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Arm Candy Galore!

Hi there!

I have been wearing bracelets a looooot for the past month or so because they can be the finishing touches or sparkle in any outfit. After gathering most of my bracelets, I put together some arm candy combos that can go with a wide variety of outfits. Some things to consider when pairing bracelets together are to mix textures, thicknesses, and complimentary colors to create combinations that could be sold together or seen on a store front window side by side. 

Young but Sophisticated

Silver Simplicity

Girl's Grunge

Lil' Bit Boho

Bows and Hearts

xo, Paulina

Monday Morning Motivation!

Hi there!

This will be the first Monday after exams, after all the stress is over and the regular routine begins again...Some "Monday Motivation" is well deserved and much needed. 

Have a great Monday!

xo, Paulina

Geometric Nails

Hi there!
Although I am not the best at doing my nails, I thought I would give nail art a shot when I saw some nail designs that were done with Scotch tape! It seemed like it would be fairly simple, but would definitely be easier with longer nails than mine (way too short, I know...ha!) Here was my experience which you can use as a tutorial for yourself!

You need:
-tape
-scissors
-two or more nail polishes
-clear nail polish
-a clear surface
-nail supplies, like polish remover and files

I used "Chinchilly" and "Who is the Boss" that are both by Essie and a clear top coat polish by L'Oreal.

• Paint your nails which ever of your colors you want to be the base color. This color will be the one that shows through the other, so it will not be the one that covers majority of your nail.

• While your nails dry for about 3-4 minutes, take the scissors and cut desired thicknesses and a certain amount of strips from the tape. These will essentially create the design on your nail.

• Take the strips you want and lay them in whatever position. Here I cut two pieces of tape and laid them parallel to each other to have a striped nail! 
• Push the tape down lightly so that the polish will not seep into unwanted areas.
• Paint two coat of another polish over the tape like this:

• When it is half way dried, (still a little damp,) peel the strips off and... viola! You now have  simple but oh so cool nail designs! 

• Wipe on some top coat polish to close the seams and wait to dry completely! I only did designs on three fingers, keeping the art spontaneous and casual, but you can definitely do it on all!

The great thing about this Scotch tape idea is that you can do this with any shapes, whether zigzags, half moons, waves, starbursts, and much more! 

P.S. The next time I do this, I plan to use arts and crafts scissors (like these) that cut patterns like waves and zigzags to make the process of making shapes easier! 

xo, Paulina 

Week in Instagrams

Hi there! 

I must apologize for not blogging often! (I've been quite busy with exams...) But...to give you a little look into what's been going on, here are my instagrams of the week so far!

1. Here in the North, loads of snow has come down in the past two days!
2. I am currently working on things for my Etsy :), like this headband, which will be up and running   soon.
3. I received this jewelry organizer, after my jewelry collection exploded on my TV stand, for Christmas and I am finally putting it up!
4. Flash cards! The epitome of studying for midterms.
5. I am editing a quick little makeup video, which will be posted in a week!
6. I found this sketch I did over Holiday Break and it reminded me that I want to draw more. Very fun!
7. Harry Styles..."MCM" definitely my favorite, as I am a directioner...Shhhh...
8. My yard at sunset today absolutely drowning in snow!
9. Saw that my mom wrapped a chic little scarf on the handle of her Dooney and Burke and I loved the idea!

How is your week going?
xo, Paulina

The January Edit

Hi there!
I'm back and ready to post a lot more this year and hopefully get this blog more up and running, hopefully to inspire others! This year I will be looking for my inspiration and dive into my passion for fashion even more!

Starting with...the January Edit.

1. All the rage is "winter whites." Definitely an easy trend to catch up on by pairing chunky with slim, while layering any white apparel.

 

2. Plaid. Yes, plaid. I would recommend keeping flannels to more casual looks but try buying a formal plaid skirt or tank to dress up.

   

3. Going along with classic patterns is houndstooth. This print looks super professional but can be dialed down by just including it on a handbag or other accessories.

 

4. The cable knit sweater is a major staple for the North and having a form of one in a few colors makes choosing an outfit, a breeze!


5. Pantone's color of the year is "radiant orchid", so invest in a clothing item of this color, as it will work year round

     

 

6. Throw your hair into a pony and drop the comb! Messy ponytails are very playful and look easy yet professional.

  

7. Bedazzled? Yes. Embellishments on anything is very in and gives clothing a wow factor. The fun part is that you could even DIY!

 

xo, Paulina

Fishtail Braid Tutorial!

Hi there!
Here is a quick, easy, and simple tutorial on fishtail braids!

Check my youtube channel out!

p.s. still trying to figure out how to make a thumbnail haha!

xo, paulina