The Sound of Summer

Friends, you know that when I love something, I mean really love something, I pretty much can't stop talking about it.  Like Starbucks and Silhouette Cameos.  And I've recently added something else to my list. Tailor & Stylist.  It takes a lot to get on my short list, but they've done it!  So far, I've gotten three of their dresses, and I absolutely love them.  First, I got the High-Low Maxi, which I had fun styling five different ways.  Then, I got the Sweet Serendipity, which had a fabulous 50's retro chic flair.  My most recent aquisition is this Sound of Summer dress, and it has a totally different feel!

Boho Beaded Bracelet

I don't know about you, friends, but my summer wardrobe consists of a variety of different colors.  I've got some coral, some yellow, lots of turquoise, some pink, various shades of blue, and even some black and white.  So, I decided to make myself a bracelet that would match just about anything so that I can grab it and go, knowing it will look great no matter what I'm wearing for the day.  In the end, it actually ended up being two bracelets that I can either wear individually or stacked.  Here's how I made them, and you can too!

Styled by Tori Spelling Jewelry: Easy as 1-2-3!

 Who loves jewelry?  You all know I sure do!  And even more fun than buying it is making it yourself!  I'm constantly getting comments from readers who are interested in making their own bling, but don't know where to start or are intimidated by the tools and techniques.  Honestly, it's not nearly as difficult as it seems. And today, I've got an extra-special treat for you, especially all the novices out there who have been afraid to try your hand at it...I'm going to show you a great way to start that requires NO tools and NO special skills.  It's literally as easy as 1-2-3.

Ready?

It's called the Styled by Tori Spelling jewelry line, and you can get it at exclusively at JoAnn Fabric and Craft Stores.  I recently got to sample a bunch of the pieces from Tori's new line {yes, I have the best job in the world!} and I couldn't believe how simple it was to create amazing statement pieces in thirty seconds or less.

Here's how it works.  We're going to start by making a necklace.
You need three pieces:
1. A chain
2. A necklace bottom
3. Connectors

Sweet Serendipity Dress

How many of you love wearing dresses?  I have a few friends who absolutely hate dressing up, but as for me, I love looking and feeling girly just about all the time.  In the spring and summer especially, I'd rather wear a skirt or a dress than anything else, even if we're just running errands around town or heading to the library for story time.  

A few months ago, I had the opportunity to introduce you to one of my favorite new sponsors and a great source for stylish dresses, tops, skirts, and accessories, Tailor & Stylist, by showing you how I styled their High-Low Maxi Dress five totally different ways.  I was incredibly excited when they offered to send me a second dress to review and share with you how I styled it.

The dress I chose is called the Sweet Serendipity, and it does live up to its name!

Mikarose Review and Giveaway

Hey, friends!  How many of you love fashion?  How many of you like finding cute spring & summer styles that don't cost way too much money or show way too much skin?  Today, I'm excited to show you a few of my favorite dresses from the Mikarose Spring line.  There are so many options to choose from that I had a hard time deciding which one I wanted to review.  I finally chose the Ellie dress because it looked lightweight, comfortable, and the ruffle would be a fun touch if I wore it while dancing!

Here it is on the model.  I really wanted the Coral Rose version, but it was out of stock, so I got the pretty Egyptian Blue instead.

The Ellie

Ocean Inspired Fashion #ThisisStyle

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Believe it or not, friends, the Artsy Family is already starting to think about and prepare for our annual trip to Myrtle Beach!  We like to go slightly off-season because the weather and water temperature are still great, but the hotel rates are about half of what you pay in July and August!  Last year we went in September, but a certain Little Crafter will be starting school this fall, so we decided to go a little before the summer rush instead.  Our trip is coming up rather quickly...and of course, that's as good a reason as any to pick up a new beach-y outfit, right?