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    Queen of the Fairies [Raina Roo Giveaway!]

    August 18, 2014
    Photos by Sarah Veyna
    Outfit Details:
    ASOS Leather Belt (Old)
    Raina Roo Queen of the Fairies Headband
    Floral Dress (Old)
    Seychelles Pumps (Old)
    Forever 21 Clutch (Old)

     

    As you can probably tell from all of my recent posts, lately I’ve been doing a whole lot of shopping in my own closet.  I’ve made a personal goal to really work on paying off my car and saving up some money in the next year, so I can’t splurge on clothes as much as I used to. Although it’s been a extremely hard to fight off the urge to indulge in some retail therapy, I’m determined to practice some self-control. As I’m working towards my goal, it really helps me that the joy of rediscovering a piece that I forgot that I had in my closet is just as satisfying as purchasing something new.
    My latest closet find was this floral sundress that I purchased a couple of years ago. Upon rediscovering this dress, it really blew my mind that I hadn’t worn it at all this summer. The cutout in the back and the breathable fabric make it perfect for the intense heat that we’re experiencing in SoCal. I decided to pair this dress with my new Queen of the Fairies headband from Raina Roo’s Etsy Shop, and it totally made me feel like a magical nymph.
    My younger sister Sarah takes most of my outfit photos for my blog, and it’s been a true bonding experience for us. Thanks to these outfit shoots, we both manage to get dressed and out of the house every weekend. This weekend we took my outfit photos by a pond at Caltech in Pasadena, and we decided to take a break by taking some nature shots. It was a good way for both of us to get some practice photographing different subjects. I can only hope that one of these days, Sarah will  finally allow me to photograph her outfits.
    Putting together this post was very exciting for me because this is actually my 50th blog entry. I started this blog a couple of months ago as a New Year’s resolution, in hopes that it would serve as a creative outlet and give me a reason to be more socially active. This blog has definitely served that purpose, and has even turned into part of my weekly self-care routine. When I’ve had a tough week and all that I want to do is lay around and watch T.V. on the weekend, it helps me to have something that motivates me to actually get out of the house. I’m also very grateful that this blog has helped me keep in touch with friends that are far away, and has even connected me to other amazing people with similar interests.
    In celebration of my 50th blog post, I’ve teamed up with Raina Roo to offer you a chance to win the two beautiful, handmade crocheted headbands pictured below. I’m very excited to collaborate with Raina Roo because I have been a huge fan of Raina’s shop for a long time, and I love that she makes beautiful handmade items that fit a variety of styles. You can enter to win some of her wonderful creations below! I will announce the winner here on September 1st.

     

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    Food & DIY

    D.I.Y. Floral Fascinator

    April 9, 2014

    Photos by Sarah Veyna

    Outfit Details:
    Free People Lace Dress
    M.A.C. Lipstick in Rebel
    D.I.Y. FascinatorAs promised, today I’m bringing you a D.I.Y. post and teaching you how to make a floral fascinator. Whenever I think of Springtime fashion, some of the things that come to mind are floral prints and accessories. This fascinator is a great way to add a bit of life to your outfit. Plus, it is very easy to make, and makes for a great accessory for an easter or wedding outfit–or any outfit, really. If you’re interested in adding one to your wardrobe, here’s instructions on how to make your own:

    Supplies:

    1 Hair Clip, 12 Glass Beads, 1 Stiffened Felt Sheet, 3 Fake Flowers in 2 different colors (1 big, and 2 small), 2 Feathers, A Needle, Thread, and Scissors
    Step 1

    Step 1:

    First, you are going to start off by cutting a square piece of stiffened felt in a rectangle that is 3″x 5.” You can experiment with a bigger size, but keep in mind the size of your hair clip if you do, because you don’t want the fascinator to be too heavy and fall off.

    Step 2: 

    Place the clip against your piece of felt, and make sure that the grip of the clip is facing the outside end of the rectangle. Sew on the hair clip to your piece of felt. I recommend criss-crossing your stitches so that your clip is better supported and doesn’t slip off later.  If you want, you may also use glue to add some extra support.

     

    Step 3:

    Once you have sewn on your clip, turn the piece of felt around and sew your feathers on the opposite side. You will sew a feather on each corner of your rectangle. You want to make sure that you sew your feathers on the end opposite of the hair clip, otherwise your fascinator will be inverted.

    Step 4:

    Separate your fake flowers from the stems, and get rid of any pieces of plastic in the flowers. You will only be using the fabric petals for this project.

    Step 5:

    Next, you are going to sew on a flower over each feather. To do this, first pull a needle through the felt and all of the fabric petals.

    Step 6 and 7:

    Before you pull the needle back through the felt, pull your needle through two glass beads. After you’ve sewn on those two beads over the fabric petals, pull the needle through the felt and fabric petals again, and repeat. This will be the center of your flower.

     

    Step 8:

    Repeat Steps 4 and 7 on the opposite side.

    Step 9:

    Finally, after you have finished sewing on your two small flowers, you’re going to take your bigger flower and sew it right underneath them, creating a “triangle.” Make sure to repeat steps 4-7 as you do this, and you’re done making your floral fascinator!
    I hope that this floral fascinator tutorial was easy enough. However, please let me know if you have any questions. I’m still learning how to develop these posts, and would appreciate any feedback on how to make this tutorial better and more clear. I will make sure to update this tutorial based on any questions that you may have.
    Thank you for stopping by my blog, and have an amazing rest of the week! I hope that I have inspired you to get crafting this weekend.
    Much Love,
    Helen Grace
    Outfit

    In Search of A New Creative Outlet

    January 15, 2014

    Photos by: Ale Veyna

    Outfit Details:

    Forever 21 T-Shirt (old but here is a similar option)

     Ruche Skirt(old but you can find a similar skirt here)

     MAC Lipstick in Rebel

    I am starting this blog because I want a creative outlet where I can share my ideas. I hope that this blog can allow me to work on my writing and explore many of my interests. At the moment I intend for this blog to mainly be focused on my personal style. However, I also plan to write about my travels and creative projects. It’s a new year and my resolution is to try new things outside of my comfort zone, so who knows what types of things I’ll end up writing about on this blog.

    Since the main purpose of this blog is to chronicle my personal style, I guess that I should talk a bit about my outfit. I wore this outfit to work today. I like that it’s so bright and colorful because it instantly boosts up my mood. I’m aware that it may seem a bit strange and silly to wear colors usually reserved for Spring and Summer in the middle of January. It is equally as hilarious to think that just two weeks ago I decided to go on a shopping spree for sweaters because I was “freezing” in the 64 degree weather. As much as I am enjoying California’s endless Summer, I am looking forward to cooler days so that I can at least get some mileage out of my new winter wardrobe.

    I’ll have to wait until my next post to report on any adventures. It’s been a busy week in terms of work and I haven’t been able to focus much time on myself. That is why I’m ready for the upcoming holiday weekend. I’m not only excited for the three-day weekend, but also on reaching my first major milestone of the new year. Sunday marks my 25th birthday and I am beyond ecstatic. I am ready to start a new chapter in my life and am looking forward to another year of learning.