A little Insta-gallery

So, yeah, I have been away for over a month! Almost two months really. I have been so busy with this semester, like, I can't even. I literally work everyday and go to school. I have been in the middle of updating the layout of my blog for about a week now. So if you have any suggestions please let me know.  Until I make a legit post here are my latest instagram photos....

DIY Wonder Woman Halloween Costume

This past Halloween I took on Wonder Woman! It was by far my favorite costume I have ever worn! It was so comfy and I didn't have to worry about not being able to dance the night away.

 

 All this costume took was a quick trip to Michaels Craft Store and some time. I did procrastinate for Halloween which I think everyone does. 

Materials Purchased:

Michaels Craft Store:

1 1/2 yards of Red Satin

1 yard of White and Blue Satin 

{these were also on sale}

White Thread

Ribbon

White Felt

Dick's Sporting Good's:

Blue Volleyball spandex

Hot Topic:

Wonder Woman Corset w/ Accessories

 

 The next step was to sew my cape. I used a sewing machine, but you could do it by hand if you had enough time. I didn't use a pattern I kind of just winged it and it turned out fine. Especially for something that you are most likely only going to wear one time. I do suggest that if you are going to comicon or somewhere that you make a paper pattern.

I first layed my red satin out and cut a semi circle out of it.

{It should look something like this}

After my red semi circle was cut out I cut a smaller semi cirlce out of the flat side for a neck hole.

I then took my blue and white satin and cut it into half of a semi circle.

{it should look like the blue piece here}

I made my sections smaller so I could have more detail.

I then started with the red piece and sewed my first blue piece onto it. Make sure that your nice side is facing eachother. This is to ensure that the nice side will show when you wear your cape. After you sew your first shapes together you need to proceed and sew the rest together.

After my cape was all pieced together I sewed a "flap" to thread my ribbon through the neck line.

Once I finished sewing my cape and threading my ribbon I cut out stars out of white felt. I then tacked these stars on. I also used theses felt stars on my shorts. I purchased my blue shorts from Dick's Sporting Goods. I believe they are Volleyball Spandex.

After all of my stars were tacked on I added plastic jewels in the center. You do not have to do this, but I love bling! 

My corset was purchased from Hot Topic! It also came with my arm cuffs and headband.

What were you for Halloween?

Looks to Rock: The Cat Eye Sunnies

My latest obsession is my Steve Madden tortoise shell, cat eye sunnies! I recently purchased these from Gordman's and I was totally shocked. I caught them out of my peripheral and had to have them especially with the price of $12.99. I am all about style on a budget. I had been searching all year for the perfect cat eye sunglasses. Whether its the winged cat eye liner or cat eye sunglasses I will be definitely rocking this look this season. Whats your look to rock this season?

Tis The Season...

OMG, school has been so stressful lately that I haven't been able to even think about blogging. Although, I have posted on Beauty and the Badge. Check that out if you wish. Back to business...I am so excited for the Holiday season! It just makes everything feel better. What are your plans for this upcoming holiday season? Are you traveling or staying home with your family?    Today I started the long haul of putting up my decorations in my room. Yes, I am aware that it isn't even Thanksgiving yet, but come on I love decorating and plus my tree is going to be super cute! Yesterday I went to Hobby Lobby and all of their Christmas decorations were 50% off. I couldn't help myself! Here are just a few of the decorations that I purchased! 

{Cama's shopping cart}

{my miniature pink tree}

{the process has begun!}

They are so adorable and yes my tree topper is a princess crown! My tree theme is just going along with the theme in my room which is pink/black/white damask. Love it! What do you guys think?

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}