DIY: Shorts

Hello crafty girls! I hope you all are having an amazing and fun summer. It is excruciatingly hot here in Texas, so I realized I needed more shorts. While cleaning out my closet I found this pair of pants that I hadn't worn in a very long time, and my mind wondered with possibilities. Stripped shorts are pretty trendy right now, so I thought these pants would be perfect to attempt turning them into shorts. Also, I would save money and up-cycle a perfectly good pair of pants I no longer wore. That's a win-win! So long story short, my transformation was a complete success and it was very easy. If you are interested in creating your own shorts, watch the video below. I hope this inspires you to bring new life into your old clothing pieces! ♥ Laura

♥ Sister Date ♥

Hello pretty girls! I hope you all are having an amazing summer! I went to a fun event at Tootsies to benefit my school department and I invited my sister to join me. Norma and I felt like true fashionistas and decided to dress trendy and flirty. We had a blast window shopping, networking, and then dining at Pondicheri, an Indian restaurant. This restaurant was unexpectedly delicious, I highly recommend it if you are desiring to try something new. 

What my sister Norma wore:

Sheer white chiffon blouse with gold collar detailing: from JC Penny
Magenta ankle pants: New York & Company
Shoes: from Ross
Floral nude purse: from Ross

What I wore:

Black and white patterned longsleeved tee - Jones New York
Pleated black skirt- Loft
Stacked bracelets- Loft
Watch- Fossil
Shoes- from Marshall's
Quilted purse- Vintage

♥ Laura

DIY: Customize your Cell Phone Case

Hello crafty girls!

Cell phones have turned into a major fashion accessory! I mean who doesn't have at least 2 cell phone cases? I know I do. As girls, we cannot stick to just one design. It's like wearing the same necklace or pair of shoes every single day, who does that!!? Our cell phone reflects our style and personality. And lets face it, we don't always feel like rainbows and butterflies. So here is an easy and inexpensive DIY project that you all will love! Also, did I forget to mention the designs are interchangeable? Yup, you only need one case for infinite designs! How did I not think of this before? It is so simple, it's just a matter of tracing the cell phone case onto scrapbook paper, cutting it out, and applying it to the inside of the case! Easy right?! I also added a video below to help you visualize it ;-). I hope you all enjoyed this extremely easy DIY project and have fun rocking your awesome cell phone designs! Happy crafting ♥

DIY Scarf Necklace...or Necklace Scarf

Hello crafty girls! It is officially the second day of summer, how exciting! I hope you all are enjoying your beautiful summer break! I have a lot more fun projects coming up so stay tuned!!

Today is all about the scarf (yes yet again, what can I say I love them!). Wearing a scarf can get kind of boring if you wear it the same way every time. So I came up with these 2 easy styles that can refresh and revamp your simple look to make it more interesting! All you need is a long necklace and a lightweight scarf! That is it, and it's simple and cute! I made an instructional video for you all, I hope you like it!!! If you all enjoy watching scarf styles let me know and I can do more!! Remember fashion is about having fun and trying new things. And when you can use items you already own, well that's just awesome! It's a modern way of recycling what you already have ;-).  Take care pretty girls and don't forget to always be creative ♥

My Mother's Day Outfit!

Hello crafty girls! I hope you all had an amazing mother's day, as a mother or daughter, or both!! I'm fortunate to have the best mother ever! She had an amazing Mother's day full of fun and love! This was my outfit for a nice but casual day of shopping and dining! A jean jacket is a great way to take a formal dress from night to day. To finish the look I chose a sandy color cross body bag and wedges and a fun animal print belt. Have fun with fashion, and don't forget that you all are beautiful!

What I wore:

Michele Bohbot Jean Jacket
Enfocus Studio navy ruffled dress
Charlotte Russe animal print belt
Ann Taylor Loft Bracelets
Fossil Watch
Impo wedges (super comfy and inexpensive)

My First OOTD (Outfit of the Day)

This is officially my first OOTD and I am pretty excited....and nervous! It's probably my favorite thing to see in blogs, so I decided what the heck lets try it! My purpose is to give fashion tips and ideas to my fellow curvy girls because we are not being represented! Style has no size, shape, color, or price tag! So I hope I inspire you all to not be scared to dress up and feel beautiful in your own skin! I'll also share my flattering secrets to look your best and not break the bank!! So stay tuned for more fashion and crafts!! 

As you can tell I had some fun playing with the background...it's the ARTSY girl in me! And that is what fashion is all about too!

What I wore:

Nicole Miller New York tee
Charlotte Russe Slacks
Ann Taylor Loft necklace
Fossil watch
Vintage purse
Sandals from Ross

Halloween Costumes from your Closet: 1950s Inspired

This month of October means Halloween is around the corner! What is exciting about Halloween is that it does not matter the age, dressing up for Halloween is a yearly tradition for many.  I mean who doesn’t like to dress up and play a fun fictional character once a year?! On top of that, you receive free candy?! (Ha) What is cooler than that?! Looking for costumes can be fun as well, and that’s where my craft project for Halloween costume ideas kicks in. I will show you how to find and build your own costume from pieces you already own in your closet! I will also help you with hair, make-up, shoes, and accessories. Altogether, with styling tips I will help you create an awesome characterization that is perfect for Halloween. Best of all it’s FREE! You’d be surprised what you can create with a few pointers.

For this first theme, I got inspired by the 1950’s. The Rock N’ Roll Era (the movie GREASE) is one of the most popular costumes every year! Also the glamorous Old Hollywood was a big signature of the 50’s. The pictures should help you with the key items for the look (with different variations), and the video puts it all together! Hope you get inspired and HAPPY HALLOWEEN!