Festively Floral DIY

       It's that time of year when the weather is beautiful, and almost every weekend there seems to be a different festival; Whether it be for music, food, art, or a celebration of cultures- what's the cutest accessory to wear? Floral Crowns of course!

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     A perfect statement piece to an otherwise "normal" outfit, sadly, it's not easy to find a reasonably priced AND well-made floral crown. So we went to the dollar store and bought a bunch of cute artificial flowers to make some of our own.

     C embarked on a solo design mission, while J made it a group activity with two of her younger sisters (K & G). We used two different approaches, but centered around the same core materials. Check out our tutorials below...

C's Crown Tutorial

What you'll need:

Step 1:  Take one of the long stem flowers and wrap it around your head to get the perfect size for your crown (this will be the base of your crown)

Step 2:  Once you've decided on the size use a clear stretchy string to wrap around the two parts you are connecting. (you will need to wrap it around a couple times before you tie a knot)

Step 3:  Use a hot glue gun around the parts of the stem you joined together for added support

Step 4:  Wrap the excess flowers sticking out by going under and over the base of your crown

Step 5:  Glue gun the two branches together as you wrap it around so it stays

Step 6:  Cut off any branches sticking out

Step 7:  Stick any other remaining flowers (or pick off smaller flowers from other arrangements) and glue it onto any empty spaces

et Voila! A crown fit for a queen!

J's Crown Tutorial

What you'll need:

Step 1:  Wrap the brown artificial vine around your head once, to measure the length you'll need (ensuring your placement is where you'd want your headband to sit on your head).

Step 2:  Cut vine at the measurement that works for you.

Step 3:  Remove a small fabric leaf from one of the artificial flowers and place vine ends in the middle of the leaf.

Step 4:  Place a small drop of glue where the vine ends meet. Push together.

Step 5:  Now add a little more glue along the inside of the leaf, and wrap tightly around the vine ends, like a burrito.

Step 6:  Once the vine is securely glued together, choose your flowers (simply pull the flower off the plastic stem) and place around your headband to decide on your layout.

Step 7:  Carefully, glue the back of each flower to the headband. (add leaves as you see fit, they can be removed from the stem as well)

Step 8:  If you want to add a little green, you can wrap the extra plastic vine around your headband and cut off any excess.

Now you have a floral crown to bring out your natural beauty!

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Never trust a pretty girl with an ugly secret.

         ABC Family's Pretty Little Liars drama series boasts one of TV's most stylish casts to date- at least in our opinion. Stars Shay Mitchell (as Emily Fields), Lucy Hale (as Aria Montgomery), Troian Bellisario (as Spencer Hastings) and Ashley Benson (as Hanna Marin) are fashion muses to the masses and can always be found either creating or rocking hot trends. If you aren't already in love with at least one of these girls styles, this post will help you make up your mind- and maybe provide some outfit inspiration.

          Though Rosewood, the wealthy suburban Pennsylvania town which serves as a backdrop for the show, may look quiet on the outside there's definitely no shortage of drama for the residents. This applies to none more so than Aria, Spencer, Emily, and Hannah who are always wrapped up in something dangerous and exciting; Even still, through it all, their trendy fashion sense never slips. Aria opts for eccentric pieces with funky prints and embellishments. Emily prefers casual attire and footwear with a slight urban edge. Hanna pairs flirty yet daring clothing and jewelry for chic ensembles. Spencer is a master at mixing style ideas and touches to create unique looks all her own. The girls of Rosewood Highschool have had too many brilliant fashion moments to list here, but here are few of our favorites:

    

           Like what you see? Well keep a look out for our upcoming posts on each of these starlets, where we'll be taking an in-depth look at both the characters & ladies who play the Pretty Little Liars. And remember, like the show warns: Never trust a pretty girl with an ugly secret. xx

Going One Direction

          

          One Direction; If you live in the modern world you've probably heard of them. But even if you haven't come across the bands music, there's no missing the millions of girls screaming over these boys. They're the new craze, and they took the world by storm. And to be honest we like them- they seem fun, it's just hard to get around the insanity that is tween fandom. From Twilight, Justin Bieber, and The Hunger Games, etc... crazed fans are everywhere and so the "new thing" gets really annoying and really old, really fast. 
       
          Luckily, these boys have put a fresh new spin on the boy band idea, and they can actually sing- which is always good. One Direction has a huge following for lots of reasons; Besides they're undoubtable cute factor and general "I don't care because I'm young and cool" attitude, they have KILLER style. Guys of the world should stop hating on this group of style icons and start appreciating & taking notes. Plus, girls can't resist the Brits, it's always been that way... now add some serious fashion and you've got the world's attention. Enjoy:

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Gossip Girl: The Thin Line Between Dan & Nate

         

          What better way to wrap up our Gossip Girl series, than to load the closing post with pictures of hot guys with some serious style. So let's start at the beginning of Dan Humphrey and Nate Archibald: They didn't start out as friends (Nate's from a very wealthy family and Dan- well... not so much.) but over the seasons they've let their differences fall to the wayside. In turn, they've grown together yet apart in the style departments; Nate is more business oriented so he can often be seen in a fitted suit, and Dan is more of a casual button-up and jeans kind of guy.

          Both boys have very distinct styles that speak to their personality and the image they are looking to portray. Nate has a very clean and sophisticated wardrobe, normally in a muted pallet of grays and blues; When dressed down, he plays it cool in linen and white. Dan's fashion staples include dark patterned plaid shirts, cardigans, and lots of different coats; He's a comfortable dresser that loves to roll up his sleeves.

          There's a thin line between Dan & Nate, but here are some pics to help you decide which side you're on, enjoy...  xoxo J & C

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Gossip Girl: Belles de Jour

          Gossip Girl's fresh approach to style doesn't stop at Blair and Serena, or Chuck and Jenny. There are more than a few honorable mentions in the fashion department including Serena's multiple-divorcee mother Lily Bass, certified meddler Vanessa Abrams, and resident villain Georgina Sparks. Lily has a classy, age appropriate style, that is always put together and never lacking an accessory or upscale touch. She and Serena both love statement jewelry, so it clearly runs in the family.

          Vanessa, who was introduced as Dan's best friend from Brooklyn, has the most eccentric style of any character on the show. Often mixing at least two colorful prints in an outfit, multiple accessories types and layers- Vanessa's role has definitely made a style impression. Georgina is characterized as a serious schemer, always plotting some sort of revenge, so her darker wardrobe fits her perfectly. She usually wears studded, spiky, or muted patterned items with leather and lots and lots of black. Below are some shots showcasing these three ladies' style over the past seasons...

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