DIY // Washi Tape Barrette

 Okay so lately I've been loving all the patterns and colors of washi tape. I've been making cupcake toppers and labeling everything with it but this diy barrette is my latest washi project. I love how easy it is to transform a simple piece and make it a fun summer accessory. 

 Supplies: Washi Tape, Scissors, Barrette

 1. Cut a piece of tape a little over the length of the barrette. Stick barrette to washi tape and smooth over.

 2. Round off the edges of tape and cut two slits at angle so tape folds over smoothly.

 3. Fold in edge of tape.

All done & ready to wear!

Are you loving washi tape as much as I am? What projects have you tried with it lately?

If you try this one, let me know on instagram @ericamarie04 #sobdreamsdiy 

xoxo erica

Swan Love

Top: Plato's Closet, Dress: Target, Heels: Thrifted, Clutch: Jenny Packham, Bracelets: F21

I picked up this top while on our honeymoon and it's quickly becoming a favorite. With everything else going on as far as preparing for the wedding, I didn't pack for our honeymoon until the day of. Apparently I'm not a good last minute packer and we had to go shopping the second day we were there...I had the essentials like a bathing suit and sandals but I only brought skirts. That's so typical of me and it just so happened it was really windy out there so shopping for shorts was a must...luckily I found this swan top as well. I'm totally in love with it. 

xoxo erica

Hair Tutorial // Braided Topsy Tail

I"m a big fan of hairstyles that take up almost no time at all. I'm guilty of hitting the snooze button once or twice...okay maybe even three times so fast and easy are key to my morning routine. This style is ridiculously easy, super cute, and it looks like it takes more effort than really needed. 

1. Pull hair to one side. Grab about 1/3 of a section from underneath and rubber band the rest.

2. With the section that is rubber banded, separate hair into two sections right above the rubber band.

3. Pull your pony tail through the hole created by the separated sections.

You should now have a topsy tail.

4. Braid the remaining 1/3 section from earlier and rubber band.

5. Wrap braid around topsy tail.

6. Rubber band the braid to your topsy tail and remove the rubber band from when you braided the 1/3 section.

All done!! I just went with a regular braid but I think a fishtail braid wrapped around your topsy tail would look just as cute. Don't know how to do a fishtail?? Check out the tutorial here.

xoxo erica