Self-Tanning? Can I consider that a DIY?

I always dread when the weather starts getting warm. Everyone starts wearing shorts and skirts while I wear jeans to hide my very pale sun ridden legs -__- well eventually I get over it and ill wear my shorts, how else am I suppose to build a decent shade of bronze on my legs? Ive tried a self tanner only once in my life and never bothered to try again. Until I was snooping through my mom's closet and found a little orange bottle of L'Oreal Sublime Self-Tanning Lotion.

I thought "heck its there and there's no harm in trying it", right? I was always on the fence with these things because they are messy, slimy and some have a funky smell but L'Oreal's self tanner smelled like summer in a bottle! It applies white just like a body lotion. It says streak free but I guess you should probably apply a good amount so you get an all around even coating. It didn't leave streaks but I had uneven patches lol but that was all my fault. I wasn't seeing any fast result so i would apply a little more in the parts i didn't see a color change haha I'm ridiculous i tell you. After applying you should probably see it a change within 10-15 minutes and at 30 minutes, that should be the final color or at least that was my experience. And of course like with any other self-tanner you want to be moderate with application or you will end up looking like a carrot! ooooh that's not a good look.

No bueno -__-

Sewing for Summer...

Ive been bit by the sewing and blogging bug! This summer I promised myself to really dedicate to sewing and learning how to sew. I came across this cute Tiny Pocket Tank by Jennifer author of grainline.blogspot
 

Ive seen a few creations of this tank by BurdaStyle.com members and let me tell you they came out fabulous. This is the perfect project for this summer and I cant wait to get started. Want to download a copy? Click @ tiny-pocket-tank-pattern-pdf

Nette

From blogger Amanda from Simply Chantilly

Hello World....

And all those who inhabit it! Lovely day in New York City, big change from that grey and rainy weather. Finally the East coast can bask in some warmth and sunshine xD. Now that the sun is out and classes are over, I can start sewing again!

What I had in mind for this blog was to showcase a collection of DIY's from not just myself but from other bloggers as well. I have a million and a half bookmarks dedicated to this topic! This blog was created to share links to creative Do It Yourself sites. I felt that a blog was a good way to organize and categorize my favorites into one separate space of their own.  I love how creative people can get when it comes to making things out of usually inexpensive items.

Want to make a quick bodycon dress or skirt for as little as 99 cents?! With creativity and keen eye for fashion this blogger created this unique bodycon skirt and dress!

I fell in love with her blog awhile back and her stuff is such an inspiration. Makes you want to hit 99 cent stores and thrift shops all day long, doesnt it? check out this tutorial @ A Pair and a Spare as well as her many other and you'll also get a good feel of her sense of style. Uniquely hers and so chic!