Friendship Celebration Collection - Made with love by Mae/Etsy

Greetings internet land! I know that I said I would do my best to keep up with my blog posts and well... I have been missing in action for a good while now. I was determined to be a more active blogger and of course once I decide to stick to my goal what happens? Ah yes, my laptop decides to act like a jerk and I had to send it out to get repaired for over a week. Shortly after that I of course get swept up with moving and of course once I finished moving I got sick! Oh life, I love you but man do you ruin my blogging dreams (white people problems). I got jokes!

Any who, for today's post I wanted to share with all of you some new items I have for sale at my Etsy

shop, Made with love by Mae. I have a new collection called Friendship Celebration. It's inspired by the traditional friendship bracelet but I have revamped it by mixing in different materials and by creating the friendship bracelet look into a necklace. I wanted to create something that symbolized friendship but with a more grown up twist. Why not celebrate a bond you may have amongst you and you're gal pals but without it screaming pig tails, summer camp and s'mores. Well, maybe s'mores. Scroll down to check out the three variations I recently created. To purchase any of the items on this post please click on this link. Made with love by Mae/Etsy

Gem Out Friendship necklace

This necklace is great for the summer. Such a fun and colorful necklace that will jazz up any ordinary outfit. Great for casual days, beach days, brunch, hippie looks and boho flare. Fantastic necklace for just about any summer occasion. $25

Layered in Friendship

This adorably chic layered necklace is perfect from day to night. Spice up any ordinary t-shirt by adding this necklace to give it a little extra boom! Dyn- o-mite! Why yes I did just quote Jimmie Walker from Good Times. $30

Friends until the end

This necklace is oh so cute and oh so sweet! Don't be fooled this necklace is not made out of sour punch ropes and jaw breakers but it sure looks good enough to eat. This necklace is just enough mix of cuteness and bad ass...ness. $25

Here's one more look at my Friendship Celebration Collection.

If you are interested in any of these items please click on the link below to purchase!
Made with love by Mae/Etsy


Best,
Mae

Hello Summer Ombre

Hello internet land long time no see. I know I've been a very lackadaisical blogger lately and I am vowing to change that from here on out.  I've had a lot of changes in my personal life within the last month and a half. I'm not sure I'm ready to disclose the challenges I have had to face but maybe one day. One welcome change is that I recently changed my hair color and style which I am very happy and excited to share with all of you! I've been loving the ombre trend and have been tampering with the idea of giving it a try and as of just two days ago I went ahead and went for it! I knew I wanted something lighter for the summer but I also was nervous to go to light because I naturally have dark hair and usually only go a couple shades lighter if I dye it. The picture below was my inspiration for wanting to go lighter shades of ombre.

 

This picture of Rachel Bilson I found while searching the world wide web (yes I did just write that) I loved instantly. I was really drown to it because her roots seemed only a shade lighter than mine. I felt that if she could pull off this light colored ombre look maybe I could as well? I found a great hair salon near where my sister lives called Spallon and was entrusted in the hands of a very sweet, outgoing and knowledgeable hair stylists name Kirsty who really eased my mind about creating such a drastic change in my appearance. She was just as excited as I was and also provided me with a great salon experience. I'm sure y'all can relate to having that anxious feeling when you venture out and try a new salon for the first time. She really made me feel special and the icing on the cake is that since it was my first visit my hair cut was for free! What a deal! Or shall I say steal? Any who all and all I was really happy with the way my hair turned out. I'm still getting use to how much lighter it is but other than that I'm pretty satisfied with the end result.

(right) Before (left) After

If you live in the San Diego area check out Spallon for yourself. www.Spallon.com

Best,

Mae 

Getting on the healthy track

Hiya internet land! It's been a while since my last blog post. I guess I haven't been feeling very inspired which also goes hand in hand with not feeling motivated to post as often as I should. I guess you could say I have been in a blogging rut. 

Today I am feeling under the weather and the only thing I can do is rest and try to stay relaxed. I feel as though I always get sick right before I'm about to become really busy or whenever I start becoming motivated to get back on track with healthy living. I weighed myself last week and noticed I am now the heaviest I've ever been. Since I am a thirty year old woman who hasn't had a growth spurt since my teen years it's safe to say that the weight I have gained is from my own over indulgent ways. I really wanted to go to the gym but since I am the sneeze queen today and feeling feverish I felt I might not want to push it. I'm going to try my best to get better so I can get back on track with my fitness tomorrow. So since I'm stuck at home resting I thought why not stay motivated by sharing with all of you some inspirational healthy living quotes that I found while exploring the world wide web (lol). Below are my five favorite quotes I found and I hope that these quotes may help you guys feel inspired to get or stay healthy. 

 

 

 

Best,

Mae  

Seven Days of DIY - Day 6 Peter Pan Necklace/Adult Bib

Happy Sunday Funday! I hope you all have been enjoying a day filled with football and more football. I sure have!

Today's post is about a popular necklace that I've ran across while strolling along my favorite site Pinterest (I'm addicted... it's kind of a problem). The Peter Pan necklace that cute little hipster librarian girls like to wear with their button up shirts is just too cute for words. I also like to call this the adult bib because it goes around your neck the way a Gerber baby would rock a "My capes on backwards bib." Of course I don't recommend eating chicken wings and hoping your fancy necklace will free your top from buffalo sauce.... cuz it wont! If you enjoy the peter pan necklace look as much as I do and would like to make one of your very own follow my tutorial below. Enjoy. :)

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Boom. Peter Pan Necklace... you're welcome.

Best,

Mae 

7 Days of DIY - Day 5 Stretch bracelet

Happy Saturday! Today's post is a very easy stretch bracelet tutorial that I put together. I love beaded

stretch bracelets, I feel that they add a little extra something to outfits especially comfy & casual ones. Below you will find the tutorial. Don't hesitate to ask me any questions you may have.

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and presto! The end result. :)

Best,

Mae

7 Days of DIY - Day 4 gold & black bracelet

Today's post is another DIY jewelry tutorial. It's a bracelet that you could dress up or dress down. Basically a go to piece for almost any outfit. Scroll down to the tutorial below if you would like to know how you could make this pretty piece yourself.

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Boom. The End.

Best,
Mae  

7 Days of DIY - Day 3 purple & green beaded necklace

Happy Hump Day! Today's post is about creating simple beaded necklaces that can compliment a casual t-shirt & jeans outfit. Just a hint of pizazz is sometimes all you need. Follow the tutorial below and as always let me know if you have any questions.  

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Boom. Final Product... you're welcome.

Best,

Mae