Fun Friday Fascinations #43

#1.  A DIY Geometric Felt Heart Garland by How About Orange.  Love this garland a whole heck of a lot!  I need to find me some stiffened felt ASAP. 

#2.  Another great Valentine's Day DIY.  This Pom Pom Heart Wreath by Pysselbolaget, if you didn't guess from the blog title the directions are in Swedish.  Though making pom poms are extra easy, so I'm positive I could do this without instructions.  I was actually imagining making a heart with a wire coat hanger, and attaching pom poms is a fabulous idea.  

#3.  Minieco never fails to inspire me with her amazing talents, and her Valentine's Woven Heart Card is lovely.  

#4.  I've been seeing pink hair all over Pinterest, and I love it.  Throw in an amazing fishtail braid and I'm head over heels.  

#5.  This ModCloth dress would be cute for Valentine's Day or a date.  I keep thinking about the colors and pattern on this dress, so cute.  

#6.  Aaron and I like to cook for each other and have a relaxing evening in together on Valentine's, and this Mussels and Squid Ink Spaghetti from Drizzle and Dip looks like the perfect recipe.  

Happy Fun Friday Fascinations, chris!

Sunshine Beats the Blues

Top-- Target

Cardigan-- H&M

Skirt-- ModCloth

Ombre Stockings-- Urban Outfitters

Blue Stockings-- Target

Belt-- Target

Shoes-- ModCloth

The winter blues have been getting to me.  Most days are dreary and overcast.  It's easy to go days without seeing the sun.  Then when the sun does come out the temps drop, and it becomes brutally cold outside.  So I rarely dress up.  The idea of putting on a skirt sounds like torture, even with tights or leggings I just don't stay warm enough.  I love wearing jeans and a sweater through out the winter, but it can get old.  I start to feel like a cartoon character.  Yesterday there was no reason I needed to go out, so I decided to dress up a bit.

There are so many things I love about this outfit!  First, I love all the colors in this.  If you added a pink this would be all my fave colors together.  This top is one of my favorite tops right now.  The detailing around the neckline is awesome.  The skirt is new, it was a present from my mom.  It wrinkles easily, but I like the feel of the material and how cute it is.  The colors are great, and I love how it looks when I twirl in it.  

My favorite favorite part of this outfit are my layered tights.  The ombre tights are new too, and I totally dig everything about them.  It was too cold to let my bare skin show through them, and I love pairing a solid pair of tights with a lacy pair.  I'm pleased with how the two pairs I have on look together, but I also can't wait to try them out with other colors.  I'm head over heels for my flats.  They're so cute, and look awesome with this outfit.  

If this outfit can't help me shake the blues, then I don't know what can!  Have a great weekend everyone, chris!

Farmer's Market and ModCloth

This is what I wore today.  I've been pretty much living in this outfit 24/7.  I love how it's comfortable, yet I still look stylish, and not like some schlep bumming around all day.  Let's be honest during this time of year that's all I want to do.  Sit on the couch, curl up to a good book, and a warm cup of coffee.  Though while we're being honest, replace the good book with a terrible TV series.  I've been getting into Pretty Little Liars.  That show is insanely addictive.  I want to cram as many episodes as humanly possible into one day.  Who's A?! And who killed Allison?!?  What's Jenna hiding?!!?  I'm only on episode 6 of season 2, so no spoilers, please.  

Scarf -- ModCloth

Jacket --  Target

Shear Plaid Top -- ModCloth

Tank Top -- Target

Jeans -- Levi's from Kohl's

Boots --  Farmer's Market

I realized as I was typing up where I got everything, that saying I got the boots from a farmer's market sounds ludicrous.  Though I honestly did.  Yay for Amish people!  Well the people that own the shoe store aren't Amish, but the shoe store is in a predominantly Amish farmer's market that's only open on Fridays and Saturdays.  It's called Booth's Corner.  It's been around forever, and it is a fantastic little treasure trove.  It doesn't look like much from the outside, but inside you can find all sorts of delightful goodies.  I forget how much these boots cost, but I'm fairly certain they were less then forty bucks.  I love sneakers, so I don't wear these much.  I mostly own them for wet wintery days, and cause everyone needs a knee high black boot.  

My mom gave me the scarf for Christmas.  I was so happy to see that she did, cause I noticed a few days ago that this scarf went out of stock on ModCloth.  I knew my mom had bought me something from them before Christmas Day, because I spied one of their boxes stashed away at their house.  Of course I didn't know what she had gotten, and I was worried I might have missed out on getting this scarf.  A pretty scarf is essential for keeping warm during the winter months.  I love nuzzling my face into a good scarf.  

Well I have some friends coming over later on, and I was going to make some cheese dip, so I better get on that!  Have a great Saturday, chris!

Christmas Party Outfit

This is what I wore to my work Christmas Party yesterday.  I'm not much for red, so I picked green for my holiday color, which I'm a big time fan of.  Thus, I own lots of green things, and only one red article of clothing.  The top and shoes are brand new from ModCloth, and I'm loving them so much!  

Top--  ModCloth

Tank Top--  Target

Skirt--  Target

Stockings--  H&M

Headband--  Target

Necklace--  Urban Outfitters

Shoes--  ModCloth

I need new tops more then any other type of clothing, but I'm fairly picky about splurging on clothing.  I debated whether or not to buy this top, but I'm soo sooo happy I did.  It fits like a dream.  It's meant to be a bit oversized, so it's a bit baggy (great for all the holiday overeating), yet I still look slender and feminine in it (even after stuffing my face).  The colors are exactly how I was expecting, and this top will fit perfectly with my wardrobe.   

These shoes are so cute!  The colors are amazing.  I didn't do much walking or standing in them, so I'm not sure how uncomfortable they are.  From what I can tell they don't seem so bad, I've definitely owned many shoes that were painful in the heel or toes immediately after slipping them on, and this pair doesn't suffer from that issue.  I'm going to wear this pair sparingly, so they last a LONG time.  I love how the shoes brought everything together.  If I tried to rock the yellow tights with this look, and a pair of plain black shoes it wouldn't look as cute.  

Hope ya'll are have a great weekend, and happy DIYing, chris! 

Fun Friday Fascinations #36

#1. We need switchplates, and this style from Anthropologie caught my eye.  Not sure i would ever spend that on a switchplate though.  Maybe for the one by the front door, that everyone sees.  

#2.  I love this shelving idea I found on archiproducts. I always want more shelves.  

#3.  This dress from ModCloth is adorable.  It would be great for so many occasions, and it could work for all seasons.  

#4.  I'm a big fan of Jeffery Campbell's cutout wedge line that ModCloth sells.  This would look great with that dress above too!

#5.  I wish I was this talented with nail art.  I found this on Current Fixation.  I mean Hot Dang Christmas Nails!!!

Happy Fun Fascination Friday, chris!

Fun Friday Fascinations #35

#1.  I'm a giant fan of cheese, I mean who isn't?  My family loves appetizers so for our Christmas dinner we skip the whole sit down dinner bit, and just gorge on savory finger food and sweets.  This Snowman Cheese Ball from Betty Crocker would be a hugh hit.

#2.  I don't hand make all my Christmas cards, but with this simple Button Wreath idea from My Favourite Things I totally could.  Only things is I already bought some Unicef cards, and I don't have too many green buttons.  Or maybe none at all ...

#3.  Create Craft Love has a cute DIY for Paint Chip Gift Tags.   This could also work on a card too.   

#4.  Wow, I love this Orikami Clock from Fab.  It would look amazing in our living room!  

#5.  I desperately need some new tops, and I think this cute little number from ModCloth would fit in hanging up in my closet.  

Hope ya'll enjoy your weekend, and Happy Fun Friday Fascinations, chris!

Fun Fascinating Friday #34

#1.   The Purl Bee has a beautiful tutorial on how to make Felt Snow Ball Ornaments.  It looks rather simple, yet the results are lush.  I'm positive the quality of felt you use would make all the difference.  

#2.  I love gift tags, but they can get expensive.  This tutorial from Off Beat and Inspired makes Gift Tags with Cereal Boxes.  Totally my type of DIY, ya know how much I love upcycling!  

#3.  Another great upcycle DIY, Gift Bows made from Shopping Bags found on Splash of Something.  I guess all these fun DIYs are starting to get me in the holiday groove.  It's hard to be a Scrooge when everywhere I turn I'm smothered in holiday spirit.  

#4.  This elegant scarf from ModCloth would be the perfect present to completely lift all my Scrooge-like feelings.  ::hint hint mom::    :)

#5.  I'm not sure why but every Christmas I think "Oh, I should buy my hubby some colorful socks!".  This set of 4 I found on Fab are just his style.  Though I'm not sure he has anymore room in his sock drawer.  On the other hand these are so cool, maybe some of his boring white guys could become cleaning rags!

#6.  Another fantastic Fab item, this Hex Spice Set.  They're magnetic, so they could also save valuable counter space, while still being easily accessible.  

That's all this week, have a Happy Fun Fascinating Friday, and Happy DIYing, chris! 

Fun Friday Fascinations #32

Offbeat & Inspired has a great DIY Christmas ornament made wtih magazine paper and a foam ball.  So pretty. I need to get back into DIYing, maybe this is just the right type of project for me.  

Speaking of Christmas, stocking stuffer please?  Love this cute lip balm from Urban Outfitters.

I recently had to get a new phone, because my old phone fell out of my pocket, and someone decided to keep it for them self.  This phone case I found on amazon is right up my alley.  I always want a colorful phone case with a great pattern.  Awe, this makes me miss my old phone.  

I love the braided colorful leather, then add in the watch and this is a perfect accessory from ModCloth.

I can never resist bright colors and a modern prints.  I'm not even sure I really need more cups, but this set from ModCloth is screaming my name.  

Happy Fun Friday Fascinations, chris!  

Fun Friday Fascinations #31

#1.  Love these Rocket Dog slippers from Delias.  I like both colors so much I'm having a hard time picking which one I would buy.  

#2.  I'm always on the look out for fun leggings, and this pair from ModCloth are exactly that.  A few years ago it was impossible to find anything but twenty different versions of the same pair of black leggings, now they come in every color and pattern under the sun.  

#3.  I wonder how short this ModCloth tie would be on my hubby, because damn it is stylish.  The hardest part of dressing a six foot four dude?  Finding clothing that fits and is colorful/fun.  

#4.  I'm dying for these owl plates from West Elm.  There are four other designs, and they are all amazing.  I think I need all eight!  I don't currently own any dessert plates, and who doesn't need dessert plates? 

#5.  This Dino Christmas Ornament from ModCloth was made for me.  I love anything dino, and an origami inspired ornament is what I'm all about.  

Hope ya'll had a lovely week, and happy DIYing, chris!