5 Ideas to Brighten Your Bedroom

Looking for simple ways to redecorate your space? Small details can make the biggest difference in how your bedroom looks and feels. Here are 5 affordable, no-fuss ways to give your room some extra flair in a snap.

10 Easy Ways to Brighten up any Outfit

Have you ever wished your outfit could be a little less, dull? I know I have! So many times I will put on the perfect outfit, only to find that it is still missing something. Sometimes, jeans and a t-shirt just don't cut it. Here are 10 ways to make your outfit stand out from the rest :)

10. Add Some Colorful Jewelry

This is the most common option, and the most budget-friendly. There are millions of pieces of jewelry, all of them adding a unique touch to your outfit. Here are a few that will stay within a budget and are wearable with both fancy and casual outfits.

 

Forever 21 necklace: $6.80

 

Forever 21 necklace, $8.80

 Forever 21 Bracelet, $4.80

Forever 21 Bracelet, $12.80

Forever 21 Bracelet, $5.80

Forever 21 Earrings, $2.80

 Forever 21 Earrings, $2.80

Forever 21 Ring, $1.50

 There are so many types of jewelry, and most of it is budget-friendly. Some of my favorite places to but jewelry are:

Forever 21: Often, I can buy tons of jewelry there for under $10, and even under $5. They also tend to have super chic jewelry :)

 Kohls: They always have some kind of jewelry on sale, and they have more fancy jewelry than Forever 21.

 Claires: Though not always the cheapest, occasionally you can snatch up a minimally priced pair of earrings or a necklace.


9. Add a scarf

 I think each girl should own at least one colored scarf. My favorite scarf is teal with peacock feathers printed onto it. I also have a purple scarf I wear quite often. If you do not own one casual scarf, I urge you to go buy one. Here are a few options:

 

Forever 21 Scarf, $8.80

 Kohls Scarf, $5

 Claires Scarf, $12


Some of my favorite places to buy these are:
Kohls: If you can hit a good sale, these are usually pretty cheap.  
Claires: I have never bought a cheap scarf at Claires, but they have some oober-cute ones. 
Wal-Mart: Though a bit odd, They have some very cheap scarves, and very bright too!

8. Add a  purse.  
One of my absolute favorites. I have enough purses to feed an army. If the army ate purses that is :) Though bags always tend to be a but pricier than other accesories, I tend to use them much more. Here are a few bright purses for under $25

Forever 21 Coral Purse $19.80

Claires Handbag $24

Forever 21 $20.80

Old Navy $10

Old Navy $24.50
Some of my favorite places to buy purses are...
EVERYWHERE!I love purses, my mom has threatened me many many times :) Now really
Mark by AVON. I love their purses though they are pricey, I like them a lot!
Wal Mart. I can almost always find a purse I like there.
Occasionally I like claires and Target, but not all the time.

7. Add some Colorful Shoes 

I LOVE SHOES! I think every female knows this to be true :) There are TONS of bright shoes that match a lot of outfits, and most of them aren't too pricey :) Here are a bunch of options that will make a pair of jeans and a t-shirt look fabulous :)

 Payless:$16.99

 Payless:$19.99

 Payless $22.99

Amazon.com $17.99 {They have about a dozen colors and I LOVE them :) }


My favorite places to buy shoes are:
Payless. The name is self explanatory 
Target. I have a size 10/11 foot, and target carries that size. There can be miracles...

6. Add some Leg-wear
What kind of leg-wear? Tights, legwarmers, leggings, all these are among the best accessories ever.  I love them. I absolutely adore adding the splash of color other then skin-tone underneath a dress. Not to mention {in most cases} it makes it more modest! Here are a few of my FAVORITE leg-accessories :)

These tights from We Love Colors are oober cute! They have 25+ different colors!$12.50

Amazon.com $16.59

Polka dotted tights, Also from We Love Colors $12.50

Payless $6.99

Payless $5.99

I also have bought legwarmers, tights, and leggings at Target, Claires, and Wal-mart :)
My Favorite places to buy these is:
Target: If you can go at the right time there is generally a good supply.
Claires. $7 for Bright Purple over the knee slouch legwarmers :) 
5.Paint your nails/Add Makeup
This one is the easiest, and it makes a huge difference. It may seem small, but it is very noticeable :) Add polka-dots or paint them two or 3 different colors and they will be noticed! Put two different colors in your eyeshadow (Be careful not to look like a fairy :)

Target $7.50

$2 at Target

$6

 

Mark by Avon $20

Mark by AVON $15

Of course, you can buy nail polish literally ANYwhere.My favorite place to buy it is Target. Target has a ginormous collection and it is OOBER-cheap.

4. Add a sweater

I love sweaters and cardigans of all sorts! There are SO many of these that are so chic, and really versatile! Such as these!

Forever 21 $7.24

Forever 21 $15.99

Old Navy $29.50

Old Navy $24.94

I have to say, Old Navy, Macy's and Kohls are the BEST places to buy these :)

3. Tank tops/Tight undershirts
Tanks tops and under-t-shirts are so simple, and so cute! They not only can brighten an outfit, but they make it more modest! Tanktops with polka-dots, stripes, and lace are incredibly cute with an otherwise-too-low tshirt. Some of the cutest ones are at cheaper stores like Target and Wal-mart, or in stores like Kohls.

Kohls $9

Kohls $5.99

Kohls $5.99
2. Hair Accesories
My favorite way to Brighten! There are literally thousands of options. I Love places like Forever 21 and Claires because they sell Hair accessories SO cheap!

 

Forever 21 $2.50

Forever 21 $5.80 

Forever 21 $6.80

Forever 21 $6.80
By Far My favorite place to buy Hair accessories is Claires,  They have hundreds. Heavenly
The #1 way to brighten up your outfit is with...
A Smile!

Absolutely Free!




Sincerely,


Libbi H.

Have Fun with Your Friends!

Here's a list of fun ways to get even closer to your best friend...or maybe make a new one!

• Give yourselves a homemade fruity or Italian facial. While you're getting gorgeous, flip through Susie magazines and share your favorite articles.
• Break out a boardgame you haven't played since you were a kid.
• Do cartwheels in your backyard.
• Ride your bikes in the driveway.
• Bake some brownies with cookie dough on top. Let her take some home to her family.
• Take tons of pictures -- indoors and out -- of you and your bff goofing off.
• If she's sleeping over, cook omlets for breakfast, stuffed with your favorite fillings!
• Remember the fun photos you took? Scrapbook them together!
• Talk about your dreams.
• Laugh about your favorite memories together.
• Go ice skating.
• Go for a swim.
• Pitch in your allownace and go to Starbucks for some sweet treats. If you want to be extra sweet, offer to cover the bill.
• Climb a tree or race like you did when you were little.
• Tell your friend about this blog.
• Paint your nails and talk about life. Be honest and open.
• Swap clothes (with mom's permission). You can always trade back later if you want.
• Start a prayer group, meeting every 2 weeks, or whatever schedule is best.
• Brainstorm for fun new ideas and share them here!
• Stay tuned for even more fun ideas and advice about friends.

Fun in the Sun

Here are some great ways to have fun with your friends and family this summer!

• make watermelon slushes
• freeze green grapes then enjoy! (they have to be green)
• have a spa day
• make cucumber face masks
• make a fruity facial
• get a summer haircut. take before & after pics
• get a mani/pedi in a 4th of July or bright summer color
• paint on your sidewalk (yes, I said paint! click here to learn how!)
• get some cute modest swimsuits (JC Penny's, Diviine ModesTee - customize swimwear!) (see GFG swimsuit review!)
• show your friend you care
• moisturize your hands & nails
• wash your dog (or your dad's car)
• treat your friends to ice cream (yes, with your $)
• get a summer wardrobe (Diviine ModesTee, JC Penny's, Macy's, Target)
• hit the pool (and don't forget modest swimsuits and sunblock!)
• invent a new flavor of popsicle by mixing fruit juices -- make & eat!
• brainstorm more ideas with your friends and post them here!