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But more often than not, big costume plans turn into scrambling to put something together two hours before the bar crawl I’m going on and, for the third year in a row, ending up being Rachel Green once again (buying a Central Perk apron was the gift that keeps on giving!). While during Halloweekend, our Insta feeds will be flooded with celebs in costumes that took teams of makeup artists and custom costumes to create, it doesn’t mean that a great costume has to be a result of a ton of planning and money. There are plenty of costumes that...

DOCTORED UP CUPCAKES/CAKES Slightly different strategy today: I’m going to teach you my cake witchcraft. Of course, it’s not real witchcraft–not enough jars of dirt for that–but it’s basically how I manage to make really good cakes when I’ve got three kids and an absurd lack of time (like, really, Isaac–you couldn’t sleep for another 20 minutes at least? No? Had to do a 45 minute nap today? I’m not bringing you downstairs yet, you’ll just have to entertain yourself for a little bit), coupled with low enough self-esteem that the idea of making a cake the “correct” way scares...

SHOP THE POST Amazon Essentials Utility Jacket (c/o) | Amazon Essentials Boatneck T-Shirt (also see in this post) | Levi’s 311 Shaping Skinny Jeans | Gigi New York Satchel (new version here) | Margaux New York Demi Flats (c/o) | Bobbi Brown Lipstick (Rose Berry) Amazon Essentials Utility Jacket Fall is here and there is definitely a chill in the air right now here in the Midwest, and that means you’ll see me posting a lot more about jackets and coats. I have an obsession with staying warm, and that means each year I amass a new coat collection (though I...

Color coordinating can be a little daunting if you've never been introduced to color theory based on the color wheel. The color wheel is a great tool to help you choose colors that go together. Whether you're putting together an outfit or choosing paint colors for your house, use the color wheel to figure out the best colors to suit the occasion. [Edit]Steps [Edit]Understanding the Color Wheel Figure out the basics of the color wheel. The color wheel is made up of primary colors (red, blue, yellow) and secondary colors (purple, green, orange) in the shape of a wheel. Primary...

Finding cheap Christmas decor that looks expensive is not easy...like, I want to have a Kardashian level decorated apartment on a college student's budget. I feel like anytime I walk into a store looking for holiday supplies I buy two things and leave spending $70 + dollars!  Luckily, we've searched the internet and found the best cheap Christmas decor that will have your space looking Pinterest worthy without breaking the bank. This post shows you the best cheap Christmas decor. Best Cheap Christmas Decor: 1. Trendy Winter Pillows I love these pillows because they are Christmas and wintery without being...