if it was any simpler

It's freezing.

It's almost snowing here. Which I am not too excited about because Seattle shuts down if it even snows less than an inch. 

For the time being I've been working like crazy. Most def forgetting about personal time and self care. I am trying to get better with that. My self care includes wearing sweats, eating chocolate, and watching HBO's VEEP.

More importantly it's Christmas time! Which I love. Makes me happy to remember it's the most wonderful time of the year. Cheesy. I know.

Now more MORE importantly this blog is 3 years old! I missed the anniversary because of how busy I got with the Thanksgiving weekend but I will be writing up a be-lated birthday post soon.

 

Style Update - I've been loving Lorde for awhile now. She's not just a talented artist but a mother freaking beast all round. I love how simple and easy her style is. It's that "I didn't try but I did try" vibe.

Blouse (H&M) $3.00 x Jeans (Goodwill) $10.00

Shirt (Hand-me-down) my mother's x necklace (Goodwill) $1.00

Timberlands

DIY: Detailed Collars

Running away Going to be away for a week. Excuse the lack of posts. Check out the tumblr if you need a fix. BUT here's a brand new DIY

I really love the trend of a detailed collar. It's one that has been around awhile now and I was thinking of ways to spice it up or keep it "fresh" in my book. This is one of the ideas I came up with. This is what you'll need...

Supplies:
Needle & Thread
Small beads (Any Shape. Square ones are the best for this)
A shirt with a collar (a blouse if you will)

 1. Very simple. Thread the beads on the shirt and sew them in place.

2. The secret is to start off with one at the tip of the collar. then add on. Going from 1 then 2 then 3 then so on.

 3. Another tip is thread the rows of beads together on one string instead of sewing each individually. Like pictures below.

4. Repeat on other collar.

5. Then my favorite step: Wear & Share!