HALLOWEEN ` Ohh Na Na...

Before we move on to the month of November, I MUST tell you about my Halloween costume [DIY, of course].  Last week, I knew I was going to dress up for Halloween, but I just could NOT think of what to be, then it just clicked. I thought to be one of my favorite artists: RIHANNA.

So then came the googling of what things I could make to be her for Halloween. Ideas were flowing from left to right, and then I came across the Tom Binns custom painted bikini outfit she wore in her Loud Tour.

AMAZING, right?

So off I went to Hobby Lobby to find what I needed. Two pounds of crystal beads, plastic beading, and other supplies I come home finding myself painting each and every bead to the exact color of Rihanna's bra. Yes, it took time, but to me, it was worth it.  The more and more I got into the project the more in-love I became with the bejeweled bra.

A little step-by-step process I went to via photographs:

...and the final product!

Other than the bra, I wore a striped blazer bought from NastyGal, the shorts are from American Apparel, and my booties are from Zara [go figure] !!! 

What's next for me? How I can wear this bra again, IN LOVE!

(and it's more amazing in person)

What do you think?

What was your Halloween costume?

XO

photos via iPhone + instagram
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Cheers to the Weekend

Today I am flying out to Toronto, Canada for my cousins wedding, and I cannot wait! It's been about 10 years since I've been up there. This weekend will be filled with lots of family, Greek traditions, and loads of fun. Yep, another big fat Greek wedding [story of my life]. Danforth Avenue, be ready for us! I'm coming I hope everyone has a good weekend! Make it a girls night out on Saturday, go have fun! Toronto, here I come.  I'll talk to you guys when I get back!

Cheers!

XO

Candace

image via thecoveteur.com

Byebye Greece...Hello Real World

So for the past 6 months, starting from February until this past week, I was in the most b-e-a-utiful country ever (and my favorite), Greece!  I was living in Athens, attending the American College of Greece, Deree.  When they say time flies by, it honestly does, I still can't believe I'm back. It was amazing.  Have you guys traveled anywhere in Europe?

Here's just a few pictures to sum up my 6-month long vacation.. ;)

 

The best view to fly into, yet the saddest to fly out of.

My friend and I in Porto Heli.

A little taste of Greece in this little bottle.

Mojito Bay Beach, Varkiza, Athens, Greece

On the small island of Spetses; known as one of the islands for everyone to dock their yachts!

Sunset in Ermioni.

A love I found in Kolonaki, Athens, a popular shopping spot for the Athenians. 

With my sister out in Athens one night in Glyfada.

It never fails for each night out in Athens to be successful. 

*All photos taken on my iPhone, edited with Instagram*

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To me, Athens is one of the most diverse cities ever.  People have a love/hate relationship with Athens, I definitely LOVE it and don't think this will be my last time being in Greece for such a long time... Until next time Greece.

XO

Sew, What are you doing?

  

As I've said on my Twitter - in my 3D Design class, our current project has to do with Fibers.  We have to reconstruct a piece of clothing, but it still has to be wearable.  Well, I went through several sketches, and then finally came up with doing a feathered skirt with a bustier type top. I've worked on the sewing during the first work day in class and some last night. I've been posting several TwitPics on my twitter as my project keeps progressing.. but I thought I'd share them on here..  The more I work on it, the more I love it!!

Working on the stitching...

Me loving the skirt so far.. I can't wait to wear it!

What do you guys think about it so far?