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DIY: Lace Insert Top

This week's DIY project is all about lace. I bought some black lace fabric about 2 months ago and I decided to put to use this past weekend. After searching online for some project ideas with lace, I came across this cool top which also included a DIY tutorial. It's pretty easy and requires absolutely no sewing which means you can try this at home. Supplies: shirt lace fabric chalk or marking pen scissors pins heat bond iron shape template (optional)

Turn the shirt inside out.
With the chalk mark the shape of your choice. You can also print out a shape and use that as a template.
Cut out the shape as marked on the shirt.
Pin down the piece that you cut onto the lace fabric.
Cut the lace around the shape with an extra 1/2 inch allowance.
Remove the pins and place the right side of lace face down onto the wrong side of the shirt.
Follow the directions to apply the heat bond using the iron.
Cut off the excess fabric.

Cute as a Button

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Catchy title, eh? I'm sure that phrase was meant for babies though and maybe even dogs. ;-) The inspiration for today's Style Me Friday is button up shirts. Pretty easy right? Last weekend I made some extra money by working for a pop up shop at a friend's local clothing and shoe store Show & Tell. It was a cool experience for me being that I'm quiet and don't usually just walk up to people and try to be engaging and of any kind of assistance. It's probably because I don't want anyone walking up to me while I'm shopping. He or she just need to be available on the off chance that I do need some help. I obviously strongly believe in treat others the way you want to be treated. I'm just saying. Lol. But it was cool challenging myself and I even made some sales! Everyone was asked to wear a button up shirt but to still be yourself so I styled my look with a bow tie, blazer and oxfords. The cuffed jeans kept it from looking too serious and more casual cool. What ways do you style your button ups?

Outfit Details:

NY&Co Button Up | Gap Jeans | MNG by Mango Blazer | Calvin Klein Oxfords | Bow Tie - Ebay

Linking up with: Fashionista Next Door | Simple Easy Style | Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins | Face It Catalog | Aloha Friday

Mixing it Up

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The week seems to be going by pretty quickly. Maybe it's because of the beautiful weather and summer is almost here. Who knows? Lately I've been wearing shorts shorter than 5 inches and showing more skin and I love it. I used to associate short shorts with looking trashy or just plain on doing too much. But anything can be worn with class. :-) This particular pair of shorts are 3 inches which isn't so bad. As long as the butt cheeks are covered everything should be cool. I decided to mix and match some prints and patterns for my outfit and the key for me was to use prints in the same color family. The graphic tank has a dark red print on front and it added a little pop of color to the cream and black. The tank and aztec print cuffed shorts paired with the animal print wedge sandals and statement necklace gives the outfit a casual chic look. Not too dressy and not too casual. It's all about comfort for me even though wedges feel like pumps and stilettos in my opinion. Usually I'll just sit down all day or only walk short distances. Beauty is pain sometimes. I wore this last Sunday when we tried to go see the movie After Earth with Will and Jaden Smith but it was sold out. Next time.
How's your week so far? Do you wear shorter length shorts? What length is too short for you?
Outfit Details: Converse Tank - Ross Cute Cynthia Rowley Shorts - TJ Maxx Cute & Cute Calvin Klein Wedges - Nordstrom Rack Exact Necklace (Gifted) - Lydell NYC

Plain White Ts

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Thank goodness it's Friday! Oooooh Weeeee!! So, I'm back participating in Fashionista Next Door's Style Me Friday Challenge. This week's inspiration is pretty easy; the white t-shirt. I skipped last week's challenge because I didn't have a LBD and the only neon accessory I have is my PF Flyers and that wouldn't look cool with a LBD. Hmm, maybe it would with a black skater dress. Well anyway, I still don't have a black dress so I wore this outfit instead.

I love white tees. When I buy them I usually have to buy a couple at a time because it doesn't look as fresh after a few washes. The last white t-shirt I've bought was actually from a goodwill store and I wore it for this week's challenge. You can do anything with a white t-shirt. It's very plain and basic but also versatile and can be dressed up or down. I decided to dress mine up a little and by dress up I mean wear heels or wedges or anything higher than 1 inch. I paired it with a moto vest and my DIY destructed jeans, which I've also worn here. My accessories were a couple of gold bracelets, DIY chain link necklace, large gold hoop earrings, bangle watch, sunnies, and a neon belt for a little pop of color.

The weather this week has been really nice and very hot at times and it will continue on to the weekend. I have plans to go swimming in someone's pool. Anyone? No really, I plan on finishing my DIYs for Monday's post so look out for it. There's a local musical festival and an outdoor birthday party happening on Saturday but who knows what I'll be up to. I hope you guys have fun things planned for this weekend. Even if you don't, enjoy it!

Outfit Details:

Tee - Thrifted Similar and Similar

Gap Jeans - DIY Similar and Similar

Chain - DIY Similar

Earrings and Bangles- Local Beauty Supply Store Similar and Similar

Belt - Target Similar
RayBan Sunnies - Found it! :-)

Watch - Burlington Coat Factory Similar

Wedges - Nordstrom Rack Here

Moto Vest - H&M Similar and Similar

Linking up with Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins, Face It Catalog, Blog She, What Jean Likes,

More Stripes & Oxfords + Florals

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Happy Hump Day! I hope your week is going smoothly like mine is. The weekend will be here before you know it which is always good. As I frequently mention, I love stripes!! I decided to wear stripes again today. This striped top has both small and large horizontal stripes which I think is really cool.

Outfit Details:

Striped Top - Forever 21 Similar

Floral Jeans - American Eagle Similar

Calvin Klein Oxfords - Zappos

Cross Necklace - Forever 21 Similar