diy // howdy crop top

i recently came across this image of olivia munn wearing a howdy crop top. at texas a&m university, students are encouraged to greet everyone they pass on campus with a smile and a big ol' HOWDY! hearing the greeting countless times from fellow students these past few years has earned "howdy" a spot close to my heart. so, naturally, i immediately fell in love with this top. unfortunately, i was not the willing to spend the big bucks on it so i decided to make one of my own!

step 1: gather your materials

:: black t-shirt

:: scissors

:: chalk (or something to mark with)

:: white fabric paint 

** stencil (I free handed)

step 2: cut off the collar

step 3: cut off the sleeves

step 4: use the chalk to measure how short you want to cut the bottom

step 5: cut off the bottom where you marked it

step 6: paint the letters on using the white fabric paint

i freehanded the letters but feel free to use a stencil

FINAL PRODUCT!

spring 101

spring is finally upon us and with the turn of a new season, what other than a wardrobe update to celebrate! here in the great state of texas, there aren't too many "spring" weather days - we pretty much go from winter right to summer. but nonetheless, some fresh clothes are still needed to anticipate for the warmer weather. although us texas girls are pulling out the short shorts and crop tops (i.e. as little clothing as possible), one way to keep the looks in check with the spring season is to add some pastel colors to the outfit (think easter colors!). and of course, don't forget the spring staple, florals! here are a few items on my wish list.

urban outfitters cross dress // ASOS top in pastel orange with blue trim

 FOREVER 21 floral tank // urban outfitters lace pastel dress

now playing

taylor swift is a good song writer, there's no doubt about that. what she hasn't sold me on is her ability to sing, contrary to what my friends believe. although her songs are catchy, it's hard not to switch channels when she comes on the radio. while browsing youtube, i came across a couple of videos of covers to t-swifts songs, which i find to be much better than the originals. so thank you, taylor, for adding some new songs to my playlist! check them out for yourself.

"I K n e w Y o u W e r e T r o u b l e" 

- T y l e r  W a r d , C h e s t e r  S e e , & L i n d s e y  S t i r l i n g

"W e A r e N e v e r E v e r G e t t i n g B a c k T o g e t h e r" 

- B o y c e A v e n u e & H a n n a h T r i g w e l l

black + white

photographs in black and white make everything twenty seven times better. it seems as if everything is so carefree. my life and not caring about anything totally make out, which explains my love for black and white.

now playing

summer wish list

summer is so close i can taste it. just four finals stand between me and countless days of pure bliss. my sunny, clear sky days are spent poolside with a drink in my hand. the feel of the sweet sunshine on my skin gives me an overwhelming feel of happiness -- needless to say, i am definitely a summer girl. it's also safe to say that a new summer means a shopping spree is in the near future. here are a few of the things on my wish list plus the basic essentials. what's on your summer want list?

tote // bathing suit // tunic // sunglasses

Aveeno sunscreen // Burt's Bees lip balm // DIY cutoff shorts