Back To School 3 1/2 Ways

 While watching a back to school makeup tutorial on YouTube I decided I want to do something too!!!

So I decided to style a sweatshirt a few different ways!

Why a sweatshirt?

I bought this last year on sale for $1.00!!!

It's just a regular Hanes sweatshirt from Wal-Mart that is accessible to so many people!

Another reason is because fall is here (even if it doesn't feel like it here yet) and I wanted to make sure you got as much use out of this tutorial as possible!  

I used the dress code from my old high school as a guide I hope it is compatible with other dress codes too! 

   

 The first look has a studious feel with a printed button up worn beneath the sweatshirt, I scrunched the sleeves so that the look wouldn't seem too uptight. 

The jeans are cropped but I still had to roll them to reach the desired length!

Simple bracelets and a pair of leopard flats finish the look!   

 

 The second look has a bohemian/skater/flirty vibe to it!

I know that's a lot but that's the only way I can describe it!

The same Sweatshirt is tucked into a tie dyed skater skirt (I wear bloomers from my cheer leading days underneath in case of a breeze) and plenty of accessories.

A silver statement necklace I'm sure you have seen before and a little arm party of which the mermaid Piperbydesign bracelet is one!(Shameless self promotion I know but wouldn't you?)

Last but not least a pair of boys shoes I bought at old navy and have had in constant rotation ever since!  

 

 This is where the 3 and a 1/2 comes in!

You can wear this look two ways!

The top pictures are the obvious choice while the bottom photos brings back memories of Disney's          boy meets world/your most embarrassing "accident".

Yes I said that and yes this trend is coming back, just like overalls and midriff peek-a-boo.

The last I will NOT be taking part in but the first two I'm so there!

This outfit screams confidence from the bright paisley print to the vintage rhinestone earrings!

 The white v-neck is Hanes and the printed pants are Levi's!

Of course I can't leave out these cute color block heels I recently got at CATO's!

The earrings I bought from a dear friend and I LOVE them!

***TIP***

When wearing heels to school pick a pair of comfortable wedges and wear them on block days, you walk half as much!

I hope this was helpful and everyone is enjoying back to school season!

If it wasn't helpful I wore sweats in 90 degree weather in humid Florida for nothing!

^-^ It really wasn't that bad, the worst part was the light constantly changing... and the mosquitoes.

Mostly the mosquitoes.

xoxo

Piper Arielle

Photos by: Chase 

Milkmaid

What you will need!
Two elastics close in color to your hair.
Several bobby pins also close to your hair color.
One brush.
Some kind of serum to fight frizz. (I might be the only one who needs this)

Sorry for the hairspray in the brush bristles I rarely brush my hair unless it's for a show and shows require A LOT of hair spray!!! 

Personally I don't wash my hair everyday (it's better for your hair) and so I wait until the day before I wash it to do this look.
My three reasons?
First, your hair holds better when it's dirty.
Second, it camouflages the dirty hair when it's up.
Third, this look will crimp your hair, mine gets frizzy so it needs to be washed to curl back into shape.

Now let us begin!!!   

1. Brush out your hair starting from the bottom and work your way up!

2. Work a quarter size amount of anti-humidity frizz control into all of your hair avoiding the roots.
Depending on your hair you can apply a different amount or skip this step altogether.

3. Part your hair where you want to.

4. Even though I parted my hair on the side I made sure my two sections were similar in size!
That way you don't have one thick braid and one thin braid!

5. Start your braid directly behind your ear and braid straight out from your head then secure the end with an elastic.
You braid straight out so the braid will lay flat against your head when you lay it over. 

6. Lay the braid over your head where you want want it. 

7. Secure the braid with bobby pins in several places going with the flow of the hair so you can't see the pins.

8. Repeat step 5. on the other section of hair.

9. Make sure you tuck both ends into the little pockets on the opposite sides of your head from where the braid started.
You want to hide the elastic band even though it should blend close to your hair color. 

And you are finished!!!
I realize it's a little crooked but I did every bit of it without a mirror!
Which goes to show how really simple it is to do!

If you wanted it to be perfect you could use hair spray at this point.
 Personally I'm not a huge fan of hair spray for every day use (I get an overdose for shows so I avoid it when possible) but to each their own!
 

Add flowers or a ribbon for a cute Boho wedding look or just because!
That's my favorite way to wear these braids!

 That is it for my Milkmaid braids tutorial!!! 

I hope you enjoyed it! 

Good Luck!

xoxo

Piper Arielle

Photos by Colton

One Shirt, Four Outfits

I obviously really love Polka Dots and this shirt!!!

I wanted to do something a little different today, instead of the normal outfit post I decided to post four previous outfits where I wore the same shirt!

This is to show how you can take one piece (in this case a polka dot chambray button up) and make many outfits from it!

In the first outfit I buttoned it all of the way up, paired it with a pair of semi dark wash skinnies, a blazer and boots.

For church and a baby shower I wore it with a pencil skirt, pearls and wedges.

Another Sunday look includes two necklaces, a vintage blush colored skirt, the same wedges and a leather clutch.

The last way I wore the shirt was with a pair of khaki Bermuda shorts, floral print oxfords and an arm full of bracelets.

        My reason for doing this?

I know that there are people in this world who make set outfits in the store, buy them and never vary from that particular outfit.

It works like a uniform, I know that works for most people but for those of you who want to venture out and test the limitless possibilities that is fashion this post is for YOU!!!

People have asked me if I ever wear the same thing twice, of course I do, It's not a bad thing!

I just like to get creative, it's almost like a game to me, it's called "How many ways can I wear this?!" 

   I hope you can take something good and helpful away from this post! 

I might make more pictorials like this later!!!

xoxo

Piper Arielle

Photos by Colton and Megan    

Rockabilly Baby

Blush, Bronzer, Brows.
Touches of concealer were used instead of heavy foundation.

Sheer Shimmer eye shadow over the lid.  

Apply a Matte light brown shadow in the crease. 

Create one small flick of liquid or gel Liner on each eye. 

Draw another line back from the top of the first line and fill in.

Add Highlighter to the corners and bottom waterline .
Also add Liner to the bottom lash line.
Coat Lashes in your favorite mascara.  

Almost finished! 

Red lips and a beauty mark for a Retro look! 

The last touch is the hair tied in a high pony and a bobby pinned bouffant, finished by the red bandanna
used to keep her hair back during makeup application!

I hope everyone enjoyed the makeup tutorial!
It was very much Impromptu!
This is my little cousin Taran, she is an aspiring makeup artist who is going to have a beauty channel
on YouTube soon! I'll keep you posted!
She has been staying with me for the past few days and I thought this would be a fun little blog to do!
  
Sorry for the inconsistent lighting, the clouds couldn't make up their minds today!
Over all I thought it went well and she is so pretty without makeup she doesn't have to do much!
I can't take credit for any of the hair and makeup! She did all of it herself, I just took the pictures and wrote the blog!
;) But I make guest appearances in her eyes if you look close enough!

Here's to trying new things and having fun while you do it!

xoxo
Piper Arielle