Bubble Hugs

You know that feeling when you take a bubble bath and you try to hug the bubbles?

Yeah.

Kisses,
Mary

Don't fear the hat pin.

Ladies and Gents, there's no need to fear the hat pin! Trust me; it's easier than you might think!  (not to mention it adds that chic little antenna that I love so much).

You just have to know the secret: create a little nest under that hat! 

Check it out:

The hat pin is also a little more versatile than an elastic band.  That's because you can position the hat many a place atop your head!  Tilted forward towards your forehead or farther back on your crown.

This sequin button fasciantor hat in the photos uses a hat pin AND has two interchangeable floral hair clips for adornment (hat is available here). You can remove them and use them on the days you're not wearing the hat! That's like 5 looks in 1!

 

Kisses!

Mary

What's in my sketchbook

 

 Crowns. Hearts. and Stares.

Kisses!

Mary

Why limit yourself when you have two ears?

 

I think mismatched earrings are the jam, ladies and gents.  I mean, why limit yourself when you have two ears to showcase a little earring story? Don't you agree?

I designed these earrings (inspired by that lovable Pterodactyl, Pterri) especially for your 8 year old self (or whenever it was that you tuned in Saturday mornings to Pee Wee's playhouse!) 

If you've been following me on instagram or facebook, you may be wondering about the Pterri inspired fascinator I photo-ed a while back.  Well, I'm still ironing it all out, but please stay tuned because I think it's gonna rule pretty hard.

Kisses,

Mary

Make it: DIY Nail Polish Bobby Pins

Like many of many Make It projects here on the Pretty Good Things' blog, I enjoy an easy-peasy craft once in a while.

And this DIY for Nail Polish Bobby Pins is quite straightforward and easy, really.

Here's what you'll need:

• Nail polish
• Card stock (any thick paper will do)
• Flat bobby pins (I bought mine at JoAnn's)

The How-To: 

• Slide the bobby pins on the cardstock.
• Paint them.  Just like your nails.  Which also means let them dry for a while and maybe do another coat of paint, too.
• While the enamel is still wet, slide the bobby pin up or down the cardstock keep it from sticking to the paper.
• Don't drop the card paint side down on the table as I promptly did right after taking the second to last photo.  But if you do, it ain't no thang: just touch 'em up.  (you know how nail polish kind of gets reactivated if you put another coat on...things will smooth out if you glop it on and pull out the wrinklies, trust me!)
• Let them dry.
• Be awesome!

Add polkadots, add teensy-tiny rhinestones (while it's still wet), make them for your bridesmaids, make for a gift or just make it as a relaxing DIY with friends over wine and gossip.

Thanks for stopping by and if you also like to shop handmade hair accessories, Oh boy oh boy, do I have the Hat, Fascinator and Do-dad shop for you! :)

Kisses!
Mary