Looking for a way to instantly boost your mood, and brighten the day of anyone around you? Look no further than a simple, primary color: yellow! What should you do with said color? Wear it!
Perfection in the spring and summer months, yellow offers an unexpected twist of boldness to any outfit, especially when worn from head to toe. Sure, you could throw on a red dress for that va-va-voom appeal, but yellow achieves the same attention getting factor, while maintaining a sophisticated elegance that red can sometimes fall short of if the cut is also revealing.
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There are so many options to wearing yellow, whether you want to go dramatic in a bright golden yellow like Lupita Nyongo's ball gown, run with a pale version of the hue like Julianne Moore's long sleeved pencil dress, a super plunging catsuit like Ashley Madekwe, or in full out leather like JLo. Either way, wear it simply. To get the full benefits, keep it basic, with a solid color, minimal accessories, and neutral heels and your good to go!
So take a look at some pics for inspiration, and give this sunny side up color a whirl.
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In case you somehow didn't already know, and the Google doodle today didn't give it away... it's officially Earth Day! Celebrated every April 22, Earth Day is a time where hundreds of millions of people from all over the globe gather together to demonstrate support for environmental protection and preservation.
There are so many possibilities for activities today to show your love for Planet Earth, and I thought, why not add the finishing touch by celebrating in fashion too?! I know when I dress for a celebration, it automatically puts me in a happier, more productive mood, and fashion fashion is at its best when it's inspired by the world around us.
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So why not put together an outfit in gorgeous Earth tones like chocolate, tan, burgundy, greens, and sky blues. Wear a floral print frock or flower print pants for a show of Spring time, or toss on a faux floral headband. And let's not forget, if you haven't already, now is a great time to try wearing something vegan! Whether it be vegan (faux) fur, leather, suede or snake, it's a great way to show love to the animals of the planet by wearing pieces inspired by, but not harmful to, the animals.
And don't forget to bring out your boots, because it's also time to get a little dirty! This Earth Day, take a moment from your busy schedule to join a local group and help plant a tree. Or spend an hour picking up some trash in your neighborhood or the park or beach. Or sit outside with an acoustic guitar and strum some soothing tunes. Whatever you do, just try and take a few moments to spend some time outside, without your electronic devices, and appreciate the planet. Take a walk instead of driving to a park, and breathe some fresher air!
The point of today is not just to celebrate the protection of the planet for one day, but to get you excited about celebrating all year long! By taking some steps today, along with millions others, you might just find you really enjoy it, and do it again and again! And if you're looking for more simple things you can do today, here's a quick list to help get you inspired!:
One of my favorite spring fashion trends this year, and really any year, is chic minimalism. It conveys a message of sophistication, simplicity, elegance, and a level of polish that is actually quite easy to achieve. Video of this look in action at the end!
This is one of those looks where less truly is more, and you don't have to worry about blending color palates, as this look generally consists of white, black, and neutral tones. So today we look at my new favorite head-to-toe statement: wearing all white.
When working this look, think clean and simple. I chose this strapless body suit not only because it is all white top to bottom, which automatically makes you look taller and thinner, but for its prime fit silhouette. When you're wearing all white, my advice is to shoot for looser fit layers, as white tends to highlight bulges if worn to skin tight! Yikes!
Avoid the temptation to add a pop of color to this look. That would draw all the attention, and negate the very essence of minimalism.
Instead, opt for white accessories with metallic details in gold or silver, and the same goes for your shoes. And for the ultimate chic-ness? Make those shoes heels rather than flats!
Keep your makeup and hair sleek and simple, and you've built a stunning look in no time at all! Love that!
Here's my video with this look in action, as well as several other outfit ideas and tips:
Honestly, I could leave this post completely void of words. I mean, who of you are even reading this right now? There's a photo of David Beckham, nearly in the buff, wearing a tiny little pair of white swimsuit bottoms. So really, who's reading my words?
In case you are... stop! Haha, no just kidding.... Well, as I see it, any day is a good day when David Beckham takes off his clothes. Heck, one photo can make the entire week better!
So here are the newest gems from the new H&M campaign just rolling out, featuring the gorgeous 38-year-old sports wonder boy in all his tattooed glory, posing in trunks, swim shorts (God bless em) and boardshorts, shot by Glen Luchford (thank you thank you!).
I won't fluff this post up with any more details about the hemline, fabric, stitching, or where the fabric came from... but I will tell you that it's quite possible these photos will be on mammoth display as larger than life images at a few stores, if their former campaign has any say in it!
So with that I bid you a good weekend! You're welcome.
Spring is officially in full bloom, and so are our fashion options. Just like the weather seasons, spring fashion is a time where we can depart from the freezing cold hues of subdued gray, earth tones, and blacks, and step into more vibrant colors that enliven our spirits.
And true to form, the runways were ablaze with fiery red, deep cobalt blues, surprising Emerald greens, sunlit yellows, and of course, a few gorgeous pastels. So whether you're wearing some color from head to toe, with minimal accessories, or incorporating it as a pop statement wardrobe piece, color can really do wonders to add energy not only to your overall look, but your mood as well. One of the reasons why I truly love incorporating color into my wardrobe.
(photos: Imaxtree (all 3)
(photos: Imaxtree (all 3)
So what are the main hues to take a look at? Well of coarse vibrant red is one of the most popular choices for springtime. But don't shy away from equally bold hues like yellow, which looks wonderful when worn head to toe, and my personal favorite color of the season, cobalt blue. Cobalt blue can actually work as a statement piece that replaces the little black dress for evenings out.
(photos: Imaxtree (all 3)
(photos: Imaxtree (all 3)
And let's not forget the beautiful softer side of spring, by wearing some pastels. Lavender is a gorgeous tone for most any skin type, and blush colored tones have also made a huge statement on the runways.
(photos: Imaxtree (all 3)
And perhaps the most tried and true color of spring? Mint. We love mint. It works well with other pastel colors, can be punched up with blue tones, even works well with softer reds, and of course some yellows.
(photos: Imaxtree (all 3)
And don't be afraid to try and unexpected color like emerald. You don't often see this color incorporated into wardrobe, which makes it a wonderful statement piece when you do.
So what colors are you excited to try for spring? Leave me a comment telling me all about it.
Who's ready for a fun DIY project?! (Video Tutorial at the end)
So I saw some super cute colorful headphones in a store the other day, and thought to myself, "that would be so cute to DIY!" And lucky for us all, not only are they super cute, but they're easy and cheap to make!
All you're gonna need is a pair of headphones you already have, some colorful thread floss (I got mine at Michael's for less than a dollar per color, and some glue (I found a liquid Elmer's glue stick at the 99 Cent store).
I found two simple methods to wrap your thread around your headphones: one involves actually spiraling the thread around the cable, the other involves rotating the cable around the thread. Both are simple methods and I'll show you each.
Method one: start off by placing some glue at the base of your headphone cable near where the actual ear bud is. Taking the end of your thread pressing firmly onto the gloom section.
Then you want to run a short strip of glue down the cable about an inch long, and begin wrapping the thread around the cable. You're going to continue this process down the length of the cable, making sure to apply your strips of glue in short sections, so that the glue doesn't have a chance to dry before you've been able to wrap your thread around the cable.
For the second method, which may wind up being a little easier for you depending on your preference, you're going to do the same thing with your glue, placing short segments of glue on the cable, and you're actually going to hold your thread, and wind the cable up the thread. Basically what you're doing, is you're wrapping the cable onto the thread, versus spiraling the thread around the cable.
I found this pretty easy to do by holding each end of the cable in my hands, and holding the end of the thread with my first and second finger of my right hand, while rotating the cable with my other fingers.
For either method that you choose, if you want to switch out the colors in segments, simply trim off the thread that you were wrapping, and start by gluing down a new color. Just make sure that the ends are firmly glued. It's best if you're using a glue that dries clear that way you can cover over the ends of your thread without worrying about the glue showing through.
And you should wind up with something looking like this! One of the great added benefits of wrapping thread over my headphone cables, is that the stiffness of the thread actually keeps my headphones from tangling. Can we say added bonus?!
And there you have it! Pretty simple to do huh? It's a lot of fun, and you can personalize it to make it all your own simply by choosing the colors that you love. This also makes a really cute and fun gift! If you want a video tutorial to see how to create this, you're in luck! I've posted my video tutorial below.
Instagram, Tweet, or Facebook me photos of your creation so that I can like them! Make sure to @ me below and use #SpankieValentine so that I see them! And check out the video below if you want to see me making these step by step, along with a few other DIY gift ideas!
Happy Valentine's Day everyone! Whether you're actually celebrating today with a date, friends, family, or just yourself, it's a great day for a smile and to tell someone you love them!
Now, let's get to why you're really here! If you're anything like me, you may have left some (or all!) of your Valentine's Day gift planning up to the last minute! Maybe you don't know what to give your boyfriend/girlfriend/husband/wife/baby-mamma/boo thang and are currently fretting and ready to make a mad dash to the grocery store to get some predictable roses?!
Fear not! I've got a couple unique, and best of all, yummy DIY gift bouquets that you can create in a matter of minutes! There's one for him, and one for her! And with a quick hop down to the 99Cent Store or your local market, these will only cost you about $5 - $8 each! Yassss!
LET'S DO THIS! (Additional Instructional Video at the end)
For Him:
I found this adorbs mustache tumbler at the 99Cent Store (they also have ones with lips if doing this for her). Or just grab a clear vase or mason jar.
Next comes the fun part: fill it with his/her favorite candy!
Don't forget the candy hearts! Got all my candies from the dollar store :)
You can top it off with some glitter hearts (also from the dollar store). Or maybe a little love note rolled up from you?
And voila! How easy was that? If you want to give it a pro look, wrap it up in some cellophane for protection and something for them to unwrap! Again, one roll of cellophane, 99 cents at you know where!
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And for her (or any flower loving dude in your life)!
I wanted to create a unique flower bouquet using something other than flowers! I was walking up and down the 99Cent Store isles when I came across these jumbo gift bows in all sorts of colors, and thought, why not?!
For starters, I just needed to create the stem. So I found a pack of wood kebob skewers and some green streamer ribbon (pack of 2 for 99cents) and went to work. Put some glue on the end of the green streamer and press it firmly on the end of the stick.
Then simply wrap the ribbon all the way down the stick, putting a little dab of glue in the center to secure.
Next comes the cool part. The giant bows already have a sticky backing just waiting to be used! Simply peel off the backing, press the stick on the adhesive, and press closed the other half of the sticky.
If you want to add some leaves to the bouquet, and just ties some of that curling ribbon around the base of the stick underneath the adhesive, and curl with scissors.
Next, I took a mason jar and filled it with her/his favorite candy.
Lastly, fill the jar with the flowers that you created, using as many as you want to, and boom! You have one super cute, creative, and yummy flower bouquet.
So which yummy bouquet are you most excited about creating? And remember, if you're celebrating Valentine's Day by yourself, there ain't nothing wrong with making one of these for yourself!
Instagram, Tweet, or Facebook me photos of your creation so that I can like them! Make sure to @ me below and use #SpankieValentine so that I see them! And check out the video below if you want to see me making these step by step, along with a few other DIY gift ideas!
Happy Valentine's Day! Well... almost! Whether you're all about celebrating this holiday of love, or think it's a Hallmarkish kinda cheesy day, I like to celebrate it for one main thing: red!
That's right folks! Red will shine gloriously as the hue of the day, and why not have a little fun and join in the color crash? Best of all, whether you're traversing this day single and oh-so fabulous, or boo'd up with a date, there are so many ways to wear red, it's silly.
For those feeling the love, go big or go home! I love this all red jumper, for example, accented by a gold chain belt and accessories. Gold has a delicious way of bringing out the rich tones of a fire engine red. Plays nice with nude too.
Pop of color anyone? Opt for a bold red statement accessory like a handbag and heels. Looking for something a little softer? How about a vibrant red mini skirt with an oversized grandpa sweater? Squeezably cozy every time.
And what about some patterns? If you're taking an evening stroll somewhere warm and preferably by water (tropics anyone?) then why not super wow your date, or onlookers, by baring some hard earned skin. Yes, those abs you've been doing in your bedroom all winter have already paid off! Matching a revealing crop with billowy patterned pants keeps the look sexy, yet elegant.
And for the chicest hipsters? I love these romantic hippie flowered pants topped with a cozy red cardigan. Pair with a billowy brimmed hat, untucked white button down, and clutch and you're ready for a jaunt both casual and playful.
So what's your Valentine's Day look? Let me know! #SpankieValentine your pics!
