Jenny Skirt from BurdaStyle

Jenny Skirt from BurdaStyle... I paid 7.50 for the pattern PDF. It's a little pricey for a basic skirt, but the possibilities are endless! I could create numerous designs from this one pattern. (Worth every penny in my opinion.) Above is a picture of my practice skirt.. made from an old sheet. It came out exactly like I wanted. I just need to get it onto some real fabric and add a zipper. The fit is phenomenal as well. This was my first time trying a pattern from Burdastyle and I can honestly say I will be back for more in the near future.

New Dress Patterns to Sew Up!

I just got 5 new patterns in the mail the other afternoon! I am so excited... This is like a Christina Christmas right now!

Here are the 5 I chose-

I think this is my favorite of the bunch.

V8532

V8552

Probably my second favorite!..

V8615

V8380

V5029

Most are just quick easy summer dresses. *Perfect* for evenings out on the town... Now I just need to hunt for the ideal fabrics! Any suggestions if you've made these before.. any ideas for the fabric selections?
Time to get started! *evil grin*

Coastal Scents Swag! :D

I was very fortunate to receive a gift from my friend Devin recently! I got the Coastal Scents 88 palette, the 10 piece blush palette, a camo quad concealer in medium, a smacks lip gloss in Strut On Nude, and a variety of brushes. I can't describe how excited I was to get home and try them out! :D  Well, I guess this picture tells the story LOL

The colors are bright and vibrant in person.. My arm is not the best canvas to demonstrate that, but put some primer on your eyelids and this palette will NOT fail you!  

It's like CHRISTMAS!! haha.. 

Here is the blush palette up close. The colors range from bright to very soft glows. Some have gold flecks in them and some are just a matte glow. They all come off very natural though, which is something I aim for with my daily makeup.

Can you say rainbow?! So many colors to choose from... get crazy with it, or stay in your natural comfort zone! I can't wait to order the ultra shimmer palette! 

The lip gloss was o...k. I only wish it had a nicer scent or flavoring to it. The color is great though and the consistency is a nice thick fluid formula. I was nervous with the camo quad, but the colors are great and the makeup is creamy and easy to blend. It works nicely on the eyelids as a base for the shadow if you don't have primer. 

I received a kabuki-ish brush that worked like a charm for the blushes.. and nice fat fluffy brush for the shadows... and two contour shadow brushes that blend the pigments so effortlessly!
I've seen so much about Coastal Scents lately and can honestly say I will be ordering more! It's affordable makeup and their products are nice quality.  Anywho! Glad to be back my loves!! :D
xoxox,

Happy 3 Year Blogiversary!!

It's been a LONNNNG and crazy week for me! Lots of little busy things and the the holidays have kept me away... BUT, I'm back! Today is my 3 year blog birthday!! I can't believe it's been that long... It seems like only yesterday I started this blog to keep me entertained and share my thoughts with my friends and family. Over these three years that family has grown beyond what I ever could imagine. Thank you for a terrific time!! It's been GREAT!
Now on to my latest....

I ordered these lovely ladies from Amazon last week... Just in time for the gorgeous spring sandal weather we're getting! They're from GoJane and cost me $18.90 (+6 for s+h) SoOoOOoO worth it! They are exactly what I was looking for! I purchased a size 7 and they were true to size. The shipping was quick (considering it took days and I'm all the way in Europe) and the product is excellent quality!

A close-up of the dangling medallions... I love the way they jingle when I walk. I feel like I'm ready to jump into a gladiator battle haha 'Roman goddess here, and Yes, these are my fantabulous new sandals.'

Don't mind the pale feet.. They've been held captive by the sock warriors all winter long.. hehehe

Now I just need to find the spring and summer outfits to go with them ;0)
What are your top picks for summer?!! Your essentials? Hope you all are enjoying your Easter Holidays! I'm back to celebrating my blogger bday!
xoxoox,

My Latest 'Keep Me Busy' Project

There's nowhere close by to buy patterns, and ordering online takes FOR-EV-ERRR, so I searched the internet and found a really cute and simple purse pattern on Made By Rae . Here's what I came up with! ;0) My ACU Buttercup Purse.

Our fabric is limited, so I find it where I can! LOL Just measure it out to a fat quarter and make it work!

I cut my pattern pieces and pinned my pleats.

Sewn up and ready for the liner.

Sewing in the liner..

The inside where you can add a clasp.. pockets.. etc.

And Tadaaaaa! The finaly product.

A closer iphone pic...

Here's another I made as a clutch.. It's red, white, and blue dots with a pretty red liner. It looks crooked in the picture, but I swear it's just the way it's propped up on my counter lol

Now here's YOUR mission! Go make yourself one of these bags and come back and let me see your final product! I've seen soooo many versions and all of them have been 100% awesome! Thanks to Made By Rae for such a fantastic project and keeping my sanity intact lol

Alan from 'The Hangover' Baby Carlos Wearing Tshirt!

Finally! It has arrived! Here is the Hangover tshirt I ordered from Crazydogtshirts.com. I bought a small and it fits great... Not to mention baby Carlos on the front is kick arse! I saw some women's shirts on another site, but the shirt design wasn't as good as Crazy Dog Tshirts. It's actually and offical Warner Bros. Entertainment product.. so it's legit. It cost me about $18.00 and got here rather quick.

I wonder what kind of looks I'll get wearing this around?!! haha

A little close up action.. Carlos looking chill in his carrier.

What's your favorite shirt on their site? Come back and let me know!!

xoxox,

Great Glam- 'Seminar Time'

I am in *LOVE* with the dress I just got from GreatGlam.com! The fit is superb and the quality is better than anything I could have gotten for the prices they have. This is the 'Seminar Time' dress (Size Small) for $21.80. It was a gift from my friend Josh and boy is it awesome! I can't wait to wear it out! Cheap dresses that are super fashionable?! Does it get any better? :)

It's a Navy jersey knit fabric with a blouson style skirt. It comes with a cinching black belt (*drooly drool*) and has pockets perfect for some small carry-ons. (Or lip gloss for me! Yum! )

I paired it with a half up hair bump, a dangly black necklace, and some black peep toes.

Makeup consisted of a little bronzer, some mascara, black shadow, and nude lips with gloss.

Take Two! Look at that deep navy color.. Ugh! It's fabulous!!

Alright.. Time to go to Great Glam and tell me what your favorites are! :)
xoxox,

Snorgtees.com - Chinchillin'

I am THRILLED with my recent purchase from Snorgtees.com. I saw this shirt on their site and I had to get it for my best friend! She has a chinchilla named Emma and it's the coolest critter I've come across! The T-shirt cost 18.95 plus shipping, but it was worth every penny! The color is rich and the design is beyond awesome. (singing in opera voice) To top it all off, it's an American Apparel shirt! 100% cotton and made in the USA :) SCORE!
This one was a medium and fit perfectly! I can't wait to send it to her... When she see it, she's going to freak! Go check the site out and let me know what your favorite is?

Now go pick one up for yourself!

Make Your Own Skinny Jeans :)

            Being an Army wife sometimes comes with the loss of luxuries! lol

Recently I came to a roadblock and had to get creative to make my current wardrobe fit my needs. I bought some boots from Aldo before the big move and now that it's getting pretty chilly here, I wanted to put them to use. Unfortunately, our PX is rather small and EXTREMELY limited. (especially when it comes to anything 'fashionable') SoOoOo it was time to brainstorm! My regular jeans were NOT going to work with these boots.. and I did NOT spend over 140.00 on boots just to leave them in my closet. I have some boot cut jeans and some flares... but neither fit smoothly in my boots. They all wanted to bunch up or my boots wouldn't even fasten..

Since I can't find skinny jeans at our local store (and don't have a car to explore much further)  it was time to get modifying! After a little cutting and sewing, my boots can now be warn and I have a chic new pair of custom skinnies!

First, I put the jeans on inside out and pinned down the leg to fit my desired shape...

Then, I sewed a straight stitch down the outside of my legs and tried them on to check the fit. 

Perfect! Now I trimmed the excess and ran a zigzag stitch over the outer edge to keep the jean fabric from fraying or coming undone. Flip them inside out.. pose a little in front of your mirror and BAM! You've got a nice new set of skinny jeans! 

Not to mention the awesome fit since they are made FOR YOU. ;0)

And the problem is solved! My boots close completely and there is almost NO bunching! 

Guess we'll give them a trial run this weekend... Hi haters :0P

Ok! Time for you to get chopping! Let's see what you come up with! Jeans can be modified into over a million and one new things. .. so the possibilities are endless! 

Have fun! 

--Steens