Recent Finds

You know when you find those great buys that you just feel so good about?  Well that's what I found in these shoes.  I had bought some similar to these a few months back, only to discover that one of the straps on the shoe was cut short, and wouldn't fit in the buckle...annoying. So I tried to find them again with no luck.  Then just yesterday, I stopped by the wonderful DSW (just wasting time) when I came across these beauties.  They look just like the ones I had to return, and both of the straps buckle, yay!  It was one of those things I wasn't looking for, but totally made my day.

I also found this clutch a few weeks ago and wanted to share with you.  I bought it at Sam Moon.  Now if you don't know what that is, here is a little description.  You know those stores where it is stufed with product from wall to wall, with too many people, and everything is really cheap, and most of it is knock-offs?...well that is what Sam Moon is.  I don't ever go there, but maybe once a year.  I was looking for a gift and what do you know...I found something for myself!  I came across this clutch that reminded me of a style that Alexander Wang would have.  And since it was under $20, I had to snatch it up!

Guess Shoes $50

Sam Moon Bag $17.99

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Baby You're A Firework

I love the 4th of July, it is one of my favorite holidays.  It's full of hot dogs, baseball games and fireworks!  This year I forgot to take my camera everywhere with me, which was stupid as a blogger, but I did manage to get a couple of pictures with good ole' Instgram!  I got to spend all weekend with my family and friends and enjoying the hotness of summer here.  Last night we went to the lake and watched fireworks explode in the night sky!  I hope your weekend was as good as mine no matter where you were.

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Summer Time

I don't know where you all live, but if you don't live in Texas during the summer, consider yourself very fortunate!  It has been in the 100's for a few weeks now, and the weather is looking the same for this next week as well.  It is horrid to be outside for more than 30 seconds, and I feel like I'm getting a sunburn just from walking to my car from class.  Basically the only place to be is by the pool, or rather in the pool at all times.

I always have the hardest time finding bathing suits that fit me, and they usually cost more money then I can justify spending on a bathing suit.  $60 for the top and $60 for the bottom...no way.  So I am looking for the cheapest suits I can find.  Bathing suits are a fashion statement, just like the latest shoes, handbags, etc.  I always want to buy a new one every summer, even though there is nothing wrong with my old ones.  So far, this summer I have bought 2, with mix-matching in mind.  I am trying to buy basic bottoms and printed tops and vice-versa.  Even though my mother would drop $200 to see me wear a one-piece, I just can't see myself laying by the pool in a small dress.  The point is to get some sun! Sorry mom.  Here are a few suits I have bought so far and they are all under $20.

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Stripped bikini-Walmart.  Hat-BP Nordstrom.  Bag (old) Bath and Body Works.  Necklaces-Forever 21

       Heart top-Walmart.  Leopard top-Victoria Secret.  Black Bottoms-Victoria Secret

And we can't forget the shades :)
Sunglasses-Forever 21

New York!

I went to New York as part of a summer class with my University about a week and, and it was very exciting, and we met with a lot of people in the fashion industry, like Style Sight, PRPS Jeans, Google, Gap, Tommy Hilfiger and many more companies who gave us great advice as we enter the fashion industry.  All in all it was educational and fun! Here is a picture overload of my trip :)

DIY: Studded Denim

I have been looking for a studded denim vest for several months now, without any luck.  So as soon as I found this denim vest at Forever 21, I snatched it up and decided I would stud it myself :)

I used 7mm studs, which can be found here. 

 

I used a flat screwdriver to bend the prongs flat.  The studs went through the denim very easily, but this vest is a thin denim.  I have another vest that is a thicker denim, and I will have to use come kind of fabric glue for those.

You don't just have to use silver squares.  There are all shapes and sizes in different colors!  I might add a flashy pin to give it some color too!

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Glitter Nails

Hello my beautiful bloggers!  I have been wanting to try the Sally Hansen Salon Effects Polish Strips for a while, but I had not heard enough about them to buy it.  I saw a girl who had this beautiful gold glitter nail polish on the other day, so I asked her what she was wearing, and she told me that they were the polish strips!  I was so excited to hear that they wear well, and they look so pretty.  I went straight to Walgreens and picked me up a pair.  I am still nervous about how long they will last, but I am loving them so far!

Here is a little how-to...

 

There are 8 different sized strips for each hand. 

It comes with a small nail file, a cuticle stick and the polish strips.

Select the size that fits your nail before peeling off the back strip.

After peeling off the white back strip, place the strip onto your nail and smooth out gently with your fingers.  Focus on edges and tips of the nail.

Slowly peel off the top clear strip.  I didn't see that there was a clear strip right away, and lets just say I had problems :)

Tuck the strip around the corners and under the tip of your nail.

Gently file excess polish, and smooth edges and tips with your fingers.

1-2-3 and you can have nails like me...haha.

Try them out!  They have several different designs and plain colors!

Random Wednesday ♥

I am currently finishing up finals this week, and I am excited to share new things with you!  Reviews, DIY, OOTD and much more!  Here is just a post of randomness and some new shoes.

 

This is my beautiful sister, which no one believes us. Here we are before a wedding shower we went to last weekend...

And shoes!  I picked these up at Target a couple of weeks ago and I couldn't love them more.  They are super comfortable and go with almost anything.  Yay for shoes at cheap prices!