DIY: 90's Demin

 Cut Out Shoulder Top

What You'll Need: 

Button Up

Scissors

 Use chalk or pin to locate shoulder area. Cut to your content.

Caution: Shoulder may get cold, add sweater**

Shortalls

What You'll Need:

Overalls

Scissors

Use Chalk or pin to find appropriate length. Cut at angle to create shortalls. 

Finally, decorate and distress to create finished look!

Scrunchie

What You'll Need:

Scrap Fabric

Elastic

Scissors

Glue/ Needle and Thread

Fold fabric in half, inside out; sew/glue along open edge making a tube. Turn tube right side out. Push elastic through tube until ends meet. Sew elastic and open ends together.

Rock your pony.

How I Style My Vintage Clothing

Vintage Floral Linen Top ($.50 Rummage Sale)

Flared Jeans ($5.00 Goodwill)

Wedges (Finger Hut)

Vintage Striped Button Up ($.25 Rummage Sale)

Denim Pinafore Dress ($1.00 Charity Shop)

White Platform Sandals ($.50 Rummage Sale)

Vintage Black Silk Peter Pan ($.25 Rummage Sale)

Dark Wash Skinny Jeans ($.75 Yard Sale)

Black Sandals ($.99 Goodwill)

5 buck bag: Haul

I recently went to a garage sale and found some gems. Now, before I get started, I know, garage sales... EEK! Honestly, just like thrift shopping, garage sales can be hit and miss, grody or a thrifter's paradise... you gotta give a little and take a little, giving it a chance. Seriously, you can find some really great items and for cheap. Okay, now that my rant is over, I found an amazing sale, $5 for an entire bag of name brand clothes. 

Here's what I found:

H&M

Burnt Orange is an essential color for any wardrobe but especially fall. When I saw this I was like, "I don't even care what size this is I need it." Luckily, it was my size and will make my fall essentials wardrobe so much better! I mean look at that color! SCORE!

Old Navy

This dress is super cute; it has a beaded top with a cinched waist making it very flattering. Unfortunately, it's a bit too big on me. To refurbish this dress I'm thinking of  making it into separates. Either way, it's going to be so adorable and super boho! HOLLA!

Very J

 Excuse the wrinkles, this tunic was too good to pass by. First of all, that color! I'm not much of a nude color kind of girl (because I'm super pale) but this top is fabulous! And it has studs! Like HELLO, yes please. With skinny jeans and wedges, this tunic is going to look amazing!

 Old Navy

 So I'm not really into muscle sweaters but this Old Navy top is everything. I wore this recently, pairing it with dark wash jeans, brown dangily earrings and sandals and let's just say it rocked my world. Boho at it's best! Plus, this is going to perfect for summer! 

Forever 21

I know what you're thinking, "A cardigan, really? It's like 100 degrees out!" This may be true but this oatmeal colored sweater just couldn't be left behind. Think of fall time, it will be so cozy and match everything, perfect for my future fall wardrobe!

My Story

 This dress, when I first held it up, I passed on it; It was weird and just didn't hang right. However, after sifting through the rest of the clothes I came back to this dress. On impulse, I bought it and I'm so glad I did. The front is really hard to show (the picture doesn't do it any justice), but this coral number is beautiful and flowy... not to mention the open back. Like, yes please; business in the front, party in the back!

 Gap

Finally, I picked up this white t-shirt.  I know what you're thinking, boring! However this basic essential is different from every other white tee because it has a v neck in the back and front making it more interesting than your everyday plain jane t-shirt.

Taylor Swift: Steal Her Style

Photo Credit: Daily Mail

This look is perfect for a cold spring day! Start with a striped black and white tee ($1.00, Thrift Store) and add your favorite pair of skinny jeans ($6.99, Goodwill). Finish the look off with a red pair of shoes ($3.99, Goodwill). 

 Total: $12.00

Photo Credit: E!Online

 

 I love this look! What you'll need is a red and white striped shirt ($1.00, Thrift Store); pair this with a black circle skirt ($1.00, Thrift Store) and you're almost, basically, Taylor Swift... Holla!  

*** If you don't have green shoes like myself, I think red flats or sandals would be cute with this outfit!

Total: $2.00

Photo Credit: taylorswiftfashionstyle.tumblr.com

The simplicity of this look is everything. To recreate this look you'll need a chambray shirt ($1.00, Thrift Store). Find a pair of black high- waisted shorts ($1.00, Thrift Store) and you're good to go!  

Total: $2.00

St Patrick's Day Outfit Ideas

Simple on St. Patrick's Day

 T-Shirt: Old Navy $.99

Jeans: Thrift Shop $5.00

Sandals: Thrift Shop $1.00

Total: $7.00

 

Stylin' on St. Patrick's Day

 Sweater: Goodwill $3.99

Skirt: Wet Seal $4.00

Shoes: Online $3.00

Total: $11.00

Spring on St. Patrick's Day

 Shirt: Goodwill $3.99

Jeans: Gordmans $12.99

Sandals: Rue 21 $3.00

Total: $20.00

DIY: Spring Restoration

 What You'll Need:

A Purse

Mod Podge

Paint Brush

Scissors

Fabric

Cut fabric into shape/design. Use the Mod Podge as glue and paste object onto purse. Add thick layer of Mod Podge over top of fabric as well. Continue cut and paste method, adding a thick layer of Mod Podge until your design is complete. Allow 30-45 minutes for glue to dry.

All Finished!

DIY: Sweatpants To Skirt

 

Do you ever have one of those days where pants just aren't going to work? How about those days when sweatpants are the only thing you can wear? If this is ever you, I have the perfect solution to your problem. 

The following DIY will explain how to turn your favorite pair of sweats (or any pair, because, you know, can't even think about cutting up those perfect pants) into a comfy but stylish skirt for those days when getting dressed is out of the question.

What You'll Need:

(1) pair of sweats

scissors

needle and thread or fabric glue 

 Begin by cutting sweats to the length you want your skirt to be, adding a an 1/2 inch for seam allowance. Next, cut inseams (the crotch seams).

 Turn inside out and flatten (once flattened the crotch seams should now be located on the right and left side [they are outside of the dotted lines in picture] and the original right and left leg should now be the front and back of the new garment). Use the dotted lines as guide to sew/glue to create new seams for skirt. Hem bottom. Turn right side out. 

Done!

My Terrible Addiction

Hello, my name is Bekka and I'm addicted to all things watermelon.

The pink, the green and even the seeds; watermelons are my favorite. 

I have to come to terms with my problem and hope that you all can understand and accept me for my over the top obsession with this majestic piece of fruit.

In all seriousness though, today's DIY is a watermelon tray. This is the perfect accessory for any kitchen during the spring and summer time, or if you're like me, all year long and in my bedroom.. sweetens things up, doesn't it?! Anyways here's what you'll need:

Black Acrylic Paint

 Lime Tree Acrylic Paint

Bright Magenta Acrylic Paint

Round piece of lumber

Writing Untensil

Handle (X2)

Hot Glue

Start by measuring one inch all the way around the circle, this will be the division line between the pink and green colors. Paint the inside circle pink and the border green. 

 Paint black seeds onto center of the newly created watermelon. The last step is to hotglue on  the handles.

 All Finished!

How to Style Rainboots

April is a month known for many things. April Fools' Day, Easter and Earth Day are just a few of the many days celebrated throughout the month. However, one thing that always enters the back of my mind during this time of the year is the cloudy, rainy weather. Where I live, the saying "April showers bring May flowers" holds very true. Galoshes, Wellies, Rain boots, whatever you may call them become very handy during the month of April and knowing how to style them is important. 

I put together three looks that could be worn to work, going out or just a causal day of shopping.

**Remember: Rain boots are a great way to accessorize. Just like jewelry, rain boots can be a statement piece which means keeping the rest of the outfit simple.

Outfit #1.) This outfit is kept simple by using a black dress. Adding the scarf and tote ties the outfit together while maintaining the focus on the boots.

Outfit #2.) Pairing a flowy top with some skinny jeans is a perfect combination for going out. Adding the polka dotted rain boots to this outfit keeps it casual yet fun!

Outfit #3.) A button up and jeans is a no brainer when it comes to looking cute but still comfy. Again, the rain add interest to the outfit and keep your feet dry from the rain!

Look for Less: Top Shop

Finding the latest trends on a budget is challenging. And as much as I would like to shop at these specific stores (ASOS, Brandy Melville, etc.), my bank account has a different idea.  With that being said, I'm always looking for similar items; finding look alikes to recreate into pieces that are close to the original is my ultimate goal... and I think I may have just found the perfect dupe! 

Top Shop $68.00

Rue 21 $5.00

 As you can see from the pictures above, these are two very different items. The shirt from Top Shop is originally $68.00 and is a crocheted floral top. The other picture is a dress from Rue 21 with a lace floral overlay 

*What's important to note here is that although these aren't the same materials, they create similar looks when complete*

To begin, start by cutting off sleeves. Then cut overlay and slip found underneath (with the overlay, I eyed the material to see where I wanted to cut, leaving some longer than slip.) Once this step is complete, turn inside out. Pin the sip to create smooth edges. Sew.

All Finished!

** Disclaimer: I do NOT own the Top Shop photo **