DIY: Silhouettes

 1. Select a cute oval shaped frame. The oval shape creates a classic vintage look. I picked these two frames up for a dollar a piece at the local thrift store.

 2. Either stick with the style of the frames, or select a new color. Since the original colors of the frame didn't match my color scheme, I spray painted them with spray paint. I painted the frames outside to be sure that the paint didn't get anywhere it shouldn't.

3. For the actual silhouettes, I browsed the web for pictures of profiles. After finding a profile, print it out and trace it with tracing paper. Tape the piece of tracing paper to black card stock. Take a small pair of scissors and cut out the shape of the profile. After you are finished cutting, take the tracing paper off.

4. Voila! You now have a custom silhouette! I placed a vintage piece of wallpaper in the background to set off the silhouette. It's fun, simple and a adorable project to display on your wall!

11/11/11

Happy 11/11/11 Friends!

Let's go over some eventful and dare I say monumental happenings of this historic day!

1. H&M. In Fashion Place Mall. It's....in Utah!! While I really REALLY wanted to be there today, I didn't get to go. And I am kind of glad I didn't. I heard that over 1,000 people waited in line, just to get into the store. No thanks!

2.DVD release date! Attention! Harry Potter Part 2, the final DVD to be released is out. Exciting and sad all at the same time. It was on sale at Target for $13 galleons (hehehe), and it is now proudly part of my own DVD collection.

3. There is no one cuter and more angelic than David Archuleta. Combine him with the Mormon Tabernacle Choir and you have heaven on earth. My siblings and I are were lucky enough to get tickets to see him perform with the choir last year. I believe and hope that heaven sounds like it did the night of that concert. We now have the CD playing continuously at home. We love you David!

4. Craft night with the girls. I love craft night. Mom made lasaugna, Grandma and Lisa came and we all crafted away. I can't wait to show you the garland I made!

5. OMB (oh my bieber). It's Justin! As an oh my freak adorable animated character. If you haven't seen the music video, you need to. Now. It will make you a "belieber".

Yes, I do think this day was indeed a historic one. 

Daily Outfit: Our Guest, Sarah

 I would like to introduce my gorgeous little sister Sarah. I know I shouldn't be jealous of my little sisters...but I kind of am. My little sister Emily can play the guitar like it's nobody's business, and my little Sarah, well, she is tall, she is slim, and she looks like she just stepped out of Vogue magazine. Alright, I'll admit it, I'm jealous.  If you haven't already checked out Sarah's blog, visit it at http://adaybeingsarah.blogspot.com/. I promise you'll love it as much as I love her!

Daily Outfit: A Dash of Pink

 

blouse: thrifted, skirt; thrifted (pendelton), shoes: UO, headband and tights: forever 21, necklace: thrifted, crazy little sister: priceless

I thought it was going to be chilly today so I made sure to bundle up. Well, about halfway through work the heater really started heating up and I was getting WARM. But, on the bright side, it was a gorgeous day outside. Mom and I ran some errands ( she asked if I wanted to go to Savers, I am still in shock), taking Emily to guitar lessons, visiting Grandma and Grandpa (no, that's not an errand, but a pleasure), watching Vampire Diaries (they can't really expect me to wait till January to see the next episode, do they?). Both the skirt and the blouse in this outfit have amazing little details which you can't see...and yes, my little sister always looks like that (haha kidding, but I love her anyways)

Tumblr Thursday

1. LOL. period. 

2. mason jars+lights and strings=my next diy project. oh the loveliness of this chandelier.

2.logan lerman, my celebrity crush. sure, he may be two years younger than me...but he is FINE. and his outfit? amazing.

3.oh the wonderment of books. they smell divine when they are hot off the press, and they smell like home when they are aging. i will forever and always love books. take that kindle.

4. visions of perfection like this actually exist?! i mean, i could actually own this dress?! shut up!

5.there is nothing greater in my life than my family and the gospel. president hinckley was an amazing man and prophet with impecable words of wisdom. 

6.cake platters and not quite ripe pumpkins? who knew it could create such an adorable vintage decor piece? my next thrift search? that chair!

Daily Outift: Polka Dots and Plaid

skirt: thrifted(pendelton), sweater: thrifted (vintage neiman marcus), shirt: thrifted, glasses: thrifted, tights: forever 21, shoes: thrifted (jolene), bow tie: handmade

It's starting to get a little chilly outside. With weather like it is in Utah, it could be snowing tomorrow. To avoid the chilliness I threw on this adorable wool skirt, and cashmere sweater. Mmm...toasty! And what is an outfit without a peter pan collar shirt? I've been told to never mix stripes and polka dots...who the heck made that rule up? Yesterday my Grandma and I ventured down to the local antique mall. Last time I was there I saw these cat-eye glasses. It escapes my mind why I didn't purchase them...but when I went back they were still there! Inlaid mother of pearl AND from the late 50's...does my heart some good!

Daily Outfit: Pleasantly Pink

 

sweater: thrifted, dress: thrifted, jeans: thrifted (forever 21), belt: thrifted, shoes: thrifted (MIA), necklace: thrifted, headband: forever 21

I don't know if it's just dumb luck (if it is, keep it up!) or what, but I have been coming home lately with some fabulous thrift finds. The dress was way to large in the bust area, but too cute to just give up on. Solution? Throw on an adorable cable knitted sweater over the top, cinch up with a braided belt and layer over some skinny jeans. Stylish AND warm.