The Folding Chair

LIPSTICK- MAKE UP INSPIRATION

Oh I missed writing here so bad! It seems that I say that every time I post something now. But I do really miss it. Lately I've been wanting to give lipstick a chance. I've always been afraid of using lipstick because I feel that my eyes are so big that if I use lipstick I cant really put make up on my eyes or maybe something really simple. But, I guess this is because I don't really know how to mix lipstick and eye make up. So, I searched online for cute make up inspiration based on the lipstick colors that I like. I don't experiment a lot with my make up so I hope this helps me have a little more fun when buying and using make up. 

OH- THAT OUTFIT

Yay! Friday is here! And I clearly feel that is the end of the week. Even though my week was fun. I went with my boyfriend to see 4 soccer matches of the International Champions Cup. Plus, I saw Cristiando Ronaldo.. who is not in love with this guy? Back to the subject of this post... last friday I had an emotional crisis. I was going out to dinner with my boyfriend and I probably tried on around 10 different outfits. And, I ended up wearing something I didn't like at all. So, re-creating outfits for days like this one is not a bad idea. And, just to be prepared for today I thought it would be a good idea to find an outfit I like and look for the stores where I can purchase similar clothes and shoes. This is the one I liked this week: 

Find items here:

J.Crew Denim Shirt/ Mango Shirt/ American Eagle Pants/ Jeffrey Campbell Shoes

SWIMWEAR - MARA HOFFMAN

The Mercedes-Benz Fashion week was here in Miami and even though I am not involved in the fashion industry at all I do have a mini obsession with swimsuits. I have around 10 to 15 and every time I look on line for one I want 10 more. I love swimsuits because they are so colorful and I love have the patterns can get extremely busy and they still look so good because is such a small piece of fabric! And, since I love the patterns looking through the picture of the Fashion I was immediately in love with Mara Hoffman's collection. These prints are so beautiful! These are some of my favorites suits and dresses:

See the whole collection here:

Mara Hoffman Resort Swim 2014 Runway Show from mara hoffman on Vimeo.

 

STRAW NECKLACE DIY

If I had the time to do DIY accessories every week I would be so happy. I loooove making accessories. Probably more than I like wearing them. And, easy DIYs like this I would say are my favorite. I know this necklace won't last long but I have so many ideas of accessories in my mind and sometimes I just don't have the time or money to invest in expensive materials to make them. So, I just try doing something inexpensive so if it breaks I wont be heartbroken. This time I used paper straws, tape, beads (to add an extra touch), and embroidery thread. 

1. This is magic tape that I painted with acrilyc and used for my ornaments back in Decemeber. Here is a picture from my Instagram of what I did. You can use any other color tape that you have. 

2. Paper straw

3. Emroidery Thread

4. Scissors 

5. Small Beads

6. Needle

7.Washi Tape

First I have to begin by saying that this took me probably 10 minutes to do. Start by cutting the straw with the length you want your pieces to be. I cut 3 pieces. Cover them with washi tape. You need 2 or 3 layers of tape so the straw pattern doesn't show through. Now, take the thin tape and cover the seam where the washi tape overlaps. Do the same thing with the rest of the straw pieces. Then, I separated the embroidery thread to use only 2 strands of the thread. I really like how delicate this gold thread looks. Thread the needle and insert 10 small beads. Now, pass the needle horizontally through the straw. Add 5 beads more and keep doing the same until your done with the last straw. Insert 10 beads more so the necklace is even. Now, measure a length good enough for your necklace so your heads fits through it and make a knot. And that's it! Hope you like it and come up with more easy ideas like this one.