DIY: Customizing Your Lamp

It's time for another DIY! This time, however, it is not so much beauty related.  Though it is still feminine and girly, I'll go ahead and post it.  Hope you enjoy!

Steps:

1. Get out your lamp. This one is from Ikea and needs a little spice to it.



2. Find some materials at a craft store or around your house. I found some pearl/lace ribbon from my Mom's wedding, so I decided to use that based on the color and theme of my room. You can easily find some material at Hobby Lobby, Michael's, or any other crafting store.



3. Measure the thickness of your lamp. Mine was 1 in, so I could put the lace right on the 1/2 point so the lace will be in the exact middle.  A tip that I used was to mark the 1/2 point around the lamp so I can visually see where I should put the glue.




4. Measure out the material you need. Mine was the perfect length to do both the top and bottom of my lamp shade, but if you only want to do one of the sides, that's fine too!




5. Get your hot-glue gun ready. You will need to make sure that the material sticks to plastic

6. Quickly, and carefully apply the glue. Hot-glue dries fast, so you'll be glad you already measured out your materials. Apply the material to the lamp shade and hold on for a few second to ensure that it is securely attached.




7. Let the lamp sit for a few hours to make sure that it is glued on well.

Great Job! Taking these few and easy steps is a good way to add character to some of your furniture. Don't stop here! Let your imagination and creativity flow by thinking of new ideas for different pieces of furniture.

xo,
Daphne

Little Haul: Consigning Store, B&BW, AE

Hey lovelies!  I just went shopping not too long ago and would love to show you what I got!  Hope you enjoy :)

Local Consigning Store:

- Aerie Black Striped Camisole
Looks SO cute paired with some casual jeans and a black cardigan.


- Rue 21 Ruffle Lace Tank Top
A very fashionable piece to add to your wardrobe.



Bath & Body Works:

- Pink Chiffon Hand Lotion
Smells really nice and helps dry hands-great for winter!


- Paris Amour Perfume



- Carried Away Perfume



- Pink Chiffon Hand Sanitizer

 It smells really nice and it has sparkles! Great for bringing to school.

 


- Lip-Gloss (for one of my friends!)



American Eagle:

- Peter-Pan collared lace tank-top
I think I wear this too much! It's an adorable piece of clothing and it's very versatile; dress it up or down.


Thanks for stopping by!

xo,
Daphne

DIY: Loose Waves - No Heat!

Today I will be showing you a way to make beautiful waves in your hair with no heat! You can easily create this look by using just a few simple things. Note that this works best on medium to long hair.

Materials: 

Pens/pencils/markers

Hair clips

Spray Bottle

Comb

Hair

Steps:

1. Gently comb your hair out and divide it in half horizontally.

2. Clip up the top half of your hair and then divide the bottom half in to two pieces.

3. Wet one of the pieces of your hair (about 50% dry) with the spray bottle.

4. Gently comb your hair again.

5. Then, using the pen, pencil, or marker, twist your hair around it and clamp both ends with clips.

6. Repeat this step for the other side.

7. When you have finished (depending on your type of hair) wait for all of the sections to dry completely before removing the clips

- I don't recommend using a blow dryer on your hair because it tends to frizz after you take it out.
- Don't forget to experiment!  Try using thicker pens or even Sharpies!

 

 (Note: this picture was taken about 4 hours after I had taken the clips out, so the waves aren't as tight.)

xo,

Daphne

Haul: Part 2

This will be part 2 of my haul! Hope you enjoy and thanks for stopping by!

1. Forever 21: Grey tiered racerback tank
Super cute for the summer time, and even fall.



2. Charlotte Russe: Lace Tank-top
This is a must-have staple for any wardrobe.  It can be paired with any outfit, and is super comfy!




3. dELiA*s: White 2 1/2 in. Shorts
Would look amazing with a neon tribal print tank top!




4. Charlotte Russe: Over-sized heart charm necklace
The indents in the gold heart add character to any outfit!



5. Rack Room Shoes: Highland Creek Boat Shoes
Great for any time of the year and so very comfortable!




6. Bath & Body Works: Paris Amour Body Lotion
Smells A-MAZING and softens skin.  



xo,
Daphne

Haul: Part 1

Sorry for the lack of posts- I've been really busy! Also, I've had to take pictures of the haul for this week's Fashion Friday.  I've split it into two parts; a section of clothes will be posted for this week and another set for next week!  Hope you enjoy!

1. Aeropostale: Navy button tank
A stylish way to stay comfy in the summer!

2. Charlotte Russe: Navy sheer tank
A cute sheer tank with ruffles at the sleeves and buttons down the middle.

3. Forever 21: Colorblock long sleeve 
A very versatile shirt; can be worn long sleeve for winter, and short-sleeve when you roll it up for summer.

4. dELiA*s: Carson wash shorty-shorts 
Super cute and comfy; denim shorts are a staple for summer.

5. Charlotte Russe: Victorian Times bracelet 
Complete with a silver locket, pastel flower, cameo mirror, key, and metal leaf.

xo,

Daphne