AIFS 2013

Last night I got the chance to go to my first fashion show in Des Moines. Accidental Industry Fashion Show. It was amazing! We all got to see front row, and see some local designers do there thing. Check out more information at here.

Here are some pictures from last night. These were taken by my friend Jessica -The Central Standard.

We were also captured by Juice

Shirt: Forever21

Jeans: Heritage

Wedges: Target - $8.99

Necklace: Target

I had such a fun night, with some fun girls, and cannot wait to do it again!



xojackijo

sunday, not just lazy days

woke up Sunday morning and couldn't wait to sit on the couch all day and watch Glee. 

 put on my slippers, made some coffee, ate a healthy breakfast and relaxed.

shortly after I ate I got a text from my sister in law about going down to my parents for lunch. I got up, got dressed, stuck a full chicken in the oven for dinner, and off we were. 

I spent my day chasing kids and playing with babies. The best part about my Sunday, is that I wouldn't have it any other way!

mexican date night

Friday night the boy took me out to La Casa, which is a Mexican restaurant in our town. MARGARITAS! 

I also am wearing matching fingernail polish and lips. (coming to October favorites)

my birthday

Yesterday was my birthday. I decided to take the day off work. It really was a relaxing, beautiful day. I watched Glee all morning and made some coffee.

I wanted to make pancakes, but didn't have syrup, so I saved it in a ketchup container to eat later.

my boyfriend gave me the best birthday present a 25 year old girl could ask for

I also went a fetched my new car

On my way to get my car at my grandparents, I got the call my grandfather had passed away. He had been in a nursing home for sometime now. He is now in a happier, more beautiful place. I will miss him forever

lazy weekend

I partied too hard Friday... so this is what I did all day Saturday and Sunday.

my boyfriend's friend came over, instead of putting on makeup I threw these on. That's how lazy I was

formal night

The last "Bike Night" was Friday, and it was "Formal Night" according to us!

 I wore my red dress from Forever21. Chanel scarf. Knee high socks. Boots

this is my best friend. she is a babe <3

toes

I did my nails and toes last night. Which makes it for a typical Thursday. Although, Parks and Rec and The Office were on, so it made it better!

diy headboard

Good morning! It is cold and gloomy here again in Iowa. Which effects my mood :'( Last night I made a headboard for the bed. It needed to match the orange chair I added, the most important. I think it turned out really good, considering I want to change the bedspread for fall anyways.

(Hoppity likes it)

Before

You will need a stapler. "Ultra Steel" from Walmart. It is very scary to use.

All I used was a display board. I had to get two so it would be long enough. The fabric was also from Walmart

Fold the corners!

Voila!

I really like this super easy, cute, fun way to "spruce" up a room

cozy nook

When I got home from work yesterday, I got a wild hair. I decided to move my favorite chair from the living room into the bedroom. It didn't really fit in the living room of our apartment, but it's my favorite piece! 

I can't wait to sit, read a book, and take a nap in it this winter

booties

My momma bought me booties! They are exactly what I wanted. Yes, I am a girly girl

Younkers!

Iowa/ISU bracelets

It is that time of the year for college football, so I decided to make some Iowa Hawkeye/ISU bracelets. I'm going to try and sell some at the market! I haven't made bracelets like this since high school. 

I just pop on the TV and go to town.

pink/white leopard toes

Good morning Mondayers! This weekend went by too quickly. Probably because I was busy/lazy all at the same time. I did however, manage to finally get my toes painted!

I'm pretty impressed on how they turned out. 

There are the colors I used + white. 

Sorry, it's hard to see. I used sparkles, hot pink, black pen, and white polish.

First step is to paint your nails half hot pink half white.

Step two is to draw your black spots

Finally, add your sparkles. I just out the sparkles where the spots are!

Voila! Pretty toes. I did it pretty quickly, but I'm ok with how they turned out.

GOOD LUCK

diy nails

I love getting my nails done. However, spending $40+ every 2 weeks doesn't really fit into my budget. 

So, I have decided to do them myself and search for the best kind.

I am giving these a try and see how they do. Visually they look really good, and did not take much time. There was very little maintenance, however, I did have to file them a little because they scratched. I've had them on for 16 hours now and one fell off already. Luckily I brought the glue to work and glued it back on. So far... womp womp womp. 

Do you have any suggestions? Please leave a comment below!

craftday

SPRING IS HERE

 It was a beautiful day here in Iowa yesterday and instead of enjoying the great outdoors, I have been inside all day. Crafting that is. However, I did get to drive with the windows down on my way to Hobby Lobby!

I decided I needed some Easter/Spring decor to get into the season.

I usually make something unhealthy/delicious on the weekends!

I call this Peanut Butter Cereal Treats (clever right)

 I also made another duct tape rack for my boyfriends mom. She brought over a sample of her wall paper for me to match it. I found the perfect colors!
 Hope she likes it.