Beauty Guru on a Budget - DIY Ring Light for $15

So I've been wanting a ring light for ages now because I know the lighting in my videos.... well it sucks.  Its yellow and just blah.  The cheapest ring light I could find (amazon) was about $80.  This girl currently doesn't have $80 to spare.  So here's my DIY version that I think works pretty darn good. 

What you'll need and where you can find it:

• wreath frame - http://bit.ly/2lidK8P or http://bit.ly/2rx9Dv4
• aluminum foil
• LED rope lights - http://bit.ly/2qY9ke2
• zip ties/cable ties - http://bit.ly/2rI3lqR

I didn't think I need to link the aluminum foil... just saying.

What to do:

1. Wrap the entire wreath frame in foil.  You can go around as many times as you'd like.  For extra security add some tape to the back of it so the foil stays put.
2. Using a cable tie, attach the end (not the pluggable part) of your rope light to the outside part of the wreath.  (See video if thats confusing).  You can double up on the cable ties at this part.
3. Continue wrapping and securing the rope like with the cable ties around the wreath frame.
4. Leave enough dangling at the end so that you have a long enough cord to plug in (I have to use an extension cord for the extra length).

I know.... as easy as that sounded, it still took me a year to actually get around to doing it.  In all honesty, you can find all the items at the Dollar Tree except for the lights.  

DIY Septum Ring

Whose ready for festival season?!  

Whose also wants to shell out $15 on a septum ring that the six girls next to you will also be wearing?

Ehhhhh.....

What you'll need:

Jewelry Wire

Pliers

Beads/Decorations (optional)

1. Begin by shaping the wire into a "U" shape.
2. Trim any excess wire down.
3. Using the pliers, roll one end of the wire outward, creating a loop.
4. On the side that is still straight, add beads or any decorational objects.
5. Roll that end of the wire outward.
6. Squeeze the top ends together.

Did you need a video tutorial for it?  Check below!

DIY Accent Pocket

Easy and Adorable Accent Pocket

What you'll need:

Shirt w/ existing pockets 

Fabric

Fabric Glue or Hot Glue

Scissors 

1. Create a template for the pocket using either extra fabric or piece of paper.  
2. Using the template, cut out two pocket shapes from your fabric of choice
3. Glue the fabric on top of the existing pocket

**Tip: My existing pocket had a working button already, so I placed the fabric on the glue and snipped a small slit in the fabric over where the button was.  Then I slipped the fabric around the button and readjusted/smoothed it out again.

5 Hacks to Wearing Heels

1. Tape your toes - using medical tape, tape your third and forth toes together.  It will take the pressure off the ball of your foot.  There is a nerve between the third and forth toe and the tape will minimize any strains.
2. New shoes? Slipping around?  Use some sand paper and gently rough up the bottoms.  It's kind of like breaking them in when you don't have the chance to beforehand.
3. Are your shoes a little tight?  Slip on some thick socks and blast your heels with a blow dryer.  Make sure to flex your feet while doing so, it'll help stretch it out.
4. Prevent getting blisters with clear gel deodorant.  Swipe it across the back of your heel or wherever you tend to get blisters.  The deodorant acts as a barrier protecting your skin from friction.
5. Just had to wear your heels without any preventative measures and now you have blistered, tired feet?  Soak your feet in green tea.  It will sooth both blisters and soreness.  Green tea contains anti-inflammatory properties. 

Tumblr Inspired Rainbow Cookies

Aren't they just spectacular?!

This is not a stock photo, this is the actual cookies I took out my oven!!

What you need:

Sugar cookie mix or recipe

Food coloring

What to do:

1. Mix the sugar cookie dough according to whichever recipe you are following.
2. Separate the dough into four equal balls.
3. Add the different food coloring colors to each and knead until well mixed.
4. From each color take a small amount and roll into a ball.  Ideally you want to make each one the size of a grape
5. Take one of the small balls of each color and roll it together.  It'll resemble a beach ball.
6. Roll that ball out into a strip about 6 inches long.  I found that the colors mixed better if you twist while rolling it out.
7. Roll that strip up so it creates a circle.
8. Bake for 10-13 minutes at 350 degrees and enjoy!!

DIY: Dip-dye/Bleach your old flannel!

I was on the urban outfitters website the other day and saw this adorable flannel shirt that was bleached at the bottom.

I love plaid and flannel, and once the weather starts to cool down I get absolutely giddy knowing its time to bring out my flannel!  The only thing... the shirt was $40 on the site!!  And even though that's a lot as is, its even more because I am too lazy to actually shop at a store, so I would have to pay shipping costs... Cue cheap-o brain!

Bleaching your flannel is the EASIEST project ever! And it takes less than 10 minutes to do so! Most of it is set up time!  Here's a quick tutorial that I did to show you how.

What you will need:

• Gloves
• Three buckets
• Water
• Bleach
• Vinegar
• FLANNEL/PLAID SHIRT!

1. Fill the first bucket with water.
2. Fill the second bucket with a solution of 1:1 water and bleach.  I did about 3-4 cups of each because I only wanted about 1/4 of my shirt bleached.
3. Fill the third bucket with 1:1 water and vinegar.  The vinegar will stop the bleach from seeping further up.
4. Dip your shirt into the bucket of bleach-water solution.  You should almost immediately see the color begin to change.  Continue to submerge your shirt until you reach the level you want your bleach out to end.  *Again I only wanted to do about 1/4 of my shirt.
5. Wring out the bleach area - be careful not to touch the other areas as it will begin to fade the color. And dip into the bucket of water only.  
6. Wring out again and now dip into your bucket of vinegar-water solution.
7. Wash and dry as normal and ENJOY!

OPTIONAL: For some extra artsy points, dip your your gloved fingers into the solution and flick on  the top portion of your shirt.  It will create small bleach bubbles/circles.

Bow Tie Nails!

I love bow ties... for guys, for girls... I think they're super cute!  I am also obsessed with nail art.  Here is the SIMPLEST AND CUTEST way to create bow ties on your nails!

Simple 'V' French Manicure

Here's a tutorial I did on my youtube channel for a simple but super cute manicure.

All you need is:

• Base Coat


• White Nail Polish


• Pink/Sheer Nail Polish


• Rhinestone (optional)


• Top Coat

All of the directions are in the video.  Enjoy!