Rex turns 4!

My baby boy turned 4 this week! Yes, I am one of those crazy people that's obsessed with their dog. I cannot believe he is already 4, time really flies. Here are some shots from his "party" aka me singing and giving him the cake I baked...

















The cake was a hit! After he licked off almost all the "icing" I let him eat the bottom tier and he loved it! You can get the recipe for the cake here, the only change I made was adding bananas because they are Rex's favorite.
TGIF! Have a good weekend!

xx, A

Americana DIY.

Finally the DIY for the American Flag shorts! It's a gross rainy day, perfect for crafting and DIYing, so here goes...

american woman.

don't let the days go by.

sweater and tank: Anthropologie ; jeans: DIY ; sneakers: Converse ; bag and watch: MBMJ ; ring: Etsy

This is a sort of "feature" on my favorite place, World of Beer(WOB). Having two days off in a row has its benefits and one is beer drinking ;). The bf and I seriously cant get enough of this place, were sort of regulars which makes me feel like I have a drinking problem, heh.
Anyyyway, I love my DIYed bleached black denim! If you ever wanna do it, just make sure whatever you're trying to bleach is cotton, otherwise it won't work. I just mixed half bleach half water in a bucket and dunked my pants in. I think they turned out sooo cool! :)

xx A

inspo: the bow tie.

photos from Stockholm Streetstyle

Bow ties are such a great accessory that I am loving right now. I love the two different styles of the traditional bow tie like in the first photo and the larger more "fluffy" bow tie like in the last two. I had a little DIY sesh and made two velvet bow ties and have yet to put them to use, these outfits are great inspiration. Just one of my favs of many trends! What are yours?!

xx A

ankle cuffs.

originally from Tuula Vintage but I found on A Pair & a Spare

what an awesome DIY idea. I am getting gold cuffs as we speak!
I can't decide between these two...

both from f21 and such steals at $6.80 and $4.80 maybeeee ill get both. ;)

I'll be sure to post pics when they arrive! If any of you give it a try let me know, I'd love to hear how they turn out!

xx A

diy chanel boots.

love this diy from because im addicted.

get the instructions on how to make these on her blog.

i wanna do this with leopard print boots and gold paint. love.

xx A

project.

my next DIY project. obsessed with this studded collar!

photo from Atlantic-Pacific

get DIY instructions here

i !!!! headwraps.

love this diy turbanish-headwrap!! my friends posted it on my fb wall and it is a def must recreate!! check out the instructions here it is super easy to make! [imagine it in all black velvet... !!!!!!]

mink tongue converse

soo in love with this diy project! i love converse in general but adding a fur tongue just takes them to the next level. i think im going to have to make these myself, they are fantastic!!!

check out the directions and make 'em yourself here!

photos: indecorous taste

i want, i need...i want!

so Anthropologie has these so unbelievably cute coin purse necklaces and I am, to say the least OBSESSED!! I want one of these necklaces so bad, but I'm a little thrown off by the $228 price. I am, as I type trying to come up with a DIY project to make one of my own, if I have any success with this idea I will be sure to post!! meanwhile check out the fabulousness that is below!! ;)

necklace: Anthropologie