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Apr, 12dream dresses
It’s Friday! Any big plans for the weekend? Well, how about a little window shopping? I’m sucker for a cute, girly, vintage, or playful dress! They make me feel good and they are great for everyday. Here are a few of my dream dresses… currently.
Berry On Top {modcloth}
Mythography Dress {anthropologie}
The Sewing Kit Dress {Red Velvet}
I’ll keep these on my list, even though the last one is sold out at the moment. What do your dream dresses look like? ♥RobbieLee
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Apr, 12{studio sunday} with Laura of Roots + Feathers & Violet Bella
Can you believe that it’s already April?! The year is flying by. April is a lovely month and what better way to kick it off than with a {studio sunday} with a very talented lady…
1. Hi, Im Laura Mazurek, jewelry designer and lifestyle blogger. I have two jewelry lines, Roots & Feathers and Violet Bella. I run a blog where I talk about my daily life, my business, my animals, and many times my deep down emotions.
2. My studio is an extra bedroom in my home, along with half of the livingroom.
3. We just bought this house in April of 2011, so it’s still very young!
4. My favorite part of my studio is my wall shelf my dad built that is full of little trinkets that remind me of my parents.
5. It depends on the day to how long I spend in my studio. If I’m working on a big wholesale order and I am feeling very inspired to create new things, I can be in there for hours straight and not know it.
6. I’ve always dreamt of having a nice big clean studio with lots of windows and light… Maybe one day.
7. I think creating a studio space that you feel at home in and inspired by is truly important for successful creating.
Thank you so much for sharing your lovely studio, Laura! I love how you surround yourself with things that remind you of your family and that inspire you. Oh, and that shelf that your dad built is indeed very beautiful!!! I agree, your workspace is extremely important when it comes to successful creating – and it shows that you are doing it right for you and your craft. Beautiful work by a beautiful lady. Thank you again. ♥RobbieLee
If you’ve enjoyed peeking into Laura’s studio, you might be interested in seeing a few others… here.
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Mar, 12My Lovely New Camera Bag
Hello! I was so excited to come home and see a package from Jo Totes on our doorstep on Thursday. It came way sooner that I had expected, so that was a surprise.
I couldn’t wait to tear into the box to see my new camera bag! It’s even more beautiful than I had thought it was going to be. I’m clearly so excited that I’m sharing it with you… so it must be important, right?! heehee Oh! And I love the cute little Jo Totes bag that it came in… great packaging from a design standpoint.
I haven’t quite figured out how I want to set up all of the inserts, but it looks like I may be able to fit my iPad in there too! I plan to fit a lot in there, especially when we travel, so this is great. I just couldn’t resist the teal shell paired with the houndstooth lining… stunning! This beats a traditional black Velcro camera bag any day!
I couldn’t be happier right now. I just need to put everything inside now. Hummm… do I smell another “What’s In My Bag” post?! Does anyone else have a Jo Tote? If so, tell me about it! ♥RobbieLee
P.S. Happy Birthday sweet Jessica! I love you, lady!
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Mar, 12New Shoes!
I had to share my new shoes with you! I’m normally not a heel wearing diva, but I love the way they look. My mom bought me the b+w houndstooth heels and I got the brown ones this past weekend. I’ve always oogled over pretty heels, but I just never feel like I have that many places to wear them… wedges can be dressed down easier that regular heels (in my opinion), so maybe things will change around here? Ha! Anyhoo, I hope you are having a lovely Wednesday! ♥RobbieLee
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Mar, 12The Roblin Boyfriend Tee
I’m so excited to finally share with you what I’ve been working on! Please welcome the Roblin Boyfriend Tee! It’s soft and slinky cotton that’s cute and comfortable to wear. I like to pair mine with a brightly colored cardigan, jeans and my Toms. How would you wear yours? Each tee is hand-printed by yours truly and is machine washable!! It can’t get better than that. Want one? Get yours here. ♥ RobbieLee
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Feb, 12{diy} {Valentine’s 4 of 7} Polka Dots For Your Nails
Today’s lovely {diy} is so fun and so easy! All you need is some white nail polish, and red Sharpie, and a clear topcoat. This is indeed as easy as you think. All you do is paint the white base and let dry completely. Then take your red Sharpie and carefully tap the tip to create evenly spaced rows of dots. I staggered the dots to make the look more uniform. Then let them dry for about 15 minutes before applying your clear top coat. That’s it! Happy painting! ♥RobbieLee
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Jun, 11{humpday tutorial} dress re-vamp
I love a good bargain, but sometimes it can get me into trouble. I bought this cute little summer dress from Target for $3, and didn’t try it on before the purchase. I knew better, but did it anyway. When I got home and tried it on, it fit great everywhere, but in the shoulders. I’ve never had this problem before, so I chalked it up to a manufacturing error (smile). After debating on whether or not to donate it, I decided to try and fix it. Glad I did too! Below is a mini tutorial on how I fixed my mini problem. Maybe it will help you if you find yourself in a similar situation.
Before…
Tools: Scrap fabric, thread, sewing machine, scissors, and a straight-edge.
Measure the thickness of your straps and add about 1/2 in. sewing allowance and cut your strap pieces.
Fold your fabric strip in half (wrong side out), and sew along the open edge. Repeat for both straps.
Then flip each strip right-side out. You may have to use tweezers or a safety pin to help, depending on the thickness of your strap.
Cut as close to the sewn joint on each side as possible. Toss the little scrap.
Now you’re ready to sew all of your pieces together. Be sure to sew the seem-side down (where it will be hidden). Sew each end to the ends on your cut strap and repeat on the other side.
Your finished piece should look something like this! Yay!
Thanks for stopping by!
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Jan, 10Like Mother Like Daughter
I created these outfits with mom and daughter in mind, as well as a couple of other things. I wanted it to be a one-stop shop for each of you and be fairly inexpensive too! All of the items for you can be found at Forever21 and the things for your daughter can be found at GapKids. Easy, right?!
Here’s the lineup:
1. Puffy Sleeve Cardigan
2. Prong Studs
3. Triple Bead Strand Necklace
4. Shimmer Ballet Flats
5. Strapless Dress
6. Polka Dot Tights
7. Hooded Zip Sweater
8. Sequin Party Dress
9. Glitter Headband
10. Metallic Flats
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Jul, 09How-To: Beachy Waves | Cupcakes and Cashmere
I’ve been trying to get these waves for so long and it never seemed to work for me. I always figured that my hair was too short or too long and that’s why it never worked. Well, now I’m thinking that I just wasn’t getting clear directions. Emily from Cupcakes and Cashmere posted an easy-to-follow tutorial on how to get these natural looking beachy waves. Check out her Blog for more great tips and tricks! Thanks Emily!
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May, 09Katelyn Simkins | Makeup & Hair Artist
Katelyn Simkins is an extremely talented hair and makeup artist based in Denver, Colorado. You name it, she can do it. Katelyn has won countless awards for her skill and passion. She is so kind and easy to work with. She listens to your wants and needs and delivers. Bonus: the makeup application is so lightweight and comfortable, it’s unreal! So, if you’re getting married, going to Prom, or doing something big, contact her and she will blow your socks off! She’s so professional and easy-going and she really knows the value of time. Oh! I’m on the verge of being obsessed with how amazing she makes my eyebrows look! Yeah, she’s good. Seriously, check her out!
