DIY Spring Tank from Old T-Shirt

With spring here (or coming and going in intervals), I've been starting to think about more summery and hot weather outfits to wear. Recently, I've bought a circle skirt, maxi dress, and spring shirts to wear. But as always, I still have a ton of old t-shirts that I'm not particularly eager to wear. That's why I've been researching ways to refashion old shirts into more attractive spring/summer clothes. Here's an idea for turning an old t-shirt into a tank!

Simply find an old t-shirt with a design you don't mind wearing, and cut off parts of the collar, sleeves, and bottom hem.

I achieved the final product through a lot of trial and error, and you may have to do that too since everyone's body shape is different and different cuts may look good on different people. 

Twisted Ponytail Tutorial

Hi guys! Today I'm going to try something new--a hair tutorial! I usually don't have time to do my hair in any fancy way in the mornings, but I do love experimenting when I do have the time. Here's a tutorial for a twisted ponytail. A lot of people know another way to achieve a similar effect--tying your hair then flipping the ponytail into itself--but I think this way looks a lot better and is easier to keep. 

First, tie two strands of hair from the sides of your head together.

Next, take adjacent strands of hair from the sides of your head and tuck them into the small ponytail you just made. Make sure the new strands aren't sticking together--in other words, loosen those strands of hair. This creates the "twist" look.

Finally, create the ponytail! Tie the rest of your loose hair together, leaving a few loose strands on the sides. Finish the look off with a cute bow (I used an elastic I DIY'd awhile ago).

Here's what it looks like from the side

Enjoy this easy hair tutorial for casual events! And let me know if you want more hair tutorials :)

Spring Has Sprung...and It's Beautiful

It's officially spring!

It was so warm outside today, at least for a little bit. I am so ready to leave the snow behind and start wearing shorts, dresses, and sandals.

I'm really into floral patterns and flowy shirts this season too. :)

I don't usually do this, but I'm really feeling this song today and want to share it:

How to Create Matte Nails with Steam

If you're like me, you like painting your nails for fun sometimes. Personally, I've always liked nude/pale colors--less is more, right? Recently I experimented with mattifying nails using steam, a great look if you want your nails to be a little more toned-down. It's super quick and easy. Just paint your first coats of polish on, and grab a pot of water!

Here are my nails before mattifying:

Now boil a pot of water. When steam starts coming out, you're ready!

Paint on either a top coat or another coat of the color you've been using. Quickly, hold your hand over the pan for a few seconds, rotating your hand so the steam hits all angles of your nails.




See the difference!

Tips:

• Make sure to rotate your hand while it's over the pot. Some of my nails ended up being part-matte and part-shiny because I didn't do this.
• Don't leave your nails over the pot for too long because water will condense and bubbles will form. Hold your nails over the pot for a few seconds, then remove your hand so that steam can dry, then repeat.
• Don't burn yourself! 

In this tutorial I used Revlon Nail Enamel in Elegant and Sally Hanson Diamond Strength in Flawless (clear).