Paisley

I've been sick for the last two weeks! Ahh.  Three doctor's appointments later and I have been officially diagnosed with exhaustion.  Yup, that's right I've reached celebrity status.  Lindsay Lohan was hospitalized for exhaustion while filming Herbie Fully loaded and when she got out of the hospital she'd lost like 30 lbs!  I just have to rest and de-stress.  I still have day to day responsibilities though so it's kind of hard to take a break.  V and I are house hunting.  That's not too bad.  Kind of fun.  This weekend we checked out the Sugarland area and though nice too far from my office and my parent's house.  After living in the DMV for 5 years and commuting an hour for a 20 mile drive I have decided that I never want to do that again.  Ever.  

While house hunting I decided to embrace the paisley trend and wear a casual OOTD.  Zara trousers (currently on sale), Tory Burch flats: no longer available similar style found here, white top from boutique in Midtown and my most favorite bag at the moment, Rebecca Minkoff's Logan backpack.  I was developing shoulder and back pain from carrying my super heavy Gucci tote so my backpack provides great support and it also turns into a satchel.  I love it!

Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend!

J. Lo

 

This weekend I'm attending a J. Lo inspired birthday party. A dear friend of mine turns 30. Oh, to be young again. I'm 31 but feel 38. My body dramatically changed after 31. DRAMATICALLY. I have cellulite now that I can't get rid of and I have 18 gray hairs. The night before my 31st I only had 3. 3!

Anyway. Here's a J. Lo inspired board. I'm not sure if I want to replicate a J. Lo look or just wear something she would wear. It has to be something bold . . . or demure, a head turner. I have 5 days to squat it out and get my behind in tip top J. Lo shape or I might just wear some padding. I prefer the latter.

What do you think?

J. Lo inspired wardrobe by almie917 featuring pink pumps

 

Hello DIY

This DIY was inspired by my friend D, who loves Hello Kitty. My like for Hello Kitty is circumstantial. Every year for the last three years my former boss got me a Hello Kitty cake. Mostly because she loves Hello Kitty. I have a Hello Kitty robe because it's the only one that fit at TJ Maxx and I have a Hello Kitty doll because last year for Christmas I got it for a friend but I have yet to give it to her so instead it's propped up on my nightstand.

So D, wanted to get me this (see pic) to which I responded I can make that . . and holly molly so can you!

All Materials purchased at JoAnn

Materials
- white mug or glassware of choice
- black acrylic paint (enamel works better if you want to wash it)
- mod podge to set and seal
- gem tac glue
- brushes
- acrylic rhinestones
- hello kitty pattern

Instructions
1. Wash mug and let completely dry
2. Coat mug with mod podge and let completely dry
3. Cut out Hello Kitty pattern.
4. Trace it onto the cup with a sharpie.
5. Let dry for about 15 minutes.
6. Use black acrylic paint and paint the Hello Kitty outline.
7. Clean up edges with a tooth pick if needed.
8. Let dry. I let it dry for 3 hours.
9. Apply a coat of mod podge to seal it and add luster
10. Let dry over night
11. Use rhinestone glue to adhere rhinestones as desired. Use tweezers to apply rhinestones.

Super easy! Enjoy your new mug!

Tea anyone?
What do you think?