Getting Ready for Halloween

  Halloween is one of my all time fave holidays! I am so excited this year to be Wonder Woman! This year I am kind of making my costume, but not really. I bought a corset from Hot Topic and some Volleyball shorts from Dicks Sporting Goods. I am going to be tacking on some stars to the shorts and making the cape. This cape is going to be something else I can already tell.    Here are a few Wonder Woman costume ideas I am digging.

 

       I have been reading some DIY blog post on how to make one and everyone is basically saying they want to kill themselves. Wah, but anyways I hadn't made a post in awhile so this is just a quick update on my life.   Here is the link that I am following to help me make my cape. Hopefully it will look like this when completed.

   I will post a tutorial on how I am making my Wonder Woman costume. What are you dressing up as for Halloween? Here is a link to my Halloween Pinterest Board {it is full of fun ideas}. Tell me if you use any of these ideas!

Fridays Fab Favorites

1.  Cheetah Sweater  // 2. Kamali Kulture Sunnies // 3. Oasis open cardigan  // 4. Trench coat //
// 5. Tory Burch Riding Boots //

These are just a few of the things that I am loving this week! I am obsessed with all of these pieces! What are some of your faves for this week?

I am also joining the link up with...

 
 

Tutorial: How to Post a Link in a Comment

Do you ever see some people commenting on blogger post and instead of typing their whole url they post an actual link to their page?

In my opinion this is a lot nicer than posting the whole url. It makes it easier for other people to access your website and it looks more professional. 

All you have to do is find the post you want to comment on and proceed like you normally would..

 

Then the next step is to type your comment as you normally and would and past this code into the comment box wherever you want it.
 
<a href="http://shelbylain.blogspot.com">Shelbylain</a>

  
I hope that helped! Feel free to comment. What other tutorials would you like to see?



 

Weekend Shenanigans!

This is my first time linking up! Yay, anyways, back to the weekend of shenanigans....

Saturday: I spent the day shopping for Dustin's birthday and our anniversary.
I bought him a police shirt and Florida Gator gear. I also went to Caufield's which is a really cool halloween store. It also has other party supplies, but it is mainly Halloween gear! That night Dustin, my friend Erin and I went to Fear Fair. If you have never been to this haunted attraction in Southern Indiana, I highly recommend it! It's so worth it!
 {pictured below}

Sunday: Sunday I surprised my great grandma with KFC. Classy, right? but she loved it. Most of my day was spent on the farm walking through the woods. Afterwards, I went and spent my 5 year anniversary with Dustin. I am so lucky to have him!
 {pictured below}

 

Trend Alert: Pucker Up!

Markus Lupfer lips shirt  // Markus Lupfer lips tee // OBEY Clothing top  // Charlotte Russe top // Forever 21 sleeveless muscle t shirt  // Lips shirt

Trend Alert! I have been seeing this look everywhere! When I was in TjMaxx the other day I found a lip tank and totally had to get it! I mean it was only $7! You will be seeing a new ootd post with that I am sure! What do you guys think of this new trend? Will you be styling any lips here soon?

 

OOTD: Polished Jungle

 

Boyfriend Blazer: via Gordmans $14.99 {similar} //  Tank: B. Jewel via TjMaxx $12.99 // Scarf: Kohls $11.99 on sale! // Girl Mia $55

Lately, while shopping, I have been searching for pieces that I can blend with more casual outfits while still being able to wear them dressy. I love this army green shift dress/tank top. I am not really sure what this is. I found it at TJMaxx on the clearnace rack. I knew I had to have it. 1 I am obsessed with this color for fall and 2 it fits my casualy dressy look. I paired this tank with leggings boots and a blazer for a more sophisticated look. Normally I do not dress up this much for class, but I had a meeting at school today. What do you guys think about this outfit?

OOTD: Campus Comfy

 

Indiana Sweatshirt via Target $30 // Jeggings {On Sale} via American Eagle $30  // Girl Mia Boots via Gordman's $55{similar}  // Sunnies via Target {similar} // Backpack: Coach

 Nails: Black Matte

I have found almost identical sunglasses at tjmaxx. Apparently mine are knock off's of Jessica Simpson. 

Today's look is all about being comfy. Everyone has those days where they just want to throw on a comfortable sweatshirt and go to class. Well I have those days a lot. I am not gonna lie. ha! Very rarely do you see a fashion blogger confess this. Most of the time they are wearing heels and mini skirts. This is not practical for us "normal" people. I don't know about you, but what I post as my OOTD's is actually what I am wearing that day. 

 What do you guys think? Do you believe that fashion bloggers wear heels everyday or are they just dressing up for the camera?

Fall Wish List: Colorful Skinny Jeans

COLORED SKINNY JEANS! Yeah, I know I am so behind on this trend. So far I have only "regular" blue jeans. Boot cut, straight leg or skinny jeans I have them all minus the fact that they aren't in fun colors. Wah. So this fall I have made it my mission to gain colored skinny jeans. Preferably skinny jeans so I can tuck them into boots. Here are just a few colors that are at the top of my list to purchase this fall. What do you guys think?

 Do you have colored skinny jeans? What colors are your must haves?

1.Black Skinny// 2. Cranberry Skinny // 3. Robin's Egg Skinny // 4.Gray Skinny

10 Things my family accidentally taught me

I hope everyone had a good start to their October! So far I have been to 2 haunted houses this month and can't wait for more! Pictured below are some of my best friends.It was raining and gross, but we ended up having a good time.We told Dustin we were making a scary face lol.      Here are ten things that my family accidentally taught me... 10.Grandma's can do it all! Am I right? I have yet to find one thing that my grandma isn't good at. Well besides drinking, but that's another post. ;) 9. You will never be more heartbroken than when your little sibling gets theirs broken. 8. Don't cry; just try. Yes, this is one from my good ole' dad. Anytime I started to get frustrated with something he was always there to add "don't cry; just try", which at the time was very annoying. (learning fractions for the first time. Am I right?) Now it is just something that I can say to my students when they are struggling with something. Thanks, Dad. 7. Horizontal Stripes are a no go. Yes, grandmas are full of knowledge, but this is a fashion emergency! Unless you are stick thin, horizontal stripes are most likely going to make you look wider than you need to be. 6. The fish bite the best at 5am or earlier. Don't believe me ask my dad because I too have yet to catch a fish this early. 5. You can make something out of anything. Be creative! Don't worry about not having the specific items! Improvise! 4. Baseball is boring. There I said it. Sorry, baseball fans.  3. Lefty Loosey, Righty Tighty. Self explanatory. 2. You are not supposed to put ketchup on steak. EVER. 1. You can't love someone out of being a Kentucky fan. Sorry, guys.   Well their you have it! 10 things my family accidentally taught me. What are some things that your family has accidentally taught you?  

September Favorites

I know this post is late, but I've been busy! These are a few of my beauty products that I have been using constantly in September! 

1.  Kat Von D  tattoo eye liner - this literally stays on all day! 

2. Garnier eye roller  - I love this because it covers my dark circles under my eyes from a late night of studying! 

3. Garnier  bb cream - I never really wore makeup but I tried this and it gives you enough coverage to feel not so crumy . (You know what I mean) 

4. They're real benefit mascara - yes everyone loves this & so do I! 

5. Organic  thick & full  -  I love this shampoo. It smells and great and makes your hair feel amazing! 

Have you tried any of these products? What are some of your September faves? 

 

FALL 2013 MUST HAVES: AZTEC SWEATERS

1. Aztec open cardigan // 2. Oversized cable knit cardigan 

3. Chunky cardigan // 4.Black&white Cardigan 

My second fall must have is the Aztec sweater trend! I have a sweater similar number 4. It is soooooo comfy. I can post a pic of that if you guys want. I'm currently obsessing over these sweaters because not only are they comfy, but they are so versatile! They are light weight and breezy so they are really helpful for transitioning into fall.  I have already worn mine to class this semester and I received more than one compliment on it!  What do you guys think of this trend?