DIY Home Decor: Drab to Fab Kitchen

There is one thing that I love just as much as beauty, fashion, and party planning.... and that is finding cheaper alternatives to decorating.. Needless to say, I definitely spend quite a bit of time on Pinterest haha! If you follow me on there then you would definitely be aware of this.

One of my favorite pins that I have come across has been super cheap ways to do some kitchen upgrades. So I thought I would share them with you all!

I came across some pins from the DIY network on how to paint your laminate countertops.. I had no idea that they actually make a kit just to do this!!

 Before

 After

These pictures are all from the http://www.diynetwork.com/kitchen/how-to-paint-laminate-kitchen-countertops/page-2.html you can also find instructions as well.

It's so crazy what a huge transformation it is! The kits are sold for around $200, which is far less than what actual granite would cost you. So it's definitely a great alternative if you are in a crunch for money.

I also love the look of white or off-white cabinets, and it's so amazing how big of a change it is just to change the color of your cabinets.. no matter what the color may be!

Of course there are so many more little DIY tips and tricks I have found for the house, but I didn't want to share it all in one post haha!

What is your biggest DIY tip? 

xoxo,
Lindz

Fall Favorites and Must Haves

So on my newest giveaway video I had a request to do some fall videos! One being a specific video for some of my fall picks. With that being said here are my fall must haves and favorites for not just this fall, but every fall!!

enjoy!!!

xoxo,

Lindz

Unboxing: Ipsy September 2014

Hey beauties!! I just got my new ipsy bag in the mail a couple days ago... so here is a little unboxing I filmed for you all. I also swatch products that I receive so that you guys can get a better idea/review of a certain product! Enjoy!

xoxo,
Lindz

Mixing Separates

I really love the idea of mixing and matching separates for whatever occasion it may be.. For this fall look I searched around on Forever 21 (ya know.. because I am OBSESSED with them haha) and put together this entire outfit! I love using them for outfit inspiration because they have a variety of different styles and I feel like they are super inexpensive.

So to start off I found these burgundy woven shorts that have a bit of a dressy feel to them, and then found a laced crop top that was long sleeved. Since it is fall I recommend to throw on some tights for some extra warmth as well. Forever 21 has a variety of different black booties to choose from, I personally have a pair from there that I am obsessed with haha!

For accessories I went with more of a simple look and found these silver angular rings (or you could do gold), and this black handbag with some gold detailing. Voila! There is a simple/dressy outfit for day or night put together by mixing separates.

DO YOU GUYS LIKE THIS TREND? If so.... how to you like to wear it?

xoxo,
Lindz

Funky Fall Fashion

                   
      

Oh how I can just smell the pumpkin spice already.... in EVERYTHING haha! The weather here is slowly starting to feel more like fall each and every day, and I couldn't be more excited! Truthfully, I would love nothing more than for it to be fall all year round...

Another reason why I love fall would definitely be the fashions. I feel like there are so many more options when it comes to what you can wear, simply because you can mix some of your summer wardrobe in with your winter clothes.

I truly love putting together inexpensive looks to blog about, by searching around online and getting inspired by all the colors and textures. So of course I couldn't help but to do a new look for you all. This entire outfit can be found online at Forever 21!

Right now I have a slight obsession with how stylish and totally effortless pairing a skater skirt with a graphic t-shirt is, so I found this Paris one (because I also have an obsession with all things Paris haha), and this black rose printed skater skirt. I didn't want to do all black accessories or shoes so I chose some brown faux leather booties. Besides it's 2014, wearing browns and blacks together is completely fine! Then for a pop of color I chose a mint colored statement bib necklace.. I went with a second pop of color for this look, and chose a fall colored mustard yellow faux leather satchel as well.

WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE THING ABOUT FALL?!

XOXO,
Lindz

Ipsy August Unboxing! (A few weeks late haha)

Ok so if we are being technical... I didn't "technically" open it late. I'm just posting it to here a lil late haha! I subscribed to Ipsy about 4-5 months ago and my original plan was to upload an unboxing every month. Well to be totally honest with you I thought my first one SUCKED! Lol! But since then I have liked almost everything I have received. So far on my YouTube channel I have two unboxing videos up. Here is my most recent one...

To be totally fair.. I do have to admit that even though I wasn't digging my first bag, the $10 a month has been totally worth it. I have already received probably over $100 in products just in the last 4 months! Which is great because it's definitely helped me cut down on my monthly spending habits haha!

Xoxo,
Lindz

Business Attire OOTD

As I told you guys before, I am getting my blog caught back up with posts and videos. I basically sorta went MIA for about a month, which I don't think I have done since I started this blog over three years ago! I have really tried to stay as dedicated to it as possible. Writing/blogging is definitely a HUGE passion of mine, and I am always feeling inspired to write about something new!

With that quick little ramble I feel like this part fashion blog is well overdue for a quick OOTD... so check out my outfit for a business meeting.

One big tip I have is to invest in a great hand bag that is a decent size, and carry a pair of flats with you at all times. I promise this is going to make a huge difference in your life on days you have to wear heels ALL DAY LONG!

Get the dress and heels I am wearing are from Forever 21!!

xoxo,
Lindz

Bachelorette Party Makeup Tutorial

If you don't follow my youtube channel then you probably aren't aware of this... A few weeks ago I uploaded a new makeup tutorial for a look that I recently wore out to a bachelorette party, and I thought it would be fun to share it with the world haha!

Just as a little forewarning I am also going to be catching you all up with a few other videos. Like an OOTD and an unboxing video, those will be coming in a day or so. If you can't wait that long because you miss me so much haha... you can skip right over to my YouTube channel and catch up on all my videos now! In the meantime please enjoy my Bachelorette Party Makeup Look!

huge hugs,
Lindz

Back to School Hair and Beauty Products (Links Fixed)

Hey guys! With school back in full swing for most places... I have noticed that even though having all the supplies you need is definitely a top priority, it's always nice that most places offer back to school sales and discounts.

Folica has an amazing back to school sale going on right now where you can receive 20% off back to school products using the code BACKTOSCHOOL

Now this sale does end September 15th... But they also have a code going on until the September 9th for $25 off of a purchase of $75 or more plus free shipping by using the code 25OFFSEP

Now, unfortunately you can't use them both together.... so you have to choose just one and see what the best price is... but if your order is over a certain amount you automatically get the free shipping anyway!

I put together a quick list of things so you can see the final price with the discounts:

 China Glaze nail polish $7

 Fekkai color care starter kit $15 (which is an awesome deal)

 Gold N' Hot Laila Ali 1" curling iron $39.95

 Karina 15 piece animal element hair elastics $5

 ph perfect hair Dual Voltage Mini flat iron $19.99

The Wet Brush (as seen with Kendall Jenner using in pic below) $8.98
BTW this is cheaper than my Sonia Kashuk brush from Target!

The total for all of this after using the BACKTOSCHOOL code came to $76.73 plus taxes with free shipping...
With the 25OFFSEP code it came to $70.92 plus taxes with free shipping, so several dollars less!!

Of course those were just a few of the products that I tossed together just to give you all an idea of the many possibilities...

P.S. if you spend $65 with the BACKTOSCHOOL code you will receive the Sedu mini styler and when you spend $125 you receive the Sedu mini dryer...

Happy Back to School shopping with some amazing discounts and products that I hope you will all love as much as I do!

xoxo,
Lindz

Gel Mani Without a Light?!?!?!? Whaaaaa?!

Sally Hansen has recently come out with a new and (I say improved) way of doing a gel mani.

Let's just say that it's super simple, takes the same amount of time as just regularly painting your nails, is just 2 simple steps, comes in FORTY FIVE SHADES, NO LIGHT REQUIRED, and is suppose to last 2 weeks! Seriously guys, I am dying to go out right now and buy this haha!

Sally Hansen has given this product the hashtag, #MiracleMani, and I'm not too sure I even disagree with that!

The Miracle Gel product retails for around $14.99 at Target and the individuals colors without the top coat vary, but are around $7-8! 

To be totally honest with you guys, I am a little bit ashamed that I didn't know about this sooner... guess I really need to shop the beauty aisles more often than I have been haha!

Have any of you used this? I am dying to hear your comments!

xoxo,

Lindz

Rainbow Hair Trend

Seems like the last couple years having multi colored, or bright colored hair, is definitely starting to be a huge trend! I feel like Katy Perry really got the ball rolling a few years ago, or maybe even Kelly Osbourne. Either way it's a HUGE trend in Hollywood right now!

                                                                   Kelly Osbourne

                                                                   Demi Lovato

                                                                      Katy Perry

Even in my world, outside of Hollywood, my friends are no strangers to crazy and fun hair colors!

Both of these lovely ladies are always experimenting and trying fun colors and I am always in love with the results.... just wish that I had the courage to try something so fun! After all.. you're only young once right? Haha! My personal favorite is an ombre-rainbow type, as opposed to an all-over color.

What do you guys think of this trend? Is it something you will try or already have?

xoxo,
Lindz

I'm Back with a Back to School Giveaway!!

Hello all my lovely beauties! I hope at least most of you are still sticking around to read this beauty/fashion blog. I know I definitely haven't been the best blogger here lately, I have been uploading to youtube though so maybe you support me on there as well!

I thought what better way than to kick off the new school year (which just started here yesterday) than with a Back to School Must Haves Giveaway!

This giveaway is for my youtube channel... I do still have on active for this blog as well that no one has entered yet though...

I hope that you guys will head on over to my youtube channel @ http://youtube.com/themrsfoxxy and subscribe and enter to win all the goodies I am giving away to one lucky winner! Or at least give it a like!

Thank you all so much!

Huge hugs,
Lindz