Guest Post | Personalized Clothing - Expressionism Meets Fashion

There are so many great things about fashion today. Not only can inspired fashionistas turn to top designers or brands for trendy looks, they can easily show off their style through DIY projects that yield custom garments and pieces. Even ladies not handy with a thread and needle can grab a glue-gun, iron, scissors or other common household items to help create their own look while showing off unique personalities. Take these ideas from fashion bloggers:

(image: Instagram)

This fun concept could also be done on jackets or flannels, but looks amazingly fabulous on rolled boyfriend jeans as shown. The blogger muse used military, varsity and rock inspired patches, combined with a black leather jacket and modern Oxfords to help solidify an edgy look, perfect for day or even the right evening event.

(image: A Beautiful Mess)

The girls behind A Beautiful Mess created a custom sweater complete with a cute red heart to show off a feminine look with a touch of child-like whimsy. The model’s softly curled hair and natural-hued makeup palette help to ensure a sweet yet modern vibe.

(image: Trash To Couture)

Women wanting to look like they’ve styled themselves in a ridiculously expensive designer sweater can take a cue from this custom project. Made with an old sweater and a piece of applique this Trash to Couture blogger simply hand sewed the edges and cut out the middle portions. Her high-fashion sense definitely shows through with a custom sweater perfect for a multitude of occasions.

(image: Love Maegan)

Of course, as anyone into both high fashion and the punk trend currently invading our pop culture knows, a feathery headpiece is certain to be a just-right accent. While celebs pay big bucks for designers to create these pieces, fashion blogger Maegan took to her craft supplies to construct a one-of-a-kind headpiece every bit as punk as the runway styles, but undoubtedly way more affordable! And somehow, when paired with plaid and leather, it works flawlessly!

(image: Zomoc.com)

Ladies who appreciate the fun side of fashion will adore these custom designed sunglasses complete with a 3D effect thanks to faux pearl embellishments. This blogger undoubtedly has a quirky yet hip take on style, and a variety of sunglass silhouettes could easily be adorned with faux-pearls but also, crystals or metallic detailing.

Of course, business owners, coaches and many others may want some custom gear of their own, but aren’t as savvy as the above bloggers. So another, easy way to personalize any outfit is by taking advantage of zipgraphix.com. Send in a logo or artwork and they can screen or embroider it onto shirts, pants, bags and much more to help you standout in a crowd. To show individuality and uniqueness, start customizing your garments and accessories in 2014!

Interested in being a guest blogger? Please let me know!

Mail of the week (October 4 - 8)

 The first issue of Beauté by L'Oréal Paris: Beauté is "Your guide to beauty from L'Oréal Paris". I don't remember what I did to register for this and I'm not sure if you can still register to get the paper version, but you can read the electronic version here. Those were included in the paper version that I received:

• L'Oréal Paris EverStrong Sulfate-Free Fortify System Hydrate Shampoo (0.3 FLOZ, 10ML)
• L'Oréal Paris EverStrong Sulfate-Free Fortify System Hydrate Conditioner (0.3 FLOZ, 10ML)
• L'Oréal Paris EverStrong Sulfate-Free Fortify System Overnight Repair Treatment (0.3 FLOZ, 10ML)
• L'Oréal Paris Studio Secrets Professional Magic Perfecting Base (sample) 
• More than $25 in coupons savings

Samples of Crystal Light: Fill out the informations on their Facebook page to receive your free 4 samples of Crystal Light singles low calorie drink mix. I received:

• Tea Blends Dragon Fruit Mango White Tea
• Strawberry Orange Banana
• Cherry Pomegranate
• Acai White peach Papaya
• $0.75 coupon on any one Crystal Light Singles or Pitcher Pack

 My coupons from P&G BrandSaver

Emergen-C Cranberry Pomegranate sample: Get yours here (Canada only).

 Products to review from Misikko.com: I received:

• Hana Shine Shield (2 oz)
• CHI Silk Infusion (2 oz)
• 3 Misikko nail files
• Colgate Wisp (2 brushes)
• a cute flower!

 Coupons from Similac Club for my friend Sara

November 2010 issue of Fashion

Samples from John Frieda: I received:

• Frizz-Ease Smooth Start Shampoo
• Frizz-Ease Smooth Start Conditioner
• Frizz-Ease Hair Serum

If I'm right, this offer isn't available to Canadian residents anymore, but if you're from the US, submit the request form to receive your free samples.

My prize from Helena's giveaway: I was lucky enough to be one of the winner of Helena's Forgotten Giveaway:

• Essence Duo Eyeshadow in Dream Team
• Essence Eclipse Glitter Eye Pencil in Hide Bella Hide
• Estee Lauder Artist's Eye Pencil in Softsmudge Black
• Essence Multi Action False Lashes Mascara

 I have never heard about the brand Essence so I can't wait to try eveyrthing out! Thank you Helena!

Mail of the week (July 26-30) and last week (August 2-6)

U by Kotex samples: I don't really understand why I've recived those samples for the the third time?! I swear I haven't registered more than one time for some samples... anyway! The sample pack includes:

• 1 Clean Wear Regular Pad
• 1 Barely There Thin Liner
• 2 Click Regular Tampons

 September 2010 issue of Fashion

Free customized mouse pad from artscow: Of course, I chose a picture of my beloved doggie. It was a pleasant surprise receiving this in the mail when I had totally forgot about it. This is something I will keep forever.

John Frieda Root Awakening products samples: I received:

• Root Awakening Nourishing Moisture Shampoo
• Root Awakening Nourishing Moisture Conditioner
• Root Awakening Strength Restoring Smoothing Lotion

Breathe Right Nasal Strips samples: I hope this will help my stuffy nose...

Mail

I received my Avon order today! And it is a really small order (only one item!) but, of course, they prefer to waste a big box - as always. -_-

At least they included some brochures and leaflets.

What I ordered is this pretty thing...

(please don't mind the washer and dryer in the back)

It's the Key to My Heart Necklace. It's a key pendant with faux-stone on 42 cm (16 1/2'') chain with 9 cm (3 1/2'') extender. It's available in silvertone or in goldtone. I bought it on sale for 9.99$ but it qill be 19.99$. I just couldn't resist as I LOVE key-shaped jewellery =D

This week, I also received three of my magazines:

The March issue of Fashion (which I received after the April issue ?!?), and the April issue of Cosmopolitan (why in the world did they have to put Gaga almost naked on the cover of Cosmo?) and Glamour. The only one missing is Allure.

Project "Pan them all!" update + Clairol Perfect 10 + NOTW + FOTD

My giveaway closes tomorrow at midnight so don't forget to enter here!!

Two more products to cross off my Project "Pan them all!" list!

Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew Daily Regenerating Moisture Cream

Luscious Layers Vanilla Fudge Layer Cake Whipped Body Butter

That Garnier cream is my HG facial moisturizer, as it seems to be the only one that is able to get rid of dry skin, and it makes my face feels so fresh and smooth. I was in a hurry to pan it because it has exceeded his expiration date by... almost 2 years, and the texture started to look weird. Here are some pictures of the last bits:

I'm not sure if you will be able to see it... but the texture have become a lot more watery and it was turning yellow!

I know I shouldn't have finished it as it was getting weird... but I decided to give it a try and as it didn't do nothing bad to my skin, I continued using it. I would have felt bad to throw it away )=

I will now be using my new Marcelle Hydra-C 24H Moisturizing Gel-Cream as a facial moisturizer ^^

The whipped body butter was not on my list of things to pan, but I had to use another moisturizer because I finished Avon Naturals Strawberry & Guava Moisturizing Body Yogurt. And I quickly finished it as the container is so small!

I dyed my hair with Clairol Perfect 10 in Dark Brown (espresso on the double):

Here's what is inside the box:

 

So I proceeded on applying the color:

 It's funny how brown hair dye always look purple at the roots when applied!

I was afraid to let the dye only 10 minutes in my hair... so I extended it to around 15 minutes. And here is the final result, fresh from the shower:

I'm amazed at how shiny and soft my hair are now!

 

  

I'll be doing a review of this product soon!

Onto my NOTW:

Yes, I'm totally addicted to glitters! So I used:

• Sally Hansen Hard As Nails Xtreme Wear - Tangerine
• old glittery nail polish (it's so old it doesn't even have a label anymore!)
• Sally hansen Ultimate Shield Fortifying Base & Toap Coat

Yesterday I met with friend for dinner, and I decided to try my Physicians Formula Mosaic Cream Eye Shadow in Nutmeg Mosaic I got for 1$ at a Dollar Tree in Wildwoods:

Face
CoverGirl Tanfastic Bronzer - Soleil 315

CoverGirl Cheekers Blush - ? (the label has been torned)

Eyes

Physicians Formula Mosaic Cream Eye Shadow - Nutmeg Mosaic

Maybelline Unstoppable Eyeliner - Onyx

Maybelline Lash Stiletto Mascara - Black

Lips

they were chapped and dry so I skipped lipgloss or lipstick and tried to treat them with Jamieson Laboratories Vitamin E 100% Pure Oil

This Physicians Forumlas palette is actually a cream-to-powder eyeshadow. It is highly pigmented, but it seems to crease quickly... I will try using a primer before applying it next time.

I subscribed to Fashion Magazine some times ago, and I received my gift for subscribing this week:

It's two samples of L'Oréal EverPure Color Care System. I've got a 0.5 FL. OZ (15 ml) shampoo and conditioner. It's nice because I wanted to try these!

My mother bought me a surprise from Giant Tiger today:

Giant Tiger European Milk Chocolate! I didn't know they had their own chocolate! It's really written (C)2009 Giant Tiger Stores Limited on the back of the label... Can't wait to taste it ^^

Oh and...

...Dorothy helped me do my homeworks the other day ^^