Taking a {Little} Break!

Sorry for the lack of posting but I have started school and volleyball and I just am too busy! I have practice everyday along with tournaments on weekends and games during the week along with school work and other responsibilities! I hope you all understand, but I won't be able to update much till the end of September!

Be back in a couple weeks or so!

{Tutorial} Flowers & Ruffles

I guest posted this tutorial over at Oopsey Daisy last month but since I have gotten new followers and not everyone has seen this I figured I would post it here!

Let's get started!

I forgot to take a picture of the shirt before I started

but this is the exact shirt from the stores website

 Materials Needed

• 2 shirts (1 to cut up) I got my at Rue 21 for $3 each
• Felt 
• Lace (optional, I didn't use it) I was going to use it to create the flower brooches but decided to use the fabric instead
• Roller Cutter
• Straight Edge

{Friday Faves} TOMS shoes

I just recently purchased my first pair of TOMS and I am in love with them! 

I purchased the...

University Black Rope Sole Women's Classics

 I love how they have an arched sole so they don't hurt your feet and they are the perfect summer shoe, plus they are so stinkin' cute!

(trust me, they look even cuter on)

Wanna know a secret? I didn't pay full price for them, I bought them for $29.99 (instead of $54) at a boutique based in Canada called Boutique Blo plus $9.99 shipping. I will admit I was a little skeptical at first because they were so much cheaper than regular TOMS, I was thinking they couldn't be the real deal. But they are! They are 100% real, they come with the famous "TOMS" flag and the shoes even have price tag attached just like it would be if you were to buy them at Nordstroms. The shipping was super fast too for coming from Canada, it only took one week.

So if you are wanting a pair of TOMS, I suggest you hit up Boutique Blo, with no doubts! They offer tons of different TOMS shoes too, not just the ones I bought :)

{Friday Faves} Lauren Conrad - Style Book

Sorry for lacking on {Feature Fridays} but I just don't know that I don't have a big enough business to do that every week since I am not well known. But on Fridays I don't have {Feature Fridays} I was thinking I could do {Friday Faves}, just show something I love and write a little bit about it....for now!

So here is the first official {Friday Faves}

Lauren Conrad's Style Book

I just recently bought this book and I am in love with it! LC has the cutest style, I love her beachy-boho style. And in this book she gives all her style tips, from clothing to hair to makeup.

I would recommend this to all fashion lovers

You can buy it Amazon for $11.10 {Hardcover}

*Amazon prices always change, when I bought it was $9.99 but it went up a little, so just keep checking back*

{Flash Sale} Mark. Cosmetics

I just wanted to let you know that Mark. Cosmetics is offering free shipping on ANY order till tonight! 

USE PROMO CODE:

MARKFS

They have some really cheap things, especially under "Last Chance" section

Like this adorable cosmetics bag for $3.99

I love these hook-up travel brushes for $2.99

Hurry and place your order at Mark. Cosmetics!

Nomorerack

I have a confession....

I am a huge bargain shopper!

I hardly ever buy anything full price.

A couple months ago I came across this amazing daily deal site called

NOMORERACK

Everyday they have about 8 deals for more than 50% retail price and shipping is only $2 per item.

To make it even better, they usually will add random credits to your account or you can apply credit when they come out.

I use Freebies 2 Deals, that website will always tell when there is special codes (and other sales) with nomorerack and tons of other stores!

And look what I bought yesterday!

 

I had $27 credit in my account so the shoes ($27) were completely free! And the bag was $28.

I am in love with these two items.

If you have not signed up for NOMORERACK yet, you must!

Have you ever bought anything from NOMORERACK before?

{Tasty Thursday} Banana Cake

It is my birthday today and so what way better to celebrate than with a cake!
I absolutely love banana flavored things! And I love this banana cake! It is super easy too :)

Lets start!

Ingredients for the cake

• 1 yellow cake mix
• 1 c. flour
• 1/2 c. oil 
• 1/4 c. applesauce
• 4 eggs 
• 2 tsp. vanilla
• 3 really ripe bananas 

Mix all ingredients together in a mixer till it is a smooth texture. Pour mixture on a greased and flour  9X13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.

While the cake is baking you can make this yummy frosting...

Ingredients for the frosting

• 1 package of cream cheese
• 1 stick of butter
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 1/2 - 2 c. powdered sugar
• 1/4 c. evaporated milk

Mix the ingredients using electric hand beaters. 

When you cake is cooled, frost the cake and you are done! 

If you want you can sprinkle chopped pecans on top for the finishing touch!

Linking up here!