Popsicle Sewing Top

Hey everyone! I hope you all had a great weekend! Mine was pretty busy and in between day trips I finished my first girl's top, which I call my "pop top" I love how it came out despite all my errors,  and I couldn't have done it without this Tutorial! 

Xoxo Morgan 

Summer Tag!

Hey beauties! Since many of you are already enjoying summer, I thought I'd do a Summer Tag! I'd love to see your answers in the comments! Enjoy!

xoxo Morgan

1. Hot or cold? 

I definitley prefer hot, because you can do anything you want inside or outside then just go somewhere that has Air Conditioning!

2. What's your favorite season?

I sort of consider Christmas a season, so I'd definitely have to go with that, however Summer is my favorite actual season. 

3. Beach or pool?

This totally depends on my mood! If I'm super active on a certain day I'd probably choose the pool but if I'm feeling lazier, I love to just hang out on the sand.

4. What's your favorite summer activity?

I love swimming! It's always so thrilling to take that first summer dip. 

5. What is your ideal summer outfit?

I love wearing a bathing suit everyday no matter what my plans are because I'll end up needing it. WIth that I pair a light summer dress or high waisted shorts and a cute top.

6. Shorts or skirts?

Both! My favorite bottoms for summer are denim shorts and light, cotton skirts.

7. What's and item that you have to have in the summer?

Bandeaus! I can't get enough of them this year, bathing suits or lace.

8. Are you going on vacation?

I am not going on vacation, however I would absolutely love to go to Disneyworld. Somedays when I'm longing for Disneyworld I spend an hour planning a pretend vacation down to the minutes and cents.

9. Are you a sunglasses person?

Absolutely, I love sunglasses. In particular, I am an aviators person because I feel like they fit my face the best.

10. Favorite summer food?

Watermelon, s'mores, and ice cream!

11. Favorite summer drink?

Shirley Temple!

12. Have you ever gone water skiing or tubing?

I always go on my cousins' boat in the summer and they are always tubing and water skiing, but I am really scared of both! I love just jumping off the boat though.

13. What's your favorite makeup product in the summer?

MAC cremesheen lipglass in Richer Lusher. So moisturizing after being in the hot sun and a beautiful color.

14. What's your favorite clothing item for summer?

I think just bathing suits, since you can't just wear them around any time of the year like you can in the summertime. I love mixing and matching and finding cute patterns!

My Favorite Organization Photos

I love the idea of using a muffin tin to organize smaller items! This would work great with kids' toys, jewelry, or craft supplies!

If you're looking to redo your pantry, refer to A Bowl Full of Lemons for this chalkboard basket idea.

How cool is this makeup organizer??? I love the idea of picking my own frame and design and customizing it like this! 

I am in love with this tin can organization idea! The items all fit perfectly inside, and clean up is so easy!

If your sock drawer is a mess, consider a separator! You can purchase cardboard separators or make your own. 

Hope you're inspired to organize!

 xoxo Morgan

What's on my iPhone?

Hey everyone! Hope you all are having a great day! Today I'm going to take you through what's on my iPhone. Let me know what's on yours!

xoxo Morgan

This is my current iPhone case, Ugotta Regatta by Lilly Pulitzer.

Now, here are my apps. I'll leave out the standard ones, but here are the others:

WCVB- I love this app for checking the weather radar when a thunderstorm is expected. 

Pandora- I love listening to Pandora, especially when I'm cleaning!

Pinkberry- This app is so cool, when you're ordering at Pinkberry all you have to do is give them a code that pops up and you earn points!

Chipotle- I love this app because you can order instantly from Chipotle!

Scoops/Sky Burger- For some reason I always play these games when I'm nervous for something. It just calms me down. 

DataMan- This app is really good at tracking my data usage. So helpful!

Light- I never thought this flashlight app would come in so handy. I love it!

Daily Pun- I love puns. These ones aren't typically very good, but they still make me laugh every time.

Vineyard Vines Nail Tutorial

Hello everyone! Today I'm going to show you my nail care routine and this adorable Vineyard Vines inspired nail tutorial. Let me know what you think! 

Xoxo Morgan

 
Here is my weekly nail care routine as well as the colors needed for this tutorial. I cut, file, buff, and apply a cuticle oil to my nails each week.

 

Make sure all old nail polish is removed before you apply a base coat.

Paint your nails using a variety of colors. Be sure to let this dry!

Paint the first shapes onto the nails. I use a toothpick taped to an unsharpened pencil and dip it into the polishes.

After that has dried, just add the details and a shiny top coat. 

And that's it! 

Summer Hairstyles

Happy Friday everyone! Hope you all made it though this week, I finally made it to the beach! Now that it's unofficially summer, here are a few go-to summer hair looks for whatever you have planned! Enjoy! 

Xoxo Morgan 

For those hot summer days where effort is out of the question, I tend to go for just my natural waves. I find it odd that this girl is trying to brush hers out though! Tip: use a wide tooth comb to smooth out tangles and give a soft finish.

For a girly relaxed look try this messy braid. I love how its curled at the end! Tip: never braid tightly, because it will break your hair and give you a headache! 

If you're looking for a more formal look, try this ombré fishtail. I love how the fishtail goes from big to small and light to dark. Tip: start with straight hair for a sleek finish.

I adore this braided updo. It appears that the bow is braided in with the updo, so cute! Tip: make sure your hair doesn't bump at the crown while you're creating the look. Use a styling serum to volumize and thicken.

Ombre Watercolor Cards/Stationary

Hey everyone! It's finally Thursday! Here's a few easy watercolor projects I've been working on. Sorry for the horrible lighting and blurry photos! 

xoxo Morgan

May Favorites 2013

1. Too-Faced Natural Eye Palette- I picked this palette up this month and I'm absolutely in love with it! It's perfect for summer or any season really, and it's so easy to create so many looks! 

2. Maybelline One by One Mascara- I fell in love with this mascara last summer, and when I purchased it a few weeks ago my love rekindled. I love the way it defines lashes and the waterproof stays on forever.

3. Anastasia Brow Gel- I've been getting lazy with my eyebrows lately, and this gel is perfect. It's tinted so I don't really have to fill my brows and it keeps them in place. 

4. Wide Tooth Comb- After I loosely curl my hair, I've been loving just running a wide tooth comb through it to complete the look. The comb doesn't break my hair and it keeps the curls in tact.

5. Mid-Wedge Jack Rogers- These sandals are incredible! They're perfect for summer and I love how versatile they are. The souls are disgusting from my feet but other than that, I'm obsessed!

6. Light Wash High Waisted Shorts- Until this year I wasn't really a denim shorts kind of person, but I've been trying it out and I love the looks! They're super comfortable but super trendy at the same time!

7. Watermelon- Every spring I look forward to the return of fresh watermelon. It's so refreshing and crunchy!

8. Pinkberry Cookies and Cream- If you haven't tried this flavor, you're truly missing out. It's by far my favorite flavor and in my opinion Pinkberry's best since the release of Pomegranate.

Summer Outfits!

Outfit 1: American Eagle top, Forever 21 shorts, Victoria secret bandeau

Outfit 2: H&M dress

Outfit 3: TJ Maxx top, Forever 21 shorts, American Apparel bow

Outfit 4: forever 21 crop top, Victoria secret bandeau, American eagle shorts

What I've Been up To

Hey everyone! I hope you've all had a great Memorial Day weekend! I've been having a lot of fun, and I thought I'd show you what's going on. Hope you Enjoy

xoxo Morgan

This weekend I went down to my family's summer house in Osterville, Cape Cod. I had so much fun but the weather was awful.

Lately I've been dying to redo my craft space. As of now, all I have is a couple old tables in an unfinished basement. I'd love to put up a couple pink walls, frames, chandelier and use an antique dresser as my counter space. 

Tonight I ate the tastiest summer dinner! My absolute favorite things are bell peppers, so when I ate them grilled with grilled onions, grilled chicken, roasted potatoes, and corn on the cob, it was fantastic!

Finally, if I could live in any era, I'd definitely have to choose  the 1950s. I've always been so intrigued by the idea of becoming a house wife, wearing such fancy dresses, and dancing all night to swing.   

What's in My Beach Bag?

Hey everyone! Since summer is almost here, and a lot of you are already on Summer break, I thought I'd share my new beach bag with your and what I keep in it. You can also see my What's in My Purse post here. Let me know what you think! 

xoxo Morgan

Here's what my bag looks like, it is the Shoreline Tote from Lilly Pulitzer. I love the design, space, and durability of the bag, it's perfect for the beach! The description on my website also said it was great as a carry-on or for travel in general and I completely agree!

Here's a look on the inside. As you can see, It holds everything one might need and has a durable liner. I just adore the rope handles, as well. 

Inside, I carry the essentials:

• Beach Towel
• Magazines
• Baseball Hat
• Sunglass case (made by me:)
• sunglasses
• water bottle
• hair ties
• wide tooth comb (I broke mine upon aggressive combing)
• Sunscreen
• Wristlet
• Cup (not shown, but ideal for music playing) 
• Urban Decay de-slick Oil Control Setting Spray

Bonfire on the Beach

Some of my best summer memories have been spent on the beach in the evening. I love having campfires and spending time with my friends. If I were going to a beach bonfire, I think I'd wear something like this; simple, laid-back and cute. Obviously I probably wouldn't wear S'mores lip gloss if I was going to be eating them anyway, but if you have good s'mores memories wearing it later will take you back:) 

My Summer Beauty Wishlist

Today's post is all about what I'm most looking forward to wearing this summer!

Urban Decay De-Slick

This makeup setting spray is designed to mattify the skin and refresh your face during those hot summer days! 

Benefit Sunbeam

If you've read any of my previous posts, then you know I'm obsessed with Benefit Highbeam. When I heard about Sun beam, which is a bronze gold liquid highlighter, I was ecstatic! 

Makeup Forever Waterproof Eyeshadow

My summers are spent without schedules, so I never know when surprise plans will come up to go for a swim! But if ive already done my makeup, it's just gonna come off in the water. That's why I think this shadow stick will be perfect! They have an awesome color selection, my favorites are pearly turquoise and gold.

Urban Decay Baked

Not only is this bronzer's packaging just darling, but the warm color provides the perfect summer glow. I can't wait to pick this up!

Tarte Aquallius

I am definitely most excited about this product since I've been eyeing it for awhile. It's a beautiful bright red-coral lip shade that when I switched it, lasted over 24 hours! What more can I ask for during hot days? 

Hope you all enjoyed!

Xoxo Morgan

Summer Outfit Ideas and How I Style Jack Rogers

Hey everyone! Hope you all had a great Monday! Today I thought I'd show you four outfits for summer. Most of them include my gold Jack Roger mid-wedges, so perhaps you can get some inspiration for styling Jack Rogers or any sandals for that matter. Hope you enjoy and let me know which outfit is you favorite!

xoxo Morgan