Sunday Funday - DIY Color Block Tote

Hello, readers!

I have a lovely DIY for you today. Super easy and super cute.

If I didn't already mention it, I work at a craft store, so I'm always finding inspiration for new projects.

As an employee there, I also get to take classes for free. So my sister and I signed up for a Wilton cake decorating class. It starts next Tuesday and I can't wait.

After looking over the syllabus and supply list, I realized that I do not have an appropriate bag to carry my cake decorating supplies in. That is when the light bulb went on. Instead of spending too much money on a bag I am not crazy about, I'll just decorate my own tote bag. I am still loving the neon and colorblocking trend, so I combined the two together for this DIY.

I found my tote bag in the t-shirt aisle at Michael's. It's an off white color and was only $3.99 (*$2.39 after using my 40% off coupon). I started by taping off the section that I wanted to paint. I only had masking tape, so you can't see it on the bag, but you can see the ends of the tape. Use your imagination to connect the two pieces of tape.

I love neon pinks, purples, and especially yellow-greens (Have you seen my bathing suit?).

They make up the majority of my wardrobe and accessories, so I opted for a neon orange fabric paint.

I used Tulip fabric paint in Fiesta Orange. Not only is it neon, but it has a slight sparkle to it as well.

All I did was paint the bottom of the bag, under the tape.

After the paint dried and I removed my tape, I realized the bag still needed something.

Enter some gold sequin trim!

I hot glued the trim right where the off white ends and the orange begins.

Hot glue was kind of a pain to work with, so next time I think I will try to use fabric glue instead.

Here is a close up.

I absolutely love it! I'm not really a fan of orange, but it works really well with the off white bag and the gold trim. It is simple, yet trendy.

Most importantly, it will be the perfect bag to tote my class supplies in!

Hope you like it as much as I do.

And as always, if you make your own tote bag, show us what you come up with!

XO

Christina

@ChristinaLogozo

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Sunday Funday: DIY Studding

Hello again!

After a short break, I am back with some more DIYs.

I have so many things I want to make and show you, but I was swamped with moving and work this week.  So, I decided to revamp some summer items that were already in my closet. 

I bought a pack of studs for like $2 on eBay, and I have been dying to use them.

So I call this segment, Fun with Studs.

My sister bought me this sweet bathing suit from Victoria's Secret for the summer.

(P.S. You may recognize the style from one of Elle's previous posts)

As if the neon green color wasn't fierce enough, I decided adding some studs to the top was necessary.

The studs I have are super easy to use.  They pierce right through the fabric and then you push down 4 pegs in the back to keep it in place.

I didn't want to go overboard, so I just did a line across the top of each cup.

Now it is like a brand new bathing suit!  I'm in love with it.

I might even add another row or two.

Since this is one of the easiest DIY projects, I also decided to stud a pair of canvas shoes.

I bought these cuties for $6 at Target.  

They are the perfect summer slip-on, and they are actually really comfortable.  

Again, studs were necessary.  I added a few along the seam of each side of the shoes.

      

Now they are just a little bit more interesting, and no one else has a pair like me. 

So if you are looking for a cute way to revamp some old (or new) items in your closet, studs are definitely an easy, cheap, and stylish way to do so.

Hope you like!  See ya next week!

XO Christina

@ChristinaLogozo

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Twofer Tuesday- The Model Look, Pastels Plus Neon

I would have never thought to pair pastels with neon until I saw model Hilary Rhoda wearing a soft, romantic mint- green-and-peach ensemble with a bold neon necklace. The look embraces the color trend, but in a different way than we are used to seeing. Pairing pastels with neon gives a sweet look some punch, some edge. So this week instead of exactly duplicating an expensive outfit with affordable alternatives, I thought I would use the designer outfit as inspiration and find affordable pieces that evoke the feeling of the designer ones. Etsy has some great neon statement necklaces and I thought I would spotlight some of my favorites. We all should support small businesses, I think.

Enjoy!

Model Hilary Rhoda at the "Love Heals" Party

Photo courtesy of Thos Robinson/Wire image and instyle.com

Get the Look:

2020ave.com

Sleeveless Open Back Top in Aqua-$18.99

Forever 21

Pintucked Cutout Silk-Blend Top in Peach-$27.80

Charlotte Russe

Chiffon Ruffle-Front Tank-$18.99

UrbanOg.com

"Sarafina" Dress in Mint-$32.50

ASOS

Pleated Color-Block Skirt-$58.00

Topshop

SelfStripe Tube Skirt in Aqua-$40.00

EtEtsy- StudioLaTouche Shop

Handmade Neon Chain Choker-$40.00

EEtsy- PartybyNicole Shop

Handmade "Get Rad" Neon Statement Necklace-$39.50

Etsy- AlinaandT Shop

Handmade Geometric Neon Necklace-$59.00

I hope that you enjoyed these colorful pieces as much as I do, and I hope this new idea for playing with color inspired you and your wardrobe. Which piece is your favorite?

xoxo

Elle Michele

@ellemichele88

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