Category: Style & Beauty

10 Cute and Easy DIY Nail Art Ideas

There are so many cute, unique and easy DIY nail art ideas out there that can be formed by the most basic of shapes such as dots and lines. Here I’ve compiled a list of nail art ideas that you can easily do at home, mix and match the colors to your liking to form your own designs.

Neon Polka Dot Nails

Found from Girlterest, this is a really cute way to brighten up black nails, these neon dots stand out on the dark base color.

Negative Space Stripes

With the use of some striping tape, you can create some really cool and unique designs. Just love this clean and minimal design from Lulus.

Black and Gold Nails

Again with the use of some thin tape as well as a sponge, this tutorial by BeautifulShoes shows how you can create a fashionable black and gold combination for your nails.

Fizzy Fun Nails

Super adorable nail art using only dots of varying sizes, this Fizzy Fun tutorial is brought to you by TheBeautyDepartment. Mix and match the colors and size of the dots to match your own unique style.

Fashionable Quilted Nails

Using a simple dotting technique, you can easily recreate this quilted nails look from Lulus. Easy to do and it looks super stylish!

Adorable Lady Bugs

Found from CasadePolish, who wouldn’t love this cute lady bug design. It’s fresh, fun and super adorable and showcases your playful side.

Newsworthy Nails

Creating your very own newspaper nail art is easier than you think! Cutepolish shows how you can use some newspaper clippings and rubbing alcohol to achieve this lovely look!

Fan Brushed Nails

If you’ve got an old fan brush lying around, why not use it to create this unique striped look from iCreativeIdeas? Using as many colors as you like, you can create your own unique look.

Flower Power

Found from Trend2Wear, this is another really cute and feminine design you can easily recreate using dots of varying sizes. They use a stud for the center of the flower, but you can just as easily use a dot of gold nail polish.

Cat-tastic Nails

Just love this adorable black cat nail design from LuLus! It may look intimidating, but they give some really simple steps to easily recreate this cat-tastic look.

Hey, don’t forget to pin & share these easy DIY nail art designs!

May 29, 2020
10 Brilliant DIY Clothing Fixes That Every Girl Should Know

Don’t you hate it when your favorite clothing item gets damaged or stained and becomes unwearable? I know I do. Luckily there are a couple of creative DIY clothing fixes you can apply to make your items wearable again.

From stopping that tear in your stocking or tights from spreading any further to fixing holes in your jeans, I’ve rounded up 10 super easy and quick DIY clothing fixes that’ll extend the life of your favorite clothes!

1. Fix a Stuck Zipper

Found from TheKrazyCouponLady

It turns out fixing a stuck zipper is as easy as rubbing some crayon on either sides of the zipper. This should make it come loose. Just be sure to use a crayon that’s the same color as the zipper!

Note: If you don’t want to use crayon, I’ve heard that applying Vaseline the same way can also do the trick.

2. Mend Torn Jeans

Found from DesignMom

If you’ve torn your jeans in a weird place and want to fix it, why not highlight the tear by patching it up with some colorful material.

If you don’t like the idea of adding color to your jeans, you can also patch it up with denim.

3. Use a Razor to Remove Pilling from Clothes

Found from Hamidow

No one wants those little balls of fluff or pills on their clothes that often appear after washing.

Luckily it seems there’s an easy way to get rid of them by using an item we all have – a razor!

Simply lay down the clothing item on a flat surface and use a sharp razor to shave the pills off. Really simple and useful!

4. Stop the Tear In Your Stocking/Tights from Spreading

Found from TheKrazyCouponLady

As much as we love tights, they are unfortunately prone to tearing and getting runs in them. Sometimes it can even happen the first time you put them on.

If you notice a run appearing in your tights, you can apply some clear nail polish all along the run to stop it from spreading any further.

5. Fix a Sweater Snag

Found from Instructables

I’ve had so many of my favorite sweaters snagged by accident.

This tutorial is super useful and shows how you can pull the loop back and spread out the tension in the fabric.

I’ve done something similar to this where I just pulled the loop to the inside of my sweater so it’s not visible on the outside anymore.

6. De-fuzz Your Coat With a Pumice Stone

Found from LifeCrust

If you don’t want to try a razor to get rid of the fuzz on your coats, why not try using a pumice stone?

It will remove all the little pieces of fluff and fuzz and make your coats look brand new!

7. Remove Makeup Smudges with Shaving Cream

Found from HeartBows&Makeup

If you’re ready to head out and notice a makeup smudge or stain on your clothes, try removing it with some shaving cream.

Simply rub the shaving cream on the stain to remove it. For heavier stains you might need to repeat this a few times, but you’ll notice it’ll disappear in no time!

8. Remove Oil Stains From Clothes

Found from TheKrazyCouponLady

Who knew baby powder could be so useful!

If you want to remove oil stains from clothes, pour some baby powder on the oil stains and leave it overnight to soak up the oil.

Nice and easy way to get rid of those nasty oil stains!

9. Never Lose a Button Again

Found from Musely

I’m sure it’s happened to all of us. You wear your favorite shirt or sweater and suddenly notice you have a loose or missing button.

With this trick, you can fix loose buttons by applying clear nail polish to the button’s thread. This should seal the threads in place and stop them from unravelling.

Just be sure to remove any loose strands before applying the nail polish.

10. Reinsert a Drawstring With a Safety Pin

Found from Buzzfeed

If you’ve ever had a hoodie with a drawstring that came out, you know hard it can be to get it back in place.

This hack makes it so easy to reinsert a drawstring.

All you need to do is add a safety pin to one end of the string to help you pull it back through. Wish I knew about this sooner!

And there you have it! These 10 awesome DIY clothing fixes can be pretty handy if your favorite clothes suffer from some wear and tear.

If you have any questions or comments, please let me know below in the comments section, I’d love to help you out!

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June 16, 2019
10 Homemade Soap Recipes That You Can Make Today

Making your own homemade soap is much easier than you think! And it’s a lot of fun too. In this post, I’ve rounded up some of my favorite homemade soap recipes so you can also try them out.

Making your own soap has lots of benefits and it can actually save you money depending on the soap you make.

You can also control what goes into your soap and thus avoid any ingredients that are harsh on the skin. Homemade soap is thus perfect for sensitive skin.

Homemade soap can also make a great gift for your loved ones. You can get really creative with the soap you make and can often turn it into something that looks like a piece of art.

Note: This post contains affiliate links, which means I might receive a small commission (at no extra cost to you!) if you purchase something through one of my links. Please see my affiliate disclaimer for more information.

Homemade soap recipes anyone can make

Below I’ve compiled a list of some of my favorite homemade soap recipes. They are all unique with different sizes, shapes, and aromas.

Combine these beautiful soaps with the right packaging and you instantly have a unique and personalized gift.

1. Lavender Honey Lemon Soap

Found from Sisoo

This is one of the easiest soaps you can make as it uses a “melt and pour” base.

Using a melt and pour base is perfect for beginners. It’s basically a base that you can buy and you just have to melt it and add your desired scents, colors and textures to it to create your very own soap.

If you’re looking to buy a melt and pour soap base, I’d recommend this goat’s milk one from Amazon.

2. DIY Amethyst Soap Gems

Found from Mary Makes Good

These Amethyst soap gems are sure to be a hit with everyone! People will actually not believe they are really made of soap!

And don’t be worried that you won’t be able to make this. It’s actually very easy if you follow the tutorial.

It might take a bit more time than some of the other soaps do because you have to cut the gems, but that’s the fun part! And you’ll end up with a unique soap gem every time!

3. Rosewater Pink Clay Soap Bars

Found from Hello Glow

I just absolutely love the texture of this one! And best of all, this soap bar is not just a body soap, but can also be used as a facial cleanser.

The clay in this soap works well for absorbing any excess shine and oil from oily skin.

4. Peaches and Cream Soap

Found from Happiness Is Homemade

This peaches and cream soap smells amazing and everyone will love them!

It’s also really easy to make and requires only a few ingredients.

The recipe shows how you can make either a layered soap or a swirled soap. Of course, you can also do both!

5. Honey Oatmeal Handmade Soap

Found from Creative Me Inspired You

Who doesn’t love honey or oatmeal? And now you can have it in your soap too!

This honey oatmeal soap gives off a rich and deep aroma that will make you want to use it again and again.

Wrap it in some basic paper and twine and you have a cute personalized gift that anyone would love!

6. Coffee Sugar Scrub Cubes

Found from A Pumpkin And a Princess

Sometimes your skin needs a good exfoliation. These coffee sugar scrub cubes will help remove dry skin cells and improve circulation, giving you smoother and firmer skin.

And do I need to mention they have an amazing coffee and orange scent that you’ll love?

7. Orange Flaxseed Soap

Found from Confessions Of an Overworked Mom

Another beautifully textured soap, this time with flaxseed and pieces of grated orange peel.

This one is also really easy to make with a melt and pour soap base that you can melt in the microwave if you wish.

8. Herb and Spice Glycerin Soap

Found from Hello Glow

If you’re looking for something a bit closer to nature, you will love these glycerin soaps.

You just need a clear glycerin soap base (you can get one from Amazon here) and then any decorative ingredients you wish to add.

Put them in a soap dish by the bathroom sink to add a little spring and summer to your bathroom.

9. Pumpkin Spice Soap

Found from The Things We’ll Make

This pumpkin spice soap would make a perfect fall gift and looks really impressive.

I’ll admit, this one is a bit more on the difficult side as it doesn’t use a pre-made melt and pour soap base, but it’s still easy enough for beginners to make.

10. DIY Lavender Loofah Soap

Found from A Pumpkin And a Princess

This is exfoliating loofah soap is great to get rid of dry skin cells and will leave your skin feeling fresh and smooth.

It’s super simple to make loofah soaps. You can basically use any soap recipe you want and just add the loofah.

All you need is to place a loofah of the desired size in the soap mold before pouring the soap mixture into the mold.

If you’re looking to make your own soap, I’d recommend you first experiment with the melt and pour soap bases.

You can get a goat’s milk one here on Amazon, or a clear glycerin soap base here on Amazon.

Loved these homemade soap recipes? Pin it for later!

If you enjoyed this collection of easy homemade soap recipes, be sure to pin it for easy reference later!

March 25, 2018
No Heat Curls – 4 Easy Techniques You Have To Try

Not everyone is so lucky to have naturally curly, bouncy hair. Fortunately, there are some ways we can get curly hair without having to damage our hair by constantly applying heat to it. Below are 4 easy techniques you can use to get no heat curls. They work for hair of varying lenghts, from shorter to longer hair and give different types of curls. Hope you find them as useful as I have. Test them out and let me know your results!

Straw Curls

Found from Empty20, this straw no heat curls technique will give you bouncy curls with lots of volume! All you need are some straws you can curl sections of your hair around. Great for an evening out!

Bandana Curls

This Bandana Curls tutorial from RapunzelsResource is super easy and will leave you with the perfect wavy hair. Increase or decrease the number of bandanas or hair sections to change the look to match your style!

Boxer Braids

Found from CuteGirlsHairstyles, this Boxer Braid Curl hair tutorial shows how you can transform from an active day hairstyle like boxer braids into beautiful curls for the evening.

Donut Bun

Love this tutorial from MakeupWearables. It shows how you can make an easy donut bun to get either pretty curls or waves! You can always wear the bun for a day look and take it down for beautiful curls in the evening.

Hope you enjoyed these techniques to achieve no heat curls! Drop me a comment below and let me know if they worked for you or if you have any other methods that you use to get curly hair – would love to hear your thoughs!

September 10, 2017