Time for Me: Part 4 – Accessories and enter to win $100 Visa gift card

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For the last 3-4 weeks, I have been focusing on spending a little more time on me.  Being the mom of two little ones (16 months) and (2.5 years), staying at home and maintaining our home, running my own children’s clothing business and blogging doesn’t leave me a whole lot of time for me.  But I think it’s important.  Isn’t it true that when we look good, we feel good?  I think so.

Last week I shared some of my favorite women’s fashion sewing tutorials with you.  Now if you are still unsure if you want to commit to making some of your own clothing either because you don’t have the time or your still not comfortable with your current weight or shape.  The next best thing is accessories!

You can instantly breathe new life into an outfit with accessories alone.  Take a plain t-shirt and jeans, add a fabulous necklace, some pretty earrings and some killer boots and you’ve got a new look in minutes.  Accessories are a very inexpensive way to spruce of your wardrobe.  And they are even more inexpensive if you make them yourself.

Here are some of my favorite DIY accessories tutorials:

1.  Girdy Belt by Katy from No Big Dill

2.     2.  Infinity and Beyond Scarf by Shannon from Luvinthemommyhood

3.     3.  Petal Clutch by Disney from Ruffles and Stuff

4.     4.  City Cowl by Annaleise from Aesthetic Nest 

5.   5.  Fall Flower by V & Co

6.     6.  Anthropologie Inspired Bag by The Boy Trifecta

7.     7.  Clutch by Little Big Girl Studio

8.     8.  Upcycled scarflett by Cheri from I Am Momma Hear Me Roar

9.     9.  Ribbon Camera Strap Cover by Ashley from Lil Blue Boo

Now that I’ve taken some time out for me, I am feeling good!  I’ve got my new Olay Total Effects 7-in-1 Mosturizing Lotion with Cooling Hydration that has given my skin a definite boost, my new cosmetics to accentuate my clearer skin, a list of wardrobe and accessories projects that I can’t wait to get started on.

So what will you do to take a little time out for you?  Do you have any projects on your “to-do” list just for you?

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