Real vs. Copycat

    While making a set on Polyvore recently, I saw a cute pair of triangle earrings. As I continued scrolling through pages of earrings, I spotted another pair, but these were pink. I was then curious to know if they were from the same brand, and where I could purchase them. What I found was interesting, and sort of shocking. The first pair of earrings I had seen were from Nicole Richie's line, House of Harlow. However, the second pair were from Hot Topic. Now, you may be wondering what part of this discovery was shocking. Well, I'm going to tell you. But look at the comparisons of the earrings below:

    The two marked 'real' are from House of Harlow, and each cost $100. The pink pair marked 'copycat' are from Hot Topic and only cost $2.99! And the black and silver copycat pair are from Forever 21, costing just $5.80.

    I'm used to seeing copycat clothing and shoes at Forever 21, but these earrings have to be the closest to looking real that I've ever seen. The pattern is almost exact. Personally, I like the Hot Topic ones better than any of them, just because they're pink. I do have to admit that the House of Harlow ones are super cute, but definitely not worth $100 when I can get pink ones for $2.99 (everything's better in pink, right?). Plus, there's a warning on the House of Harlow earrings saying that they are "heavier than expected", but the ones at Forever 21 say they're "lightweight."

    So which would you choose: Real or Copycat? Leave a comment below!

Foto Friday #2

    It's Friday, and that means another picture post! :) These are just some pictures from this week.

The nails I designed yesterday :) I call them dessert nails, lol.

A bracelet I made earlier today :)

The disaster on my desk after I've finished a set of nails, haha.

A double rainbow during the rain :)

Took this picture right after it rained :)

My nails- I'm loving this sparkle polish! It goes with everything.

Jewelry for the 4th

  
    Since I've started my blog, I've seen so many blogs about bracelets and anklets. I always think the jewelry is super cool, but I don't have a clue how to make it! So yesterday I decided I was going to make some 4th of July  bracelets out of string. I went to Joann's and bought a how-to book for $6. Luckily, the book came with red, white, and blue string.

    The first few designs I tried out did NOT go well. But these two did! So I went ahead and made a matching anklet. :)

    I think this is a super fun, easy craft to do. Even though some of the designs do take quite a long time (one of them took me 2 hours at the pool yesterday! But it wasn't for the 4th). If you're interested in learning to make these bracelets, often called friendship bracelets, the book I got was: Friendship Bracelets by Laura Torres. It was originally $12.50, but I had a coupon. So if you're looking for a fun way to make cute bracelets, check out this book. :)

    I hope everyone has a wonderful 4th of July & thanks for reading! :)

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Foto Friday #1

My grandparents' cat, Thomas, posing by the bread :) 

My grandparents' cat, Thomas posing for yet another picture :)

    I've decided that every Friday I'll be posting pictures from the past week. So today, I'll be posting pictures I've taken all throughout this past week. I have noticed other blogs do similar things, and I think it's pretty cool! So hopefully you will, too. :)

Some flowers at my grandparents' house. I thought they were pretty :)

Bows, Beads, & Bolts!

   Right now I'm loving necklaces, especially ones with bows! But I'm also pretty fascinated by lightening bolt necklaces. Below are some pictures of my favorite necklaces :)

Angel Wing & Hearts with Rhinestones

Polka Dot Bow Necklace (my fave!)

Lightening Bolt 

Aqua Necklace from Mexico