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2020 Bullet Journal Setup + January Spread

As I've reached my quarter-life crisis age, my responsibilities will most likely increase tenfold this year. Since I've just begun my professional career as a Registered Nurse in January, I wanted to find a way to make adulting a bit more tolerable by bridging creativity and practicality through active journaling. Bullet journaling, in particular, was a foreign concept to me until the end of 2019. The whole doing-everything-from-scratch idea piqued my interest as I've recently rekindled my pursuit of creative ventures. The whole process certainly contains a whole lot of trial-and-error, but I'm honestly impressed with how it turned out so far. Read more for an inside look into my very first take on bullet journaling!

DIY Christmas Exploding Box

There's still a few days left to sneak in some last-minute Christmas presents, so I took advantage of this time to make a heavily personalized exploding box for my significant other. I couldn't do a step-by-step tutorial because of the time crunch, but I made sure to take photos and videos of every component of the box before I handed it to him. Read more to see what's inside!

DIY: Concho Belt

I saw a variety of concho belts in tons of Coachella photos and they instantly caught my interest because you probably all know by now that I have a profound fascination with the boho-chic style. I searched everywhere for affordable options, but the lowest I've encountered is around $50 which is beyond ridiculous for a belt (at least for a financially unstable college student), but I completely understand because I assume they all consist of vintage, authentic pieces. Anyway, since I can't put out that much money for an accessory, I set a budget of no higher than $15. Since I haven't done a fashion DIY in a year, I thought I'd share this super easy and affordable one especially because it's perfect for spring and summer. Read ahead for photos and a step-by-step guide!

DIY: Polaroid Wall With String Lights

I haven't done a DIY in months, so I figured this would be a great time since it's holiday season. Here's a very common and fun way to spice up your walls, so keep reading to see this super easy DIY!

DIY: Cosmetic Swatch Book

I haven't done a DIY in quite a while, so here's something makeup-related for all you beauty junkies. It's not much of a tutorial, but I still hope it'll spark your interest. This is a great way to keep track of all the colors you own in your collection and will be very helpful as references if you ever have trouble choosing a shade when buying new foundations, concealers, bronzers, and so on. Read more to see what's inside!

DIY: Refining a Little White Dress

In this DIY, I'll show one of the many ways to alter a simple dress. Sometimes, adding very subtle details can instantly transform something into a completely new style. Here, I have a very minimalistic cream dress that I'll modify into a vintage, bohemian-inspired piece just by sewing delicate lace trims. Read more to see the process!

How To Revamp Your Old Wardrobe

We all have those old, barely-used clothes lying in our closet, but that doesn't mean we should forget about them. Here are several ways to innovate your wardrobe!

D.I.Y.: Exploding Box

Whenever I'm stuck with what to gift a friend for holidays like Christmas, birthdays, Valentine's, etc., I can always count on handmade things. After all, it's the thought that counts. Last Christmas, I made these decorative exploding boxes for my twin best friends. I put a lot of effort into it, and I was pretty satisfied with how it turned out. It's kind of like a memory box, a decorative piece, and a little storage all in one. Read more to see what's inside!

DIY: Brandy Melville Chiyo Top

If you're familiar with Brandy Melville's highly coveted "Chiyo Top," you'd be glad to find out that it's actually quite easy to recreate. The original caged bralette costs about $19, but if you're patient enough to look around your room, you won't have to spend a cent. Read more for a step-by-step tutorial.

Hair Tutorial: Messy Bun + DIY Head Wrap

Here's a super easy hair tutorial that I'm sure anyone can pull off. All you need are bobby pins, a hair tie, and a long handkerchief or a thin scarf. Head over to my youtube channel to see the full tutorial! http://www.youtube.com/user/simplestylings

DIY: Fall Head Wrap

Prom Fever

DIY: Knotted Crop Top

Head over to my youtube channel to see my first DIY tutorial. I actually filmed this a few months ago, but I never had the chance to edit it properly. Once I get more advanced video equipment, I'll post other DIY videos and possibly some outfits of the day.

http://youtube.com/user/SimpleStylings