I Heart DIY

I Heart DIY

It's really no secret that I heart DIY. I swear if only I knew carpentry & upholstery I'd be set for life. (hmm or maybe only for my secret fantasies of HGTV)
Well anywhoo I am always experimenting with DIY tutorials.
Some are good, some are bad, and some I just screw up beyond repair. 
The latest is a DIY safety-pin tank from P.S. I made this
The inspiration is much more detailed, but I used my current summer color obsessions to steer my version.
For my version
1. Coral Tank from Forever 21 around $400 I think.
2. Gold safety pins from sewing shop $6.00 (but I still have tons left)
3. Aqua beads $?

You like? Does anyone wear size small? It turns out I can't wear this :( It shrank in the wash ( I washed the tank when I bought it) & I didn't realize it! I didn't realize it that is, until I tried to proudly display my new craft. It's a bit too snug on me to look as cute as it should, so if you feel it may fit you & you want a slightly embellished tank free of charge, email me.  Everyone else feel free to just steal this DIY away for yourself! So cute.
littlegirlshinyworld@yahoo.com :)
P.S. I felt I should add that this project rocked because I just pin-ed away while watching T.V., drinking wine, etc etc. No being trapped by a glue gun or wall sockets! In case you needed more reasons to try this at home.

Summer Time, Living Easy

Summer Time, Living Easy

Last night was one of my favorite nights of the week, Taco Tuesday! If you don't know what Taco Tuesday is, don't worry, it's pretty self explanatory. You eat tacos, the day is Tuesday. In college it meant cheap tacos & beer at local watering holes, but now I've adopted it into my cooking routine.
It's strange how a theme can brighten your day.  I swear I could not shut up about it all day yesterday. I ended up making Trader Joe's mini taco appetizers (yum!) some bean dip and margaritas!

It really felt like a celebration and it was just the bf and I.  Not only did it feel celebratory, but it made me yearn for those warm summer nights when it stays light out until nine or so. And even though you don't get summer vacation anymore, a little part of you relaxes as though you weren't facing work the next day.

It was in this spirit that I started researching some summer outfits for myself. Ms. Taj over at Gorgeous Glam posted a few days ago about her ocean inspiration and it reminded me how much i just loove coral colors. Coral accented with a little turqouise & gold just makes me want to melt into a warm summer day. Ugh and if I only sported some nice amber skin I would look super amazing. . . an Irish girl can always dream. . . .
Just love this coral dress with the greenish Ralph Lauren sunglasses. This is my idea of a cool summer look, what is yours?

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