Embellished Collars

Don't get us wrong, we LOVE summer, but we may be getting a little too excited for the transition into fall attire. As of late, studs have been popping up everywhere, and have become a huge trend that will no doubt continue into fall.  Work these studded collars under cute sweaters and pair with some denim cutoffs for a cool summer night. Then later wear with leather leggings a big knit coat or military jacket. SO SO many options. Peek-a-boo studs are great transitional pieces. Also a killer ( not to mention SUPER EASY!) DIY. 

xoxo, Kajsa

Do-It-Yourself Mesh Tee

 

I Recently Came across this simple DIY on Refinery29 and had to try it out! It was super simple. It took me about 15 minuets and $5 bucks. A pair of scissors and some patients will end in a designer looking tee for a sliver of the price. Pair your tee over a tank dress, a romper, a swimsuit, the list goes on! 

Fold up the tee about 2 inches and start cutting small triangles about 1.5 inches apart.

Unfold the tee and fold up so the triangles are showing and cut in between the diamonds smaller triangles.

Hint- It's like cutting paper snowflakes when you were little. Try to envision what it will look like unfolded. 

Continue the cutting up to the neckline. Avoid cutting sleeves and the seem of the neck. Then take it on a test run! Styling it was the best part!!

I also tried a version where I cut just the sleeves and left the center. Check it out and follow us on Instagram! @Sweetlifeboutique

If all else fails get a three pack of tee's and watch this video ;) 

DIY: NEON NECKLACE

Sass & Bide Necklace Inspiration, OnHighHeels blog inspiration, and of course A pair & a spare blog inspiration.

End Result~

Supplies/ Before~

What you'll need:


-Spray paint (any neon color of choice) and white primer. 
-Old necklace whether its skinny or chunky 
-News paper or magazines 


1. Spray a layer of white paint over the front and back of the necklace. Let dry.


2. Spray the neon paint over the necklace. Be sure the spray paint does not pool, spray evenly and lightly.


3. Dry between each coat. After the final layer is applied, leave out to dry over night. 


Check out ShesFancyFree and Apair&aspare blogs for different versions! 


xoxo Kajsa

4th of July!

The 4th is almost here, and we have been having way to much fun picking out our fav independence day threads.The great thing about the "Americana" themed tops and bottoms is how versatile some of the pieces can be through out the rest of summer!

This Wildfox White label flag sweater may look familiar, only because it's been seen on some of the biggest celebrities around. Come snag yours up before they are all gone.

Super AWESOME BC Wedges in a red nautical print.

Lush stripped high waisted shorts, paired with the Madonna Chaser tank.

Super Comfy Wildfox Star Sweater paired with Rich and Skinny Red denim!

This Super Cute oversized american flag scarf is EXTREMELY versatile and we ADORE it. 

SUMMER PARTY

To ring in the warm weather and the official summer season, we held a Sweet Summer Party that was a serious success! Guests enjoyed sweet treats and 15 percent of super fab summer pieces. It was a fun night spent with AWESOME customers!

WE

  YOU! 

 xoxoxoxo

Trending: Crosses

 Crosses are a super hot right now try them on a tee, collar, dress, or stacked on your wrist, neck, and ears. Where them subtly or BOLDLY. Wildfox is killing us with their super cute trendy Cross tees. Come in and check em' out!

xoxo Kajsa 

Dip Bleach Shorts DIY

 Here is a SUPER SIMPLE DIY that's chic, cute, simple and under $100 no, $6.00!! Assuming that you have most of the items. I would "guess-timate" about $10-15 dollars for supplies. I had a bucket, a stick, and a pair of thrifted Levi's, I only had to purchase the liquids.

What you'll need:

-A Bucket and Rubber Gloves

-A yard stick

-Vinegar

-Bleach

-Denim Shorts (or any other article of clothing) 

 1.Combine in a bucket 2 parts water and one part bleach to make the bleach solution.

2. Prepare your shorts by threading a ruler though all of the belt loops. (I only looped it through the back three)

3.Dip the shorts into the bleach at the desired depth. Leave the shorts soaking for approx 30 minutes. (the bleach will run, so leave about an inch out of the solution for good measure)

4. After the bleach has turned the shorts the desired white shade (may take a few dips), remove shorts from bleach solution and soak in a sink or bathtub with two parts water and one part vinegar for approximately five to ten minutes to stop the bleaching process. 

5. Lay flat to dry out completely and wash ALONE for the first time.

6. ENJOY your super cute shorts :)

xoxo,Kajsa

Photos via: ShesFancyFree