Wednesday, August 29, 2012

It's tee shirt time!!!!!

Hai guys :-) please excuse the tragic Jersey Shore reference, but this post is about tee shirt cutting!

Ok, so here are my absolute FAVORITE tee shirt cutting tutorials on youtube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8u_VaZ_pyGQ - the quality sucks, but its a great idea!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YfyIGhTatzk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXYRVr9H9VQ&feature=fvwrel
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gs0Ql3YRLJc&feature=relmfu

There really isnt much for me to say, but those are some AWESOME tutorials, shout out to Kandee Johnson and Kat Von D !

Feel free to ask me any questions!

love peave & you're a hottie
-$ky

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VWl7WjAtBME "nothin but a teeshirt on, i never felt so beautiful" favorite line from "With You" by Jessica Simpson

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Intimate Moments: Football game fashion


Okay girls, I know that school is back in session, which means it's football season!! Ok, I just wanted to sit down right quick and discuss the do's and dont of what you shall and shant wear to a game.
 
 
Shall:
Okay, it is okay to wear denim shorts, jeans, yoga pants, heck even skirts and dresses are cool, just nothing too fancy.
Fringed tee shirts are AMAZING. I even have a blogpost on how to make one right here http://fashionsonadime.blogspot.com/2012/06/how-about-you-do-it-yourself-fringed.html
sneakers, sandals (might get kinda itchy on the grass tho), pretty much anything FLAT.
JERSEYS, duhh
 
Shant:
-HEELS. ermegerd, I cannot express how much I hate when girls wear heels in inappropriate settings.
-fancy clothes - ok you're here to watch football and socialize, not go to the opera.
-white- football games are so gross, its just asking for a bottle of resolve
-expensive jewelry- yeah, thats exactly how you get that junk stolen
 
So here's the skinny:
while I AM pro-doowutchalike, I'm also anti-wear-stuff-in-the-wrong-setting so dont think I'm contradicting my POV here, just being sensible.
 
 
 
love peace & do your homework!
$ky.

Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Fashion Icon: the conscious rapper of the 90s


Ookay, y'all may or may not know this, but I LOVE conscious rap (Asher Roth, Lupe Fiasco, De La Soul, Q Tip, Pharcyde, Arrested Development, Common, Nas, etc). Dont get me wrong, I like a good dose of Eminem in my life, but these types of rappers just do something for me. I'm not just in love with their conscious lyrics, but their crazy fashion! Its a mix of blipster, skater, afrocentric and hippie all in one big ball! It was a very zany sort of look! Google some of those artists and you'll see.. googled yet? Haha crazy right? I'm gonna tell you how to get that style (in a girly way of course)

UP TOP.
Tanks, Tunics, Varsity Jackets, Oversized or fitted Tees, Surplus jackets, crop tops, whatever!

BOTTOMS.
Skinny Jeans, and leggings. You could probably get away with shorts (with tights in the winter) if you'd like!

SHOES, errmegerd.
High Top Chucks, Vans, Wedges, Flip Flops

Accessories
Chunky Dookie Chains, Africa Medallions, Wooden Beads, Bamboo Earrings, long feather earrings, multi finger rings. Keep your jewelry kind of "earthy" looking I guess, haha, but you can have SOME flashy stuff.

Makeup.
Doowutchalike, I cant tell you how to wear your make up

Hair.
Same with hair, its your preference.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hZKN4AZ63g&feature=relmfu

^^ "Runnin" by The Pharcyde is one of the best hiphop songs i've ever heard in my life. While its not as funny as "Ya Mama" and "Pack The Pipe", its a more jazzy, mature sounding track that makes you think (both the song and the video honestly haha)

BYE BYE MY MUSIC LOVING FASHIONISTAS.

$ky

ps- do you think I should start a blog where I talk strictly music? Like I'll continue to post on "Fashions On A Dime" but that blog as well. I really want to incorporate music on this page as well but this blog is about being cheap, not music!

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

Is it worth buying? Summer's Eve Body Wash

okay okay you guys! so I've been so MIA it isnt even funny & I'm SO SORRY about that! Okay so before I do this quick review, how was everybody's first day? Mine was....eventful aha. But on with the review I go!

So this Summer's Eve body wash is like $5.42 I think, but its worth it! Okay so I dont trust a whole lot of scenty stuff near my ummmmm...you know what! haha so i got this stuff and LOVE IT! It safe to use all over your body & I feel squeaky clean after using it! I use the one for sensitive skin (pink bottle) just to make sure that nothing get infected or burned because its to chemical-ish lol.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aU3Rk-Z9boM

Song of the day is "So Fresh, So Clean" by OutKast! lol I'm so punny!

Love, Peace & Shower Gel,
$ky!

Sunday, August 19, 2012

Sorry Guys!

Missed me? haha well I'm SO SORRY that I've been M.I.A. for a few days, but I was gone because I've had SO much to do! School starts on Tuesday and I've been doing last minute preperations for that day!  I will have a new post tomorrow I PROMISE! and it's gonna be EPIC <3

I'm not posting a tutorial or me giving tips tonight due to me being a dummy & doing last minute AP summer assignment homework -______- lol

I LOVE YOU & BYE.

Thursday, August 16, 2012

How About You DO IT YOURSELF : cutout skull tees

WOW, isnt this shirt amazeballs?? Well I'm gonna show you how to make it! This is what you're gonna need:
-Scissors
-tailor's chalk (or you could use a marker, but I'd suggest tailors chalk since it IS cheap.. you could probably even use regular chalk, but I've never tried using regular chalk so if you do, tell me how it worked out for you!)
-A flat surface
-A shirt you dont mind cutting up
-you dont really need it but here's a template if you WANT it. http://images.coplusk.net/project_images/37637/image/full_skull1.jpg THE OTHER HALF http://images.coplusk.net/project_images/37638/image/full_skull2.jpg
-IMAGINATION
-whatever other doohickies you'd like to add :3

THIS IS WHAT YOU DO.
-either sketch out where you're going to cut, or use the template & trace
-cut out your holes
-I suggest stretching where you cut so you can hide any uneven spots
-wear the heck out of your shirt!

Okay that was a REALLY easy tutorial, I'm pretty sure I KNOW that you can do it :-)

please comment below & tell me how yours came out & tell me what you wanna read on my blog next!

Today's song is completely random & it's what I was listening to whilst blogging.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vVAhsfvEH4A <-- tearin up my heart by Nsync haha!

YOU ALL ARE AMAZING & I LOVE ALL OF THE PEOPLE THAT READ MY BLOG.
-$ky

P.S.- TALK TO ME LOL!! I'M BORED! Plus I dont bite, so dont be afraid to talk to me on my blog, I'll definitely respond!


Wednesday, August 15, 2012

How to Wear It: Baggy Band Tees

Hiyah dolls!
So I found the CUTEST way to wear baggy tees! Its a more punk look, but I promise you will like it !

This is what I did:

Okai, so this is how it all went down. I rolled the sleeves a couple of times, then I tucked it in to a pair of short black shorts. Then I layered it with a bunch of necklaces I had laying around! Then around the shorts (like you'd normally wear a belt) I had a skinny, tan, braided belt! Then of course I put in some earrings (they were these huge rose studs I got from Aldo, it was like $10 for 3 pairs ^-^). As for shoes I just threw on a pair of toms (I really wanted black chucks or vans though) because those were the first pair I saw lol #LAZY! then I just put on my fringe cross body bag! Very punk and boho chic!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=evc68_9Zmtg

^^ my favorite MGK song "Chasing Pavements"

LOVE  YOU ALL, YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL! & I PROMISE to give y'all a tutorial tomorrow! How about those Skull teeshirts?

-$ky

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

IM BACK!


HI GUYS! Okay I'm warning you all now that today's blog post is gonna suck eggwhites, but I have to tell y'all a few thangs!

1) I will be blogging daily now
2) I hadnt blogged for a few days due to my wonderful computer crashing & having nothing but a tiny android phone to blog on -___-
3) I GOT MY LICENSE!

I really just wanted to make it clear that I'm back, but I didnt have time to finish up a full blog by tonight, and I didnt wanna disappoint :)

I NEED IDEAS. LOLOLOL. I will have the most epic post of your lives tomorrow about how to wear a band tee or something

-$ky

Thursday, August 9, 2012

Get The Look: Geek Chic


Salutations my dorky divas ;-) today's blog post is sponsered by the letter G, as in Geek Chic!

Okay,okay, I bet you're wondering "why the shnuff is this girl telling me how to be a geek?" Well, since I am nerdy & I do love fashion, I am an expert & I'm showing you how to be a cute nerd :-P

1) Wear your hair however you'd like to. IDC if you have braids, an afro, a gumby fade, it don't maaaake any difference to meeeee! (shoutout to Kevin Michael & Wyclef)
2)Buddy Holly glasses! Or your regular glasses if you wear them ;-). My prescription glasses are Buddy Holly so its a double brownie points situation! BTW you can get fake ones from Claires, Icing, Hot Topic, or your local mall's sunglass kiosk.
3)COSBY SWEATERS!!! Oversized sweater that look like the 80's puked on it are PERFECT! The original Cosby sweaters are Coogi, but that doesnt mean yours has to be! Thrift shop, or if you're as awesome as I am, buy a men's sweater!
4) Video Game inspired tees, or tees with dorky references are TOO TRILL.
5) Leggings & Skinny Jeans - They look amazeballs with those oversized sweaters & tees.
6) Converse, Vans & Moccasins oh my! - High top chucks with leggings & skinnies <3 Vans and skinnies <3 & when it comes to my shoe game, I'm a total hippie, so anything like moccasins is my favorite thing in the world! They feel like slippers & make me look like I buy rice pudding in bulk (which I do).
7) add whatever makeup, accessories, etc, just DOOWUTCHALIKE!

Here's a song from the hottest nerd ever, Pharrell Williams :-) he's from Virginia just like me & he's weird <3 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2474_-t7aLs&feature=related

I'd love to talk more, but I gotta go now!,
-$ky






Wednesday, August 8, 2012

Is It Worth Buying?: Maybelline Baby Lips

Hey there dollies! This blog post is going to be super short, but full of important information!
Okay, so the other day I was in target & saw this lip balm called "Baby Lips". I had seen the commercial once & thought to myself "hey, its only $2.97, why not try it?" Boy am I glad I did that!!! I frickin EL OH VEE EE this stuff! It feels so good, softens the lips & it smells like fruity pebbles! I have the one in the blue tube because it doesnt have any color, but I am not opposed to trying those! I'm saying get this stuff because if you wear lipstick, odds are that your lips are uber dry! When I wear lipstick I like to wear a bit of lip conditioner or lip moisturizer underneath it, especially since I wear matte colors. Even if you dont wear lipstick, GET IT! Y'all know how cheap I am & if I'm saying buy this, you KNOW its gonna be a pretty dope product #swagswagwinningswag.

Here's the song of the day! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4powX4uETms
kissin' you by Total

BYE HOT STUFF,
-$ky

Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Intimate Moments: Back to School

(smile courtesy of Myrtle Beach)
HELLO THERE MY BEAUTIFUL FASHIONISTAS! I'm here to talk to you about a very serious issue: back to school shopping. I know going back to school sucks something serious, but you at least wanna look stunning to a) give your teacher a good impression & b) looking nice = feeling nice, soo let's get crackin'!

First off, DON'T BUY TOO MUCH!
By this I mean, please just buy pieces to start off with, because if you get to school & see that all of those new clothes that you just bought aren't in style, you're gonna get all butthurt and not wear them, having all of these teriffic threads go to waste. If you're like me & don't give a single "put-your-favorite-phrase-here" about what everybody around you is wearing then you can skip this step ;-)

Please try to stay in between your school's dresscode guidelines.
Look, I know that tube top and those denim cutoffs are adorable (sorry, adorbz, lemme stay hip here!) but they're also a one way ticket to Principal Whatchamacallit's office. I've had it happen to me numerous times & I know how much that sucks (I had to wear my hoodie around my waist once, EW). I'm not saying to buy legitimate granny clothes with the little kitty cat embroided, but invest in some sort of cardigan/jean jacket, tights (fishnets are so CUTE) & camisoles. Or you could just buy cute clothes that don't look like something you'd wear on friday night.

Please stop buying heels!
OMG, you don't know how many grown behind girls I've seen stomping around in heels. It looks ugly and that noise drives me BONKERS!! Buy some comfortable shoes that will get you from class to class. This is my third year of high school so at this point, I'm not worried about looking mature, but you dont need high heels to do that! Heck, I've gotten through just fine wearing vans, sandals & Ugg boots.



Don't be afraid to take some fashion risks!
Every year, I LOVE taking some sort of fashion risk! It shows that I'm not afraid to be me & that I honestly don't care what others think about my clothes. Look, I'm not saying you should dress like a scene kid, but try something you would never do. Buy a crazy piece of jewelry (for me, it was HUGE spikes, now I'm addicted), colored jeans, neon shoes, or even better, something you made yourself!

Shop with friends!
If you're one of those people that thrive off of the acception of your peers, this might help boost your confidence! A good friend would say "umm yeah, I hope you don't like that", but a bad friend would be a yes man! If you don't care about that kind of stuff, just bring a friend along so you wont be lonely. If you have a self conscious friend, PLEASE GO WITH THEM! You can be that one person that gives them tough love about that rainbow colored poncho & you can give them suggestions!

LOVE YOUR OWN CLOTHES
When your shopping (even with your friends), make sure that YOU love your clothes. I don't care if every girl is wearing neon orange space boots, if you think they're hideous, DONT BUY THEM JUST BECAUSE THEYRE POPULAR!

Most importantly, PLEASE FOCUS ON SCHOOL.
I know looking totally delicious is the best thing ever, but when you graduate, your dream college isn't going to care about how hot you looked throughout high school, they're gonna be looking at your grades & exrtacurricular activities!

Here's your song of the day , "I Can" by Nas ;)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUqLGRMrFAg

LOVE, PEACE & EVERYTHING GLAMOROUS
-$ky

Thursday, August 2, 2012

How about you do it yourself?: Galaxy Pants

Hey guys! Ya see these GAWGEOUS jeans? Well, during my trip to Atlanta (to visit the fam), I went to Urban Outfitters with my aunt (for inspiration OF COURSE) & saw a pair for about $65! Since I'm extremely cheap, I was like "psssh, I can make these for $20!". Now I'm gonna tell you all how to do this lovely look!

This is what you're gonna need!
-BLACK jeans (or a REALLY dark wash, but I'm talking uber dark)
-Bleach and a Spray Bottle (buy one at Sallys for NOTHING, or just use that leftover body splash bottle you have sitting under the sink).
-Blue, Purple, White and whatever other colors you might like of fabric or acrylic paint. Both will work
-a sponge
-water
-something to lay the jeans on while you're working
-a teeny tiny brush, a tooth brush, or a brush with bristles.

OKAY, now this is what you're gonna do:
1) Mix bleach and water, and spray it on random spots on the jeans, but try to spread them out. The bleach should turn a rusty orange color (it doesnt take a lot of time to show up, spray some more if you want it deeper)
2) Around the bleach spots, take your sponge and spot the purple and blue acrylic paints around them in like cresent shapes (does that make sense? if not, *in my best Snooki voice* IM SORRY)
3) dip your brush of choice in that white paint and make little spots as stars. (you could run your finger over the bristled brush to "flick" the color on the jeans, or if you're more patient than I am, make the dots with a tapered brush)
4) LET THIS SIDE DRY, then do it on the backside.

BONUS STUFF: if you'd like to, add chains, studs, slits, cuffs, whatever you're heart desires!

& here's a special song for my dorky divas :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EjMNNpIksaI

MUCH LOVE, You're beautiful, cats go meow, whatever else you'd like me to say,
$ky