Too Much Stuff, and So Little Space ( Room Tour)

Hey everyone,
As the seasons change and it gets a little colder, clothes and accessories get cozier and bulkier. This means that I have to store away my shorts and crop tops and replace them with bulky cable knit sweaters and lots of winter boots.
Living in a townhouse means making the most of every inch of space, I have close to nothing at my house in southern Virginia so all of my belongings are either in my room here in my townhouse, or in my basement storage closet! When I first moved into my room I was very meticulous of every organization tool possible, so I wanted to share with y'all just how I made the most of my little space.

Under the bed storage,
I got these bins from IKEA, I think they were 10 dollars each and they are great for storing my extra handbags and little zip up cosmetic cases that I only bring out when needed. Also I store my off season clothes in one of these bins!

Foot of the bed storage,
I organize my shoes into four bins:

• summer sandals
• boots
• heels
• casual shoes

I keep two of these bins at the foot of my bed in these little bins so I can have easy access, and I store the off season shoes in the bins under my bed!








Decoration/Storage,
There's no harm in putting your favorite sparkly heels out on display! especially when they match your room decor! So put those heels in a bookcase to add a little fashion flair!















Closet Storage,
Okay this is my biggest challenge.
I like to hang most of my clothes and my closet this year is...tiny. So I am constantly thinking of ways to organize it. I added these organizational drawers which store my jeans, skirts, socks, and leggings.  Next I hang up everything by color so I can easily access my wardrobe. I use the shelves above my closet to store my bean boots and hunter boots when I'm not wearing them as well as bulky sweaters, and sweatshirts!

Tabletop Storage,
 My jewelry is organized meticulously in my jewelry box and my bangles and necklaces hang on a necklace holder. My makeup is organized in an acrylic tray and any extra makeup is put into a little drawer! I put my perfumes out on display and I use my old shoe boxes as organization bins for little trinkets and extra photos that I'm not currently using!

This is my little organizational slice of heaven! How do you organize your small spaces? 

My DIY $7 Halloween Costume!

Hey Everyone!
I'm so excited to share with y'all my incredibly easy, comfortable, and inexpensive costume from this year!  I was a Vanilla Ice Cream Cone! This was probably my easiest and least expensive costume, totaling only $7.

Here's what I used:
Felt (colors of your choosing)
Styrofoam Ball
Red Paint
White Thread/ Needle
Pipe Cleaner
Hot Glue Gun
Headband
White Tube Top
Khaki Skirt

1. I cut the felt into little oblong shapes and used a loose stich to attach them to a white tube top        
( Mines from H & M )

2. I painted my styrofoam ball red, and attached it to a headband with a hot glue gun.

3. I stuck a red pipe cleaner in the center of the styrofoam ball as my cherry stem!

4. Next I just put on a cute little khaki colored skirt that resembled the color of a sugar cone! (This ones from Gap)

A Pretty Preppy Pumpkin

I wanted to share with y'all my craft I've worked on this weekend after visiting the pumpkin patch!




I used primer and a sealant to make sure the design stayed.
I used gold spray paint for the stem and used acrylics to paint the pink background and the words.
Finally, I topped it off with a gold sparkly tulle bow!






Nothing says Halloween quite like decorating pumpkins!

What are your Halloween pumpkin designs?

A Day At The Patch

Yesterday my Friends and I visited Cox Farms pumpkin patch, a local hot spot here in the autumn. I love going to a pumpkin patch because I feel so festive during this fall season! We were surrounded around caramel apples, fresh kettle corn, animals, and tons of pumpkins. Here's a little  sneak peek at our escapade.

We started off the day with Warm Apple Cider! Nothing says fall quite like this warm treat!









                                                                                                                 

Next we traveled through the "scary" corn maze which was just more laughable and fun..

What I wore: (it was chilly)
JCrew Puffer Vest
Sam Edelman Riding Boots
High Wasted Jeans
Green Sweater from Target

Sometimes I never grow up and when presented the option to slide down a giant slide, the answer is always yes!

 This udder cam was hilarious, here's Kristen posing!

                                                        Cow Selfie? I see that side eye moo.

What's a farm without adorable piglets? Regretting that bacon I had earlier....

Lastly, my friends and I posed for one final photo, I am so thankful for wonderful company who loves to be as festive as I do! 

P.S. We also got cute pumpkins.. more on that later;)

What are your fall traditions?

Sweaters, Pumpkins, and Riding Boots

Fall is officially here, at least I think. Leaves are covering my back patio, but it was 73 degrees yesterday. Virginia cant make up its mind, and my wardrobe is suffering. I finally broke out the riding boots and put away the Jacks. I also invested in some good fall staples, like this cozy sweater from Marshalls.

And of course it was on sale for 10 bucks! #fabfind

I've also been on a pumpkin craze. Trader Joe's makes it too easy to fall in love with pumpkin everything. Lets see I got......

• Pumpkin bagels 
• Pumpkin cream cheese
• Pumpkin O's (like cheerios,... its actually the most delicious sweet treat ever)
• Pumpkin baking mix
• Pumpkin ravioli

I should probably cool it with the pumpkin, but I'm trying to embrace this fall season even if the weather is not wanting to change. I'm also taking a trip to a pumpkin patch on Saturday! Pictures to follow!

I will say however that once it does change my outfits become more complicated but more stylish. I love layering sweaters, oxfords and vests. And don't get me started on my love for a good leopard print scarf..... more to come about that later.

How are you embracing this "fall" season?

DIY 21st Birthday Cake

I love a chance to get crafty, and Drew's 21st birthday was ideal. I made a really simple beer cake using craft supplies that  I already had handy. I love this kind of craft because it not only looks pretty, but can also be used... or drank for that matter!


What you Need:

• Beer-24 count
• Cardboard or the beer box
• Scissors
• Small Liquor bottles
• Ribbon
• Dowel Rods
• Duct Tape
• Sharpie

1.  Start off with your choice of beer: ( I used a 24 count), I used the box as a base and cut out three circles of the cardboard varying in size.

2.  Next I laid out the appropriate amount of cans in a circle for sizing purposes.

3. I  then duct taped the beer to the cardboard circles.

4.  I continued this practice for the next two smaller tiers

5.  Then  I used dowel rods to secure the shape and stability of the cake.








6.  Next I taped little liquor bottles to dowel rods and stuck them through the cardboard





7.  Finally I added ribbon to the layers to make it more decorative!
And TADA! you have an easy DIY birthday present that you both can share and enjoy!

 PS. Drink Responsibly!

College Wardrobe Investments

I cant believe its my senior year. College has flown by so fast and in a blink of an eye it will be over. Reflecting back on my last three years I was thinking about some of the best investments that I made in my wardrobe that have eased  my time at GMU.

College Investments by restover featuring l.l. bean boots

1. Good Rain Boots

- fun fact, cheap boots= holes, holes=wet feet

I love my hunters. The classic sleek look is timeless.

2.  A Quality Backpack

- If your like me, your gonna carry really heavy books that will  do some wear and tear on your spine. Not to mention, walking in the rain. Investing in a good backpack means no wet textbooks and a straight and happy spine

My north face backpack has been a heaven sent:)

3. Snow Boots

- This is location dependent. Fairfax gets snow every year but always less than a foot, so my bean boots are a perfect fit!

4. The Fluffiest Scarves possible

- Warmth, is essential, and I have bought the best fluffy infinity scarves.

5. An Efficient Planner

-I'm partial to the Lilly planners, because I like the amount of space they give to write under each day. And who doesn't love the stickers?

6. Comfortable Sneakers

-I walk alot, and because of this I want to give my feet a break. My Nike's have memory foam in the bottom to cushion every stride. Investing in a good pair of sneakers is probably the best thing I've done for my body.

What are your favorite College wardrobe investments?