Independence Day

Happy 4th of July!  I hope you all have off work and get to enjoy this Monday doing something fun (and safe). I will be frolicking around in this skirt I just wore not too long ago here.  But let's face it - it's blue, light and comfy = perfect for a hot summer day celebrating our freedom!

Paired with my hot pink hex bracelet and tied up white tee, it's even a little 80s.

{White Tee - American Apparel, Skirt - Talbots; Heels - Target; Hot pink bracelet - DIY, see yesterday's post}

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Making Jewelry w/ Hardware

Before my trip to Minnesota, I made a trip to Hobby Lobby for Friendship bracelet materials...I also hit up Lowe's.  Yes, a hardware store.  I bought a few packages of 20 pieces of hex nuts to make Hex Bracelet DIY bracelets.  The lady working at Lowe's seemed confused when I said I'd just eye ball the size of hex nut I needed...

I originally found this idea through Honestly WTF and pinned it to Pinterest.  I took a few spins of my own to it:  used colored rope, put a clasp on it and kept on braiding to make the bracelet a wrap around.

Here's what you need:

- Rope or twine of some sort... I found these in the crafting store near the jewelry making section
- 18 hex nuts per bracelet...the smaller ones, because they get heavy fast if their too big.  You can eye ball the size you want.
- Clasp of your choice.  I choose the Lobster Claw Clasp since it's bigger and sturdy to support this slightly heavier bracelet.
- Then follow the directions here to create (just braiding in the nuts).

Maybe something fun to do on your day off tomorrow?  A little downtime to recover from all the fireworks going down tonight!  I'm off to a fun filled day of BBQing and fun in the sun.  Enjoy your 4th weekend!

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Bolds

{Cardi - J.Crew; Purple Tank - Target; Print Skirt - Loft; Gray Wedges - Target} 

I am loving jeweled tones lately, and experimenting wearing them together with the color block trend.  I also like this bright purple tank with my print skirt (bold background).  I have to wear a cardi to work because it feels like winter year around at my office.

You know what won't feel like winter?  This loooooong 4th of July weekend!  I hope you all have an amazing weekend and be safe with those fire works. Happy Independence Day! Thank you to all the military who make celebrating each day possible.

P.S. Winner of the July Ad Space Giveaway is... Love, Lucy!

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