Halloween Tutorial: Glitter the Clown!

I love sparkles. And this tutorial is proof of that. This look could be used for a clown or fairy, depending on how your dressed it up. It's also great for kids because it's quick, easy, and they can help along the way! All of the products I used wear from Walmart and Ulta, both very affordable.  

To see a step by step tutorial on this look, make sure to check out the video below! 

DIY Project: Glitter Mason Jars

If you know me, you know that I'm obsessed with glitter. And mason jars. And makeup. So what better way to combine all three than to create a makeup brush holder! I love DIY projects and even more when they can be used as functional tools in my life. Follow these simple instructions to get beautiful, glittery mason jars! 

What You'll Need:

2 Mason Jars 

1 Can of Elmer's Aerosol Glue

Glitter

Rubbing Alcohol

Cotton Pads

Paper Towels or Newspaper

Optional Stuff:

2 Bags of Marbles

Makeup Brushes 

Where to Buy:

Mason Jars: Walmart, Publix, Michael's, Hobby Lobby

Glue: Walmart or any craft store

Glitter: Walmart or any craft store

Rubbing Alcohol: Any drugstore

Cotton Pads: Any drugstore

Paper Towels: Your kitchen...

Marbles: Any craft store

Do It Yourself:

1. Prep your mason jars by cleaning them with the rubbing alcohol. Having a clean surface will ensure that the glue and glitter stick to the inside of the jar. 

2. Once your mason jars are cleaned and dry, carefully spray the inside of the jars with enough glue to coat the entire inside. I "swooshed" the jars around to make sure that no part of the jar was missed. 

3. Dump your glitter, in the color of your choosing, into the jar and begin turning the jar so that the glitter covers the entire inside surface of the jar. 

4. Once you've double checked the jar to make sure that there are no spots missing glitter, dump the remaining glitter onto the paper towels or newspaper. Discard the extra glitter. 

5. Let the jar dry for at least 2-3 hours before adding anything inside. I've decided to add marbles to the jar to make makeup brush holders. I filled the jar about half way in one jar and 3/4 of the way in the other to accommodate for my smaller travel brushes. You could always add flowers or seasonal/holiday decorations. 

Let me know if you recreated these DIY Glitter Mason Jars! If you do, make sure to connect with me on social media and show me your picture using the hashtag #cmvlogsDIYglitterjars

Mani Monday: Mermaid Shimmer

What day is today? It's mani monday! For this #manimonday I wanted to share a simple and fun mani that is perfect for the end of summer and back to school! Get ready to make your summer memories last forever with this mermaid shimmer manicure! 

Products Used:

Base Coat: Sephora by O.P.I 

Color: Sinful Colors in Rise and Shine

Shimmer: Sephora by O.P.I in Wild About Shimmer

Top Coat: Essie Good To Go

Show me you mani monday look on Instagram and Twitter by using the hashtag #cmxoxomanimonday

Can't wait to see! 

Pinterest Favorites

To continue with my Pinterest obsession, here are my favorite pins from this past week! 

Dream Destination: Lake Louise, Canada

Dream Home: Cozy Reading Nook

Future Closet: Chantilly Maxi Dress

Wedding Ideas: Choose a seat, not a side!

Beauty: Glitter Shadow Extreme

So Funny: Safe under the blanket!

Wisdom: Know Your Values. 

Decor and Such: Wine Rack as a Towel Holder

Random Things I Love: Simba and Timon

Food: Hotdog Shaped Hamburgers

Health and Fitness: Bad v. Good Food Terms 

Interesting Life Tools: Target Markdown Schedule

To follow me on Pinterest, click here!

Side note: I am not endorsed, sponsored, or paid by Pinterest. I just really really really like the website. 

Things I Love: Target Scarves

My absolute favorite winter accessory is a good scarf! Scarves add a touch of chicness to your outfit and keeps your neck warm. Best of both worlds! Target has the most amazing scarves. Whether you like scarves that are solid colors, animal print, or with patterns and glitter, Target definitely has a scarf for you! Here are my four favorite Target scarves:

1: Striped Fashion Scarf 2: Polka Dot Scarf 3: Glitter Striped Scarf 4: Glitter Shine Scarf

I picked up all these scarves for $15 each!

Click here to check out all of the amazing scarves at Target!

What's your favorite way to wear a scarf?

Side note: I am not endorsed, sponsored, or paid by Target. 

My Nail Polish Collection

If I were to be asked what my biggest beauty obsession is, the answer would be nail polish! I have 67 different polishes, varying in color and brand. This collection is only about 1 year old. The brand that I have the most polish in is Sinful Colors. I bought all mine from Walgreens when they were on sale and I had a 20% off coupon. So I ended up getting around 46 polishes for less than $75. Not bad, not bad at all. But let's start with my smaller collections first!

Top Row: Opening Night, Teal We Meet Again, Read My Palm, Havana Dreams, Shiny Dancer

Bottom Row: Already Famous, Handpicked For Me, It's All About Me, Wild About Shimmer 

To get these and many more Sephora by O.P.I. polishes, click here!

House of Parliament, Whitehall, No More Waity Katie, Paint on Electron, Tutu Cute, Blushing Bride, and Pull Me Close

Nails Inc. Butter by London Orly Ulta Maybelline China Glaze

Row 1: Rise and Shine, Why Not, Savage, Happy Ending, Mint Apple, Midnight Blue, San Francisco, Love Nails, and Let's Talk

Row 2: 24/7, Ruby Red, Oasis, Soul Mate, Folly, Feeling Great, Pink Forever, Country Orange, and Thimbleberry

Row 3: Cream Pink, Rich In Heart, Forget Now, Sugar Sugar, Dancing Nails, Boogie Nights, Boom Boom, Gogo Girl, and Hazard

Row 4: Island Coral, Secret Admirer, All ABout You, Call You Later, Glass Pink, Nail Junkie, Pearl Diamond, Tokyo Pearl, and Let Me Go

Row 5: Out Of This World, You Just Wait, Dream On, Fiji, Unicorn, Snow Me White, Nirvana, Easy Going, and Vacation Time

Row 6: Social Ladder (Poor little guy is all alone...)

Unfortunately, Sinful Colors is no longer sold online at walgreens.com, but you can pick them up at your local Walgreens, Walmart, or Target! 

Top Coat, Base Coat, Grow Stronger, Good To Go, Matte About You

I got my Sephora Top and Base coats at, well, Sephora and the Essie products at Ulta. 

As you can see, I'm obsessed with color! And believe me, I don't plan to stop expanding my collection anytime soon!

What's your favorite color and brand of nail polish?

P.S. - I also seem to have a large obsession with lipstick and eyeshadow. More collections to come! 

Side note: I am not endorsed, sponsored, or paid by any of the brands and companies mentioned above.

How To Wear: Sequins

If you know anything about me, you know that I'm obsessed with everything that sparkles, glitters, and shines! Now I know that there are occasions where wearing sequins can be too much. But, wearing sequins can be one of the easiest ways to dress up a causal outfit and add some flare to your wardrobe! Because I would wear sequins any day of the week, any month of the year, here are three different looks, all including sequins, that are perfect for any occasion! 

To get all the details about this look, click here!

To get this look for yourself, click here!

For more details on this look, click here!

How would you style sequins?

Which look is your favorite? 

Side note: I'm not endorsed, sponsored, or paid by Polyvore. I just really really real like the website. 

Pinterest Favorites

I'm seriously obsessed with Pinterest. There are days and nights where I will be pinning for hours on end! Pinterest serves as a great reminder for recipes, ideas, crafts, decor and so much more. At least once a day I say, "I saw this thing on Pinterest..." I mean it makes sense, I do have 14 boards. (12 shown here.) Here are my favorites pins, from each of my boards, this week! 

Dream Destination: Innsbruck, Austria

Dream Home: A Hidden Pantry

Future Closet: Double Breasted Trench Coat in Navy

 Wedding Ideas: Vows on Canvas

Beauty: OPI Nail Polish 

(gorgeous color!!)

So Funny: Bingo Grammer

Wisdom: Love Yourself First 

Decor and Such: Ombre Tulips

 Random Things I Love: A Walrus' Birthday

Food: Edible Glitter
(OMGoodness!!!)

Health and Fitness: Running Motivation

Interesting Life Tools: Testing Egg Freshness

To follow me on Pinterest, click here!

Side note: I am not endorsed, sponsored, or paid by Pinterest. I just really really really like the website.

Saturday Sets

I know I've said this before, but I'll say it again, Polyvore is an outstanding website! Because of the New Year, there were so many amazing sets showcasing some very stylish looks to start the year off fabulously! After much browsing and consideration, here are my favorite five sets from Polyvore this week! (No particular order, I love them all the same!) 

Happy New Year! <3 by its-mary

Ready to Rock this 2013!!! by diana-flo

Happy New Year! by antemore-765

Happy New Year!!!!!!!!! by janephoto

Happy New Year!! by ladydzsen

Click on the set creators name to see what other amazing sets these guys have made!

Which set is your favorite? 

Do you have a Polyvore? If so, leave me a comment with your page link!  

To follow me on Polyvore, click here! 

Side note: I am not endorsed, sponsored, or paid by Polyvore. I just really really really like the site.