DIY Dipped in Snowflakes Glittered Ornaments

Hey lovelies!  Yes, I'm still at it with my ornaments, and y'all haven't seen anything yet!  Yesterday you saw my DIY Prada Inspired Paillette Ornaments.  Today I've jazzed up some teal ornaments I picked up.  I wanted them to look like they had been dipped in snowflakes, and I remembered the thick, chunky silver glitter I initially picked up for my DIY Miu Miu Inspired Glitter Loafer Pumps.  Here's the how to:

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MonDIY ~ DIY Prada Inspired Paillette Ornaments

Hiya lovelies!  Ahhh it's Monday (sigh) and the long weekend is behind us.  I spent a lot of the time crafting, and the fruits of my labor are revealed! Inspired by the abundance of paillettes gracing Prada's looks, these may be my favorite ornaments ever!  I decided to go super girly this year, getting a white tree and adorning it in fuschia, teal, purple, and lime green.  It's not done yet, so please stay with me this week, and I'll show you how to make some knock out ornaments!   {More after the jump}

MonDIY ~ Chris Benz Inspired Tassel Necklaces on Fashions Blogs

Hiya lovelies!  So I'm working on an epic DIY, but alas, it's not done yet.  In the meantime, why don't you head over to Fashions Blogs and see the amazing DIY I did!  Here's a peek at this inspiration:

Ok, now head over to my post on Fashions Blogs and let me know what you think!

xx

Lia

My November Birchbox ~ What I Got

Hiya lovelies!  I got my Birchbox in yesterday and couldn't wait to share it with you.  I love seeing what everyone else gets in their boxes and usually it's totally different than mine.  So, here's mine:

 I must say after seeing everyone else's box, I thought mine would be rad.  I'm a little disappointed though.

Apparently Guerlain revamped its classic Shalimar scent.  It smells slightly better than the original, which smells like an 80 year old woman. {I used to work in fragrances at Burdines (now Macy's), and seriously only the elderly bought Shalimar.}  So this just smells like a 65 year old.  Definitely not for me.

This month's bonus treat was two coasters, similar to those you'd find at a bar, just without a beer logo on it.  Cute though.

I love lotion and I haven't tried the Kimono Rose scent yet, but the eucalyptus scent reminds me of men's soap.  It is a lovely, rich lotion though.

After falling in love with Anastasia's mascara, I was stoked to try the lip gloss.  It's really shiny, and a lovely color.  It's pretty thick and sticky though.  I like the flexible spatula applicator the best though.

Finally the Keratase hair oil.  This can be used in a variety of ways according to the packaging.  The scent is amazing and it really leaves my hair so soft.  And I have super dry hair, so that says alot.  The full size is a little pricy at $54.  We'll see how I feel about it after I keep using it :)

So, now I want to hear from you.  Did you receive any of these products in your Birchbox?  What did you think of them?
xx
Lia

Decor DIY ~ Colorful Knick Knacks

Hiya lovelies!  Today I thought I'd share a simple and eye-catching decor DIY.  It's a great way to add a punch of color to any room's decor.  Here's what you'll need:

I picked up the shells at the thrift store and the owls at Target.  I chose a bright red and a light teal spraypaint.  Follow the directions and spray until you get the desired coverage (I did three coats, letting each coat dry thoroughly before applying the next).

The lovely shells now grace my mantel.

Which perfectly complement my porcelain sand castle :)

And my owls look lovely guarding my TV.  I bought the purple glass one at TJ Maxx.

This could be done on pretty much anything.  Pine cones, thrifted children's toys, whatever your heart desires!

What do you think would be a fun and whimsical thing to spraypaint and use as decor?
xx
Lia

Shopping Haul ~ H&M Denver and More!

Happy Tuesday lovelies!  Can you believe that there hasn't been an H&M in Denver, until last week that is.  It opened downtown on Thursday, Nov. 10.  So I took a half day on Friday to check it out and I am so glad I did!  Here's what I got, along with some other killer deals I got Friday and Saturday at Colorado Ski & Golf, Gap, and Ann Taylor.

You can see my head in this pic, sorry I accidentally shot the video in HD :(

This is the metallic purple sweater and black shorts, I snapped a pic while trying it on.  Cute, huh?

Here's the link to the Ann Taylor event I attended where I first saw the fringe blouse, as mentioned in the video.

Did you take advantage of any of the amazing sales going on?

xx
Lia

Tuesday's Tips ~ How I Scored Miu Miu Pumps for $40 and How to Stretch Your Leather Shoes

Hiya lovelies!  So today I thought I'd share with you how I scored my amazing Miu Miu pumps, seen in yesterday's post.  

I got them at a high-end consignment boutique in Ormond Beach, FL, called Miss Priss.  They were brand new, and only $40.  I'm guessing they retailed for over $500. Insane, right?  I'm such a fan of thrift and consignment shops because of steals like this. My tip today is to go to your nearest thrift or consignment shop and sift through what's there; you never know what you'll find!

I've got another tip for ya too :)  Sometimes those new leather shoes are a wee bit tight.  Wear them around the house for about an hour while wearing socks with them and it will stretch them out.  Now this will only work if they are only a little tight.  If they need some major stretching, either take them to a cobbler, or give up on them.  This has worked like a charm with nearly every pair of shoes I own, and I swear by it.

What's been your best thrift/consignment store find?
xx
Lia