Life by Steph: July 2012

Monday, July 30, 2012

Spring/Summer Outfits ed. 2 !!

Tank Top: Marshall's

Coral Bandeau: Heartbreaker

Black High-waisted Shorts: Goodwill

(I reconstructed these from long pants! See how here: Easy DIY Studded Shorts for $15 !! )

Tank Top: Marshall's

Coral Bandeau: Heartbreaker

White Cutoff Shorts: Forever 21

Camel Crossbody Bag: Aldo

Hot Pink Skull Cutout Top: Go Jane

Black Denim Cutoff Shorts: Heartbreaker

Black Spike Thong Sandals: Go Jane

Black Sheer Chiffon Tank: Heartbreaker (I added the studs on the collar)

High Waisted Denim Shorts: Goodwill/Calvin Klein (reconstructed from long pants)

Light Blue Tube Top: Victoria's Secret

White Cutoff Shorts: Forever 21

Crossbody Bag: Aldo

Black Lace Bustier Top: Go Jane

Turquoise Pleated High-waisted Skirt: Forever 21

Blue and White Striped Tank: Marshall's

Gold Heart Long Chain Necklace: Forever 21

Aviator Sunglasses: unknown (sorry!)

Fearless Bracelet: BCBG

Camel Gladiator Sandals: Go Jane

White Cutoff Shorts: Forever 21

Grey British Heart Crop Top: Marshall's

High-waisted Denim Cutoff Shorts: Goodwill/Calvin Klein

Black Rock Grunge Tank: Goodwill (reconstructed from a tshirt)

Studded Multiple Chain Necklace: Forever 21

Jean Shorts: Heartbreaker

Combat Boots: Go Jane

xox Stephanie

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Easy DIY: Studded Shorts for $15 !!

Easy Easy Easy How To Make High-Waisted Studded Shorts!

Here's what you'll need:

Fabric Glue: Aleene's Fabric Fusion

This came in a pack of three for about $3 at Wal-Mart but

I used this particular one because it says it is a

"permanent dry cleanable fabric adhesive"

Scissors

and of course, studs!

I could not find any studs at crafts stores so I resorted to ordering them online.

Where I got my studs: Etsy Store PurpleDolly

They were really cheap, about $3 for a sheet of 120 flat back studs.

When I ordered them from this store, they sent them out the following day!

I purchased this pair of black high-waisted skinny jeans from a local Goodwill for $8.

The brand is St. John's Bay.

From my experience, you definitely should to try on the pants before buying them because

sizing is different when it comes to high-waisted shorts.

I find that I usually need a larger size than usual.

Cut them to your desired length.

If you want, you can fray the ends by sliding the scissors across the bottoms repeatedly.

When you wash them, the ends will naturally distress from not being hemmed

You can also add cuts/holes to the shorts if you choose.

Once you are done distressing the pants, simply put a dot of glue on the back of the spike and glue it on wherever you choose! :)

(I have used the glue I listed above and after washing the shorts, I have had some of the studs come off the shorts. I have also tried using a hot glue gun and they stay better. So go with the hot glue gun if you can!)

Here are a few different ways you can stud your shorts !!

xoxo Stephanie

Monday, July 23, 2012

Casual Wardrobe Basics

EVERY ITEM OF CLOTHING IN THIS POST IS UNDER $100! :)
Just click on collage name link to view all item details !!

Fall/Winter

Sweaters

Sweater Collage by stephanieeexoxo featuring a jumper shirt

Sweaters look comfy paired with skinny jeans and boots or flats

Scarves

Scarf Obsession by stephanieeexoxo featuring chunky scarves

Stylish Coat

Stylish Jackets by stephanieeexoxo featuring leather jackets

Winter Coat
(If you are a fellow northerner) :)

Winter Coats by stephanieeexoxo featuring a puffer jacket

Little Black Dress (LBD)

Little Black Dresses by stephanieeexoxo featuring chiffon dresses

SO VERSATILE!

Boots

Boots by stephanieeexoxo featuring knee high heel boots

Dark Nail Polish

Dark Nail Polish by stephanieeexoxo featuring a matte nail polish

Spring/Summer

Bright Tanks

Summer Tank Tops by stephanieeexoxo featuring a racerback tank

Shorts

Shorts by stephanieeexoxo featuring cotton shorts
Denim shorts have always been a style staple- try them out in white/black or a fun color.
High waisted shorts have made their comeback !

Floral/Bright Colored Skirt/Dress