DIY: Cut-Off Shorts

I've been talking about making cut off shorts from my old jeans that are too big in the pant for the longest time and today I finally did! I used the steps from refinery29 and I am really happy with the results. Sometimes we are so quick to give away or even worse, throw away our clothes, but if you take the time to look up DIY clothing crafts, you'll save yourself a lot money. Besides, who wouldn't want to spend a nice afternoon revamping their wardrobe a bit? I sure loved it! Check out my steps below!

Step 1: Pick out a pair of shorts that fit you well and put them on top the jeans you want to cut. Fasten them together at the crotch with straight pins (or anything that will keep them from moving honestly).

Step 2: Put the ruler on top of the original pair of jeans (angled diagonally) and make a dotted line along the jeans with Tailor's Chalk or any other writing utensil that you can see and is washable (I used a pen).

Step 3: Take the ruler and measure down one half inch from the original dotted lines you made. This ill be the actual line you cut from, if you want your shorts shorter when you're finished, simply cut them again, but remember they will get shorter once washed and frayed.

Step 4: Using the mark you made as a guideline cut your first pant leg.

Step 5: This step is different from the website, but I feel it works better. Fold the cut leg over and use it as a guide to cut the other pant leg (that way even if you messed up your first cut a bit, both legs will be even).

Step 6: Ta-da! Throw these babies in the washer and dryer for the frayed ends to appear right away, or cuff them and wear them and wash them when you're done (that's what I did).

Summer Date Night

Who says you have to wear a dress or a skirt to a nice date this summer, going out with your boyfriend? Meeting someone for a first date? Instead of worrying about your dress riding up or your skirt getting caught in your ass, try this: nice cropped shorts with a flowy top and blazer makes you look put together, but is still a little more comfortable (to me anyway) and adding some wedge heels gives you the chance to show off your sexy legs (and it elongates them!) top it off with simple make up and jewelry and you will be one hot mama ;)

Are you prepared for Summer?

I'm on this summer kick, can you tell?

Anyway, I don't know about you all, but I've got my own checklist of things I've got my eye out on and here's why:

1. The Fedora- I don't care if you've got a lot of hair or none at all the fedora is a great creation and perfect for those days you're going to the beach and don't want to do your hair or you wake up late and have lunch plans (or class) in 30 minutes.  Syle your hair in a low bun or pony tail, pop your fedora on and BAM,  you're ready to go and look super cute!

2. Ray Bans- Who doesn't want to get their hands on some sunglasses when the sun is shining all summer? I am personally saving up for Ray Bans, but if you're the type of person that alway loses or breaks sunglasses or likes to switch it up based on your outfit, check out Target or Forever 21 they've got tons of cute frames, colors and styles of glasses for as low as 5 bucks!

3. Flow Tank Tops- So I'm not the biggest fan of my back (but I'm working on it!). What better way to show off your girly guns with a flowy tank top! It catches the breeze on hot summer days and let's be honest it just makes you look hot!


4. Sun Dresses- My most recent obsession has been dresses, they are perfect for a sunny day or can brighten up any cloudy day, they aren't form fighting (most of them anyway) and they go great with a cute pair of gladiators! Definitely a must have for this summer, My favorites can be found at Forever 21 and Target!


5. Jean Shorts- Self explanatory, those days when you don't want to wear anything too nice, but you aren't feeling track shorts either.


6. Yoda Pants/Capris/Shorts- These aren't just for working out, but the they are also great for those late cool night bonfires, working out or just chillen inside. 

Summer!

I am back as promised! I haven't had much inspiration lately, and on top of that I have been super busy, but I will be getting on Polyvore and making sets as soon as possible! I've got a test tomorrow and then a free week (besides another job interview, *fingers crossed*).

Just like everyone else I am SOOOO ready for summer! The weather here in Columbia is already pretty warm which is such a teaser, but it's better than snow! I want shorts and flowy tops and sunglasses galore (I'm saving up for Ray Bans!).

Yes, I'll be in summer school every day for 8 weeks, but only until 11 am so I guess I can deal and hopefully I'll get this job so I'll have money in the bank, a brand new car and great friends! Sounds like the perfect summer right? I sure think so (:

I Just Want Summer

The title says it all, I just want the warm weather, less clothes and the beach <3