Showing posts with label DIY. Show all posts
Showing posts with label DIY. Show all posts

January 18, 2015

Monochromatic






dress: Talbots (similar) also love  this one
booties: Liz Clairborne (similar)
belt: Gap
clutch: DIY (similar)
watch: Fossil
I love simple black dresses because a) they are easy to style b) they go with everything. I love this wool stretchy version because after five years in  my closet I still wear it multiple times every winter. It's soft, warm and feels like you are wearing a cozy blanket while looking polished. I wore this outfit to church and decided to play around with my hair. This new rope braid seems easy at first but the secret is to keep all the hair super tight while braiding.  I loved this video tutorial but probably need to practice a bit more to make it look more polished and less messy. Today I love the messy braid look and hope you do too.
xo, Anna

December 3, 2014

Christmas Card Display {DIY}



Ever wonder what to do with all those Christmas cards you get before December 24th? I always struggle to find space on my refrigerator to fit everyone's cards. This year, I'm taking a creative approach to a Christmas card display. I found this idea on Pineterst (yes I'm not that original) and decided to put it to life. With the pretty cards from Tiny Prints, I love how it all came together.  






PROCESS: 

1. Find an old frame (or a picture and tear it out)

2. Spray paint the bare frame a color of your choice (mine is Mettalic Gold)

4. Attach pretty decorations (example)




5. Turn the frame backwards and attach the lights. Make sure you know which way your wire is going to end, because you want it to reach the plug. Also, don't take the extra lights out of the garland - the whole thing will die (you live and you learn)



6. Attach it to the wall or put up on a mantle and display your holiday cards, like I did with my Christmas cards from Tiny Prints



ENJOY!


Shop the items needed for this project





xo, Anna

November 27, 2014

Festive






dress: J.Crew (similar)
pumps: Liz Clairborne (similar)
necklace: NY&Co (similar)
 clutch: DIY (similar)
watch: Fossil
I bought this dress at the spur of the moment. To make sure it fits, I went with the size of my hips (my size is about 2 sizes smaller). It took me about 6 months to take it to the tailor (and an attempt to sell it on Ebay). Thank goodness it didn't sell and I have a pretty dress for any occasion. 
I hope your week is going well and you aren't overwhelmed with the amount of food that needs to be made (or eaten. whichever you're doing). I'm scaling down this year - no one eats 7 different sides. By making more of the same, I'm able to cut back on hustle and bustle, and just enjoy some time with my family. 
Have a great day and thank you for stopping by! 




June 19, 2014

Currently Loving {DIY} Thursday Link Up





With the summer in full swing and romance in the air, it's very easy to get carried away with all the gorgeous weddings. I have planned and attended a few wedding in last number of years and loved every minute of it. There is just something so fresh and breathtaking about seeing a newly married couple, full of life, love and dreams. It always puts me in a fun, romantic mood and makes me want to whisk my hubby on a getaway. 

This year I have the privilege to plan and help decorate my cousin's wedding, who's getting married overseas. Unfortunately I won't be able to attend the wedding itself but I have been gathering supplies, spray painting everything in sight and stalking Pinterest for ideas. Everything is very expensive in the part of country my dearest cousin lives in, so even with shipping, it's cheaper to buy stuff here and send it over. Plus it's fun for me! 

The bride is one of the sweetest people in the world, and I'm so glad I get the opportunity to plan the funnest and prettiest wedding I can. She gave me the full freedom in creating a look that will be budget-friendly yet chic. The wedding itself is in the fall so the colors needed to be appropriate for the season and here is what we came up with. 


Today I'm sharing with you a tried and true method to create a desired look on a budget. A no-brainer DIY for people who are planning weddings, showers or any other celebrations. Part of the decor is gold accents and those can add up to a pretty penny. I went to the thrift store and found as many matching martini glasses as I could find, then spray painted them gold. 

You will need:Glassware
Spray paint
Gloves
Plenty of paper to cover the work surface


First I taped off the button half of the glass with tiny pieces of painter's tape.

Then I covered the rest of the glass with paper, exposing only the part that needs to be sprayed

Spray and let it sit for at least 10 minutes. I was doing this on a very hot day so they were dry in a matter of seconds.

I put them out on the sun once finished to dry. 

And there you go! Cheap and easy way to creative pretty decorations for any party! 







June 18, 2014

Dress Review {eShakti}









dresseShakti c/o
heels: Zara (similar1similar2)
clutch: DIY (similar1similar2)
bracelet: J.Crew (similar)
I'm so very excited about this post! I've been working with eShakti for a few months to get this dress fit just right. According to most measurement charts, I have an irregular body shape, with a tiny waist and sometimes two sizes larger hips. Almost every dress I wear needs custom alterations to fit just right. 
When eShakti first approached me, I was super excited to work with them. First I ordered the dress based on their size chart but it was too big. So I send them my measurements and they customized another dress for me. Although, I think their sizing runs a tad large so if in doubt, size down. 
The customer service team was super patient and understanding and even after I mixed up the measurements twice, they didn't drop me. Honestly, I love the fact that I was able to add sleeves, because there is nothing more I love like a perfect pencil dress. The stripes give it a Kate Spade-ish feel and make me feel glamorous, while staying very comfortable. 
I have mentioned this online retailer before when I was doing post on modest clothes and so glad that I got a chance to wear one of their dresses.  

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This is a sponsored post but all thoughts and opinions are my own.

June 5, 2014

Currently Loving {Dressed Up} Thursday Link Up






top: J.Crew (thrifted) (similar)
skirt: J.Crew (similar)
wedges: Aldo (similar)
clutch: DIY (similar)
As I mentioned last week, I lost the camera charger (and hubby almost killed me). So it took a few days to order a new one and have it shipped. Now we are back up with regular scheduled posts and I have to say, I missed it. Blogging is such a fun thing and I love doing it. Although, having a break from outfit pictures was something I needed. Here is the love of all things cute and dressy - my yellow blouse with fun print skirt. 




April 17, 2014

Easter Egg Ideas


Hope you enjoying this week and getting ready for Easter celebration!Here is some Easter eggs ideas for you. I may just go ahead and try the natural dye from veggies. They look so cute!  
Some eggs are meant to be fancy and addressed as Sir
Some eggs are simple.
Other eggs are fancy and gold.
And totally different kind of eggs are elnatural

Hope you enjoy your weekend and don't forget the real reason for this celebration!
Christ is Risen!
He is Risen indeed!

December 27, 2013

...And a Happy New Year





dress: Tahari, boots: Ann Taylor, clutch: DIY, 
Hope you are having a great Christmas week. I hate that Christmas lasts only one day and have every intention of stretching it out. Of course, with New Year looming just on the horizon, we tend to take stock of out life and make plans for the next one. 
Well, this year has been amazing and most challenging of my life. With many changes taking place, I'm not the same person that I was a year ago. I've grown and experienced some amazing things - motherhood and another change of address being some of the most obvious ones. But there were also things that humbled me as an individual and brought a lot of joy to my heart.
I'm looking forward to what the new year brings and hope you enjoy the life that God gives you today.
See you in 2014 gang!

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