DIY: Cute Shoes

So everyone has those never worn white shoes, and now you cam decorate them in a way cute way. This idea is totally designer inspired. I think the idea is way cute and it is super easy. All you will need is poster board or construction paper, the shoes, and fabric markers in various colors. Step one is to use the paper to cut out a design whether it is stripes or zig-zags. Whatever make you happy. Than you have to trace it with a pencil. trace it all the way up the shoes. Once you have done that, you can color it in. And really, thats all there is to it. So I hope you love your new and improved shoes.

Word Overuse: We all do it

We are all, like, totally guilty of the repetition of certain words and phrases to the point of nausea. I myself admit to it. And celebrators aren't any exception. They do it too. Burnt what words and phrases are most abused by our favorite celebs? Well, Evan Rachel Wood admits to using "dude" way to much, and Kim Kardashian says she uses "OMG" to her sisters too much. Kate Bosworth thinks that "chic" is the most overused word in the fashion dictionary. Like most of us, Charlize Theron uses "like" too much. When asked this question to Busy Phillips her response was "I use 'totes', 'totes McGoats', and 'totally'.  In a twist, Felicity Jones thinks he uses the term "I reckon" all too often. For German-born Diane Kruger, it's "scrumptious". She says she just learned it. As you can see, celebrities overuse words and phrases just like us. What word or phrase do you misuse?  

Halloween Costume Ideas

I have to say, out of all the months, october is my favorite. Maybe its because the air is fresh and crisp or the leaves are starting to change. Maybe its because the air is just right in LA (lower Alabama). But probably because October has my favorite holiday (besides christmas of course!), Halloween! I absolutely love it! I think decorating my room for the occasion is absolutely so much fun. I also love dressing up for costume parties or to pass out candy. I don't know what about it is so great but to me, it just is. So what I will actually be blogging about today is for all you girls who either still dress up or just need a costume for a party. I'm doing this cause I used to never be able to decide on what to go as, and I thought I'd make it just a little easier for all y'all out there.

1. Pirate
2. Witch
3. Ghost
4. Nurse
5. Baseball player (the cute girly kind)
6. Alice in Wonderland
7. Historical figure
8. Kitty Cat
9. 20s Flapper
10. Police Officer
11. Robin Hood
12. Cowgirl 
13. Skeleton
14. Any Animal 
15. Angel
16. Devil
17. Angel/Devil Mixcross
18. Disco Child
19. Cleopatra
20. Hippie
21. Fairy
22. Little Bo Peep
23. Princess
24. Maid
25. Mummy
26. Vampire
27. Dorothy
28. Bride
29. China Doll
30. Rag Doll
31. Can-Can Girl
32. Nerd 
33. Sailor Girl
34. Mermaid
35. Rockstar
36. Scottish Girl
37. Little Red Riding Hood
38. Snow White
39. Jill (But you would need a Jack)
40. Wonder Woman
41. Bride of Frankinstien
42. Cheerleader
43. Doctor
44. Mime
45. Minnie Mouse
46. Army Girl
47. Jasmine from Aladdin
48. Daisy Duck
49. Girl from Colonial or 1800's period
50. A Zombie Disney Character

This post is to throw some ideas out there. Find one you like and google it. Tons of things will pop up and how you can make it. Be sure to let your creative juices flow. Also, look in the dictionary. You could pic an inanimate and random object. There are always things around you for inspiration. Dress as a famous person, your role model, what you want to be when you grow up, someone of TV, an actor, your favorite Disney person, or from a certain era. The possibilities are endless! Have an awesome Halloween, y'all!

Mason Jars

So recently I've been really into Mason Jars, mostly because of all the really cute and neat things you can do with them. I figure the best way to share my love of these jars it by blogging it. You can find so many more fun and creative ideas at  http://beautyandbedlam.com/ideas-for-mason-jars/
So the first thing I discovered you could do with them is make a match holder. I think they would be great for decoration. All you have to do is replace the top with sandpaper and fill the jar with matches. It's pretty simple.










Second, I saw this idea for light holders. I guess if you were having an outdoor party or southern wedding it would be really cute. The only thing you have to do is wrap and secure some twine around the top. Than fill it a quarter way full with sand and put a little candle in it.








Another cute idea would be to use a Mason jar for an organizer. Yes you heard me right. If you glued them together they could be used to organize thinks like office materials. So cute right?

DIY: Macrame Bracelets

Growing up by the beach in Southern California, the ability to knot a macrame bracelet was practically a right of passage. Although those days are long behind us, we’ve never forgotten the ever-so-simple square knot technique. This time, however, we’re replacing hemp and wooden beads for more updated elements like colorful nylon cord and glossy metal charms. Happy knotting!

You’ll need:

• 4 yards of 0.5mm chinese knotting cord
• a connector or charm
• an embroidery needle
• a pair of scissors
• flat nose pliers (optional)
• a lighter (optional)

Start by cutting the knotting cord into two 30 inch, two 20 inch and one 10 inch lengths.  Fold the 20 inch piece in half, pull the loop through the ring, fold it over the ring, and pull the rest of the cord through the loop. Repeat the step on the other side of the ring. These strands will be anchored and remain stationary.

Center the 30 inch cord under the two middle strands. Fold the right cord over the middle strands and under the left cord. Pull the left cord under the right and middle strands and through the loop on the right side.

Pull tightly and slide the knot up to the top.

Finish the 2nd half of the square knot by folding the left cord over the middle strands and under the right cord. Pull the right cord under the left and middle strands and through the loop on the left side.

Pull tightly and repeat the steps – left, right, left, right . . . Continue knotting until the desired length is reached. Keep in mind that the clasp will take up approximately half an inch.

To finish the knots, thread one of the cords onto a needle and sew up the center of 3-4 knots along the backside. Pliers will help pull the needle through the tight knots.

Repeat the same step on the other cord.

After sewing up both knotting cords, trim away any excess. Save the scraps and melt the tips with a lighter to seal it for extra hold. Repeat the same exact step on the second half of the bracelet.

To make a sliding closure, shape the bracelet into a circle and overlap the middle strands. Use scraps to temporarily tie the cords together at each end.

Take the 10 inch cord and center it under the strands. Start tying square knots exactly the same way the bracelet was executed.

Stop at about half an inch and sew the knotting cords into the backside of the closure. Remove the temporary ties.

The two sets of middle strands are now the adjustable ties of the bracelet. Adjust to fit the wrist and tie each end into knots. Trim away any excess.

Your adjustable knotted bracelets are finished!! xx