foxy

foxy by swardjourney featuring slim fit jeans

Blog Schedule

I plan to launch a new blog schedule on Monday. Follow along and keep me motivated to make this little blog active.

School starts in a few short weeks. How to spend the last days of freedom??? I think a list is in order. I have some ideas worked up in my journal to post later this week.

Stripes

Stripes by swardjourney featuring round sunglasses

Armani Jeans white shirt
$93 - profilefashion.com

ONLY leather jacket
$72 - bestseller.com

Vince skinny jeans
$175 - eluxe.ca

Madewell cross body bag
shopbop.com

Amrita Singh stacking bangle
amritasingh.com

STELLA McCARTNEY houndstooth scarve
net-a-porter.com

TOMS round sunglasses
toms.com

dots and sequins

dots and sequins by swardjourney featuring a short sleeve print shirt

Short sleeve print shirt
$19 - direct.asda.com

Gold shorts
topshop.com

BCBG Max Azria sparkly flat
bcbg.com

GUESS by Marciano genuine leather handbag
guessbymarciano.guess.com

Bronzer

Perfect bronzer from not so perfect colors!

I turned the misfortune of my favorite power cracking and breaking apart in its compact into a positive.I had a couple of powders and a bronzer that weren't quite the right shade for me. I found a small container with a tight fitting lid and used a butter knife to breakup and mix all the powers together. Now, I have a fantastic shade of bronzer powder, and I got to use makeup that I was going to throw away!!



DIY Tassel Necklace

Inspiration piece from Old Navy. I really liked the look of the tassels on bracelets and necklaces this spring/summer, so I thought I'd make some.

Gather supplies:  Scissors, embroidery floss, small cardboard rectangle, necklace (leather cord or chain), clasp (mine came already attached),assorted beads, charms, etc. Mine all came from broken jewelry., headpins, jump rings, & jewelry pliers.
Step #1 Wrap floss around cardboard. Mine is wrapped 15 times.

Step #2 Gently scoot floss off cardboard and tightly tie in center w/ 2 in. piece of floss.

Step #3 Trim loop at both ends.

Step #4 Add a jump ring.

Step #5 Fold in half. Cut a piece of floss 8-10 in. long. Tie tightly around tassel just below jump ring and knot.

Step #6 Trim bottom fringe.

TA DA!!! Your tassel is ready to add to any jewelry piece: necklace, earrings, or bracelet. I added recycled beads and charms using head pins and jump rings.

Thread beads onto head pin.

Bend head pin above top bead at a 90 degree angle and twist to create a loop. Attach a jump ring.

Finished products!!Have fun recreating with old or broken jewelry. Keep adding elements until you like the composition.
NOTE:  I did not go out to purchase any supplies for this project. Everything was purchased earlier on clearance or recycled.

Lomography-Oktomat

Took these pictures with my Oktomat. It has 8 tiny lenses (2 stacks of 4 going across the front of the camera). I need to get better and learn more about this type of camera. Only a few of my pics turned out. Check out www.lomography.com/oktomat.

shopping in miami

shopping in miami by swardjourney featuring metallic tops

Rare London metallic top
£42 - rarelondon.com

White denim shorts
£15 - fashionunion.com

Pewter flat sandals
$792 - gina.com

Leather satchel
$1,930 - cultstatus.com.au

Twist jewelry
$11 - stylesforless.com

Maison Martin Margiela chain bracelet
$95 - lagarconne.com

Peace sign ring
$88 - satyajewelry.com

Finally Back!!!

I've been wanting to get on a regular blogging schedule. I have a lot to figure out and to learn about this process. Here we go.

Currently working on Elsie's art journal 52 week class found here. I'm also working on a challenge to organize my entire home found here.

My goals are big this year, but I'm trying to work toward them without guilt, just do things better than I did before
1. Blog more and try out the blogging schedule I made for post topics/ideas
2. Work on photo journals.
3. Keep up with my 52 week art journal challenge.
4. Keep up with my 52 week home organization challenge.
5. SCRAPBOOK!!!!
6. Relax and just BE.