Sunday Inspiration

Concert Outfit

On Tuesday I told you about the phone call I received from my friend.  She needed someone to accompany her to a concert that night because she had won free tickets.

I couldn't turn her down because I knew how desperately she wanted to go, but I also knew I really had nothing to wear.  Just before she had called I had tried on some pants from last summer and they seem to have somehow shrunk while in storage.  In fact, all of my pants have shrunk!  I have no idea what's going on.  (Actually, I know exactly what's going on and joined a gym this week.)

So again, as luck would have it, I just happened to have a pair of new leggings to try out from SammyDress. Even though they're leggings I have to admit, I was pretty nervous they wouldn't fit either because they're one size fits all.

Black Leggings

Luckily they fit just fine.  I'm actually not anywhere near cool enough to pull of leather look leggings but these ones have fabric inserts so I thought I might be able to get away with it.

Last month I tried out a neat short wig so this month I thought I'd try one that would give me the hair I've wanted for my whole entire life but could never grow myself.

Full Wig

I think I need to shape the bangs just a bit and maybe sew in a comb or two on the inside so I know it will stay in place, but other than that, I think it looks kind of cute.

I love playing with wigs and hair pieces.  They're such a fast an easy way to change up your look with no commitment. (Ah! Commitment!  The scariest thing in the world to me.)

Check out Sammydress.com for more fun and inexpensive fashion items and hairpieces.

*This post is sponsored by Sammydress.com however no compensation was received other than the products shown and all opinions are my own.

Fastest Manicure Ever

This is going to sound like some cheesy ad but I swear to you this is a true story.

After 2 days of almost perfect springlike weather where I spent as much time as possible digging around in my garden, I got a slightly anxious phone call from my friend.  She had just won FREE tickets to see one of her favourite bands, her husband didn't want to go with her, and it started in a few hours, could I pleassssssssssssseeeeeeeeee go with her.

Of course I said yes.  Then I looked at my scraped up arms and legs (the raspberry bushes did not want the trim that they got) and the mess my hands were in.  I was able to clean up fairly well, but I thought my nails could do with some help.

Then I remembered that I just got a package in the mail from Influenster that had something they wanted me to try out....press on nails!

These are a bit flashy for me but I figured a concert was probably the best time to try them out.

The come with everything you need.

All you do is peel off the backing and stick them on your fingers.  I was done in less than 10 minutes.

I love the length.  They didn't get in the way while I was getting ready, they survived multiple hand washings and even the shower.  According to the package they should last for a whole week.

These are great if you have small hands like I do and aren't looking for dragon-like talons.  So far, I'm impressed imPress nails!

Oh yeah!  And the concert was FANTASTIC!  It was well worth the short scramble to attend.

*This post is sponsored by imPress nails via Influenster however I recieved no compensation other than the products shown and all opinions are my own.

Movie Monday - DIY Kimono Top

Go into any fashion store right now and you'll find a rack of kimono tops just like this one.

I'd use a machine to get a cleaner finish on the stitching but if you don't have a machine this is a fun way to dip your toe into the sewing pool.  You could also add fringe or lace to the edges to really personalize it.

Check out LaurDIY's channel for more easy to make sewing and craft projects!

Sunday Inspiration

Beautiful Butterfly Hairpins

I saw a version of these on a well known retail site...for $5 each!  Each butterfly was $5!  I had to make my own and I knew it wouldn't cost me a thing~

 Here's what you need if you want to make your own pretty picks:

 -Go on the internet, find some pretty butterfly images, and print them out onto regular copy paper
-1 acetate sheet
-Mod Podge and sponge brush
-scissors
-small hole punch
-bobby pins
-optional: craft glue

Steps:
1) The first thing you need to do is cut out some butterfly images from your printouts.  I just happened to have these laying around, you don't need this many.

 2) Crack open your Mod Podge and sponge it onto the FRONT of your butterfly.

 3) Now lay it down, face first, onto your acetate sheet.

4) Do the same with the rest of your cut outs, leaving a bit of room in between.

5) It will feel like it's dry almost instantly but let it set for at least an hour.  See that milky look under the acetate?  Just be patient.  When that's gone you can go onto the next step.

6)  All dry?  All right, now you can cut out your butterflies, again, but this time going through the acetate.

Ooooh!  So glossy!

7) If you have a really small hole punch, punch two holes down the middle of the body of the butterfly.

8) Now just thread your bobby pin through the holes, squiggly side down.

There's no need to glue.  It's on there for good.

If you don't have a tiny hole punch like I do, then you can pull out your hot gun or craft glue and just adhere your butterfly to the flat side of your bobby pin.

That's it!  Just a few easy steps and you can have a whole swarm, flight, or kaleidoscope of butterflies!

Have you ever tried taking a picture of the back of your own head?
It's harder than you would think!

I think these could come in super handy for a wedding or any other special occasion.  What other insects would you try?  Maybe dragonflies?   Leave a comment~

I had a real live lady bug in my hair today, trust me, they're not so cute on your head.