Thursday, February 27, 2014

What I Love Right Now: Hair Accessories

Right now I'm in love with:

BEACHY: shells, stars, and bright colors. Bring on Summer!
Starfish Elastic Headband, Starfish Hair Accessories, Blue Starfish, Beach Hair, Mermaid Hair, Beach Weddings, Beach Hair,Set of 3 Cute Purple Scallop Seashell Mermaid Bobby Pin Hair Accessories perfect for Gifts, Summer or a Beach WeddingBridal Hair Wreath beach wedding Flower Girl, Tiara, Flower Headpiece, Woodland Wedding, Rustic Hair Wreath, Bridal Flower Crown,

BOWS: Are super cute and add personality to the easiest of hair styles.
Cheetah Bow Hair Clip Cheetah hair bow Cheetah clip Leopard bow teens retro bow rockabilly hair bow cute clip pin up hair glam bow women bowMint Hair Bow Alligator Clip handmade accessories bow tie women hair accessory for teens mint bow for girls cheer bows trendy accessory bowLOVEsick Tribal Print Hair Bow4.5" light salmon pink hair bow, fabric hair bow with tails, big hair bow, solid color hair bow, kids pink hairbow clips, girls bow barrette

HAIR CROWNS: These are so gorgeous and make you look like a Greek Goddess!
ASOS Beaded Hair CrownGYPSY PRINCESS head chain by indigovenus on EtsyASOS PREMIUM Waterfall Headband & Hand Harness at asos.comMixed Chains Goddess Headwrap - Urban Outfitters

FLOWERS: Flowers are so delicate, they complete any boho look.
Flower Crown, White Rose Headband, Wedding Festival Hair Bands, Women's Fashion Hair Accessories (HB-19)Hydrangea flower hair clip mint blue weddings bridal accessories hair bridal hydrangea hair accessory bridal ohtteamLace Boho Bridal Floral Crown Hair Wreath Wedding Hair Fashion accessories EDC Teal Aqua silk artificial flowers headwreath bridal headpiece

DECORATIVE PONYTAILS: Dress up that easy and quick ponytail with an easy and quick hair tie.
Crystalline Hair TiesTasha 'Chain Link' Ponytail Holder | NordstromCapsule Ponytail ClipWire Bun Wrap, Top Knot Wire Wrap White with Blue Anchors Mini" Dolly Bow Wire Headband Ponytail Hair tie Hair Bun Tie Wrap

NO CREASE PONYTAILS: Creases are annoying but I like these hair ties because they are so much cuter than regular hair ties, the no-crease is just a bonus.
Multitude Hair TiesThe Tia Elastic Hair Tie-Ponytail Holder Collection by Elastic Hair Bandz on EtsyThe Andy Hair Tie-Ponytail Holder Collection by Elastic Hair Bandz on Etsy

FAKE BRAIDS THAT LOOK REAL: Every time I wear my braided headband I get compliments. It makes is look like you completed an incredibly difficult and time consuming task, when you really spent less time on you hair than anyone else.
Fishtail Hair Band | Elasticated Hair Braid | Available in 5 Colours | Light ChocolateFashion Pretty Girl Plait Braided Hair Headband Plaited NewFashion Beautiful Lovely Wig Braid Hair Tire Manual Twist Hair Hoop Free Ship



For more of what I love visit my Wanelo (http://wanelo.com/maddimajeski95/collections/hair)

Dorm Revamping

I am getting closer to heading off to college and I find myself less and less focused on school around me and more and more focused on the future. I met my roommate last summer at my state's American Legion Auxiliary Girl's State, we got to know each other a little bit there and found out that we share similar interests. Now that we are both half-way through our senior year in high school we are talking more and more. To girls that are trying to find a roommate, I would suggest asking someone you recently met that you know a little about but not someone you are good friends with. It's a fun and interesting process to get to know your roommate.

We are looking at what supplies we need for our dorm, items you can take from home include:

TV
Pillows
Mirror
Game Console/DVD player/Apple TV/Netflix/HULU
Desk Chair
Picture Frames
Storage Containers
Cork Boards
Blanket
Lamp
Trash Can
Shoe Rack
Stereo/ Karaoke Machine


If you are like me, you have more pieces of furniture in your room than probably necessary. However, I know that my college provides you with a desk, a dresser, and a bed for each roommate. That leaves me with a small storage pantry (found at ALCO), a small cube storage system (also from ALCO), two storage ottomans (Wal-Mart), two non-storage ottomans (Bed, Bath, and Beyond), three plastic storage towers (most likely from ALCO), and a ton of little knick-nacks. My roommmate and I have selected a 4 person suite, some of this advice is geared toward suites, but it may be applied to 2 person dorms as well.

You may need to do some re-vamping on some of these supplies.

A TV can't really get a lot more re-vamped - all though a nice TV Stand can make the TV look nicer/newer.
Kast van sinaasappelkistjesDIY- TV stand, made out of a dresserDIY TV Stand. Will be buying a new dresser when I move out- option for my current dresser. I also like this colorDIY TV Stand Tutorials

Pillows can be taken, for me it will be harder to decide which pillows to take because I have so many. - A fresh pillow case is all the re-vamping that you need. If you have had your pillows for a long time, this may also be a good time to get new pillows. Target has pillows as low as $7 (http://www.target.com/c/bed-pillows-protectors-bedding-home/-/N-5xtv3)
delia creates: Easy Envelope Pillow CasePillow Case Tutorial For a 12" x 16" pillow, cut the following: Front 13" x 14" Cuff 13" x 2 1/2"  Cuff 13" x 7" Back 13" x 22"Hand sewn reversible pillow case with a crocheted edging.

Mirrors can make your room feel larger. I currently have two mirrors one that is an over the door mirror the other that is a hanging mirror. In a suite style room you and your roommate may want to have an over the door mirror because it will not show in the hallway, instead into the common space. Adding an edging or details can make a mirror look new.

DIY Upgraded Full Length Mirror (Master Bedroom Project) |DIY Mirror Frame DIY Mirror DIY Home DIY Decor http://diycrafts2013.tumblr.com/post/66382199025/how-to-tie-a-tie-3-ways-diySimple, Inexpensive & Easy DIY Beaded Mirrors-Artsy Chicks RuleDIY mirror.i've been looking for a mirror for my bedroom, but after seeing this, I'll just make a super cute one!  #mirror # DIY

Game consoles or other entertainment devices are good idea so you can watch movies or if you enjoy gaming you can play. Netflix and HULU both offer and amazing library for hours of watching pleasure or if you have a large iTunes Library you can get Apple TV for $100 and connect your iPhone to it in order to display you pictures, watch a movie, play a game or play your music.


Some colleges provide you will desk chairs, for example: my college. However, I know the chairs will not be comfortable enough to spend much time in, so I will be taking my own. Changing fabrics and replacing cushions could make your desk chair more ready for the dorm.
Recovered desk chair (great fabric) by Confessions of a Serial DIYer.Computer Desk Chair #diyYou wouldn't believe what this chair used to look like before we redid it. Click to see the transformation! #hgtvmagazine http://www.hgtv.com/handmade/diy-make-them-modern/pictures/page-4.html?soc=pinterestDIY desk chair


Picture frames allow you to bring faces of those you love with you, but even if you put new pictures in the frames they can still be boring. Adding details and add-ons to your frames can spice them up a bit.
picture frame DIYChevron picture frame DIYEgg Carton deco frame

Storage containers are a must have. Even without trying, I know that all of my stuff will not fit in a dorm room. So you want to take the most important (and attractive) things you can. But you have to have a place to put it. Changing the color or adding detail can re-vamp this storage solution
DIY Storage Box #DIY #storageNo Sew, fabric covered plastic storage bins / baskets. Used a cheap plastic dollar store bin and a dish towel! Web by Courtney O'Dell, via FlickrDIY chalkboard paint to upscale plastic drawers. ooooh here we go! Because my plastic drawers are rather ugly.

Cork boards are a great way to keep important things visible. You can make them more visibly pleasing by trying one of the following:

diy chevron corkboard. So doing this to my corkboard.DIY corkboard.  Great graduation giftDIY Corkboard- need a place in kitchen for Liv's artwork

Blankets are a must have if you are from the Mid-West. I use a blanket everyday from about October until April. I know that I have some blankets that I have been given that I will take with me but there are some I want to make this summer too.
credit: Laura Birek [http://nocturnalknits.com/2011/01/giganto-blanket-finished/]T-shirt QuiltTrying to stay warm this winter? This soft & stylish throw is easy enough for beginners, takes less than an hour to make, and so comfy and soft that each member of your family will want their very own!

Lamps are a great way to allow your roommate to go to sleep when you need to work at night. (I purchased my lamp stand and shade from my local Dollar General. I did my own DIY on this lamp to make it college ready)
sharpie lamp diy - would be neat with a gray sharpie on a large round lamp shade hanging from the ceiling.Plastic Cup Lamp - staple or paste at the green dots.  My husband's grandmother had 3 of these that she hung outside or inside in windows at Christmas and stuck Xmas lights inside. They're awesome.lamp diy by ceceliaGoodwill Lamps | DIY Decor Rehab

Trash cans, usually don't need a lot of revamping but you can give it a shot.
Easy Embellished Trash Can Tutorial! www.skiptomylou.orgDIY Chalkboard Trashcan  DIY BlogDIY Chevron Trash Can..I am DOING THIS! Just found a wood trashcan at an estate sale..just what I was looking for!!!

Almost every college girl would agree; the dorm closets are too small for all my clothes let alone my clothes and my shoes. A shoe rack can be great storage.
The DIY Lazy Shoe Zen Shoes Rack Plans/ Lazy Susan shoe rack- shoe Organiser patternpallet shoe shelf and seat, also wanted to show you a new amazing weight loss product sponsored by Pinterest! It worked for me and I didnt even change my diet! I lost like 16 pounds. Here is where I got it fromI think I would laugh every time I walked past this boot storage rack but it's still quite clever! Leave it to the Brits. It's £30.00 via Brundlefly.

A Stereo or karaoke machine doesn't really have any DIY or revamping but if you'd like you could take a look at these to enhance your good time.

PVC Mic StandDIY speaker for your Awesome iPhone #DIYSmartphone Projector - Great for Dorm Room!



As for the "left-over" furniture in my room.

I plan to take the pantry style storage unit, I plan to paint the unit and add mirrors to the door. I plan to make this a jewelry storage as well as clothing.*

The cubic storage system will most likely be used as either a TV stand after some paint or as shoe storage.*

The two storage ottomans and the two non-storage ottomans will receive new fabric.*

As for the storage towers, I have no idea yet.

*these plans are tentative. When/IF completed, I will post pictures and how-to's.

For DIY tutorials and more ideas check out my Pinterest page (http://www.pinterest.com/maddimajeski/) and for this collection specifically check out (http://www.pinterest.com/maddimajeski/blogger-prettying-in-pink/)