Black and White Summer

Blouse: Gifted, Shorts: Thrifted, Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell, Bag: Thrifted
Over the weekend we went to see Fall Out Boy!! They were just as good as they've always been. Oh and Paramore was pretty great too and we were like this close to getting confetti bombed. Not sure why that's a thing with me, but I've always wanted to get confetti bombed. With as many concerts as I've been to, you would think that I have but when I'm super close, no confetti. Then when there is confetti, I'm barely missing it. Oh you've been confetti bombed? lucky you! I went with some skinny jeans and a  fall out boy tee that chris bought me for the concert. This outfit is from the day after. I love my litas but I'm not about to wear them to a concert lol. Black and white outfits have been what my summer's about.
xoxo erica

DIY // Simple Dip Dyed Wall Hanging

 I'm constantly inspired by new things all the time and if it's simple enough I try to make it myself. Being creative and making things with my hands is king of my thing. Lately I've been seeing these pretty wall hangings made out of yarn and knew I had to give it a try. There are so many variations you can do with yarn wall hangings to really fit your style. I went with a colorful dip dyed version :)
 1. Cut yarn. Each piece will be double the desired length because it is folded in half.
2. Loop onto stick. Fold string of yarn in half, place the loop under the stick. Pull the two ends through the loop. Tighten and pull down. Continue this process until you have the width of desired wall hanging.
3. Fill cup about half way with water and add blue food coloring. Dip about 2/3 of yarn into cup. I left mine sitting for about 5 minutes. Let air dry.
4. Before the yarn is completely dry, dip the ends into a cup with red food coloring, leave in for another 5 minutes and let air dry.
5. Once completely dry, cut yarn going from the outside to center at an angle.
 xoxo erica

Hair Tutorial // Half Up Top Knot

One of my favorite instagramers has been rocking this half up top knot look lately. It looked so great on her that I decided I needed to give it a try. I haven't worn my hair in a half up half down look in forever but this hairstyle is definitely fun enough to keep wearing it again.
 1. Pull up section of hair that you want to top knot.
2. Twist your hair around your index finger forming a bun.
3. Rubber band over your bun.
All done...easy peasy :)
xoxo erica