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Showing posts with label Michaels. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Michaels. Show all posts

Thursday, July 21, 2016

DIY Choker - 3 Different Styles for $15

Hey everyone! I have been noticing lately that everyone including the Kardashians have been rocking this fashionable choker circa 1990's. I went on the Urban Outfitters web site and seen that the necklace that I had been eyeing would cost me $22 CAD. I decided to make 3 different chokers for $15 CAD. You can see in the photo below, all the supplies that I purchased came from Michaels.


Choker #1

I will be wearing these shoes tomorrow night when I go out for my friend's birthday dinner and they were my inspiration behind this choker. At Michaels, there is ribbon that the floral department can cut for you if it is indicated on the roll. The smallest amount you can get cut is a half a meter. That is how much this piece is. I am just going to tie it at the back and layer another necklace with it tomorrow night! 


Choker #2

I used the thicker ribbon for this and instead of purchasing a backing for the necklace to secure it, I decided to use one of my old necklaces that I no longer wear. You need the two pieces for your choker and I literally just cut the chain with my red scissors. You then have the two pieces you need! It is as easy as that. Also, make sure to measure the choker around your neck and cut off the excess before continuing with the next step. 


Next, before you start stitching, I noticed that the ends were fraying more than I would like them to so I took a lighter and burned the ends to stop them from shedding. If you are under 18, please get a parent or guardian to help you with them step. I also did this step for Choker #1. You then are going to want to stitch your pieces to the ribbon. I made the mistake of using a chain with tiny links which made it more difficult to stitch and I had to use a smaller needle so keep that in mind. Once that step is done, connect the two pieces and you can rock your new choker!

When I cut what I needed from the thicker ribbon to make Choker #2, I still had a large enough piece left to make a fourth choker!

Choker #3

This is super easy and I just took the entire 3 yards of fabric, wrapped it around my neck several times and then added a cute little pendant. TIP: There may be kinks in the fabric because it was wrapped around a piece of cardboard. To get rid of the kinks, wrap it around something that is somewhat cylindrical such as a water bottle for a few hours, (I kept it wrapped overnight,) and then you will be free of kinks!



Until next time,

STAY CLASSY.

Berrz <3

FTC: This blog post is not sponsored. Some links are affiliate. 

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Monday, February 15, 2016

Current Vanity Set-Up

Hey everyone! I wanted to show you the way that I have my vanity set-up as of right now. I'm sure that it will change in the future, but here is a look at what is working for me right now! 


I like to have everything in my sight so that I am not forgetting about using any particular item(s). I put makeup products in clear containers and jars for easy access. I separate my brushes in 3 different holders: every day brushes, eye brushes and face brushes. My lip liners, eye lines and lip crayons are in one jar. All my eyebrow products are in The Day of the Dead cup holder and my most frequently used lip products are in the matching glass. I have an octagonal clear case with gold accents that holds my most of my every day makeup that I purchased at Michaels.

I stack my palettes for now, but I want to organize them better and am not sure how-to right now. I have both my Muji Drawers that house all my makeup. For more information about them, check out my previous post. I keep my vitamins and my lotions on my vanity because I do reach for them frequently!

My desk is from Ikea and it is the Linnmon/Adils Table in White/Black. I do wish that I bought a piece of glass to put on top of my desk because there are some dents and chips in it already that could have been avoided.

Happy Family Day/President's Day!

Until next time,

STAY CLASSY.

Berrz <3

P.S. THIS BLOG POST IS BY NO MEANS SPONSORED. SOME LINKS ARE AFFILIATE LINKS.

Uber - Get your first ride FREE using promo code: amandab9033ue
Shop Hope's Online - Get 15% off your first purchase here
*LOOK AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE FOR YOUR AUTOMATIC CODE!
Ebates Canada - Get cash back on your online purchases here
Ebates (Everywhere else in the world) - Get cash back on your online purchases here
Hautelook - A flash sale web site where I get most of my footwear and accessories from!