DIY Easter Candy Bouquet

Every time I scroll through Pinterest, I end up bookmarking at least 5 things I want to make. I always say to myself, "I'm totally going to make that this weekend!", or "That'll really come in handy at [so-and-so's] party!" In reality, I've probably only ever made less than a handful of things that I said I would. This past weekend, in an attempt to try new things, I pushed myself go to Target to get the supplies for the candy bouquet you see above. It was for my younger cousin's 16th birthday. She has one of the biggest sweet tooths I know, and I figured, since I won't have a job until after I graduate, this would be the perfect low-budget present.
TOOLS: skewers (or any other type of sturdy stick), a hot glue gun, scotch tape, a tall tin or jar, Easter grass, and all of your favorite Easter goodies.
INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Stuff your tin with Easter grass. I ended up using an entire 50-cent package from Target. 2. Take a few skewers (or other type of stick) and randomly hot glue candy to one side of each stick. For extra security, use scotch tape to secure the candy to the stick. For bigger items, I found it helpful to use at least 2 sticks. 3. Stuff each stick into the Easter grass, in the tin.

J. Crew Inspired Nails

I've always admired J. Crew's trademark color combinations of muted shades and bright hues. Of course, what better way to use this inspiration than for a nail tutorial?
TOOLS: nude nail polish, coral nail polish, a bobby pin, and a piece of scrap paper 
STEPS: 1. Paint your nails with a nude shade. 2. Dab some of your favorite coral nail polish on to a piece of scrap paper. 3. Use the pointy end of a bobby pin to create randomly-placed polka dots all over each nail.

#Winning

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Thank you to everyone who entered my Siamese Ad giveaway! Below, you will find the names of the two winners. Congratulations! I will be contacting you both shortly.

Spring Nail Trends

Dig into the bottom of your nail polish stash and dust off those pastels, because it's almost springtime! If you're like me, and plan your nail polish by the season, you'll understand my excitement in getting to switch to a new family of colors for the warm weather. This spring, I am especially looking forward to  testing out different ways to wear pastel nails in a non-traditional way, with unique nail designs like these:
1. Marble Nails 2. Flower Nail Art

Winter to Spring Necessities

The last weeks of winter to the first weeks of spring can be a tricky time to dress for, especially if you live in a place like Seattle, where there is fickle weather. Today, in particular, consisted of overcast skies in the morning, sunshine in the afternoon, and rain in the early evening. To combat the constant change, I have relied on the following:

-Layers: You never know when the temperature may go up or down. To accommodate the ongoing flux, I wear layers that I can be easily stripped off, or piled on. Some of my favorite layering items are boat-neck 3/4 sleeve tees (the orange and blue striped one you see above is from the J.Crew Outlet), thin sweaters, and military jackets.

-Waterproof gear: Seattle is known for it's rain for a reason. There hasn't been as much of it lately, but in case there is, I always keep a rain jacket on me, or in the trunk of my car.

-Close-toed shoes you don't mind getting wet: Kind of obvious, but for mixed weather, you're going to want shoes that are breathable, but won't freeze your toes off. Some of my favorites are leather boots (both tall and combat), and flats.

The glitter heels aren't really relevant to this post, but I thought I'd include them anyway, because they're pretty. :) BFF Dream Jacket (noun): A jacket that you've been searching months for, when one day, your best friend finds it for you while you're at school, does everything she can to track down your size (including fighting heavy traffic), and surprises you with it.

Nail Polish Review: Butter London

Two things I got my mom for her birthday this year were a Butter London nail polish and a pedicure. I had never tried this brand for myself (even as a nail polish enthusiast), but decided to throw in the towel anyway, because of the raving reviews it's gotten from everyone who has tried it.
The verdict? This polish is amazing. I can't speak too much on it's tendency to chip on fingernails, but my mom, having had it on her toes for a full week and a half, said that there have been no chips thus far. And even after removing it, she didn't get the yellow tint on her nails that usually comes with other polishes. As for application, I'm not sure if it's because we had just cooked dinner, but as I was painting my mom's nails, I didn't notice any strong polish fumes at all.
My first experience with Butter London was a great one. It's fume-less, smooth application, and long-lasting nature calls for an A+ in my book.

Emerald City

Pantone crowned emerald as 2013's Color of the Year. I never really understood the purpose of this title, but came to create a reason of my own: to try new things. Since the beginning of the year, I've branched out to embrace emerald nail polish, jewelry, and accessories, things I would have never given a second glance before.
Need ideas on how to embrace this jewel-tone shade? Check out the following recommendations:
necklace: Bauble Bar //nail polish: SEPHORA by OPI 'I Come in Peas', Essie 'Going Incognito', ZOYA 'Ray' (pictured above with Finger Paints 'Key to My Art') //earrings: Bauble Bar //clutch: Michael Kors