Weekend Wrap-up

Even though it was gross we ventured out on Friday to our usual spots. Can't keep a trendy girl down.

And on Saturday we celebrated the trendiest holiday of all: Halloween!

In character.

This blog is so obviously sponsored by Coors Light. Chic.

We spent some time Sunday afternoon thrifting for upcoming projects. Results to be posted soon!

Happy Halloween my little ghouls!

Halloween Preview

Here is a preview of my Halloween costume! Does this surprise you at all? Check back for my full costume and LB's amazing costume too! Have a fun Halloween weekend!

Sass-a-Frass

Sparkle & Fade dress via Urban Outfitters, Ark and Co. jacket via Nasty Gal, Aldo shoes, and Forever 21 assorted bracelets and sunglasses 

So, this outfit is a little sassy. But I think we're all in agreement that this jacket is more or less EVERYTHING. With the weather finally making it socially acceptable to don a little fur I think this cheetah print miracle of a garment will be making all sorts of appearances in my weekend ensembles. And with Halloween right around the corner, these wedges are my own little play on witch shoes. I like the idea of keeping the rest or the pieces simple and letting the jacket shine, but I'm ready to delve into some mixed-print action next.

Outfit Opposites

Gap shirt, Banana Republic cargo leggings, Steve Madden shoes, Clutch via Piperlime, Forever 21 necklace and sunglasses

I actually wore this outfit on the same day that LB wore this outfit. The fact that we were wearing the exact same colors was cute. Hey, at least the colors (if you can even call cream and black colors) were on opposite parts of our body? If it wasn't for the matching outfits I would have titled this post "Urban Jungle" due to the cargo pants, cheetah print shoes, and elephant necklace in the same outfit. I must have been dreaming about going on a safari. Yeah, right. Lets be real, lots of cheetah print and faux fur is the closest to the jungle I'd ever want to be.

DIY: T-Shirt Scarf

While I often have many a crafty musing, I have far less crafting talent. I once stapled my finger while creating a booklet. So I'm always on the lookout for little DIY projects that can be created with my limited ability. Enter: the t-shirt scarf. These little beauties are all over the place in many styles and forms. I've been dying to attempt one for some time now, so with my scissors in hand and my tentative outlook I got to work. 

Step One: Choose your materials 

1) Any old T shirt. Well, almost any old T shirt. The tee should be L or XL for best results, and make sure that the shirt doesn't have side seams. I chose a shirt that my Dad gifted upon me from the Beef and Pie Coffee Bar in Austin. Highly recommended! 

2) Scissors. Fabric scissors would probably work best, but regular scissors will do in a pinch.

Step Two: Cut off the bottom hem and the top of the shirt (below the sleeves). Which should leave you with something like this:

Step Three: Cut the remainder of the shirt into strips about one inch wide, but be careful to not cut all of the way up to the top!

Step Four: Gently pull the strips one by one, and they will begin to curl onto themselves. The final result should look something like this:

 

This DIY was created to the sounds of Blood on the Tracks by Bob Dylan.

 

Happy crafting!

Weekend Snapshots

This weekend consisted drinks with friends, the tiny Urban Outfitters pop up store that came to Knoxville, unfortunate fortunes, pumpkins, and the first of true fall weather in TN!

Gypsy Lady

Audrey skirt, thrifted sweater, Urban Outfitters flats, gifted necklace, vintage bracelets, Etro for Topshop bag 

This outfit echos the end of summer. I picked up the skirt and sweater on a recent trip to LA to visit an old friend. I've been lucky enough to make fabulous friends who reside in interesting places. It's the best way to vacation. I spent the whole first day wandering around West Hollywood stumbling into gem after gem of shops. 

I wear these bracelets constantly. They might as well become an extension of my body. My grandmother (the diva) picked them up on an Indian reservation on her way to California for the first time. Which sort of makes the whole outfit come full circle. She went on to move to California on two separate occasions, a daring move for a woman from Tennessee in the late 40s/early 50s. Hopefully when I'm her age (90 next month!) I'll still be echoing her style and showing up to Thanksgiving dinner in a purple pea coat. 

Me in the same outfit seeing the pacific for the first time

DIY: Glitter Boots

The second I saw this Glitter Boot DIY (originally here) I knew that I had to make them! I love glitter almost as much as I love cheetah. Although I must say, the title of this post should be "See SB make a Mess". The floor of my apartment is now covered in gold glitter. I am actually really enjoying the new glitter finish on our floor, but if you ask my roommate she might have a different opinion (yeah, right). Okay, on to the DIY!

Step One: Gather the Supplies

1. Boots - I used these Old Navy boots largely because I paid a whopping $13 for them, so I wasn't afraid to mess them up.

2. Glitter and lots of it! I used two sizes of glitter and mixed them together - I don't think this is necessary though because the larger glitter took over.

3. Fabric Glue - I used one that said it would work on leather since the boots I used are faux leather.

4. Paint Brush - I just used this to paint the glue on to the boot, so it would be applied more evenly.

5. Newspaper - Obviously I only had magazines so I used that instead, but newspaper is a better option. 

Step Two: Apply the Glue

 

Step Three: Apply the Glitter

Simple as That: You're Finished!

You can now marvel at your beautiful creation! You might want to leave them to dry for a while because I think the glitter might shed!

 These were really fun to make and I cannot wait to wear them! I think I am going to pair them with skinny jeans and a simple, cream top, so the focus is on the boots! This could also be done with silver glitter on gray boots...Old Navy has the exact boots I used in gray too! Have fun!!