{Tutorial Tuesday: DIY 50's Pin-Up Updo}

Ladies ladies ladies. As 50's swimwear is all the rage this season, I thought I'd post a simple hair tutorial for to enhance the pin-up look. Follow these few steps, add a kitten eye and some red lip stick and enjoy the sunshine in your adorable new up-do!

What You'll Need:

a few bobby pins {i used 10}

square scarf

Step 1. Pull all your hair into a low ponytail. Leave your bangs out. If you have long, side-swept or side bangs, pull together and pin up in the front, making a small bouffant.

Step 2. Twist your hair up and pin to your head, so that it's flat as possible, a small bun will do as well.

Step 3. Using your scarf, fold in half and place the long edge against the back of your neck firmly.

Step 4. Cross the ends of your scarf across the front, and tie. Make sure the top point of the scarf is underneath your tie.

Step 5. Tuck the puckered parts of your scarf, under, so you it appears flat on the top and sides. Take the front triangle point and fold under as well. Pin the back sides with 2 bobby pins. This will make sure it stays in place and doesn't slip off.

You can also create a fun look with a simple bouffant and bun. Just fold your scarf into a fun headband and tie on top. Tres cute!

Easy as sliced bread!!! Hope you enjoy!!

xxoo chelseablanket

{Tutorial Tuesday: DIY Doggy Bow-Tie}

My lovely pup Munchie, is celebrating her 10th birthday this week!!! Birthday festivities include dressing up as a queen-for-a-day, getting to lick dinner dishes clean, extra special doggy treats, maybe even a bath!! I decided to make her a darling and chic functional doggy bow-tie to show everyone she is special! Follow these easy instructions to make your favorite fuzzy friend a bow-tie of it's own.

Supplies Needed:

a strip of cute fabric{measurements below}

sewing machine or needle and thread

hot glue gun

scissors

measuring tape

6" of thin ribbon {*optional}

Step 1. Measure your pets neck, the size of the collar is best, so the bow-tie will be comfortable, and not too constricting.

Step 2. Cut your fabric to 4" by the size of your pet's collar plus 10"

Step 3. Fold your fabric strip in half, with the top of the fabric touching, so that it measures 2" and sew together. Turn right side out and cut a 6" piece off. This 6" strip will be used as your bow.

Step 4. Sew your collar section strips ends down, in a 2" loop on either end. This will make space for your pet's collar. If you rather not have a space, use snaps or velcro and overlap the edges.

Step 5. Take your 6" piece of fabric and fold the edges in, to meet in the middle. Sew together while bunching the center with your fingers, creating the bow-effect.

Step 6. Now that you have your collar and your bow, all you need is a center strip to complete your bow. Using a 1" piece of fabric, fold in half and sew. Sew ends together to make a loop and slide onto your bow.

Step 7. Using your hot glue gun, attach bow to your collar in the center.
Step 8. Slide 6" of thin ribbon through your end loops and tie.
TA-DA!!! tres cute little bow-tie for any fuzzy friend!

Munchie is quite the ham, and terrible to get a photo of, but this is a cute shot of her in it!

Hope you all enjoy!! Remember that Please & Thank You is tomorrow and to ask your questions on my formspring. I'll also be posting a hair tutorial later today and a Trying New Things post tomorrow as well. Have a lovely Tuesday everyone!

xxoo chelseablanket

{Manic Monday: Tourist Chic}

Alas, Sundays are my least favorite day of the week, however, my small town was bustling today with tourists - out enjoying the sunshine. I took the opportunity to blend in and enjoy my own home as a tourist sees it. Tres fun!! To top it off, I got a few compliments on my outfit, which was a delight. Todays post is all about being tourist chic:

my outfit

scarf : vintage

bdg t-shirt : urban outfitters

cardigan : target

waistbelt : vintage

jeans : volcom

messenger bag : vintage

loafers : thrift

Look at these tourist-chic and comfy items in stores now!

Dilly Dilly Dress, $49.99 at Modcloth

Silk Spaghetti Top, $22.80 at F21

Franci Champagne Blazer, $60 at FredFlare

Air Mail Skirt, $98 at Anthropologie

Silk Woven Shorts, $19.80 at F21

Rain Pools Cardigan, $88 at Anthropologie

Darliza Distressed Skinny Jean, $24.80 at F21

Strapless Chrissy Romper, $54 at FredFlare

Lady Liberty Flat, $34.99 at Modcloth

Mirasol Wingtips Oxfords, $98 at Anthroplogie

Diana Camera, $48 at Urban Outfitters

I've also put a few outfits together, just for the thrill of it! Enjoy

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!! Look for a super-cute giveaway this week, as well as another Trying New Things post. I was very productive over my few days off and have made HUGE progress toward launching my Etsy.  I'm so excited! Sneak peeks soon!

xxoo chelseablanket

{Trendy Thursday: Spring Break}

Everyone is going on amazing vacations for Spring Break, and alas, I am not. So, instead of being jealous, I'm just going to create my own visual vacation for those of you not off to exotic places. Where will I go on my faux spring break you ask!?! COPENHAGEN!

Modern Architecture:

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Stunning Traditional Architecture:

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Amazing Native Artists:

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Street Style:

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Green SuperCity:

40% of Citizens Travel by Bicycle only

90% of New Building Materials are Recycled

All Canals and Waterways are Swimmable

Aims to be the first Carbon-Neutral City by 2025

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I cannot wait to someday actually go to Copenhagen. I think it's my dream city to live in. Maybe I'll plan a vacation for the next few years. Are any of you going on fun vacations for Spring Break? To those of you who aren't, where's your dream destination?

xxoo chelseablanket