DIY: Turning Your Brooch Into A Stylish HeadBand

I broke this beautiful brooch months  ago. It was one of my favorites, so I kept it. I thought I could do something with it. Then I found these headbands in the dollar section at Target and I had the idea!

Alright, Let's Begin!

Items you will need:

Hot Glue Gun

Headband

Felt

Jewelry Cutter

Brooch

Scissors(not pictured)

Craft Glue(not pictured)

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Using the jewelry cutter cut off any backing that is left on your brooch.

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Cut out a piece of felt that is twice the size of your brooch.

Using your craft glue, glue the brooch down onto the felt. Set for about 15 minutes.

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Fold the felt over the headband, with the brooch on top. You will need now to find where you wish to attach the brooch on your headband.  Once you know exactly where you wish to place the brooch, glue the underside of the brooch and then attach it the headband.

Let the brooch set for 15 minutes.

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Using your scissors cut off the excess felt.

Depending on your brooch shape, you may be able to get a close cut. If not, do not worry. When you have the headband on, no one notices the felt, they only notice the brooch.

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Using your glue gun, glue down lines on the back of your brooch. This will help your headband stay in place when you are wearing it.

Let set overnight.

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Done!

Remember: Have Fun, Be Creative and Make it Your Own!

Let me know if you have any questions!

<3 Zerila

Must Remember: Shopping For Someone Else.... NOT ME

I went shopping during lunch and after work today, looking for a present for my Dad's Birthday. I always have a hard time shopping for my Dad because if he ever wants something he just goes out and buys the item he wants.

Of course while on my search I found tons of things I want. I was strong for everything except for these two items:

I found this top in the clearance section at Marshall's for only $10!!!!!  I think this would be a perfect look for work with a cardigan.

I also found this eyeshadow at Target by Milani called "Girls Luv Pink".

It is very sparkly.



It is a very light pink, you can barely see the color difference in the swatch above. I will be using this color with a dark purple. Since I have hazel eyes, purple just makes my eyes POP.

I did eventually find presents for my Dad. Here's hoping he likes them.

<3 Zerila

Blogging Day 282: DIY: Flower Tie On Ribbon Headband

This is a simple DIY for a beautiful tie on head band.

Items Needed:

Needle

Thread

Beads

Fake Flowers ( I got mine from the Dollar Store)

Ribbon

Felt ( mine is sparkly)

Glue Gun (not pictured)

Pins(not pictured)

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Step 1

The length of the ribbon depends on your head. You basically need enough to wrap around your head and tie into a bow. Then length I needed was 62".... which is almost as long as I am tall. I wanted a lot of extra ribbon after I tied it on.



Cut a square piece of felt. How big depends on how big you wish your flower piece to be. I cut out a 4x4" and I honestly did not know what this headband looked like until I pieced it together.

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Step 2:

There is not clear formula on how to put the flowers together. Put your first flower down and using your needle and thread, attach it to the felt. Sew the bead in the middle to secure the flower and then move onto the next flower.

The sewing does not need to be perfect. As you can see I'm all over the place.

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Step 3:



Once you have all the flowers you desire on your felt turn it over and attach the ribbon. You will want to first figure out where you want your ribbon to lie. Test the placement out by pinning the ribbon to the felt and in front of the mirror tie on the headband and adjust accordingly.

Once you have found the perfect place, loosely sew the ribbon to the felt.

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Step 4:

Any excess felt you have at this point fold over onto of the back of your piece.



Any pieces sticking out in the front, cut off.

Using your glue gun, glue the excess to the back of your piece. If you do not have any excess, cut out a similar shape of felt as your piece and glue together. This way it will protect your stitches, secure the ribbon and look nice.

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Step 5 (Optional):

I could never stand tie on headbands because they would always move and securing them with bobby pins did not help! Here is a little tip that helps A LOT to keep your head bands in place.

Using your glue gun, glue down lines of glue on the back of your flower piece and let dry. The texture of the glue will help keep the hair band in place. I tried this out on this head for the first time. I wore it to work and did not have to adjust the piece at all. You can also add glue throughout the ribbon to help keep that in place as well, but since I used a lace ribbon I did not try that out. Maybe next time.

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All Done!





Just a few simple items to make an elegant headband.

I wore this to work and got tons of compliments. I tend to try out my DIYs on my co-workers, they help with feed back.

Enjoy! Remember: Have Fun, Don't Stress, and Make it Your Own!

30 Day Song Challenge: Day 11 - A song from your favorite group.

2NE1 Of course!!!!!

I choose this song, because I think this is one of the only songs I have not yet posted on this blog! 2NE1 Rocks!

 

<3 Zerila

Blogging Day 281: Torrid Haul



http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Accessories/HatsHairgoods/Natural-Black-Band-Fedora-551003.jsp



I  have a black fedora, but I wanted one I could wear for the fall. Black is more of a winter hat color.



http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Clearance/Tops/Paisley-Side-Tie-Border--Print-Chiffon-Top-535336.jsp

I love the print on this top! I've never been a fan of this style of top, but when I saw the colors I had to get it.

http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Clearance/Tops/Twist-Tees--Fuchsia-Slub-Knot-Tank-540880.jsp

A simple pink tank top. I'm learning I need to add more color to my wardrobe. Tanks are easy to translate into winter and fall by adding a cardigan.

http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Clearance/Tops/Turquoise-Peacock-Dolman-Top-508519.jsp

I love this color and I think it would be perfect for my vests. I 've become a fan of the vest these days, but lack the shirts to wear with them. I have a black one that would look fabulous with this top.

http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Clearance/Accessories/Black-and-Clear-Open-Flower-Rhinestone-Wristband-537100.jsp

http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Clearance/Accessories/Black-Rhinestone-Butterfly-Wristband-506193.jsp

I have one wristband bracelet like these and absolutely love it. They are very comfortable to wear and they are beautiful. I always get tons of compliments when I wear my wristband.

 

That is all I was able to get because I'm on a major budget! I'm going on a cruise this January and next summer I plan on going to Comic Con. I must save so many pennys!

I'll keep an eye out on Torrid and twitter any cool sales.

30 Day Song Challenge Day 10 - A song that makes you fall asleep

Utada Hikaru is another favorite artist of mine. I like her so much that I bought her CD, and I have only bought about 10 CDs my whole life.

'Flavor of Life' was the main song for the Japanese version of 'Boys Over Flowers' TV show.

You might her know her best for her work with Kingdom Hearts.

Simple and Clean

My favorite song and music video, Passion:

<3 Zerila



Blogging Day 247: Lolita Fashion Show @ Otakon 2011

At Otakon this year they had the 'Ultimate Lolita Fashion Show' with all American designers!

It was absolutely fabulous!.

Lolita style is my favorite style out there!

Unfortunately I was unable to get many good pictures. This is what I was able to get with my iPhone 4:

Here is a link for pictures of all the designs that are a thousand times better:

http://purpleskymagazine.com/2011/08/photo-ultimate-lolita-fashion-show-otakon-2011/

Where to find the Designers:

Lily of the Valley by Tyler

Lolita Nouveau by Lindsay Hamilton

Little Macaron by Yuuki

I Do Declare by Kelsey Voncastle (my favorite out of all them)

Morrigan NYC

Corazon Caramela (plus size)

There were two more that were absolutely fabulous, but I can not find the names!

IF ANYWAY KNOWS THEie NAMES LET ME KNOW!!! I would love to add them to the list!

<3 Zerila

Blogging Day 232: Ladybug Bobby Pins DIY

This is a simple DIY.  I made them from fun buttons I found at Michael's.

Let's begin!

Things you will need:

Fun Buttons

Two Bobby Pins with Pads ( A friend bought them @ Hobby Lobby, but you can buy them on Ebay)

Jewelry Cutters

Glue

A friend let meuse this new glue she found. I tested them on my flat back gems to see if the glue makes them crackle.

I tested them on three different gems, and it looks like this glue crackles them too. Oh, well, the search continues.

Anyway... back to business.

Using the jewelry cutters, cut off the button backing.

Then, using your glue, glue down the buttons on the pads of the bobby pins.

Let set overnight.

FINISHED!!!!

THAT SIMPLE!!!!!!

Stay cool everyone! When I got to work @ 8:30 this morning it was 100 degrees. Stay cool and stay hydrated .

<3 Zerila

Workout: To hot to workout today!

Water: Not enough because of the heat today.

Veggies: Only 3 servings.



Blogging Day 331: Torrid Clearance Sale!!!!

 Torrid is currently having their up to 85%off sale on their Clearance items! I always save money from each pay check for when they have these sales! 

This is what I grabbed:

http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Clearance/Tops/White-Button-Lace-Top-585711.jsp





http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Clearance/Tops/Challis-Floral-Print-Tank-Top-544122.jsp

http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Clearance/Tops/Grey-Vest-with-Cream-Crochet-Trim-587651.jsp



http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Clearance/Tops/Slub-Vest-with-Lace-Crochet-Trim-588394.jsp



http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Clearance/Tops/Indigo-Crochet-Trim-Sleeveless-Chiffon-Vest-522629.jsp

http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Clearance/Tops/White-Slub-Floral-Applique-Top-540372.jsp

http://www.torrid.com/torrid/Clearance/Tops/Indigo-Crochet-Trim-Tank-Top-532026.jsp

I bought very summery items, most likely because it felt like 100 degrees outside today!!! Plus, here in Maryland the humidity is so high it feels like I step into a sauna every time I go outside!

For all those who are suffering in this horrible heat: STAY COOL! DRINK TONS OF WATER!!!

<3 Zerila

Water: With this heat, I know it's not enough!

Veggie: Awesome! More Cherries along with my others

Workout: Knee still a bit sore, so I just road the bike machine. Normally I would go walk, but the heat is KILLER!