Sophisticated Pastels

The transition from winter to spring is right around the corner and that means a whole lot of color in your wardrobe! We absolutely love pastels right now, whether it’s a pretty dress or daring skinny jeans we cannot get enough. Try mixing cool neutrals with soft blues, purples, greens and pinks or a pop of bold black, red or cobalt blue with these light colors; you will be looking sophisticated and ready for the spring! 

XOXO, Savanna 

Sweet on Stripes

Stripes never go out of style! We love the classic look of a blazer and simple stripes, but it's also fun to change it up by adding a bold piece of jewelry or contrasting them with florals. When contrasting, make sure to have a common color in both your striped piece and your contrasting piece. Have fun mixing!

XOXO, Elle

Sock-Bun Love

How to do your own sock-bun!


What you'll need:
-a tube sock
-scissors
-bobby pins
-a hair tie 
1. Take a tube sock and cut off the toe and ribbed top.
 
2. Roll the sock until it turns into a donut shape.
 
3. Style your hair in a high pony tail (it works best if it's straight), and place the sock donut at the base.
 
4. Carefully pull the donut up to the top of your pony tail and begin to slowly roll your hair down the donut. Secure any fly-aways into the sock as you roll.
 
5. Roll your hair completely into the sock donut. Secure tightly with bobby pins and hair spray!


Mess it up a bit or keep it clean and polished for a fun new hairstyle!
XOXO

Winter Layering

(images via: refinery29.com & honestlywtf.com)

Don't let the harsh Washington winter suck the style out of your wardrobe this year! There are loads of innovative ways to keep warm and stylish with trendy new layering techniques. Try matching a leather or wool jacket over a denim or fur vest, or even a thick cardigan. On your bottom half, socks are a must! I love long knit socks scrunched up under boots, but they are are also great for adding some warmth when paired over tights. Lastly, don't forget to add a chunky scarf to top off your look!

XOXO, Elle

Winter Shorts!

We LOVE tights and shorts this winter because it's a great way to pull  back out some of your summer favorites! Black nylons or opaque tights are the most versatile for this look, but don't be afraid to play around with patterned or colored stockings too. Try mixing denim, patterned, silk, sequined or leather shorts with boots for day and heels at night. This trend is a fun way to twist up your wardrobe, and with New Year's approaching, it's the perfect alternative to an LBD!

XOXO, Elle

Holiday Dress Inspiration

 

It's the Christmas season which means it's the perfect time to pull off sparkle and sequins! We love holiday dresses that make a statement, and are obsessed with metallic, lace, and of course the classic...bright red! Wear them bare-legged or add a classic touch with black tights and heels.

Happy Holidays from Sweet Life!

XOXO

Holiday Nail Idea: Half Moon Manicure!

DIY Half Moon Manicure


What you'll need:-Butter London nail laquer color pairing "Diamond Geezer" & Chimney Sweep." or-Butter London nail laquer color pairing "Old Bill" & "Knees Up."
-Basic hole reinforcers from Target or any office supply store.

 How to! 1. Start with fresh trimmed nails and paint with a base coat.(This is not an entirely neccessary step but it will help your polish last longer.)

2. Paint two coats of Butter London's "Diamond Geezer" or "Old Bill" on all nails (or whichever light shade you're choosing as your base color.)


3. After your base has dried completely, carefully apply a hole reinforcer at the cuticle of each nail. Place each reinforcer according to how big or small you want your "half moon" to be.


4. Paint the top half of each nail with your preffered dark shade. In our case we chose Butter London's "Chimney Sweep" for our silver scheme, and "Knees Up" for our gold scheme. Cover the tip of each hole reinforcer slightly but try not to cover it completely as this could complicate later steps.
 5. Once your dark coating has dried completely, carefully peel off each hole reinforcer SLOWLY.


6. Cover with a topcoat and let dry completely.

Voila! You now have a fabulous holiday half moon manicure!

 Happy painting!XOXO