Keep Calm and Sparkle On

Tank: Old Navy, Shorts: Forever 21, Tights: Target, Heels: Thrifted

I always love that this time of the year stores are overflowing with sequins. I'm attracted to anything and everything that has the slightest hint of sparkle to it so when we went to Forever 21 a few days before new years eve, I was like a kid in a candy store. It was something about the midnight blue that I was instantly drawn to and couldn't pass up on bringing them home with me. This outfit was a little pre-nye look I wore before changing into my actual nye outfit...I always like to wear something with a bit of a bang. Sequins are the way to go.

xoxo erica

Time Travel

Okay so I know it's already the new year but you'll forgive me for this post right?  I kind of took a break from blogging at the end of 2013 and it just doesn't feel right to start the new year without an official look back at the past. So here's to some of my favorite of 2013!

My ultimate favorite moment of 2013...the night we got engaged! see more photos from Austin here.

This Valentine's day outfit...the sky was beautiful that night.

A summer day at the beach. Beach days are always my favorite.

My mom bought me this dress...I always love getting unexpected gifts.

This monochromatic outfit was perfect for summer.

Yum...these were delicious!! And brownies in cupcake liners was one of the best ideas of the year. No fuss and no mess to clean later.

I started doing more hair tutorials the past year. This hair bow was the most fun.

Love that this diy confetti frame instantly adds a bit of happy to anything. I'm also just a bit obsessed with confetti.

I wore this outfit out to an unexpected night of karaoke. Such a fun night.

A fun candy inspired nail tutorial.

I made these fruit popsicles during the summer for a healthy and tasty treat.

Learning how to curl my hair with a straightener was my go to look towards the end of the year.

Loved all the colors that went into this outfit.

Cheesecake filled strawberries...perfect bite size of deliciousness.

This diy headband was a fun bold statement piece...loved the color combination.

I love cupcakes...and to add something sparkly just makes them even more fun. Loved these diy cupcake toppers.

This outfit was one of my more recent favorites...love this tee I got while on vacation in Arlington.

Thanks for taking a look back with me.
2013 was a good year but I'm so excited for what awaits in 2014. 
Only 3 more months until I get to marry my love.

xoxo erica

Happy New Year!!!!

Hope everyone had a fun/crazy/amazing night ringing in the new year!!!
xoxo erica

DIY//Ryan Gosling Ornament

 Today at work my job is having a Christmas tree lighting and they asked us to bring a special ornament. I always like to have a little fun with the holiday festivities at work so I thought this diy ornament would be a hit. I mean, come on, what's more Christmas than Ryan Gosling wrapped up in lights?? This diy would apply to any photo you have of you and your loved one or your pet...just have fun with it.

 Supplies: Scissors, brush, glitter, mod podge, ornament, photo (mine is just printed from the computer) via here

 Cut off corners to round out and fit to ornament

 Apply mod podge to detailed areas you want glittered.

 Sprinkle with glitter.

 Shake off excess glitter, let dry, and apply with mod podge all over.

 Once dried, apply more mod podge to edges and glitter. 

 Let dry and then apply mod podge again to seal everything in.

All done. Hang from tree!

Happy Holidays :)

xoxo erica

3 Ways to Wear a Scarf

I used to have a scarf that I got as a free gift with a coat purchase one year. I wasn't really into them back then but something changed this year. This year I was determined to buy a scarf for the winter season. Well last week, I finally bought one! I've been playing around with ways to wear it and so far these are my favorite three.

Look 1

1. Tie ends of scarf together to make it like an infinity scarf 2. Wrap around neck twice

Look 2

1. Fold scarf in half so that loop is on one side and the ends on the other 2. Pull one end through loop 

3. Twist the loop 4. Pull other end through loop

Look 3

1. Super simple, just belt it up.

Happy scarf styling!

xoxo erica