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DIY Magazine: Spring 2012 Issue

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.

Winter Wedding Inspiration

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

Love My Links: Web Randomness

There is no rhyme or reason to this edition of Love my Links. Just fun!

Love Maegan transformed regular black pumps into adorable houndstooth heels! (not for the DIY faint of heart.)

Katy Rose of Modly Chic paired her leopard shirt with flares and red, inspiring a few new outfits for myself!

I found my way back to this awesome scarf dress diy from The Glamourai.  Seems easy enough with a gorgeous result.  Might be a new spring project!

Dash’s Cat Eye Closeup is such a pretty glance at my favorite new makeup trend.  The cat eye!  If only I were brave enough to get that close to my face with my camera.

That’s a few fun links to get you through your day! Hope you enjoyed them as much as I did! Have a lovely Tuesday!

*all pictures are from the linked articles!*

 

Pam Am Eye Makeup..a tutorial

MAKEUP WEEK

I’m obsessed with the girls’ make up on ABC’s Pan Am.  The subtle little cat eye/winged eyeliner look is gorgeous!  I finally found the perfect eyeliner (I’m also using it for my Halloween costume, so it still abides by No Buy October rules!) and decided to make a tutorial! Here’s a little video on how to achieve their cat eye eyeliner look!.

….What I Used….
Eyeliner: Maybelline Line Stiletto in Blackest Black
Mascara: Maybeline Lash Stiletto in Blackest Black
Eyeshadow: Too Faced “Naked Eye” Palette

This was my first makeup tutorial video! What did you think? Are you on board with the winged eyeliner trend?

Photo Source: TV Guide

Outfit of the Day: Tan and Stripe Inspiration/Copy

These pictures were rushed because this was about 5 minutes before we were supposed to leave for dinner. Whoops! BUT this whole outfit was inspired by a picture on pinterest! Surprise, Surprise! Course I didn’t have the exact same thing so I improvised with my closet!  Here we go:

INSPIRATION:

What’ do you think?

I chose a a striped embellished shirt, a black belt, black heels, tan pants, and chuncky silver jewelry.

I put in clip-in extensions in the bottom half of my hair to make an extra long straight ponytail.

Shirt: Buckle

Belt: came with something else

Pants: Forever 21

Heels: Jessica Simpson

Bracelet: Vintage

Ring: Forever 21

I really loved the menswear inspired feel of this look.  I felt very preppy!  I’m gonna try this more often!

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