Friday was sunny and 80 degrees, and by Sunday it was blustery and cold. Thanks Sandy.
I think the entire east side of the U.S. is getting this nasty weather. Atlanta will just be getting some rain and wind. My prayer for my east coast friends is that you all have your loved ones with you!
How was your weekend? I am still in lazy Sunday mode. Time for a cup of joe;)
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The True Beauty Files
A lookbook for the modern modeste.
“The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. True beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It’s the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows & the beauty of a woman only grows with passing years.”
The last weekend of my favorite month of the year.
We are getting a cold front on Sunday here in Atlanta which means I will be pulling out my chunkiest cable knit, and furriest slippers and making sure I partake in a cup of Abuelita’s hot chocolate (find it at you local grocery store-you will never go back to the powdered kind). Hopefully I can finally catch up with some of your blogs as well. I am pulling all the last minute pieces together for the kids halloween costumes. I cannot wait to dress them up. Its merely for our own enjoyment at these ages..:D
I had a lovely reader request I do a Holly Golightly Sleep Mask DIY from Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Little did she know, that was my costume last year for Halloween:) I realized I never posted the DIY so if you need a last minute, easy, and fun couples costume idea, here you go! This is a great alternative to the popular black dress costume from the movie.
Please note: this DIY is for the costume version of the mask not sleep version;)
2 Big blue rhinestones (can find in the childrens craft section)
Instructions:
1. Using a tape measure, measure the width of your left temple to right temple. This will be the width of your mask.
2. On your thick cardstock paper, draw a line the same width. Draw your mask shape based of this. Cut out and place over your fabric.
3. Draw around the mask shape leaving a two inch space so that your fabric will fold over the back. Cut out the fabric piece.
4. Tightly pull and wrap fabric over the cardstock cut out and hot glue the folds on the back. Do this slowly so there are no air pockets or wrinkles.
Cut your eyelid shapes and repeat fabric and glue instructions. The extra edge on the fabric will be glued to the mask.
5. Hot glue your rhinestones where you want the eyes to be. (Widely placed.) Hot glue the eyelid shapes over the blue rhinestones so that the bottom of the rhinestones peek out slightly.
6. Measure out your metallic velvet trim to fit the width of your eyelids and cut. Cut slits along the edge for the eyelash effect. Hot glue to the rims.
7. Glue your gold braided trim around the edge of the mask.
8. Use the gold glitter glue to make the eyebrow arches. Let dry thoroughly.
9. Measure out your ribbon and cut two equal lengths long enough to tie around the back of your head.
Hut glue between trim and fabric or staple to the back along the edge.
And you are done! I still have the mask in tact to pull out for future use.
For the Rest Holly Golightly’s Costume:
Trench coat or Mens button down shirt
Black leggings
Ballet Flats
Gold Tassel Earplugs:
2 Gold Tassels (from upholstery aisle at Hobby Lobby)
If you remember this recent For a Fraction post, you’ll remember how fab those Burgundy pants were. It inspired Sarah and I to do a back to back style post of how we would wear the look. Except they are more aubergine than burdgundy;)
Isn’t Sarah a beauty? She has such a fun personality to boot. For her outfit details, visit her blog, Wearing it on My Sleeves (one of my daily reads!)
Since the last Real Chat post, I have tried to simplify my life in all shapes and sizes. This quote couldn’t have been more timely:)
Design/Blogging: I have turned down some design projects, and am focusing on the Holiday gift guide and current clients only. I turned off comment notifications in my email inbox as I realized an overflowing inbox is a recipe for stress. I also started using google calendar (hello where have I been?).
At Home: Like I mentioned this week, I am working torwards simplicity in my closet as well. Only purchasing what I absolutely need or what will last for a long time. Having much never seems to sit well with me. I don’t like keeping what I don’t use because I feel like it is wasting. (My mom’s influence;)) So, I am cleaning out my closet monthly. I also made plans to organize my house. Boxes, shelves, etc. With toddlers, its impossible to keep everything in its place. I am learning to let that go. We also cycle toys often as well. They tend to prefer puzzles and books anyways:)
I am already breathing a little easier, and finding more time to be with my children or call up a friend.I have found that the people I meet that are simple about the way they live their life are the most peaceful….and happier. Don’t ya think?
What are some ways you keep your life simple?
And can’t leave you without some fun weekend reading: Speaking of organization: Love this site with all my fave online catalogues in one place with direct links to products. Speaking of simple: A minimalistic and totally functional DIY that tickled my fancy. German Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars….! An etsy shop discovery I fell smitten over. Favorite blog find of the week. Did you see Blair Eadie’s new line for Bauble Bar? Perfect. Hot Chocolate on a stick? I’m in.
I admit, that capes are a very intimidating thing. You know what else is intimidating? A sewing machine. Well I am on a roll today friends of kicking intimidation in the face. You know what inspired me? Audrey Hepburn (of course)….
Mind you, I agree that nothing can beat fur and organza…..or Audrey. I translated this design to a version I felt I could actually wear in the coming months.
Materials:
1 yard fabric (Update: double folded! So technically it is two yards. Apologies for any confusion! Most fabrics are folded over when cut, but just in case!)
(Tweed is great because you don’t need to sew a lining.)
4 yards Velvet Ribbon – 1 inch width (Find at Hobby Lobby or MJTrim)
2 Buttons
2 Hook and Latch Clasps
Fabric Scissors
All instructions included on the infographic:) If you want to print or email, download it here.
I have let you all off easy so far with super simple DIY’s. This one is intermediate, but I know you can conquer it. A cable knit sweater material or even full velvet would be fun too. I have grand plans for some mini versions for Veronica:D Will keep you posted on that one.
