Seana's Must-Haves (Fall)

Hello lovelies!

It's been a while, but I'm back with something new! Since fall is either already here or just around the corner for you, I'm going to do a bit of a roundup of the things that I feel are must-have items for fall.

Let's get started then, shall we?

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Fashion:

Chunky scarves are definitely one of the accessories that I can't live without during fall. They're just so cozy and warm, and they make a great fashion statement.

Oversize sweaters. Even though they're not always the most form-fitting or things like that, I feel like everyone could use a good oversize sweater to keep them warm and happy this fall. Pair it with some jeans and boots, and voila! Instant fabulous.

Speaking of boots, those are also something that I think fall calls for. They give you a sort of cowgirl-chic look that I think looks good on everyone. And they keep your ankles warm, which is a bonus!

I myself own a leather jacket, and I'm such a huge fan of it. It's perfect for fall, and it makes a statement if you pair it with a plain t-shirt and jeans.

Hair:

Braids are definitely a lovely way to wear your hair in the fall. It keeps your hair under control during windy days, and they're super versatile.

I've always been a fan of the classic messy bun, even though it's not as effortless as it may look. Either way, messy buns are a perfect accessory to your fall outfits. You can polish the messy bun up for a sophisticated touch, or make it messier for casual wear.

Makeup:

I confess, I'm turning into a bit of a makeup junkie. My collection of products has started to expand, and I'm becoming a fan of different trends too that I hadn't seen before. One of those classic trends being the cat-eye, winged eyeliner. It's such a classy look that's been around for a while, and even though it takes a while to perfect, I love it.

For fall especially, if you want to be bolder, pairing a golden colored eyeshadow look and a berry lip color is always gorgeous. I saw this recently on a YouTuber's channel (Zoella is her name if you're curious), and I thought it looked stunning. Definitely a fall look!

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And lastly, just because, I'm going to add apple cider to my list of fall must-haves. Apple cider is a staple of fall, and I never go a fall season without it.

What are you rocking this fall?

That is all.

Cheers,
Seana

Seana's Closet: Summer

The weather is heating up, and summer is halfway over. I love summer as much as the next girl, and I definitely love the outfits I can cook up for this season too.

Without further ado, here are some of my essential clothing and accessory items that I have in my closet for summer.

A Maxi Skirt
Maxi from: Target



















Flowy Shirts
Left shirt from: TJ Maxx
Right shirt from: JCPenny



Statement Necklaces With Pops of Color
Bow necklace from: Either Love Culture or Deb's. It was during a shopping spree I went on at the mall that I picked it up.
Statement necklace from: An outdoor market of some kind. I don't know the name of the both I got it from, sadly.

Floral Patterns
Shirt from: Target


















Bright Colored Shorts and Shirts
Left shirt from: Somewhere in Florida. I wish I could remember where, but it was one of those souvenir shops that are everywhere.
Right shirt from: JCPenny or Kohl's (this shirt is one I got a while ago, so my memory's a little fuzzy on where I got it from)
Blue shorts from: JCPenny

Sandals/Wedges
Black sandals from: Payless
Pink wedges from: TJ Maxx
Colorful gold sandals from: Payless
Brown wedges from: A secondhand store

So there you have it! A little mash-up of some of the clothes I love for summer.

That is all.
Cheers,
Seana

DIY Spoon Ring Tutorial

Good afternoon lovelies! Thank you so much for voting on my poll, it really helps Seana and I out so we know what you guys want to see more of. It looks like fashion came out on top with 10 votes, but food was trailing closely behind with 9, which is surprising to me!

Anyway, so here's a cool tutorial on how to make a ring from an old spoon! Enjoy. 

-July

Ombre Knotted Bracelet

Hello! How might all the cliquers be? How's summer? Anyway, here's a sweet bracelet that would look really cool with just about anything!

July

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Earbud Bracelet

Hey! July here. I found this on Pinterest as well (I'm so glad Seana finally convinced me to get one!) and I thought it was cool although I'm not sure why you would want to destroy two perfectly good pairs of earbuds....
Some things are a little unclear in this picture, but I would say that they used two pairs of earbuds and if you didn't know, they used a pencil to string it on :)
It's also unclear to me how they tied it, but I'm pretty sure that wouldn't be too hard to figure out.
-Julyabelle

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Ice Cream Cone Necklace

Now, before you worry that it's REAL ice cream, it's not. (: Just a craft in the shape of one, so don't fret! (A real one would get a tad drippy during summer's heat....) So this is a really cute craft to make, and it can also be a birthday gift idea for younger kids.

What you need:

Brown cardstock paper, craft glue, gold sparkles, round beads in pastel colors, small round red bead (optional), flat head pins, needle-nose pliers, string, extra beads (optional)

What you do:

1. Cut out a 1.5 inch circle from the brown cardstock. Make a slice halfway to the middle point, like this:

2. Starting at the cut, wrap the circle around to make a cone. Glue it as you do this.

3. Trim the top of the cone. Make a swirl of glue around the cone and dip the cone in gold sparkles, if you like.

4. Stick your flat-head pin through the base of the cone (the flat part should be at     the tip of the cone). Stick one or two beads on top of it.

5.Use the needle-nose pliers to make a loop at the top of the flat-head pin (you can get a grown up to help with this).

6.Put the ice cream cone on a piece of string and add extra beads, if you like.

7.Tie the two ends of the string together and slip the necklace over your head. Now you’re really ready for summer!

Mockingjay Pin

Hey this is July! This is how to make your own Mockingjay Pin!

What You Need:

 Polymer Clay (gold or white)

 Gold paint (if you’re using white clay)

 Crafting Wire

 Wire cutters

 Pin and pin back

 Cutters

 Super Glue

 Air Dry glaze

 Polymer clay tools

 Paintbrush

Steps: 1. Bend the craft wire into three separate shapes for the mockingjay, arrow, and the ring that goes around. We’ll call this our ‘armature’ from now on. 

2. Cut two circles out of the clay that is big enough to cover the ring armature. One circle goes on

the back while the other on the front. When you put the two together over the ring armature you may have to gently smooth the edges inside and outside of the ring to give it a uniform look. Set it aside for now.

3. Now it’s time to work on the mockingjay. You’ll have the build up the clay around the mockingjay armature in steps. I did the body and the head first. Use some clay around the armature and use your fingers to shape and smooth out any imperfections. The tail and wings followed afterwards. To give the effect of feathers, use a tool to put in the impressions of the wings, as well as the eyes.

4. Now you’ll have the put the arrow armature into the beak of the mockingjay. Put some clay around the arrow armature. This can be difficult because of it being attached to the mockingjay. Do what you need to make it work for you. The tip and feathers on the end of the bow were added afterwards.

5. Now put the mockingjay and arrow in the circle that follows the design on the book. You will probably have to use little pieces of clay on the back to make the two pieces together.

6. Bake following your clay’s instructions. 

7. Now is the time to paint if you chose white clay. (Skip if you didn’t.) 

8. Now you can put your glaze one. This may take up to three coats to get the shine that you want.

Be patient and don’t touch the glaze when wet on your piece. I find using a blow-dryer (with

heat) helps speed up the drying process. 

9. Super glue your pin onto the back on the mockingjay. 

10. And you’re done! You’re officially part of the Revolution!

This is not my craft so I'm not sure how it would look. Try it and let me know! Happy summer,

July