Random Pictures

Random PIctures

(with some fashion)

Shoe addiction. I love these, even though they are pretty uncomfy.

I actually love being silly.I should show that more here if I want to be more me.

Just randomness lol

Thinking I should get bangs like this again...

This is really the way I'd like to look in all pictures. 

A little dorky, genuinely happy, 

and apparently messy haired for life ;)

All For Boston

It has only been a day and a half since

the bombings in Boston occurred.

Marring a happy time, a special run,

and making a united community

even tighter:

FROM SPORTS:

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FROM CELEBRITIES:

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FROM NEWS MEDIA:

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FROM THE BLOGS:

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FROM ACROSS THE SEA:

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AND THE BEST QUOTES:

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This shows how much good humanity 

is capable in the face of darkness.

Tuesday DIY #3

Dollar Tree Chalkboard

Pt 1

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Love chalkboards. Especially the standing kind above.

But they are pretty expensive and I only had room for tiny ones.

Thus I took myself to the Dollar Tree Store to see if I 

could make a very low budget tiny topper for my nightstand.

The results:

Dollar Tree Materials:

Chalk (not pictured, small pack of 4)

Sponge Brush

Brush

Dry Erase Board

Other Materials:

Chalkboard Paint 

(I used Martha Stewart's brand)

Step 1:

Use the sponge brush or regular brush to coat on the first coat. It will look very light but don't worry about that right now.

 

Step 2:

Let dry for an hour or as directed on your chalkboard paint bottle.

Step 3:

Apply second coat with finger to create a smoother effect (optional gloves if you don't want black paint all over your finger.) TIP Put small drops around the board and then smooth over the drops. It is easier than putting one big blob.

Step 4: Let dry for 24 hours. Test if dry with finger (not fingernail- it will leave a white indent if it is not dry).

Step 5: Curate with chalk. Lightly roll chalk on its side across your new chalkboard. Do not press. Then let sit for an extra day.

Enjoy your new little chalkboard!

Happy Tuesday!

Thought Thursday #6

Oh April Squat Challenge

Weekly Wears #6

Find the Light

Finally did it right!

So I didn't have much time or thought for 

dressing up or photos last week. 

When life sets off an alarm everything else takes a backseat.

Here are two outfits so far from my Birthday week though!

I just love these boots

I am surprised jean jackets are back so strongly.

I always loved mine dressed down.

And neon and beige?

Absolute love!

Lets survive Wednesday.

Zuley

Tuesday DIY #2

There are little words for loss.

For this Tuesday the DIY is to

just make yourself good company-

to love and remind you 

of what one should live for.

Needed: The things you care about.

Instructions: Remember, enjoy, and cherish.

Happy Tuesday everyone,

Zuley

Thought Thursdays #5

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Because it's easy not to.

Weekly Wears #5

Uninspired

Yup it's that coat again

Throwback to the eighties?

I really haven't been too inspired.

And I have been quite tired.

A pretty girly scarf

So I have been wearing gloomy little things. These tights and dark dress describe the last week...

The only thing with punch has been the accessories.

Hope you feel more inspired than myself!

Zuley

Tuesday DIY #1

DIY Shirts 

With Kids

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The above photo was kind of the inspiration for this little DIY to settle down the monsters that were wreaking havoc.

What's Needed: 

Fabric Paint

Shirts/Sweaters

Pencil/chalk/fabric pen

Scissors

Brushes

Cup with water

Recyclable plate

Cardboard

Pattern(s) of image(s) desired

(We used a pattern given from the 

inspiration site in the image above)

Gather all your materials.

I used soft fabric paint by the way.

Find images or patterns you would like.

Make sure to insert the piece of cardboard inside of your

shirt/sweater so the paint does not bleed through.

Once you have decided on an image, cut your image and trace

with pencil or chalk lightly- I used a colored fabric pen.

You may also choose to freehand your image.

Let the kids do their own tracing or freehand. 

It gets their creative juices flowing and makes them

all the more proud of their final product.

Once your outline is done its tie to begin painting!

And the final products....

Nini

Lali

Leo

Myself

Because we all love doing crafts! Kids can't take all the fun ^_^

Hope you have a good rest of the day!

Zuley