Fancy Find: Boredshorts

Need a laugh? Haha you probably were wondering why I spelled boredshorts wrong, eh? Well, This post has nothing to do with fashion! It's all about this great youtube channel I just recently found!!!!

Found it on Pinterest & I just fell in love with it, It's so great, and highly entertaining. I recommend it 100%, great for adults & kiddos! So I clicked on the pin, and it took me to this video where adults are lip syncing kids voices and acting out a scenario where the kids tell it like it is... At first, I thought "oh how awesome, these dad's are great! Spending time with their kids and entertaining the rest of the world! But actually the true story is:

Kid History first began when Randy Roberts, then finishing dental school at New York University, decided to enter the Lingo Film Festival in New York. He was determined to win, so he enlisted his brothers John and Brett, as well as his NYU roommate, Richard Sharrah, to help.

“It was my last year out there and I wanted to do something that I thought would for sure win,” said Randy Roberts, who now has his own dental practice in Taylorsville. “I had the idea for Kid History and I brought it to Utah to have my brothers and Richard help throw it together.”
The film ended up winning in the festival, but more importantly, it gained a quick following on YouTube, with more than 800,000 views in the first three days.

I have a kid voice anyway and these videos are amazing to me, they are the icing to my cake. Seriously so funny! I watch them almost everyday, and I laugh every time I do! I'm pretty much addicted to them! 

If they ever need a stylist on set, I'd love to help out! Or if there'd like to feature a pair of earrings on Kristina or somebody, that'd be great! ; )


Here are some of my favorites(plus they add a new one on their youtube channel every monday!):

Basketball Class

 

 

Fast Food

 

 

Cooking Show

 

 

Rope Swing

 

Lunch

Boredshorts.tv

Enjoy! Xoxo -Ryn

DIY Friday: Scalloped Shorts

I probably got this idea from Pinterest about a year ago. And I think it's so adorable! But you can totally rough up the sweet looking shorts with black or grey... It can ground the outfit for ya, add a blazer, tank & wedges (try all one color, like black, besides the shorts) or a holey t-shirt and throw on some converse... Or you can prep it up or even make it more girly! ooh or pair it with chambray with converse or ballet flats from madewell or J.crew...  The outfit is up to you, that's the great thing!

You can take some older pants you don't wear anymore or some old shorts you have hiding in your closet and transform them!

What you'll need:
Juice glass or Dixie cup
Scissors
Pencil
Pants

1. Lay out you pants, you should probably iron them, like I didn't... Just to get an accurate length.

2. Lay the legs together, make them even and as flat as possible.

3.Smooth it out, one more time & Cut them.

4. Make sure they are even by laying them out. If they aren't, trim them up.

5. Put your juice glass on the edge of the "now" shorts. and start tracing with the pencil.

6. Still keep tracing and connecting the swoops.

7.See? They're shaping up.

8. Trim where the outlines are.

8. Ta-da!!!!!!! They're done! Now if you don't like the fraying look, you can buy fray check at your local craft store and place the liquid on a q-tip and smear it on each scallop.  And viola! It's complete! And ready to be worn this summer! :)

 

Ready, set, DIY!!! Xoxo- Ryn

 

P.s. I will not be showing you how the shorts look on me, only because I'm very white and I haven't shaved my legs! So you can't see it yet! : )

Style find: Pantone colors

When I was teaching my second class back in february, one of the ladies asked me such a great question! She had asked me: if I use Pantone color system, when determining what fabric colors to pick for the season?

And I told her this:
I rarely check the Pantone colors each season. I mean I look, but I don't necessarily use them in my wardrobe! (Since I gravitate towards neutral colors anyways) But they do have an app for Pantone colors. It's $9.99 just for an app.

To me, The Pantone panel, are there to make money. For every season they pick about 14 "in" colors. And the fashion industry runs with it and they try to lure you into the buying trends you won't need/want in the future. Just remember, back in fall of 2011 the new hot color was Bordeaux then in fall of 2012 they renamed the same exact color, oxblood!

So I mean, be cautious of what colors you are be swindled into buying.

If you bought a pair of sea-foam green colored jeans last year, and then your considering buying a pair of mint jeans that just has a different name... try and run through you closet in your mind. And see if you have anything that is similar in your closet. You probably don't need the garment your thinking of purchasing!

I'm not saying to give in to trends or colors, I'm just saying don't be fooled by the name changes. I still like color! But I usually buy colors that I like and what I know I'm going to wear for a long amount of time! Like I've said before, I buy a lot of neutrals. And I really like to pair colors with each neutral outfit I wear. Imagine an all black outfit and then you add a rockin' mean cuff bracelet or necklace, pretty awesome right? You can add any color to a neutral outfit, and pretty much hit it out of the park!

So be mindful of the games retail stores play with you!
Not to say, you shouldn't buy the new up and coming colors coming out! I totally do that myself! I fancy the colors coming out, and I try to update my wardrobe with a couple pieces!

Here are Pantone spring "it" colors:

Soul Searcher: You're my inspiration/ It's all in the details!

So sometimes it's just nice to just go into a store and try clothes on...

You don't neccessarily need to buy from them. You just go and feel like a girl. and you try, try try again!

 

So the other day, I went in and tried things on at Anthropologie. And I had a blast.

I picked out what I liked and then headed to the dressing room. It felt glorious!

Like the heavens were shining down on me.

I also got some inspiration in details for the clothes I make myself. And I like to see how the stores style their mannequins, because it helps me grow as a stylist, to style my cleints and myself. I'm  kinda excited about the pics I have too!  : )
P.s. The People were super nice to me that day! BONUS!


Here are a few pics I took! : )

 

 

 (ANTHROPOLOGIE)

Enjoy! -Ryn

DIY Friday: Elbow Patches



Since it's a bit chilly where I live, its still a great time to utilize sweaters! And by borrowing from the boys, we can add elbow patches to sweaters or anything that has long sleeves, and have be oh so chic!

 

 

What you'll need:
Marker
Pattern
Fabric (I've used everything from sequins to denim to moleskin! You can pretty much use anything)
Embroidery thread
Needle
Scissors
Pins
Iron

What you'll want to do is try on your sweater, stand in front of a mirror, bend one elbow, take a marker and put an X where the tip of your elbow is, then repeat.

Then you'll want is take the pattern of the elbow patch, lay it on the fabric of your choice, cut out the patch.

Next lay the sweater on a flat surface, elbows facing up, where you can see them.

Then place the patches on the X part, try to make them even. Then you'll pin the patches in place.

 

 

You will then thread your needle with embroidery thread (it come with 6 strands I use 3 strands, since its a bit thick using all 6) and I like to use the blanket stitch, but you can use any stitch you'd prefer!

(Here is a tutorial for blanket stitching : HERE)

And run a stitch along the borders of the patch onto the sweater. I usually fold under the raw edges and stitch, you are more than welcome to leave the raw edge and every time you wash your sweater you'll see frayed edges, which would be cool! P

Then you will tie off, and I say press it with the touch of a hot iron!

And then you'll have an awesome kind of sweater!

One other thing you could do is change out the buttons, maybe to some chic flashy buttons. It takes any ordinary sweater to the next level for sure!

 

You'll want this shape... But it doesn't have to be perfect!!!
Yayyyyy!

XO -Ryn

Fancy Find: Poshmark App

Soo, I came across poshmark awhile back and I kinda tossed it to the side...
One might ask, what is a poshmark app? The Best way I can describe it, is: Ebay & A clothes swap collide! You pay for the clothes, but you check other peoples closets.
So you are more than welcome on this site. It's free to upload your goods, they take 20% of what you earn when you sell an item, and then the have a set amount for shipping, which is $6.99 for $25 & under and $4.99 on items $25.00 & over. Many sellers bundle multiple items for you  from their closets so you don't end up paying twice the shipping if you want more than one item from them. This is for Ladies only, but some sellers do sell kid clothing & men clothing. Also haggling is accepted! (found out something about myself, I love to haggle!) Right now it's only for iphone/iPad users, but they are expanding sometime soon. If you are not on Poshmark yet, please sign up through me! When you sign up, there will be a box in the sign up page that says, something like,

Well I picked it back up and started posting clothes I don't wear anymore... Selling them. Yay! Don't get me wrong, I love giving to salvation army, but I also like to make moola too!  I have just recently sold 3 things! so excited to sell more (help me out will ya!). I have already sold 2 pairs of shoes and & 1 top!!! What you really have to watch out for is, not buying things with the money you just earned! naughty naughty! Terrible, OK maybe not ( I really like what I bought!! It's more like a switch-a-roo of closets! ; ) I have already bought a pair of genuine leather Authentic Cole Haan loafers for $14.00!!! (Unheard of, but not for me!!! Favor chases me down and overtakes me.) A gold kangaroo necklace (that I wear ALL the time! I just fancy it so much!) which was only $15! and some white converse... Not sure I like them... I wish the seller had told me whether the shoes came from a non-smoke house or not... hopefully washing them will help. I bought them for $15.00.  The only things I wish was a little lower in price were the consignment fee and the shipping. Other than that I really like that site!

They have great stuff on that site, Alot of brand name stuff! One thing I would say is to be well informed of your brands, when they go on sale at the store, (because they try to charge more than what they actually are worth) and don't be afraid to haggle the price down. The ultimate reason they're selling their clothes is to get rid of them, and if you name the right price, you'll end up with some really great items to incorporate into your wardrobe. :)

For the awesomeness of poshmark, if you refer peeps, They get $5.00 in credit and you $5.00 in credits. it's a win-win situation! and you can use that credit towards any closet on the site!

When signing up on poshmark, use this code, HXVAS please & thank-you!

P.S. My closet's name is @rynb, I know shocker right?!

Love ya - Ryn

 

Styled: Therese

So, about a 2 months ago, I styled this wonderful woman. She wanted a new perspective on the way she could dress. A type of youthfulness, really. Her only two requirements were that I couldn't style her like Madonna or lady gaga. And that was totally fine by me! Her style was and still is conservative. I never want to change her style status, but i do want to switch it up, updated, youthful and let her style reflect all the good things going on in her life! So when I went into her closet and started pulling outfits together I received a lot of "I would never have put THAT together!". If I hear those words I know I'm doing a my job! So yes, I still kept her true style of conservative there, but I added a splash of fun and youthfulness to her wardrobe. Just by pairing things, that 1. Are a bit out of her comfort zone and 2. That are not necessarily matching, took her wardrobe and herself to whole other level.
So each time I style someone, I take pictures of the outfits we come up with, it's always nice to have a visual. To see and say "oh this really does look good" or "I never would have put that together but I can see it works." By putting yourself in those outfits and taking pictures you have visual of how it really looks on you and you have reference of outfits you can duplicate again or switch it and put some creativity out there. It's your choice what you do! 😃


I think these rules are good for any age! Don't just think this is for older gals, younger gals need the same set of rules too!

It's totally acceptable to mix things up without the worry of looking like your daughter or a teenager for that matter when you are 40+.

Be sure to find things that fit. Try not to do low cut things, and if you do, wear a cami underneath.

Slits on skirts are not forbidden, but be mindful of where they hit you. If they hit you inches away from your hiney cheeks, it's not a good look.

It's acceptable to have nice fitting clothes without look like your clothes were painted on or you look like you have a sausage casing on. So be mindful of having clothes skim your body rather than the 2 ideas up top, when trying things on.

Be aware what size you really are and own it! Don't be ashamed or anything like that! You are beautiful at any size. Just be a healthy you.

If you don't want to look like a teenager, stop buying things in the junior section. 1. It's not always a good way to go. 2. It's on the cheaper side of clothes. It's not good quality. It'll only last you a couple of season and the poof you get a hole in it. If you're only shopping there to on-trend prices for on the cheap than I say ok, but if you're shopping there for staples, I suggest you go other stores to find those great pieces. And the size in juniors is always messed up! It's odd numbers and you're instead going to be a 2 normal sizing but a 3 in juniors...

If you find yourself in the junior section, who do you see around you? Do you see people your age or do you see teens & Tweens shopping beside you?

Mini skirts aren't a great look on anyone, unless done right. I think the mid thigh is the highest hemline that you should approach in your style. Any higher and you could look a bit hoochie...

The whole jeans and stilettos thing is so overrated. You can still wear jeans with a great wedge, or peep toes, but the stilettos and jeans thing, that should be left in back burner, because so many women destroy that look. They seem to think that if you have nice shoes, and you pair it with casual pieces then you automatically look dressier when pairing those heels with that casual top and jeans. There is a time and place and a knowledge to style them with things.

I'm sure I'll post more style tips again!
I hope you're enjoying all of these reads! Please let me hear feedback from you! I'd love to hear what you have to say!

XOX -Ryn

DIY Friday: Polka dotted jeans

So I adore these jeans! They are sooo cute! Unfortunately I haven't made them yet, I just saw them on someone on instagram who I follow... But I'm thinking I will in the few weeks! (and yes I will post pictures!)

I'm not one to post a diy on here without testing it first, but it's been kinda busy!

Disclaimer: Polka-dots will not make you look wider on you lower half, that's just your imagination. If you style these right, you're as good as gold!
And by adding polka dots to Mom jeans will not improve or update them. You should give those suckers away! Nobody should still be wearing them. They don't flatter any figure!

(Photo Credit: @LovelybyLucy on instagram)

See! Aren't these the cutest!?

My recommendation, is to use boyfriend jeans or skinny jeans for this project.

and I also think you could use any wash. either way you are going to wind up with really cute jeans! Like Madewell1937 Cute!

So what you'll need:

Jeans: Boyfriend or skinny

Bleach Pen

Paper plate

A stamper foam brush

Latex gloves

I would a test first on a scrap of fabric first...

(Use gloves when using bleach)

1.Wash and dry the jeans, then slip a piece of waxed paper inside it to prevent bleed-through.

2.First I would go ahead and put trash bags on the surface wear you'll be bleaching, Maybe outside...

3.Lay your jeans out flat.

4. Squeeze out some bleach gel on the paper plate, load up you foam stamper and lightly stamp on you pair of jeans all over. You don't want to stamp too hard, then you will not get an accurate circle. the bleach may still bleed a bit, just warn you.

5.Let dry and flip to the other side.

And repeat.

6.wash your jeans. iron & roll 'em up. and enjoy!

So excited to try this! I have the perfect pair in mind too! : )

Let me know when you try this!

Love ya, Ryn

Beauty Find: Quirky Make-up

Umm, How cute is make-up that the package is just as cute as the actual make-up?! Seriously! Super duper cute! I'm attracted to the packaging! I get destracted by pretty things! or just quirky things... ; )

 I love the Chantecaille eyeshadows with the sharkfin pressed into each eyeshadow! Who really cares about the colors, right?! They also have a limited addition elephant pressed eyeshadow!

Chantecaille Cosmetics : HERE

And I'm really happy about MAC cosmetics Archie's girls collection! Sooo Cute! They have such cute packaging and a bluch that has hearts pressed into it!!!

 

MAC Cosmetics : HERE

 

The Aerin Brand's Pressed powder is so pretty too! The only word that comes to me when describing it is: Elegant. It's very elegant looking/

 

AERIN Beauty : HERE

 

 

Okay so it's not totally a pressed blush, but They're still equally as cool! I mean they remind me of dippin'dots! Which is pretty cool! I mean, zero calories!

 

Guerlain : HERE

 

            How cool is this? Pantone & sephora teaming up to create a make-up line!! Super cool!       The squares are PERFECT!

 

Sephora + Pantone: HERE 

 

Even NYX has cool geometric pressed powder! So awesome!

 

NYX : HERE

 

If you don't know this yet, I'm a total sucker for stripes! I love them! It doesn't matter where I am, If I see stripes I head straight to where they are! It's like I have a radar or something! I adore 'em! and this blush is totally up my alley!

 

 

Sephora: HERE

 

I am a bronzer girl ALL the way! I love bronzer! and this is a baked one, which I love the look completely! It almost looks like brushstrokes!

 

 

Urban Decay: HERE

 

 

I love the scallops of this Physicians Formula Blush! So pretty! and let me tell you this brand has all sorts of pretty blushes & bronzers!!! I'll be looking, next time I go to Ulta!

 

Physicians Formula : HERE

 

 

 

Let me know if you come across any other cool or quirky make-up! I'd love to see it! - Ryn