The Half & Half Hair

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Half up & half down hair is the best of both worlds! You can enjoy the polished “done” vibe of an updo and the sexy look of hair that is down at the same time. You can’t go wrong with this look!
The Half & Half Hair


It is polished and feminine. Perfect for any day, time, or event. Perfect. Absolutely perfect. Follow the link to find the perfect tutorial for the perfect hair!-Everything Fabulous 

Glow In The Dark Nails

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Do-it-yourself nail veterans, try something new and exciting with Glow in the Dark Nails! Make your own polish and give your nails a little glow!
Glow In The Dark Nails


This is a super easy one with instant results! You need glow sticks that match the color you are going for and the perfect shade of polish (or clear works with any color glow stick). Carefully cut the glow stick and pour into polish. Be careful not to spill-it stains! Shake it up and wait for a bit to see if it has the right glow. You can always add more. Remember you can’t add less, so start small and work up. I am excited about this! My next night out, yes! Check out all the details-Salon Styles

DIY Cupcake Flower lights

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Do you remember dorm rooms? Blech! I do! Some family of mine just headed off to college and It has got me thinking on ways to help brighten up a drab space on a budget. DIY Cupcake flower lights are ingenious!
DIY Cupcake Flower lights


DIY Cupcake Flower lights

This DIY reminds me of making paper snowflakes as a little bitty; lots of cutting and folding (and hopefully something snowflake like as an end product). We are just going to be cutting flower shapes this time! Materials you will need:  cupcake papers (large and small), string lights, scissors, and an exacto knife. All perfect the coin saver in your life. Once your shapes are cut, assemble them around the lights in layers. DIY Cupcake flower lights are a definite must for the craft lovers and budget decorators! Follow the link for the tutorial!- Oh Happy Day

Boufannt Side Pony Tail

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Let’s change it up a bit! Retro that pony tail. It is always fun to recreate and modernize something. I am loving this Boufannt Side Pony Tail!
Boufannt Side Ponny Tail


You will of course need the basics: curling iron, boar bristle brush, comb, clear elastic hair ties, bobby pins, extra strong hair spray, and optional strength heat spray, and thermal curl activator spray. To get this look there will be lots of back combing, curling, pining, and spraying. It will all be worth it in the end! Find the best tutorial ever-I Spy DIY

DIY Natural Ginger Ale

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The words “all natural” make me cringe in fear! Will it be amazing and delicious? Yes! It will also be pricey. Lots of people think of ginger ale as a summer drink but I believe it is perfect all year around! With that and my wallet in my mind, DIY really is the only option here for Natural Ginger Ale!
DIY Natural Ginger Ale


Many of the ingredients say organic but that is entirely your choice! DIY Ginger Ale is still going to better for you than store bought regardless. Gather up: Seltzer water or club soda, 2 1/2 c filtered water, 1 1/4 c organic cane sugar, 1 c finely chopped fresh ginger, and 1 1/2 organic lemons. Easy! I never knew that was all you needed for Ginger Ale. The tutorial for DIY Natural Ginger Ale is fabulous! Follow the link- DIY Natural 

Apple Cider Caramels

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I have a serious problem! Sugar! I love it. With Halloween there is a lot of it all around. If I am going to eat it like crazy, I  wanted to try and make some  instead of shelling out the cash
Cider Apple Carmels


Delish! Bonus, I already have all these ingredients in the cupboard. Just in case you haven’t been to the store lately, the list is pretty easy: 2 cups apple cider, 1 cup heavy whipping cream divided, pinch ground cloves, 1 1/4 tsp cinnamon, 1/4 tsp nutmeg, 1 1/2 cups white sugar, 3 tbsp water, 1/3 cup light corn syrup, 1/2 cup butter cubed. Sounds great, right? Get to it! Link-I Heart Nap Time

DIY Scrabble Ring

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Scrabble is not the most popular game at our house.  Our last game,  I played “Xexon” and “Axe” at the same time on a triple word score and got 90 points! Now no one will play with me! Poor losers. I need a new use for my tiles! How perfect is this DIY Scrabble Ring!
DIY Scrabble Ring


Love at first sight! Isn’t this precious?! A three letter word is about all you can do (unless you are good with not bending your fingers).  I think I will use initials. What will you pick? With your word in mind, run on down to the garage/craft/hardware store. You are going to need a metal strap connector (2 inches long), jewelry glue, ring blank, and of course scrabble tiles! With all your supplies gathered, you are ready to follow the link for a DIY Scrabble Ring-Fashion Blog

Quad Eye Shadow Tutorial

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Isn’t the makeup isle magical?! So many colors and options. Sometimes I give into the temptation and get something bold and gorgeous. To bad I don’t always know what to do with it when I get home! I am so grateful for Eye Shadow Tutorials!
Eye Shadow Tutorial


I am sooo soo grateful for a breakdown of quad makeup! (Quad eye shadows are the compacts that have four different colors in them). This tutorial teaches how to go subtle and sultry. It is no where near as hard as I thought! Check out the fabulously detailed tutorial-The Untrendy Girl