DIY Flower Crown

Ready to rock a flower crown? The perfect Spring accessory is so easy to make and SO fun to wear. It just adds an extra little pep in a girl's step. :) Grab some thin floral wire and wire clippers (bought both of mine at the Dollar Store), pick your flowers, and get to wrapping! You'll have a beautiful flower crown in under 5 minutes for under 5 dollars!

Cut a piece of wire about 1.5 times the circumference of your head (or of how small you want the crown). Don't worry if you run out, it's wire- you can wrap more on! Save time by cutting off lots of flower pieces now. If you want it big and poofy, cut farther from the bud so that it can stick out more. If you want it neat and tight to the circle, cut very small stems, closer to the bud but still with enough (maybe 2") to wrap the wire onto.

You can use any flower, but if you are using thin floral wire, try to stick with lightweight flowers such as baby's breath. Now go rock that flower crown!

 

+ Hold fast to what you have, so that no one may seize your crown. +

Charleston Fashion Week 2014 + ghd Styler Giveaway!

Whew this last week was awesome! Charleston Fashion Week was as amazing as ever and if you didn't make it down there for a night, you definitely need to put a reminder on your phone for tickets for next year!!! I attended Wednesday (Day 2) and Saturday (finale) nights. I don't want to freeze your computer with a thousand pictures so I've decided to focus on a couple of my favorite designers and the Art Institute of Charleston's show- which was stunning! Of course, I also have some fun pictures because that's what it's all about to me- a fun night out!

If you aren't interested in fashion but love your hair, scroll down to enter the giveaway (details below)!!!

First off is Kaitlyn Machos. omgosh her dresses are drop dead gorgeous. Standing ovation, huge applause, winner of Wednesday night's emerging designer competition gorgeous. You have to hear/read her story. Beautiful inspiration and execution. I was not the only one a bit disappointed that she didn't win at the finale. It was kind of shocking since she received the most applause (as far as the people's choice winner goes). Oh well, though. She got her name out and I'm sure more good things will be going her way soon!

The next designer I liked a lot was Cori Spade. This was an interesting one because I love her inspiration, but I wasn't as in love with her designs. Dresses were cute, but the quilting was a little too simple. Cori was inspired by the North Carolina quilting trails she grew up around. I would love to see the same designs dresses/skirts, but with more inspired quilting than just the block quilt. Does that make sense? Either way... she's definitely someone to watch! (Note: I would definitely wear this skirt if given the chance! It really is pretty.)

Forgive me on this next one but I cannot figure out which designer to attribute this dress to! I feel awful about that. I thought it was part of the Art Institute's but now I'm not sure. Anyways... She's a beauty!

And now to the Art Institute of Charleston's show. Wow wow wow! Students used local inspiration (spot the Ravenel boob bridge!) and sweetgrass to make some serious OOH AAHH WOAH moments. In. Love. Soak it in Charleston, soak in the history.

Seriously, all I want for Christmas is sweetgrass tiara. What!? Audrey Hepburn eat your heart out! Dress designer, Model.

My heart beats faster just looking at the pictures. :) Some serious talent in this city! No wonder I love it so much.

When I wasn't picking my jaw up from the floor, I was having fun in the Style lounge and Belk tent! Warning: Please remember- I am NOT a fashion blogger. I'm not fashionable at all. The struggle is real since childhood. But I love to admire fashion and I love to dress for fun- whatever makes me happy! That does not equal stylish. lol Left skirt made by me, right flower crown also made by me. ;) Right necklace is the sand dollar by Lauren Amos Designs and right clutch is Aldo. Bracelets were my grandmas cause that's how I roll.

Mom! (My mom recently became a blogger!

 

 

Love finding new Southern bloggers to follow!
Fashion Bloggers: The Retail Therapist and Northern Lights- Southern Belles

Former Roomy and my finale date: Felicia from Two Hearts West Creations
(Fun Fact: My first date with my husband was actually with me, him, and Felicia!) :)

And I can't do a post without a shout-out to the very talented Daniel D. He was the perfect start to Wednesday night!

Thank you so much to everyone at CHSFW, especially the fabulous Ayoka Lucas who brings this baby to life every year. This is one event that every Charlestonian should experience. Can't wait till next year! (Giveaway below!!!)

 

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DIY Glitter Clutch

Yep, that's me pre-bangs! :) This picture was taken in December and I kind of hate it, but oh well! I've used this glitter clutch so many times. I love it! My phone, ID, cards, and lipgloss fit perfectly for a night out. I mashed the pictures up for an easy, pinable image...

$4 sunglass case / Mod Podge / Cover in Glitter / Mod Podge over again to Seal

It's just that easy. :) The pictures are so bad because I did this in our garage one night. Glitter was kind of everywhere.Worth it!

Charleston Fashion Week 2013

Inspired by my almost-but-didn't-quite-happen-thank-you-downpoor chance to meet Ayoka Lucas Wednesday night, I finally got around to editing all of my Charleston Fashion Week 2013 pictures. Granted these are all out of my old phone so the quality is low, but just dim the lights wherever you are, squint a little, and maybe add some dance music and a strobe light- See, perfect!

 

This was my first time attending the Charleston Fashion Week and although I would never describe myself as fashionable (I try, but I don't fair well), it was SO MUCH fun! New life goal: Never miss another Fashion Week.

I attended Tuesday and Wednesday nights and came VERY close to buying a ticket for the rest of the week. Oh so tempting. Next year!

(Note: Pictures are not in any order and some designers are not shown.)


Pre-Show:

We arrived early so we had lots of time to tour the Belk Tent, take pictures, and then walk across King Street to the Francis Marion Hotel for champagne and an appetizer. This made the evening so much more relaxing because then all we had to do was get back in time for some Confessional fun and go to our seats!

Dorothy Perkins, black peplum dress

Tuesday:

Bits of Lace Fine Lingerie / Bob Ellis Shoes / Croghan's Jewel Box

Sabrina Spanta / Victoria Cid / Jazslyn McNeil / Callie Nichol / Katherine Barron / Hannah Goff

Special Guest Judges. It's hard to point each person out, but you can find them here.

Yes, there was a lingerie show in the Holy City. :) I actually really liked it. The models were not stick thin, they were in shape and had boobs and butts. They were the type of fit girls you can look up to as real health inspiration, not thinspiration. I even saw some leg jiggle.


Wednesday:

JLINSNIDER / Ike Behar / Serena da Conceição / Lulu Long / Hyemin Cho / Clarissa Arocena and Bryan Datinguinoo / Cassidy Elizabeth-Mae Brown / neve / hawk

Yep, that's all I took Wednesday night! BUT they were my favorite designers! I LOVED Wednesday night. Cassidy Elizabeth-Mae Brown blew my mind and everyone stood to clap for her. Her dresses were so beautiful.

Intermission/Pre and Post-Show:

Style Lounge: Music, shopping, and drinks!

BONUS! I didn't take many pictures Wednesday night, but I did take video! I almost feel like I'm there again. :)




   

See you there next year! Only 9 more months...