Spice Up your UpDo!

Calling all DIY and hair enthusiasts! 

Here is a great way to turn a drab up-do into a fab hair creation!

All you need is a pack of bobbi pins, some craft-store necklace pearls (various sizes) and thin craft wire. 

The picture above shows you exactly how to make these cute hair accessories, but I'll share with you some of my tricks too! 

First, I would spray the end of the bobbi pin you're using with a bit of hairspray to give it a little stick. Then, pick the desired size pearl and thread about 4 inches of wire through the hole. Thread the bobbi pin with the same wire that the pearl is attached and begin to wrap the wire through the bobbi pin tightly. Continue wrapping tight until you feel that the pearl is secure in place and cut off the excess wire. Spray it once more with hairspray and let it sit for a while for the hairspray to set into all the cracks. VOILA, you have made your first fashionista Pearl-Bobbi! 

You can also do this with any other type of bead you like, but I usually stick with the pearls. Always a classic and they match with almost everything!

Hope this was helpful! 

Stay Crafty! XOXO

PINK is the New Red

"Pink is the new red."

Happy Fashionista Friday Everyone!

Today's post is all about the "it" color for this summer: PINK!

As you can see in this picture, and probably every store you have passed in the mall with their new spring and summer collections out, you can see that something pink, or in the pink family, has been incorporated into almost every outfit. Whether its the blouse, pants, or statement accessory, adding pink to your wardrobe this spring and summer is a must!

You can make an outfit trendy, or stick with the classics, do a bold print or keep it simple, but I'm telling you, make it pink! 

The above looks are just some guidelines if you need help to match pink with things other than your favorite pair of denim. The first look is a simple hot pink tank tucked into a striped black and white skirt. The pink perfectly compliments the black and white, leaving you with a super cute, classic outfit for wherever you may be going. The rest of the looks all incorporate a pair of pink pants, some more dressy than others. The first look ties in a tucked polka dotted shirt underneath a white blazer, a bulky statement necklace and a little pop of color with the yellow envelope bag. The whole outfit plays well on each other with the different colors and patters, yet they all come together and make the outfit rock! The next look is a bit more simple, including pink pants again, and a navy and creme chevron top. The look is finished off with a sleek hairstyle and a layered chain necklace. This outfit is perfect for something formal, yet fun. And last but not least, and my personal favorite, is the last look. This look, of course, incorporates the pink pants again, but these are skinnies and a bit more casual than the other two. They're paired with a navy and white striped tee, left un-tucked, and a casual navy blazer. The outfit is finished off with sandals and my favorite part, the pink bag! This look is the perfect balance of preppy, cute, casual and dressy all at once, and I love it! 

Pink, Pink, Pink! You can show off your hot pink, or any other pink your heart desires, including salmon, peachy-pinks and light pinks this summer. As you can see in the looks above, navy, black, creme and white are all colors that will never fail to match with your pink. You can stay safe and follow these color guidelines, or go big and color-block or print-mix! I trust your judgement since I've been teaching you so well! 

Stay Girly! xoxo