The Social Fashionista DIY: Sharpie Mug "The Fault In Our Stars"

Hey dolls! So lately I've been really into Pinterest and I have been dying (no pun intended) to try one of my DIY projects from my board. So I found this Sharpie mug project and actually found directions that really worked and it didn't wash off! If you want to check out the blog I got the idea from check out diyopolis. First things first I gathered all my supplies together. I used a brand new white mug I had around my house, along with alcohol I already had. I purchased different types of permanent markers and the cotton pads. This cost me a total of $3.00 So this is a really cheap project. You can also pick up a plain white mug from a dollar store around you if you don't have any spare ones around your home. After I put all my things together the first step is to wipe down the mug with the alcohol. After wiping it down with the alcohol I took another cotton pad and wiped down any excess alcohol off the mug that way it wouldn't be wet when I started to draw on it.

So I first started to draw on the clouds and I have to admit this was extremely hard with just holding it at the handle. As you can see I have different sized markers and I actually used the big black marker and used the small blue marker for the clouds. For some reason the small black marker wasn't writing the way I liked so I used the big one. Below are some progress photos, I used some of my favorite quotes from The Fault In Our Stars and drew some other things along with it.

Yes the swing set of tears!

Once I was done I put the mug in a cake tray because I didn't want to place it on the metal rack in my oven. I put it in the oven and put my oven on 425 and put the timer on 30 minutes. After it finished I cracked the door of my oven open and let it cool off inside. I didn't want the mug to crack from different temperatures so I left it in there for awhile (I don't remember how long). 

The photos below are the end result! I was really excited with the outcome being as this is my first DIY mug project. I'm definitely going to make more of these and continue to try and perfect it.

Have you tried any DIY projects? What should I try next? If you have done the sharpie mug project how was your end result? Let me know your thoughts!

xoxo, The Social Fashionista

Bonobos 2014 Fall Men's Collection

There's nothing sexier than a man in a good suit. I think all of us ladies can agree on that, correct? Well I know I find a man in a well put together suit very attractive. There's always that special occasion you need a suit for and lets face it, running around last minute just doesn't cut it. You never have the right amount of time to try things on and you'll end up wasting more money on a rushed decision when you can invest your money in something amazing! Well, thats where Bonobos comes in! They have a ton of great looks for men, there clothing selection is very laid back and clean cut and the great thing about them is they are very big on fit. We all know that a great outfit or suit for that matter could easily be an eye sore if doesn't fit quite right. Well look no further because there basis is the perfect fit for all types.

As soon as you enter there website a pop up offers you 20% off your first order plus free shipping on your first order when you enter your email address in the box. The offer is only good for the next 48 hours after signing up so make sure you are ready to order that suit! There are 3 simple ways you can shop Bonobos; online from the comfort of your home, you can visit one of several Guideshops for a more personalized experience, or you can visit any select Nordstrom that carries the Bonobos line. If your wondering what exactly a Guideshop is let me explain. Its a place where you can find your sizes, pick the colors you like, and place your orders with no hassle. To make an appointment or find your local Guideshop just visit bonobos.com/guideshop. If you cant reach anyone then you can contact a Ninja (YES, you read that correctly. More on that in a little.)  You can't purchase anything in the Guideshop however you can easily place your order with your Guide or in the comfort of your home. Although the Guideshop doesn't offer tailoring services they will be able to recommend a customer approved tailor to help you out. Unlike regular companies who have customer service reps Bonobos have Ninjas. They're there to make sure have a great shopping experience, if you have any questions you can ask them either via email or phone and you can even tweet them @BonobosNinjas.

I'm proud to help them out and introduce you all to there Fall 2014 Men's Suit Collection; a new collection of wool suits, tweed blazers, and tuxedos that perfectly compliment crisp fall weather and autumn leaves. They've made there signature Italian wool Foundation suit even better this fall with brand new fabrics  and updated interior details, including a more ergonomic interior pocket so grabbing that business card is as smooth as your first impression. A finely tailored wool suit is warm on its own, but you can always add a topcoat into the mix. There suits come in Standard and Slim fits, and Short, Regular, and Tall sizes so you can find the perfect fit for you. Aside from suits, Bonobos offers men's clothing such as Chinos, Sweaters, Cardigans, Dress Pants, Dress Shirts, Polo's and much more. I am definitely a fan of the style of the clothing offered on this site. You should definitely give this site a look if your interested in revamping your closet and adding a more classic look to your wardrobe. Below are a few photos of what Bonobos has to offer this coming Fall.

For more options and styles visit Bonobos and browse select styles!

xoxo, The Social Fashionista

I'm Back & Feeling Blue!

Hey dolls! I'm back and I've made a MAJOR change! First off I've been going through a lot these past few months and I have been m.i.a for personal reasons. BUT I'm back and ready to pick up where I left off! I miss blogging like I used too and I have a few posts coming up for you! Getting back to my major change, as you can see I've gone BLUE! I have been wanting to do a major change to my hair and I thought a bright color would do the trick! It still looks weird to me, I'm not quite used to it just yet but I have only had blue hair for a day now so I'll give it time. It has a sort of mixed color when you look at my hair in person. It is a sort of blue with teal and I absolutely love it! It has been hard to take a picture of its actual shade because for some reason lighting is just not friendly with my hair. I went with the brand ion brights, its a semi permanent color line and I chose sky blue because it was simply beautiful. I'm sure with the season change I'll most likely change it again but as of now I love my blue hair. I haven't dyed my hair in awhile and it felt amazing to go through this process again. I also plan on cutting off some inches so I can have a fresh cut for the winter season, because for some odd reason I love fresh cut hair that time of year. 

Stay tuned for upcoming posts!

xoxo, The Social Fashionista

Long Time, No Blog!

Hello readers, its been a couple months since my last post and I have missed my blog dearly. It's been sort of a hectic couple of months and I just needed a break. Sometimes life gets in the way of things you love to do and that's what happened honestly. I have a ton going on family and health wise but I take every day as a new beginning. Work has kept me pretty busy and now there are new and happy things happening in my life as well as the not so happy things. There comes a point in your life when you realize that even though people say they understand what you're going through, there is always that pit in your stomach where you feel like they honestly don't. You can vent and cry and breathe in a sigh a relief but there will always be something going on. BUT I have truly missed blogging, it was always my outlet and I feel like I've lost a part of me. So I'm back and ready to get back to doing what I love to do!

xoxo, The Social Fashionista

March Madness: Love Is In The Air

Well loves, life has been pretty hectic lately and its mostly good. My birthday was fabulous as always, even though a lot of people bailed on me last minute. I still had a blast. I planned a sit down dinner with my family and friends at a restaurant called Max's Tavern and there food is amazing. My oldest sister surprised me with a birthday cake and they sang to me in the restaurant (yes, sort of embarassing).

After the dinner we went to a bar/club in the downtown area (because thats seriously the only place to go out around here) called Alumni. I can't lie I had an amazing time, maybe that has something to do with the 4 Patron shots I had. The day after my birthday I received a call for a new job which I am now working. Its a retail job and I really like it. It's been so hard for me to find work outside of what I've done since I graduated high school and I needed to find something on my own and at a different pace. Along with that came training and then opening day, which went very well. This past weekend was my cousins wedding! Which I had the pleasure of being her Maid of Honor. It was one of those things that went by so fast and felt like a dream. I had so much fun!

My beautiful Maid of Honor dress is from White by Vera Wang for Davids Bridal. I wore it in Plum which was a perfect compliment to the Wisteria color the other Bridesmaids wore. My jewelry is from Debs, the necklace was a set with the earrings and I bought the bracelet separate but they had a buy one get one half off for jewelry. Along with my duty as Maid of Honor I gave my speech which I intended on giving without crying but that was an epic fail. Afterwards we ate and drank and danced. When it was time for her to toss the bouquet the first time it sort of hit the ceiling and was fought over so she did it once more and I caught it while getting hit in the back of my head by some other person also attempting to catch it.

On the left is the bouquet I caught and on the right are my flowers. I saved my flowers and now they are in my room in a vase. It still feels like a dream. I am glad that it has happened and we can move forward, weddings are kind of stressful. The whole day getting ready your just a big ball of nerves. I felt like I had no time for anything but I did.

With March coming to a close I can only begin to think that my faith has kept me going and I'm proud of the progression over the month that I've had. I can't wait to see what else is next for me. Stay tuned.

xoxo, The Social Fashionista