Check out a few of these great statement pieces. What are your favorites? Don't forget to check back soon for my Beauty Theory update! I can't wait to tell you all about it! If you missed the post you can read it here!
Showing posts with label glitter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label glitter. Show all posts
Thursday, February 7, 2013
Make A Statement
I love statement pieces! I am also a fan of adding sparkle, rhinestones, or glitz when you can. Sometimes it's not the best option to leave the house in head to toe sequins, but these items below are definitely a few fun options!
Check out a few of these great statement pieces. What are your favorites? Don't forget to check back soon for my Beauty Theory update! I can't wait to tell you all about it! If you missed the post you can read it here!
Check out a few of these great statement pieces. What are your favorites? Don't forget to check back soon for my Beauty Theory update! I can't wait to tell you all about it! If you missed the post you can read it here!
Thursday, October 4, 2012
All That Glitters: A few sparkling picks
Glitter, glitz, and glam were once reserved for evenings and special events. That idea has since changed and now you can see this trend in large and small amounts. From tiny amounts of glitter to rhinestones and sequins, it's all about the glitz! What girl or woman doesn't like a little sparkle in her life every now and then? Here are a few of my favorites!
Xoxo,
Monday, April 23, 2012
Sparkle and Shine : Sequin Shoe DIY
There is no secret that sequin and glitter shoes are a great fashion statement! These shoes can range from heels, sandals, flats, flip flops, and more. I loved the look, but so many of the cute heels are over 4 inches! I am 5'9 without shoes, so the thought of being over 6 foot doesn't thrill me! My husband loves me in heels, but since he is only an inch taller than me I try not to go any more than 3-4 inches in heels!
These shiny and sparkly shoes are everywhere! These great shoes are being made not only in a range of styles, but by a range of designers! From Christian Louboutin and Valintino to your Target and Payless Stores everyone has their version of this popular shoe!
Here are two of popular brands of the super shiny shoes! Left is Louboutin and the right is Miu Miu. These two pairs will cost into the thousands!! I decided since I've been on my DIY kick I would make my own! The entire project cost less than $10!
Here's what I did... (and what you need!)
Supplies:
Shoes (Any style is fine. I used pumps)
Modge Podge
Paint brush or sponge brush
Glitter
Tape
I picked up a pair of black pumps at Goodwill. I wanted a rounded toe pair, and found the perfect ones! These are by H&M and cost $2.00. You can use any color or style of shoe, but this was my preference!
Here are the black shoes. As you can see they have a few minor scuff marks, but that is totally fine! It will all be covered soon!
I took my modge podge and my glitter and mixed them together in a cup. The amount of glitter is up to you. It depends on how sparkly you want your shoes! I'm going all out on mine!
Next you can tape the heel or bottom of your shoe. I started to tape them, but then decided I didn't really need to do this! It isn't totally necessary, but you will want to make sure you are neat in the painting process or you will end up with glitter everywhere! Also if you intend to glitter the heel you won't need to tape that area only the under side of the shoe.
Now here's the fun part! Start painting on the glitter! This is my first coat.
And the second coat. Don't worry the modge podge will dry clear!
I put on about 4 coats to get the coverage I wanted! Then it was time to tape the bottom side of the shoe. And glitter the heel. My initial idea was to leave the heel plain, but I changed my mind! That happens sometime (me changing my mind lol).
After I glittered the heels I peeled the tape off the back and decided for an extra pop I would paint the bottom of the shoe a mauve/burgundy color. I would have loved to go for a hot pink, but ran out of that color! For the bottom I used a small bottle of enamel paint. And gave it two coats. Then I brushed a layer of just the modge podge over the shoe one last time. I did this to set the glitter!
After it dries you have your final product! Super sparkly sexy glitter heels for under $10! You cant even beat that deal at payless! I'm happy with my new shoes! Let me know if you try this out! I would love to see pictures of your shoe creation!
These aren't totally dry,but you can see how they will turn out!
Xoxo,
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Tuesday's Trend: Super Sparkle Nails
Who said craft glitter is just for crafts? I decided to turn mine into some super shiny glam nail polish that is sure to catch any ones eye! Check it out!
I started with a very light coat of Pure Ice pink polish just enough to cover my nail.
Then I grabbed my bottle of craft glitter! I poured out some of the pink in a little bowl and added a dab of clear polish just to hold the glitter on! I wanted to coat my entire nail in glitter to add major sparkle!
After I let the glitter dry I put a coat of the Sally Hanson "Ice Queen" on top and WOW! What a shine! This is so much more sparkly than in the pictures, but I love it!
A close up of a few nails. It still doesn't begin to show the actual shine!
I will definitely be trying glitter designs on more of my manicures! Check back for new designs and ideas!
Xoxo,
Monday, April 9, 2012
Monday Makeup
Aqua and Pink
Today I tried out a few new products. Rimmel Londons single eyeshadow in "Posh Peacock" and Sally Hanson nail polish in "Ice Queen". I loved both!
Nails- I didn't have time to do a full pedicure, so this was a rush attempt with some of my Pure Ice colors with the new Sally Hanson "Ice Queen" on top to add some sparkle! I love these shades!!
Eyes- I loved this color! I decided not to do a multiple color look today, so I stuck with the "Posh Peacock" and a glimmer white from Avon. I also used my Avon liquid eyeliner. The color was great!
Xoxo,
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