Birchbox vs. Glossybox ~ March Edition

Hey lovelies!  I realized April is upon us, yet I forgot to do my Birchbox vs. Glossybox head to head comparison.  I did review both boxes, check out my March Birchbox review and my March Glossybox review.  {Click to read more!}

DIY Nautical Hurricane Candle Holder

Hi lovelies!  I've been wanting to make this candle holder since I first saw the Nate Berkus for Target ones.  I instantly fell in love with it, but knew I could create the same thing for much less money.

You'll need:

• A cylinder glass vase (got mine from the dollar store!)
• Some rope (this is from Home Depot)
• Some woven cotton trim, used for making belts (this is from the trims section at Joann's)
• Two nailhead studs with prongs (these I used are old ones from M&J Trimming, and have a nautical feel to them)
• Hot glue gun and glue sticks
• Scissors

{Click for the how-to}

How to Hide Damaged Hair ~ BlogHer #Sponsored

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Hi lovelies!  I can certainly speak for myself in saying that my ends are more dry and damaged than the rest of my hair.  It seems split ends are present no matter how long its been since I've gotten a trim.  Well the ladies at BlogHer sent me this super helpful video, and I know how I'm going to be styling my hair until my next cut now!  Make sure to watch the whole video, because the side by side before and after that's shown at the end really shows what a difference it can make!

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Hope this inspired you to pull out your curling iron, I know I'll be!

xx
Lia

DIY Boot Shapers / How To Store Your Boots

Hi lovelies! I've got a fun quick tip/hint for you guys today on upcycling a common object that I'm sure you all have tons of!  We're going to use it as a boot shaper!  Check out the video below, and let me know what you think!

xo
Lia

10 Ways to Wear a White T-Shirt

Hi lovelies!  It seems everyone loved my 5 pieces, 10 ways post last week, so I wanted to do something a bit similar, yet different.  I picked pieces that most of us have in our closet, in some color/silhouette or another.  And if there's one or two you don't have?  Well, everything here is under $50 so you don't have to forego paying rent!  I now give you 10 ways to wear a white t-shirt, featuring my favorite tshirt, the boyfriend v-neck tee from Target.

Top Row, L-R:
Skinny Jeans | Pencil Skirt, Blazer | Trousers, Cardi | A-Line Skirt, Scarf | Maxi Skirt

Bottom Row, L-R:
Cropped Pants | Shorts | Maxi Dress (wear the shirt knotted over it!) | Sequin Skirt, Moto Jacket | Boyfriend Jeans, Camo Jacket

What's your favorite way to wear a plain white t-shirt?

xx
Lia

Speckled Nail Polish Comparison: Deborah Lippmann, Illamasqua, and Hard Candy

Hi lovelies!  I think we've all seen or at least heard of the new 'speckled' polishes.  It seems like they're being done at a few different price points, though not all.  And they are all done differently, so of course, I had to have one of each so I could do a thorough comparison.  (I apologize for the state of my cuticles!  They need some tlc!)  I'm wearing a color from Hard Candy's Sprinkles collection, Deborah Lippman's Staccato collection, and Illamasqua's Speckled collection.  {Click to keep reading!}

Spring Inspiration ~ Pastels Under $50

Hi lovelies!  Right now I'm super inspired by pastels; to me, nothing says spring like pastels!  I, oddly enough, don't have any in my closet!  I've been slowly adding some pastel love with jewelry DIYs (like these bobby pins, necklace/earrings, and bracelets).  Now I feel that accessories is the perfect (inexpensive!) way to incorporate a certain color or pattern into your wardrobe, but I've got my eye on a few pieces that would be perfectly at home in my closet!

Top row, L-R: Necklace | Flats | Dress | Skirt |
Middle Row, L-R: Tank | Socks | Sunnies | Sweatshirt
Bottom Row, L-R: Rings | Bracelet | Wrap Bracelet

Remember, if you've never signed up at BaubleBar (no commitment!), do so and get $10 off your first purchase!

How are you incorporating pastels into your wardrobe?

xx
Lia