DIY Magazine: Spring 2012 Issue

January 27, 2012 Michelle inspiration, projects

Guys, I’m in love.  In love with a magazine.  Have you heard of DIY Magazine?  It’s part of Better Homes & Garden so of course it’s fabulous.  The new spring issue has me drooling and itching to get DIYing.

These are a few of my favorite things…“Tilt A Whirl”  Painting Glass Vases…page 12/13

“Concrete Jungle”  Cement Block Bench….page 30-34 (picture from pg. 32)

This bench makes me want a backyard NOW!  How many people would have a cement block bench…and NO ONE would ever try to steal it!

“DIY Get the Look Style Guide”  ….pages 56 & 57

Following a front porch makeover, this front porch style guide is adorable.  I would mix the pink door with the funky oval numbers, the flower rug, and the star light pendant.

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The “Hip Hues” article and spread has me obsessing.  It is by far the most coveted part of the issue.  It takes us through designer Kat Schintzius’ amazing house!!! Her whole house is beautiful, these are just a few of my faves.

Pages 80 thru 87…

1) how fabulous is the fabric for the shade!! 2) I love the retro feel of this WHOLE kitchen. WANT, WANT, WANT!  pg. 84

The Shams, the side table, the lamp, the pattern mixing.  Excuse me while I faint!

Pg. 86

I want a retro bathroom! I love how she made it modern with fun and funky colors and prints.  Pg. 87

To see more from DIY Magazine, visit www.bhg.com/decorating/do-it-yourself-magazine/.   The site is full of so many projects that my mind goes crazy with excitement!!

Photos were taken with my camera OF the purchased magazine.

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The Grown Up Bow, a DIY

January 26, 2012 Michelle Accessories, giveaway, I Made It

Remember last week’s wedding wear inspiration?  The wedding has come and gone. And of course, leave it to me to STILL not have pictures on the blog for it…the What I Wore post is coming soon….But in preparation for the wedding, I made an accessory to go with my dress. A bow.  Yes, a bow. 

This isn’t your daughters bow.

It’s the grown up bow.

No, ruffles, no buttons, no frills. Simple and sophisticated. 

I was inspired by this picture from pinterest.  I love how loose, flowy, and sexy her hair is but its still dressy with the bow.  I didn’t have time to traipse all over God’s green earth to find a bow. So, I made one.

I ran to hobby lobby to buy flat alligator hair clips, and 1 1/2″ thick black satin ribbon. (total cost was around $4, my ribbon was 50% off) I also used a glue gun.

  • First, I cut one long strand of ribbon.  I guesstimate about 12 inches.
  • From here,form the ribbon into a loop.  Adjust the loop smaller or bigger, depending on how far you want it too stick out on the sides of your head. Then hot glue the ends of your loop together.
  • Find the middle of your loop and pinch this together with the ends.  You now have a “bow” form.   Glue this together.
  • Cut another piece of ribbon about 3″ long.  Center your “bow” in the middle of the 3″ ribbon.  Fold the sides of the 3″ section over and glue.  Voila! you have made the bow!
  • Center your bow on the alligator clip and hot glue. DONE!

Your end result will look like above!  I have no source for this tutorial since I just looked at the other picture and free-handed crafted it.

Here’s what it looked like when I was all fixed up. It had JUST the effect I wanted! Sophisticated, but sexy.  and yes, I took a picture of the picture on my camera…..

Good news for you…

I’ve decided to give 3 of these beautiful bows AWAY!!

Just leave a comment below, on my facebook page, or on twitter telling me how you would wear it.  There will be one winner from each.  Giveaway ends January 31st! GOOD LUCK!

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2012 Fashion Resolution #1

January 23, 2012 Michelle Clothes, fashion, projects, what I want to wear

The first month of 2012 is almost over and I’m just getting started on my resolutions! My first fashion resolution is….

shoes

to wear heels/wedges/shoes with height at least one to two days a week.

Why you ask? Because for 2 years all I wore every day was heels to work.  Then, I got a job where I’m on my feet most of the day and heels weren’t practical.

Though that was the reality, it doesn’t mean I don’t still LOVE my heels! I look at them longingly wishing I had an occasion to wear them.

No MORE!

I will make an occasion to wear them…whenever,wherever.  I don’t believe that heels are just for special occasions.  This new resolution starts this week! Every month I’ll do a recap of the heels that I wore during the month!  Cheers to starting a new challenge!

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Winter Wedding Inspiration

January 17, 2012 Michelle beauty, Clothes, fashion, Hair

I’ve got winter wedding reception to attend this Friday! Whoo hoo! Congrats Mr. and Mrs. Z!  I’m about 90% of what I’m gonna wear (black and gold), how to do my hair (long waves, maybe bows) , and how to do my makeup (red lips and winged eyeliner).  Here’s what’s inspired me!

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Source: tumblr.com via niki on Pinterest

Source: wanelo.com via Lana on Pinterest

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The Updated Up Dos

January 16, 2012 Michelle Hair, inspiration

Don’t lose your marbles just yet, but I’m back!  How are you feeling this 2012?  I can’t believe the month is already half way over!  We took a fun little vacay and did a bunch of outdoor activities (hiking, fishing, camp-firing and more) I took tons of pictures which you’ll probably see here.  And most of all we had a wonderful holiday season.  I’m back and ready to blog with passion!  I’ve got another unexpected trip this next weekend which will lead to some fun posts:

  • packing it all in a carry on
  • winter wedding wear
  • easy travel wear

and maybe more…but for now let’s talk about hair.

I’ve been growing out my hair (lengthwise and colorwise) for a year now.  It’s gotten extremely long! (pictures to follow soon) and I’m having a hard time figuring out what to do with it.  huh? what?  My favorite way to wear it is curled, but I’m too lazy lately.  I’ve been pulling it back and blowdrying it quite a bit.  1/2 up and down, middle part with pinned back bangs, and pony tails have been my go to’s.

That’s why I’ve been on the search for different, cute, and sleek styles that I’m not bored of yet!

THE SOCK BUN

 

Made In Pretoria has THE best visual tutorial!!

Overview:  Take a sock, cut off the toe.  Roll sock into a round doughnut looking thing.  Make a high ponytail on your head.  Pull end of pony through the middle of sock doughnut.  Wrap end of pony around doughnut.  Roll pony and doughnut down toward head.  Slightly pull hair around doughnut to hide sock.

THE LOOP

This one comes from Penny Pincher Fashion (picture too!)

Overview: Pull your hair into a low pony.  Take out a small section at the very bottom of the pony (This will be used later.)  Start to tie up pony with an elastic.  On the last pull through, only pull it half way.  Leave it in the loop form.  Take the small loose section and wrap around elastic. Bobby pin the spare hair underneath.

THE BUBBLE PONYTAIL

Jessica Harlow has a video of it too!

Overview:  Tease top of hair.  Pull into a pony in the middle of head.  Pull out hair near the face.  Use clear elastics (3 to 4) to wrap sections to form “bubbles”.

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