Thrifty Threads

St. Patrick's Day @ Work

Being that St. Patrick's Day is on Tuesday, having something work appropriate and green to wear is necessary. Here are a few ways I included green into my wardrobe:

For this first outfit I decided green skinny jeans were a good go to. Pairing them with a black and white polka dot shirt and a sandals keeps the look simple and comfortable.

TIPS:

-if the sheer top is too much, throw on a black cardigan

-sandals are also iffy, so if they don't match your work environment, black flats would work as well!

A dress is another good way to incorporate green into your outfit. Throw on a pair of wedges and your look is complete!

TIPS:

- weather wise, if wedges are out of the question wearing nude heels would be another great option.

This last outfit is the most casual of them all. Being that it is still a bit chilly, having a scarf (this one has green on it too!) and jean jacket on hand is essential. Throw on a pair of jeans and Birks and you're set!

No Makeup Makeup Look

No Makeup, Makeup Look

Wearing makeup is not fun at all. If you agree with this statement, or get comments like, "are you feeling okay, you look sick" from not wearing makeup, this tutorial is for you. Basically, this is how I do my makeup on days I don't feel like getting backlash from all the haters of natural beauty out there!

This is without any product on my face or my "sick" look.

To begin the process, I start with the bags under my eyes. Making upside down triangles with my foundation, this creates more coverage and less streaks. I then go over any redness and acne I have to make a more even look. I use my hands to apply the foundation, but using a beauty blender or brush would work too.

The next step is to apply powder and blush (for blush I used a light pink color to maintain that no makeup look). After this step I do my eyeshadow. This step is optional, however, if you do decide to go ahead with it, make sure the colors are in the tan and light browns; this makes for a more natural look.

Applying eyeliner and mascara are next on the agenda. To keep this looking as if you weren't wearing any makeup, only apply eyeliner to your top tight line (this is where your eyelashes grow). Doing this will make your lashes look fuller. Apply a few coats of mascara, making sure that there are no clumps, YUCK, and then add a light colored lip balm and you're done!

All Finished! And hopefully no longer "sick" looking!

These are the products I used:

Foundation: Covergirl Clean Oil Control Anti- Luisance (505 Ivory) $3, coupon

Powder: Covergirl Advanced Radiance (105 Ivory) $1, coupon

Blush: Covergirl Instant Cheek Bones Contouring Blush $2

Eye Shadow: Almay Intense Bold Nudes (412 trio for blues) $4, coupon

Eyeliner: Color Concept (Brown) $.50

Mascara: Rimmel London Scandaleyes Curve Alert $ FREE

Lip Balm: Maybelline New York Baby Lips (30 Peach Kiss) $3

Spring into Organization!

Spring into Organization

I don't know about the rest of you, but this is how my closet looks majority of the time and unfortunately, this is what clean resembles! Being that spring starts in just a couple of days, cleaning is a must for my closet.

To begin, I separated my clothing into different piles.

dresses
blouses
t-shirts
tank tops
jackets

Then I placed the clothing back onto the rack. I started with the dresses, placing them on the highest rack (this will prevent them from getting wrinkled). Blouses, t- shirts and tank tops followed; I tried to match patterns and materials to help me be able to find pieces easier. On the bottom rack I placed the jackets and skirts. This created some division and room for more storage. My pants, leggings and shorts fit perfectly into these bins and got them up off the floor!

All Finished!

TIPS:

Use storage bins to create levels within your closet
Separate items into closely related piles and hang them together

* Doing these things will help you to find your items easier and make your closet less crowed and overwhelming!

Steal Their Style: Alexa Chung

If you remember the MTV show, "It's On with Alexa Chung", you probably know why I decided to reestablish her style. Alexa Chung, former British model, has an impeccable style that any person would want. Her way of combining mod fashion with more modern pieces is just one of the many reasons I idolize her style, her abundant penny loafer collection comes in close second! So as per usual, here's how I recreated her style:

Outfit #1:

The blue dress I purchased from Goodwill @ 5.99. The white button up and loafers were already in my closet. Therefore, for this complete look, I only paid 6 bucks!
*also, I should mention I decided against the tights because I figured my legs were pale enough I didn't need them :)

Outfit #2:

I bought the chambray shirt/dress for $1. The boots were already in my closet. With that being said, this steal only cost me $1!

Outfit #3

For the third outfit, all items were in my closet... so $0 to recreate this look!

All together, to reestablish Alexa Chung's Mod style cost me $7!!!

***Disclaimer: I do not own any of the picture of Alexa Chung***

DIY: Watermelon Shoes

Spring and Summer are just around the corner. One way I like to spice up my wardrobe is with fun shoes! This DIY is easy, fun and a fast way to incorporate a pop of color into your warmer attire.

What You'll Need:

A pair of white sneakers
Paint Colors: New Shamrock, Barn Red, Bright Magenta, Lime Tree
Paint brush (the smaller the better)
Something to hold the paint

Before painting onto your shoes, mix the barn red and bright magenta together. There should be more bright magenta than barn red. Do the same for new shamrock and lime tree. New Shamrock should have the majority while lime tree is minimal. Also, take out the shoe


This was after I painted both the pink and green parts.

I then painted the tongue and added the dots.

TIPS:

If you get paint on the eyelets or the sole, take a baby wipe or damp rag to clean up the edges.
If you want a more faded look, like the ones pictured about, take a damp towel and lightly wipe over each section.
I used a sharpie as well as nail polish to get the dots or seeds darker, both worked!

Spring Break Beach Bum

Spring break is fast approaching. (YAY!!!) Whether you're going out of town or finding a permanent position on your couch, the way you accessorize is important. Although the couch can mean limited opportunities i.e. a bag of chips and binge watching Big Bang Theory, going elsewhere can leave you with a last minute "I don't have anything to wear" problem. So to keep you on top of your spring break plans, here's what I'd pack:

Left: Rompers are always a great go to. I love the versatile nature of them, wearing them to the beach or dressing them up by throwing a pair a wedges on, they can be an easy and fast way to accessorize. (Rue 21, $2)

Center: This is the obvious choice, a tank and shorts. However, the fun part about this outfit is the shirt. You can easily make your own printed tshirt that is to your liking. For this specific look, I went with the word, "beachin". If you would like a diy for this, comment below! (shirt DIY; shorts, my sisters)

Right: Printed pants add a little something extra to your suitcase essentials. They can be paired with a bathing suit, tank or sweater for those chillier nights. Having clothing that suites all types of weather is crucial when being away from home. (sweater, thrifted < $2; pants, Gordmans $5)

Steal their Style: Emma Watson

Steal their Style

Harry Potter and Perks of Being a Wallflower are both phenomenal and extraordinarily awesome books (movies too). So what makes them so great? Overwhelming, the authors would be my best bet but the actors in the movies also contribute a lot to the characters and overall feel. One character that stands out the most and occurs in both films, you guessed it, Emma Watson. She is amazing in her own right and slam dunks (it's March Madness time, I can say these things) every movie she's in. With all this being said, making a blog post dedicated to the one and only is the least I could do.