Paint Stick Mirror

I saw a few different variations of this mirror on Pinterst so I decided to try my own and see how it turned out.  I wanted to try and do this project for free but ended up buying some spray paint for $3.47 so total cost of the project $3.47!!!

Supplies:

30 Paint Sticks (Home Depot or Lowes gives these things away for free!)

An Old Mirror

Hot Glue/Gun

Spray Paint

I used a mirror I already had and all I had to do was unscrew it and put a piece of cardboard glued to the back to make the mirror even to glue the paint sticks on flat.

I evenly spaced out the first layer all the way around, and then glued another layer on top in between the previous first layer.

Back side finished product

 Then I sprayed it yellow and sealed it and hung it up in my guest room.  So cute for so cheap!  I think it really makes a statement and takes up wall space!

Smokin Hot

My Target just got all of Essie's Fall collection in and I'm obsessed.  My new favorite, Essie Smokin Hot-- its a mix of grey/plum and its awesome.  You want a new fall color, go get it.

Leggings: Hue Denim from Nordstrom (I love these)

Top: Caslon from Nordstrom

Necklace: Forever 21--old

Essie: Smokin Hot

 Ps. Look at this amazing sunset last night.  It was beautiful!!

Cowboy Boots

The thing I love about this outfit is my skinnys.  These are "coated" jeans/jeggins that are coated with a sheen to look more like leather/  I love them.  This night my husband and I went to see Brian Reagan, a comedian at an outdoor theater, hence the cowboy boots.  

Coated Skinnys: Jolt from Nordstrom 

Leopard Trim Top: hip from Nordstrom 

Cowboy boots old

Front/Back or Back/Front

The thing I love about this shirt is you could wear it either way, buttons in the back or front.  Today I choose back because I was wearing my cute new necklace and didn't want to take away from that.  I paired it with my bright pink skinnys, still trying to live each last day of summer!  

TIP OF THE DAY: One tip I always do with wearing skinnys is paring tight pants with a loose top, or vise versa, loose pants with a tighter top.  I think this rule of thumb always works and helps bring balance to any outfit.

Skinnys: Nordstrom Rack

Top: Nordstrom Rack

Necklace: Tai Pan Trading Company bought yesterday ($19.97 before my 25% coupon)

Fall Fashion

Since I have been DYING in this heat wave I thought it would be nice to fantasize about what I am going to be wearing in the upcoming months.  I LOVE fall fashion.  I love the leggings, boots, sweaters, scarfs, and dark nail polish that are only appropriate to wear in the fall.  I can't WAIT!  Pinterest has become my fashion best friend.

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Ps. I LOVE Tory Burch but my wallet can't afford it.  One can dream, right?

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Honestly, this looks so cozy, and I love Reese.

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I'm still loving colored skinnies, just toned down a bit for fall

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This is what I call a California fall look.  Since it never gets cold here, this look is appropriate for fall.  I am also a sucker for leopard print.

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I love blazers, I love sparkle, I love layering, and I love chambray.  Enough said.

I hope you get some inspiration for your own fall looks :)

Maxi & Ikat

Today I had to drive in the car for about an hour and then do some work for my husband.  I wanted to look nice-ish in something that wouldn't wrinkle... Enter the maxi skirt, the best invention ever!!

Skirt: Nordstrom Rack

Shirt: Nordstrom Rack 

Cuff: Cara

Belt: BP from Nordstrom

Lots of Love!!!

Hardware Love

So I saw pinterest that there was a way to spray paint your hardware to get that Oil Rubbed Bronze effect.  I love that color and decided to take a go. I took the hardware off, sprayed the color as well as a finishing coat and let it dry for 48 hours before installing.  The lady who did this said hers haven't chipped in 5 years so I thought I would use her process.  

The Paint, Rust-Oleum in Oil Rubbed Bronze

The Before

  The After:

Overall, I like the look.  The hardware on the door handles now kinda has a weird feel.  Plus where the tongue and groove part in the door is already stating to chip.  So I definitely would not suggest doing your door handles unless they are the hideous brass that needs to go!

BUT I would paint the towel rod and toilet paper holder (not pictured) again.  Turned out so cute and plus I don't think it will chip!  So learn from me and don't regret what you do!!