Review ~ My April Glossybox ~ Unwrapped

Hi lovelies!  I just got my April Glossybox in, and couldn't wait to share it with you!  If you're still not familiar, Sign up for GlossyBox here, and get some amazing goodies delivered to your door for only $21 every month too!  They promise 5-6 luxury deluxe sized samples, with a total box value of at least twice of its cost!  {Click to keep reading!}

Ulta Beauty Product Haul Vlog

Hi lovelies!  I had to share my Ulta haul with you, and what better way than a vlog?





Products Mentioned:

Nail FX || gift || Non Stop Red || Ulta Eyeshadows || Gold Digger glitter eye top coat || OPI Can't Find My Czechbook || Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Smoothing Serum || Not Your Mother's Beach Babe || Benefit They're Real || NYX The Curve Liner

Mani Post

Giveaway, ends TODAY!

Now leave me some love!  Do you use any of these products?  What's your take?  Are you stoked to see these Nail FX?  Do you like my new 'do?

xo
Lia

Splurge or Save ~ Pin Tucked Duvet & Shams

Hi lovelies!  I've been eyeing the gorgeous pin tucked duvet cover and sham set from West Elm for ages!  It's utterly perfect - except for its price tag.  So when I saw a near dupe at Target (and on sale!) I had to grab it!  {Click to keep reading!}

My Mani ~ You're Such a Budapest + Polka.com

Hi lovelies!  I must preface this mani by saying I totally copied Amy's from At The Pink Of Perfection.  Seriously, as soon as I saw it, I needed to recreate it.  So I did.

Both colors are from OPI's 2013 Euro Centrale collection, and are absolutely amazing.  'You're Such A Budapest' is a perfect lilac / periwinkle hybrid, and 'Polka.com' is a perfect glitter, with larger hexagonal and smaller micro glitter both in teal, magenta, and purple.    {Click to keep reading!}

Review ~ My April Birchbox Unwrapped

Hi lovelies!  I recently got my Women's Health Birchbox collaboration box, and love it!  If you're not familiar, subscribe to Birchbox for only $10 a month and get handpicked beauty and lifestyle samples delivered to your door free!  This was April's box this year, and I usually love their collab boxes (Gossip Girl, Teen Vogue, Goop) so it was no surprise that I thoroughly enjoyed it!  {Click to keep reading and see what was inside!}

My Outfit ~ How to Wear Sheer Tights

Hi lovelies, and Happy Friday!  This week (and spring thus far) has been crazy; 70 degrees one day, a foot of snow the next.  It's hard to think spring when getting dressed, while I'm still wearing layers and snow boots.  So when Hanes sent me some of their legwear to style, I figured that it was just what I needed!  {Click to keep reading!}

DIY ~ Straw Clutch + Giveaway!

Hi lovelies!  I've got a fun, springy easy DIY for you today - a straw clutch!  You can customize them any way you'd like, I made three different ones to show you some of the endless possibilities.  And you'll never guess the inexpensive item they're made from!  {Click to keep reading!}

Snazzy Decor ~ Salt n Pepper Shakers

Hi lovelies!  How about a quick and easy way to chic up your kitchen table?  How about some statement salt & pepper shakers?  All are so fun, I almost want different sets to suit my mood!  I'm torn between the moose and the origami swans... which are your favorites?

Click on each image above to shop it!

xo
Lia

Review ~ April PopSugar Must Have Box Unwrapped

Hi lovelies!  I recently received my April PopSugar Must Have Box, and here's what I got!  In case you're not familiar with PopSugar Must Have, for $35 a month, you'll get an exciting monthly box, full of fun, hand-selected items from PopSugar's editors. Each box includes a variety of full-size products worth over $100.  I've been a subscriber since October and LOVE it!  {Click to keep reading!}

DIY ~ Splatter Print Jeans

Hi lovelies!  I started these jeans a few weeks ago, but hadn't posted them yet.  They hadn't quite turned out as originally expected; however, I love them even more than what I was initially going for!  {Click to keep reading!}

Spring Inspiration ~ Citrus Under $50

Hi lovelies!  So you've seen my obsessions with pastel hues, but now I've moved onto citrus! And okay, everything is under $50... with the exception of the Asos lucite wedges (they're only $67!)  I swear by Ole Henriksen's truth serum (with Vitamin C!) and the citrus sprayer is perfect for spritzing fresh lemon juice onto your salad!  Check out the pieces by clicking the image above (anywhere but on the Pinterest logo will work!), and be sure to let me know which is your favorite!

xo
Lia

DIY ~ Coachella Flowered Purse

Hi lovelies!  As promised, here's my second Coachella DIY for you!  This is a fun flowered purse.  It's over the top, but a total attention getter, and is incredibly fun!  Besides, it's super easy to make and inexpensive as well :)  {Click for the how-to}

DIY ~ Coachella Flower Bracelet

Hi lovelies!  Ahhh spring is upon us and that can only mean one thing... music festivals!  Now while I am not into those (I'm the crazy punk girl that only does small venue shows), I know many of you are.  And with Coachella this weekend (I'm actually wishing I could go, only because the Descendents are playing and they are my fave band and put on a killer show!), I wanted to give you a quick and cute DIY!  This will go super cute with your flower crown, and I've got another DIY for you this afternoon that will go with it too!  {Click to read more and get the how-to!}

DIY ~ Emerald Bling Sailor's Knot Bracelet

Hi lovelies!  Maybe it's the New Englander in me, but there's something about these sailor's knot bracelets that I just love, it evokes feelings of summer in me just looking at it.  But being an adult, they just seem too plain for me now.  It wasn't until I spied these amazing neon gems that I knew what I wanted to do.  {Click for the how-to!}

Review: April Julep Maven Boho Glam Box ~ Unwrapped

Hi lovelies!  I've been meaning to share April's Julep Maven Boho Glam box with you!  If you're not familiar,  you take a quiz to determine your profile, and for $19.99 a month, you get nail polish (and beauty products!) from the higher end Julep brand (sold at Sephora), with a retail value of at least double (usually more than that!) {the polishes alone retail for $14 each}.  If you haven't, click on one of my links and sign up!  And right now, sign up and enter promo code FREEBOX and get your first box for free, just pay $3.99 shipping.  The best part is that they show you what you'll be getting each month, so you have a 5 day window to either switch to a different profile (there's 5!) or skip the month altogether and not be charged.  Brilliant!

This month's theme was 'Turn on The Brights' and it is one of my favorite boxes yet!  There was a stick of blue rock candy, but that didn't last...

{Click to read more!}

My Mani ~ Nails Inc. Feathers Polish Review

Hi lovelies!  I hope you had a fabulous weekend!  If you watched my beauty haul vlog last week, I showed you this amazing new Feathers collection polish in 'Brighton' by Nails Inc.  While I initially thought the feathered effect referred to bar glitter, I soon found out it does not!  Well of course I had to try it out!  {Click for more!}

Makeup Haul Vlog!

Hi lovelies!  So the funny thing is, I recorded this vlog on Monday, and some of the things I say or show you've already seen or heard, but I still wanted to share my haul with you! Let me know what you think!

Hope you enjoyed it!  Do you have any of the products I bought?

Links to products:
Sephora Smoky Kohl Eyeliner
Illamasqua Speckled Nail Varnish in Scarce
Nails, Inc. Feathers Effect Nail Polish in Brighton
Deborah Lippmann Staccato Nail Polish in Rockin' Robin
M.A.C. Lipstick in Vegas Volt

Have a fabulous weekend!

xo
Lia

How to Fix Broken Makeup

Hi lovelies!  If you've ever dropped your compact only to have it look like the above left image, you're absolutely not alone.  I would normally throw it away.  But, there's a way to fix it, so it will be good as new!  It works for eyeshadows, blush, bronzer, etc.  You won't believe how easy it is, and best of all, I'm sure you've got all the objects you'll need on hand!



Have you tried to fix your makeup this way?  Let me know how and if it works for you!

xo
Lia

Birchbox vs. Glossybox ~ March Edition

Hey lovelies!  I realized April is upon us, yet I forgot to do my Birchbox vs. Glossybox head to head comparison.  I did review both boxes, check out my March Birchbox review and my March Glossybox review.  {Click to read more!}

DIY Nautical Hurricane Candle Holder

Hi lovelies!  I've been wanting to make this candle holder since I first saw the Nate Berkus for Target ones.  I instantly fell in love with it, but knew I could create the same thing for much less money.

You'll need:

• A cylinder glass vase (got mine from the dollar store!)
• Some rope (this is from Home Depot)
• Some woven cotton trim, used for making belts (this is from the trims section at Joann's)
• Two nailhead studs with prongs (these I used are old ones from M&J Trimming, and have a nautical feel to them)
• Hot glue gun and glue sticks
• Scissors

{Click for the how-to}

How to Hide Damaged Hair ~ BlogHer #Sponsored

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Hi lovelies!  I can certainly speak for myself in saying that my ends are more dry and damaged than the rest of my hair.  It seems split ends are present no matter how long its been since I've gotten a trim.  Well the ladies at BlogHer sent me this super helpful video, and I know how I'm going to be styling my hair until my next cut now!  Make sure to watch the whole video, because the side by side before and after that's shown at the end really shows what a difference it can make!

Now what's even better?  BlogHer is giving away 3 (!) cash prizes this week, there will be 1 $250 winner and 2 $100 winners!  Simply answer a question at the end of the video clip!

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Hope this inspired you to pull out your curling iron, I know I'll be!

xx
Lia

DIY Boot Shapers / How To Store Your Boots

Hi lovelies! I've got a fun quick tip/hint for you guys today on upcycling a common object that I'm sure you all have tons of!  We're going to use it as a boot shaper!  Check out the video below, and let me know what you think!

xo
Lia

10 Ways to Wear a White T-Shirt

Hi lovelies!  It seems everyone loved my 5 pieces, 10 ways post last week, so I wanted to do something a bit similar, yet different.  I picked pieces that most of us have in our closet, in some color/silhouette or another.  And if there's one or two you don't have?  Well, everything here is under $50 so you don't have to forego paying rent!  I now give you 10 ways to wear a white t-shirt, featuring my favorite tshirt, the boyfriend v-neck tee from Target.

Top Row, L-R:
Skinny Jeans | Pencil Skirt, Blazer | Trousers, Cardi | A-Line Skirt, Scarf | Maxi Skirt

Bottom Row, L-R:
Cropped Pants | Shorts | Maxi Dress (wear the shirt knotted over it!) | Sequin Skirt, Moto Jacket | Boyfriend Jeans, Camo Jacket

What's your favorite way to wear a plain white t-shirt?

xx
Lia

Speckled Nail Polish Comparison: Deborah Lippmann, Illamasqua, and Hard Candy

Hi lovelies!  I think we've all seen or at least heard of the new 'speckled' polishes.  It seems like they're being done at a few different price points, though not all.  And they are all done differently, so of course, I had to have one of each so I could do a thorough comparison.  (I apologize for the state of my cuticles!  They need some tlc!)  I'm wearing a color from Hard Candy's Sprinkles collection, Deborah Lippman's Staccato collection, and Illamasqua's Speckled collection.  {Click to keep reading!}

Spring Inspiration ~ Pastels Under $50

Hi lovelies!  Right now I'm super inspired by pastels; to me, nothing says spring like pastels!  I, oddly enough, don't have any in my closet!  I've been slowly adding some pastel love with jewelry DIYs (like these bobby pins, necklace/earrings, and bracelets).  Now I feel that accessories is the perfect (inexpensive!) way to incorporate a certain color or pattern into your wardrobe, but I've got my eye on a few pieces that would be perfectly at home in my closet!

Top row, L-R: Necklace | Flats | Dress | Skirt |
Middle Row, L-R: Tank | Socks | Sunnies | Sweatshirt
Bottom Row, L-R: Rings | Bracelet | Wrap Bracelet

Remember, if you've never signed up at BaubleBar (no commitment!), do so and get $10 off your first purchase!

How are you incorporating pastels into your wardrobe?

xx
Lia