Tuesday, July 26, 2016

Flower Crown Made EASY

 

 
 
 



 
Tunic Free People Dress: Similar & Here || Lace up Heels || Tory Burch Necklace: Similar
Details: Earrings and bangle are from Stella & Dot, they are sold out but here are some of my new similar favorite. Stud Earrings & Double Sided Studs and Pearl Cuff & Gold Cuff
 
The perfect light weight tunic dress for this heat!! Enough said right?? It has been hotter than hot, not mad at all about it but dresses like this definitely save lives in summers like this!
 
Ps. Here a cheat sheet on how I made making a flower crown super simple!
 
What you will need:
Artificial Flowers
Floral Tape
Scissors
Wire Cutters
 
1. Buy 2 long flower stems/ flower branches ( I used 2 different colors). You want them to be the length that would be able to fill a tall floor vase. Normally they come as a branch in that size.
 
2.Cut your"flower branches" into separate pieces using the wire cutter. They will end up looking like long floral individual stems. Keep them as long as possible. Remember you can always shorten the stems if your crown is too big.
 
3.Take one of your long flower stems and wrap it around your head, once it fits, mark it and cut it if necessary.
 
4. Secure your first measured flower stem, which should look like a halo, with the floral tape. This is the first layer of your flower crown!
 
5.Once your first layer is secured take one of your other flower stems you cut, I would use a different color flower for this step if you want different colors in your crown. Repeat step 3 with this flower stem to ensure fit.
 
6. Once the 2nd flower branch is measured- twist it around your first layer that you have already created. The two ends of your 2nd flower stem should meet where your first layer to your crown is secured. Once the stems are blended and keep at the correct point, secure the now, 2nd layer to your crown!
 
7. Repeat steps as needed to make your crown as luscious as you would like!
 
I chose flower branches that were neutral and had greenery already on them. Be sure to buy flower branches with greenery already on them or an extra branch of greenery so your crown comes out lovely and full!
 
Let me know if you have any questions!
 
Good luck, flower child!
 

xx,

Melody








Thursday, July 14, 2016

Tropic Like It's Hot

  
 
 
 
  

 


 
Forever 21 Bodysuit S/O Forever21 Option || #mycalvins || Kicks || Crossbody || Silpada Choker S/O Silpada Option || Sunnies || Earrings
 
Summer Vibes ONLY over here! There is nothing that makes me happier than a good time in the sunshine while being well dressed, of course.
 
Tropic like it's hot:
 I am on the tropical trend and on the look out for some tropical swimsuits to wear on my Cancun and Austin vacas aka bachelorette parties that are coming up- so stay tuned to see what I find! This tropical bodysuit from Forever21 is sold out but check out the summery palm tree one, I linked! 
 
 If you don't know, now you know...
Silpada is closing [insert distraught emoji] but good news- sales on sales...I linked a similar choker as the one I am wearing, is sold out so while you are checking that out be sure to shop the sales on the rest of the site!  Ps. I am obsessed with this sterling silver choker, you don't see them on everyone, yet! #MyBRANDOM
 
Side Note:
 Currently, swooning over this Urban Expressions red fringe crossbody...get it now, for 25% OFF using UE25GQ5J8. [Promo code is good for the whole site] You're welcome! xx
 
What's everyone's plans this weekend? I have friends coming to town to celebrate my birthday, which is Monday, but we'll be having a little Sunday Funday action at the pool!
 Follow along via snapchat... @wybrandom!
 

xx,

Melody

 
Photos by the one and only... Rachel Gross Photography