The Beautiful Life Fashion Blog
Love is definitely in the air over here at For Elyse! Hearts were afire during our Valentine’s Day Outfits of the Week: “Be Mine” worn by our lovely models Angela and Paige! How could I not put these two cuties in red and white dresses from Lush this week!
Lush Country Strong Dress in Cream
Lush Southern Romance Dress in Coral
Urban Expression Clutch in Light Grey
Delicious Nude Patent Leather Heel
Halloween is in full swing here at For Elyse and we welcome you with caution to the For Elyse Spooktacular! If you are in need of a costume, then look no further then at ForElyse.com for some fun classic ideas! Check out our Miss Me Mila Wide Leg Jean for a far out hippie costume! Just add tie dye and your ready to go with the flower power! If you ave a witch’s hat, pair with it the bewitching Mystic All You Need is Love Dress that will have anyone under your spell! If you are feeling sassy this Halloween, grab the Sis Sis Rawr Top and the Flying Monkey Smokey Brown Skinny Jeans that is simple but feisty enough for you to put on some cat ears and look like a fierce feline! Happy Halloween fashionistas and don’t disappoint your creativity this spooky holiday!
Hippie Costume
Witch Costume
Mystic All You Need is Love Dress
Delicious Uditi Feather Pumps in Black
Cat costume
Flying Monkey Smokey Brown Skinny Jeans
Ruby Mealy Patent Leather Pumps
Every year I so look forward to carving pumpkins in preparation for Halloween but every year I find myself racking my brain for new ideas. To inspire not only myself but also you, I found some super easy and fun fashionable ways to decorate your pumpkin for this truly spooky holiday!
Bling-ed Out
What girl doesn’t love to sparkle? I seriously fell in love when I cam across this perfectly glittery patch of pumpkins! Its super easy to do as well! All you need is some rhinestone in all different shapes and sized (preferably ones used for scarp booking) and some super glue! Make sure you wash your pumpkin before apply any jewels, add some glue to the back of the gems and start sticking!
Chevron it to Me!
One of my favorite prints from this season has got to be the chevron print so I though, “Why not put that on a pumpkin!” (Light-bulb!) All you need is some painting tape and your favorite color paint! just tape off the pumpkin in a chevron print and paint over the exposed areas. Let sit to dry and peel off the tape! Voulah! A fashionable chic chevron printed pumpkin!
All Wrapped Up!
If you want to go for a more whimsical dark and ominous feeling on your front porch, just wrap your pumpkins in black tulle and secure with some fun colored ribbon! Its super cheap, easy, and will add a level of sophistication and magic to your festive fall setting!
Halloween is right around the corner and you don’t want to get stuck on what to wear a few days before! If you are on a budget or don’t have the money/will to spend a small fortune on a costume, here are some great easy DIY costume ideas that are a little outside the box! You will definitely turn heads if you dress up as one of these funny characters below!
Loofah Costume
Click on the link below for further materials and instructions:
Aces High Costume
Simple white strapless dress
or
3 Yards of white fabric
White thread
Red or black thread
A few sewing needles
Safety pins
Iron on fabric and stencils
If you are making a dress it is actually really simple. Just take the white fabric and measure it to your body. Use the safety pins to pin up both sides of your body where it fits snug, leaving the extra fabric hanging. Hand stitch up the sides with the thread leaving in the safety pins as your guide. Once you have it fitted, cut out of the iron on fabric in the shapes of an “A”and whatever particular suit you choose. Iron on the pieces and just for some extra support, do a small hand stitch in the corners of the stencils. Pair with corresponding black or red shoes and you are ready!
Rock Paper Scissors Costume
For all the details on this costume set, click here and learn for the ultimate crafty blogger herself, Lauren Conrad!
Taco Bell Hot Sauce Trio Costume
This is a really fun one and I love it so much! If you and your girlfriends want to be hot sauces for Halloween, check out this like with super easy instructions and cheap materials at Becoming What I Always Was Blog!
What is that studly object on her sleeve… and her shoes… and her nails?! How could anyone miss the Stud trend that has been taking over every fashion item in America! Studs have become the new fashion crazy and you can literally put them anywhere such as a jacket, bra, shorts, and even your nails! Studs have become so popular and make it very easy to turn your trendy wardrobe into a rockers dream!
One of my favorite studded pieces has been a strapless bra, but they are so hard to find studded and when you do its kind of expensive! Well I have the solution for you:a DIY Studded Bra Tutorial!This Bra looks great paired with a high waist-ed high low skirt or maxi skirt. You can even do this with a bustier that adds more coverage or even a tube top that has a built in bra.
Here is what you will need:
Step One: Take the knife and make a small slit where you want to stud to be.
Step Two: Add the stud and bend down the tines in the back
Repeat step one and two to created a studded pattern that is flattering to your shape! That’s it! A fab studded bra super fast and for about half the price of a pre-made one! Then you will have the satisfaction to say when you receive compliments, “I made it myself!’
Source: http://allthegoodgirlsgotoheaven.blogspot.com/2012/05/diy-studded-bra-top.html
Fall is coming up fast and boy we cannot wait! This year I am so serious about making my own legwarmers to go under my boots, which was a hug trend that took off at the end of last winter and is blazing on for this upcoming fall! Since legwarmers can kind of be on the pricier side, I decided to share with you my “Girl on a Budget” DIY Sweater socks! Its super simple and somewhat environmentally friendly because we are going to make legwarmers from recycling an old sweater! Easy right!
Here is what you will need:
Step One: Take you old sweater and lie it on a flat surface
Step Two: Use your scissors to cut along the arm of the sweater two inches below the shoulder
Step Three: Take your needle and thread and gently make a loop stitch just to keep the cut part from fraying
Ta-Da! You have an adorable pair of legwarmers that literally cost nothing. You can make the legwarmers whatever size and color you want. So now you finally have something to do with those old worn out sweaters tat have been sitting in your donate pile!
Happy Crafting!
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Ready to show your patriotic colors this 4th of July? Well it just so happens that starts and stripes are one of the biggest fashion trends right now! Everywhere I turn I’m seeing some variation, print, or pattern of the colors of the American flag! My favorite so far has got to be flag shorts because they are just s darn cute! I thought I probably can’t find these anywhere, well for at least a suitable price, but then my mood changed when I found this easy instructions for DIY Flag Shorts! If you love being creative and getting artsy-craftsy then you will love these shorts because you will get so many compliments on the fourth!
So here is what you need:
On old pair of shorts
Fabric spray paint: red and blue
Stencils of stars and strips
Paper to cover other side
First, you want to tape put the star stencils where you want them on one side. Tape off the other side and spray the blue paint. Let dry.
Next tape off the other side of the shorts with the strips to resemble the stripes on a flag. Spray the red paint over the stencils and let dry.
There you have it! Flag shorts for half the price! Show your pride to be an American on the fourth with these adorable shorts and who knows, it will might catch someone’s eye!
~ <3
Don’t you wish you could get perfect summer beach waves without going to the beach, now you can! Beachy waves are such a fun look that is seen on so many celebrities like Kate Hudson and Whitney Port whether they are shopping, lunching, or working a red carpet! Since it is almost summer, beach waves are the perfect hairstyle to rock in the heat that won’t weigh you down! But if you don’t have a fancy hairstylist like the celebs or live by the beach no need to fret because this girl on a budget has the perfect recipe for at home instant beachy waves!
So how do you get beach waves at home without the beach, simple!
1. Mix up the recipe below:
1 Spray Botte
2 Cups Hot Water
1 Tablespoon of salt
1 Tablespoon of coconut oil
1 Tablespoon of hair gel or leave-in conditioner (optional)
Once you mix up this formula in the bottle, shake and spray onto wet hair. Twist into sections or flip your head over and scrunch it with your hands and Voilà! You will have beautiful beach waves! Spray your hair with hairspray or product that you see fit and try not to touch it too much because you risk making it greasy or frizzy!
There you have it! Easy DIY instant beachy waves! The ocean is calling, so soak up every bit of it in your hair!
~ <3
Adding some color to your do is something that has been very popular this time of year! Celebs like Katy Perry, Kelly Osbourne, and even Joan Rivers have added a little and a lot of pastel colors to their normal locks! But you may be thinking, this is way to big of a step to dye your hair a crayon color, but here is a quick DIY fix that will wash out: Chalk Tips! That’s right! You can have temporary colored tips and highlights that are so easy to do yourself, super cheap, and completely safe on your hair! Whether you are attending a themed party, Electric Daisy Carnival, or just feeling daring, this fun colorful twist is perfect for jumping off the cliff of your style boundaries! 
I know this all looks really complicated, but trust me using chalk to temporarily color your hair is very simple! Here is what you will need:
All you have to do is twist the ends of your hair and run the chalk over the twisted section. Untwist the section and lightly brush through the color removing any excess powder. The colors will naturally fade throughout the day and to completely remove, brush through your hair and shampoo and condition to add moisture back into your tips. Go for your temporary edgy color tips quick fix with these easy steps! Mix and match any color to correspond with your outfit or occasion and have fun getting a lot of compliments on your new look! ~ <3 
Who doesn’t love looking as soft as a flower in full bloom! Luckily, you can reflect the light hues of spring since Pastels are hitting all the fashion trends for this upcoming spring season! Yes, colors of pink, yellow, purple, green, mint, cream, peach… and so many more pastel shades are making their way onto the runway, into editorial shoots, and into our stores! My favorite display of pastels was in none other then the Louis Vuitton Spring 2012 Collection of pastel pieces! Set in a 50′s inspired diner, the key of the shoot was to mix and match pastel shades to create an entirely pastel ensemble! The models glowed as freshly pulled saltwater taffy and you couldn’t help but crave some sweet candy!
So “How,” you may be wondering do you take this trend and apply it to your style? Simple! The key is to find great pieces in pastel colors that work for you and your skin tone. Once you find some great solid pieces then you can start to mix and match the colors that work together! You could start with a top like the Solemio Feather Tank in Coral which is a lightweight pastel top that also features a neutral feather print! With this top you could pair the Planet B Colored Jeggings in Yellow! These jeans are made to show off your curves and don’t be afraid of this color because you will definitely stand out f0r being so bold in this pastel pant!
Another great look that is all pastels is the Cecico Layers of Love Top in Ivory and the Planet B Colored Jegging in Lavender! The top is a light ivory color and has gentle layered stripes of sheer fabric and lace! Perfect when paired with bandeau bra or a tank underneath depending on how much skin you want to show! This soft feminine top looks amazing paired with the Lavender Jegging that is curve hugging and really showcases you legs! You will look soft and feminine while standing out at the same time while everyone else wears normal denim jeans!
Lastly, you can always pair a pastel piece with a more neutral pair of jeans, shorts, skirt, or top if you do not feel like being all “pastel-ed” out. Try something simple and delicate like the Sis Sis Diamond in the Ruffle Tube Top in Lemon! Perfectly bright for Spring or Summer, this seer gorgeous top has a ruffled layer around the bust that has small diamond shaped cutouts! A detail that gives this top an extra pump above the rest! A popular dressier pastel piece is the Blu Pepper Summer Soiree Top in Peach that is so delicate with lace details, princess pleats down the front and a button up front and back! This top can be dressed up or dressed down and you will certainly have a glow about you when you wear this gentle top!
Pastels are a great trend to be hitting the fashion market for spring because when you wear then not only will you resemble a soft summer breeze but you will also glow with the color you are wearing. Just bring some confidence to owning the color you have on to not be the one who always blends in! Shop all of these pastel looks and more at ForElyse.com!
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