Get those pearls shining!

Gosh I haven't posted in a while! When I say that I mean a decent, thought out post; not the giveaway posts! Well they still need to be planned out. 

Anyway let's have Tutorial Thursday!

Teeth whitening. Ever wanted those effortless pearls donned by every celebrity going? Well follow this recipe for a paste to use on those less than impressionable 'pearls'.

Ingredients:

• Toothpaste
• Baking soda
• Hydrogen Peroxide
• Water

Method:

1. Put a tiny bit of toothpaste into a small cup, mix in one teaspoon baking soda plus one teaspoon of hydrogen peroxide, and half a teaspoon water. 
2. Thoroughly mix then brush your teeth for two minutes. 

Remember to do it once a week until you have reached the results you want. Once your teeth are good and white, limit yourself to using the whitening treatment once every month or two.

Tutorial Tuesday!

Tutorial Tuesday!

Welcome back to school. Bet you're loving it so far... On the first day back you always get the impression that as it's the first day they'll be no tests, hard P.E lessons or anything which requires much effort. WRONG.  The word 'Test' can set off a negative aura for the whole day, specially if it's first lesson. Anyway. Do pretty nail varnish colours sound much better? Yes please. If you're a girl, you're completely aware that 9/10 times the colour from the bottle doesn't look the same from when you paint it on your nails. So, introducing the 'Colour Pallette'. This tutorial is self explanatory.
You will need a book (preferably a scrapbook). Label the pages accordingly so 'Neutrals' 'Fluroresscents' etc. And write the shade name underneath the sample splodge you've dotted on the page. This is also really good for blending colours. With ombre nails if you 'tickle' two nail varnishes together you get an ombre shade.  Have fun!

Recipe: Chocolate Egg Nests

Schools out scream and shout!

And it's not just any half term- it's Easter half term. Time to pig out then burn it off quickly before anyone's noticed! With tomorrow being Good Friday; everyone has a day off before the big Easter weekend. Gives plenty of time to release the inner Nigella in all of us. Or Mary Berry. Chocolate Easter nests are delicious and easy to make- with not much actual cooking involved. Here's the recipe and enjoy :) It makes 12, make sure you get plenty for the hard work!
You will need:

• 200g milk chocolate (or enough to cover the cereal)
• 5 Shredded wheat 
• 36 Cadbury Mini Eggs
• Cake cases
• 12-hole bun tin (Optional you can do this without one)
• Heatproof bowl

Method:

1. Place 12 cake cases in a 12-hole bun tin, or any other baking trays you have. Set aside
2. Break the chocolate into equal squares and place in a heatproof bowl. You can melt the chocolate by either microwaving- by checking the chocolate every 20 seconds and stirring. Or by melting over a pan of simmering water, stirring until the chocolate is smooth and melted.
3. Crumble the shredded wheat into the bowl with melted chocolate. Make sure the pieces are small and even. Next, coat the shredded wheat. Spoon into cake cases and use a teaspoon to mould into shape. You want a dip in the middle for the mini eggs to sit in.
4. Places 3 mini eggs in each nest and chill in the fridge until set. Enjoy :)

Gold dip DIY

DIY Gold-dipped shoes tutorial

So last week I did the kitty cats on your flats. But if you've still got more pumps to spare, or didn't fancy a cat on your shoe- why not go for a chic gold finish?

You will need:

• Ballet flats/pumps or any other shoe which needs a boast :)
• Tape
• Gold spray paint
• Plastic bags
• Newspaper (optional)

Method:

1. Choose your pair of shoes to give their mojo back and put some newspaper down on the floor/surface you are working on.
2. If you have any bows on your pumps (or anything else decorative) using scissors, cut them off.
3. Next, tape off your shoe 2-3 inches from the top. Plastic bags can be used to cover the rest of the soles. Now spray away. One coat may not be enough, try 2 or 3 coats.
4. Allow 15 minutes drying time then unravel the tape off your new shoes!
5. Repeat to the other shoe. If you have any different coloured spray paints- feel free to experiment.

So if you can't afford those new designer heels, I gurantee these are so much cheaper to do. How proud would you be if you said 'Oh I didn't buy them, made it myself' :)

Supplies:

Tangled up- not anymore

Do you hate when this happens? ^ Especially after opening up that suitcase- when you're after that one particular necklace. To find it with a million knots in and tangled to another 3 necklaces. How about a way to stop this? Well I've found the answer.

A straw.

Time to get organised. Simply undo the clasp, thread a straw through the accessory and re-clasp. So clever! Well one extra tip. Don't forget to take the straw off before you go out :)

Meow!

This tutorial is great for rejuvenating those pumps which are rarely worn. Waste not, want not.

For this tutorial you need:

• Pumps (or trainers, preferably of a brown colour)
• A thin & thick paintbrushs
• Black acrylic paint
• DecoColor opaque paint marker in white & black
• Ribbon
• Masking tape
• Newspaper (Optional) if you're a messy artist!

Method:

1. Tape the ribbon around your pumps, near the toe. Practically at the front of the hole. If that makes sense. Look at the picture. You may want to lay newspaper on the floor if you're messy with paint. 
2. Using the thick paintbrush, paint half of the front of the shoe black. With the black acrylic paint. Try not to make too much mess- as you'll be cleaning afterwards!
3. Peel the tape off and get out your thin paintbrush now. A cat needs ears to hear, so paint two, small, triangles onto your animal.
4. Get out your DecoColor opaque marker pen and ink symmetrical, white dots for eyes. Do the same but smaller triangles instead.
5. Tidy up and admire your new accessories! Remember Cinderella is an example that one pair of shoes can change your life.

DIY: Cuff bracelets

DIY

Cuff bracelets

Studs have been exploited over Tumblr recently and the trend has really caught on. Studs are a cheap way to upcycle an outfit- yet companies still manage to charge say £60+ for jeans with studs on. I bought a packet of studs for under £3 (with free shipping!) recently. Today here's a DIY tutorial for some cute, cuff bracelets.

You will require:

• Heavyweight cotton webbing or twill tape, about 1 1/4" thick
• Snap fasteners (or press stud)
• Scissors
• Needle & Thread
• Studs (Of any colour & shape you like)
• Round needle-nose pliers and nylon jaw pliers

Method:

1. Cut webbing to fit your wrist, allowing an extra 2" for hemming. Hem both ends of webbing by folding over 1/2", then over another 1/2", stitching with matching thread.
2. Get out the snap fasteners and put one on top of one end of webbing, the other on the bottom of the opposite end of webbing. Stitch snap fasteners to each end.
3. Plan a pattern by setting studs on top of webbing. When desired pattern is found, push studs through and secure by folding spikes closed around webbing. Squeeze with nylon jaw pliers to secure studs.

I found the perfect tutorial to show you all how to stud :) From the beautiful BeautyCrush, here she studs her jeans. 

And here are some studs to check out: