Khloe, Kendall, and Kylie always wear the new and upcoming trends, while putting their own twist on it. Obviously the outfits they wear cost as much as I would make at my job in a year, so if you want to look like a K-Dash, you have to find cheaper items to recreate the look! In this picture, Kim is wearing a simple black tee, oversized black blazer, boyfriend distressed jeans (cuffed at the bottom), and a neon pump. Her makeup is not too overdone, which is essential to the look. Her hair is in a top knot, which you can easily do with a sock bun air accessory, and lastly she is carrying a small black clutch bag. I love this look because it is perfect for any event, day, time, anything! I love how she chose to wear a neon colored heel because every outfit needs a pop of color; whether it be from a necklace, top, or shoe, your outfit cannot be boring and bland. You can easily find these items at Target, Old Navy, Forever 21, and so on. It is good to have staple items in your closet for outfits like these.

DIY Statement Necklace

      I am really into crafting, and one day I saw a pin on Pinterest about how to make your own statement necklace with a chain and large beads, so I decided that I would try it out for myself! It looked a little difficult, but it is actually really easy!

      In this picture it shows you how to make a statement braided bead necklace. I really like these types of necklaces because they can really make any outfit stand out and add a little pop of color and flair! For the first step you have to have all of the materials to make it; pliers, beads, chain, scissors , heavy thread, jump rings, bead tips, and a clasp. Step 2 you put the beads onto the necklace. Step 3 is when you take the claps and put together all of the bead strands. Step 4 is showing you what it should look like. Step 5 is showing you to separate the strands into two's into three different sections. Step 6 is the finished product. 

      You can make a statement necklace with other beads or charms, I just choose this one because it was the easiest and it is something that I would wear often! 

Fall Nail Ideas

      With the seasons changing, so should your nail color! I think that with the fall and winter months now here and soon to be approaching should call for more deep, rich colors instead of the bright pinks, blues, and neon colors that are more spring and summer appropriate. I have given you tips on what to wear this season, so now it is only fitting that your nail color is up to date, too! Like I have said in earlier posts, I am a Pinterest junky, and on that website it has great nail ideas such as colors and designs that anyone can do! 

      The one color that I think everyone should try for this fall season is either a nude or brown nail color.

      In this picture, it has all of the different shades that I love. You can either go really dark with the brown,or have it be a light cream color. My favorite nail color in the picture is the ring finger nail. I think that it is a perfect balance between light and dark. 

      This color is a deep violet, my favorite. If you are a fan of apple red or deep red nails then this is the color you should try. Its also perfect for the people who love to wear pink colors on their nails, but don't want to carry the bright color over into the colder seasons. 

      Black nails are for the more daring and edgy person, but its not only limited to those type of people! Black nails are a classic in my opinion. As you can see, they put a matte coat on the whole nail, then added polka dots in a glossy coat. This is such an easy and cool design that anyone can do!

      I love the Essie nail color brand. They have such a variety of colors in their line, and I have noticed that this brand does not chip as easily as other nail brands do. Although Essie is more expensive, it is worth the investment. Pictured is all of the fall favorites, which included browns, reds, and purples. 

Brands

      We can come the conclusion that I like and dress preppy. The preppier style of clothing comes with a price tag that can hurt your bank account. Don't get me wrong, I don't wear all brand name clothes, but who doesn't like to splurge and get something that they really want and love even though it is pricey?
      I love all of my preppy brands. Vineyard Vines, Southern Tide, Ralph Lauren, Southern Proper, and so on. Every sorority girl knows and loves these brands. This summer I took a vacation to Florida with my best friend, and it was so crazy to us that the residents of the sunshine state were equally as obsessed with their preppy brands as we were! Almost every person that we saw on the street was in some sort of preppy brand; completely different that how it is here in Kansas. I'm going to explain a few of the brands that I have chosen and why I love them.
      I love to buy Vineyard Vines long sleeves, t-shirts, and hats because I love the quality of the item. The shirts are so soft and the hats are very trendy and affordable. The signature pink whale is how you can tell if an item is Vineyard Vines. Another factor that makes this brand awesome is that the creators of this brand are very down to earth and likeable people. I get their magazine in the mail and not only do they show clothing items, but they feature some of the people who wear their clothes in the magazine as well! They give a little background story on the person and show them wearing their clothes. This magazine also has a story on the back of it, saying how it was founded and how they want people to view the brand and so on.
      Ralph Lauren is another brand that I love because like Vineyard Vines, they have somewhat affordable clothing that is high in fashion. I am guilty of owning a Ralph Lauren hat in every color available. Their signature emblem is of a man riding a horse, playing polo. This brand has some of the finest and the best quality sweaters that money can buy. They are very reliable, they wont snag on things and wont 'ball up', and they come in a variety of colors!
      Everyone is crazy about a certain brand, I just so happen to be crazy about a million!

Closet Renovation

      I think that we have all been there. Too lazy to hang anything up, put things away, or even have your clothes make it to your closet. We all have those days where it looks like we just melted on the floor and put on the comfiest pair of sweats you own and an oversized sweatshirt or t-shirt. If someone were to look at my closet right at this moment, I would be thoroughly embarrassed. Fear not! I have a closet organization tips that can bring anyone's closet from a black hole to an easy, accessible storage place! I am crazy about Pinterest, so these tips that I am about to put down come from a pin inspiration.
Tip 1: Create storage bins form miscellaneous items.
-This is a great idea not only because it keeps all of the 'clutter' that you have in your closet in one solid area, but you know exactly where to go if you are missing a sock or a glove.
-This bin can either be on a shelf or hidden in the back of your closet. My miscellaneous bin is huge because I have a lot of mix matched items in my closet, so it is stored in the back.
Tip 2: Keep like pair of clothing together.
-This means that you should keep all of your sweaters, flannels, shirts, and jackets together.
-Designate an area for each so you aren't sorting through everything trying to find a single item.
-This can also help in other ways because I will just end up throwing things on the ground if I cannot find something that I am looking for.
Tip 3: Create wall storage for your shoes.
-Make little ledges on the side of the wall where you would like to put your heeled shoes at. You can get these type of ledges at Wal-Mart or Target. They make an almost V shape on your wall, so you can put the heel on the ledge and let the other part of the shoe dangle.
-If you have extra hanging space, you can buy hanging bins to store different types of shoes. This also frees up space on shelves if you have them in your closet.
Tip 4: Scarf organization. 
-This tip is a little different, but bear with me. Buy shower curtain hooks, preferable circular ones that are 5 or so inches, hook them on a hanger, and string through your scarfs on the hooks!
-This works with any types of scarves. I am going to make one for my knitted scarves, infinite scarves, and my regular ones.
-It keeps them all on place and not jumbled up in a mess.


Closet organization can be a lot of work, but in the end it will cut down on the time you take to find something, and the stress of having a messy closet!
 

Arm Knitted Scarf Tutorial

I love knitted wool scarves, especially for the upcoming cold months! As I previously posted, I think an infinity scarf is an essential to everyone's winter wardrobe. Searching the internet on how to make said scarf I came across a video showing not only how to make one, but how to make one using just your hands! No knitting needles or anything. All you need is any color and type of wool, and thirty minutes of your time and you can own a knitted scarf with a personal touch of your own! I actually made one not to long ago, using a cream color of wool. If I can make one of these, then you can too!








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