Goodwill & eBay Scores !

We went to Goodwill the other day, on a mission, to find an outfit. In addition to finding the ever-so-important outfit, up by the register, I see a little gem waiting for me ::

It's a Tarte Eyeshadow Pallette!

Tarte is a cosmetics brand sold at Ulta and Sephora, and immediately upon using (the thing was in BRAND NEW CONDITION) the eyeshadow, I could tell that this wasn't your random cheap eyeshadow. I did my research to find out that this particular palette, with a dual side brush and dual eyeliner. Never used. Awesome.

Anyway, retail was about $45.

What did I pay?

$1.99.
Yes, you read that right. A buck ninety nine. I feel like I hit the jackpot, again!!

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On to some other stuff I purchased on ebay and received today ::

some sweet pearl necklaces. Including shipping, total cost under $20 !!

The last one had a loose strand of pearls, I said never fear, cause I make jewelry and I can fix it easily. Well, when I was going to fix it, I decided to take the long strand completely off, I am going to be making a different necklace with a broch and grossgrain ribbon :)

YaY

I have found a totally useful site. Instructables.com. This Category shows you how to make everything from leggings, to purses, bags, and other clothing/fashion.

YaY, again!

Get this :: I am toying with the idea of combining all of my blogs into one blog . Gasp. The horror!

But, it might be fun, and it will definitely give me a chance to weed out the crappy posts, get a little more organized and cohesive, since all of my blogs are about being frugal, basically, I figured I would make it an all around "frugal" blog.
Or something else.
I dunno.

Flip Flop Stock Up Time !

During warm weather, I wear flip flops

All.

The.

Time.

They are comfortable, relaxed, and go with everything. Even your best dress! I intend to wear white flip flops at my wedding!

So this week, I'm heading over to Old Navy to stock up. Their cheap rubber flip flops are $2.99 or 2 for $5, usually. The good things about their flippy floppies is that while being cheap and rubber, they are of a MUCH higher quality than $2 flip flops you would find at wal mart or the dollar store.

So a few years ago, I started getting them in a lot of different colors. Black is my favorite, white is a close second, brown is popular and so is orange during summer. Red, yellow and blue are also popular choices. I usually buy them 2 pair at a time and am fully stocked at the end of summer. If only I could keep track of them from year to year...
it's like the dryer and socks...where do they go??

Safety Pin Top . Anybody Game ?

Anybody?
TOTAL credit for this post and idea goes to Cara at Carbon Couture.
taken from http://carboncouture.blogspot.com

What You'll Need:
Large safety-pins
Jump rings
Pliers

First make the bodice piece by connecting the safety-pins in a horizontal row long enough to fit loosely around your chest. Use the pliers to attach the jump rings through the top loops of the safety-pins and the bottom loops. Repeat for two more rows. Now use the jump rings to attach the three rows together. This allows the vest to lay flat, whereas if you actually pin them together it will get twisted. Finally, connect a row of pins for your straps and adjust the length.

I'm linking to Susan's awesome website today, simply because we both have the same blog layout :)

YaY Susan's Colorful Life

Re-Share Project Post ~ Let's get Nautical !

thank you to Carbon Couture for the post (idea) the link to the original post is Here. 

The nautical theme is everywhere these days, from the always iconic Michael Kors to D&G's latest French Riviera inspired collection; however, Phillip Lim beat them all to the punch this season. He crafted up an exclusive little tee for Brooklyn hot shop Bird last December, touting the piece as adding "some major sparkle to your holidays." While the blinding gems certainly make you feel giddy with Christmas cheer, the winding rope helps the piece transition between seasons (perfect for the lazy days of summer lurking around the corner!). Throw this versatile piece over your swim suit for a day at the beach or pair with smart trousers for cocktails and cookouts.

What You'll Need:
Rope (about 3 yards)
Pack of large crystals (with holes for sewing)
T-shirt
Needle
ThreadScissors

Start by arranging the crystals around the neckline in the general pattern you desire. Remember to leave enough room between the crystals for the rope to loop around.

Next, sew the crystals to the shirt with a needle and thread. Do not stretch the shirt when sewing, but let the fabric fall naturally. This will help you avoid puckering. Once all the crystals are secure, snake the rope around them tying loose knots. I folded my rope in half and started at the center of the shirt, working my way out on both sides. Secure the rope with thread by sewing from the underside of the shirt.

Once the rope is tied around all the crystals, sew it completely around the neckline to the back of the shirt. The two ends of the rope should meet at the nape of your neck. Tie some thread around both ends (so the rope won't unravel) and snip off the excess. I then added a spiral for a more finished look, or you can experiment with other ways to tie off the rope. Check out the original.

Now you have your very own nautical knit. Let the fun in the sun commence!

xx,CC

I want to make this, i dunno, something about it is very unique and cool. 

breaking the cherry

this is the first post of my new blog ( i have about ten) . I am very excited because today , the MIL gave me a very large Louis Vuitton Suitcase. It is ooold and, from my knowledge and research , seems to be real ! Worth thousands of dollars! But, I wouldn't sell it for the world.
I think I want to make a coffee table out of it.
I don't have a pic of mine yet, but this is the general idea ::

Isn't is simply FABULOUS! ! ! !