Easy DIY Lace Mask for Halloween Costume

For Halloween this year, I am planning on being, well, maybe I shouldnt tell quite yet. But I am super excited about my costume and think it will be pretty cool. I have decided to wear a mask with it. But not your normal everyday run of the mill mask. I wanted a super elegant mask, very feminine, and super classy. I really love the look of the lace masks I have been seeing online. Here is where I drew my inspiration from.

Now, these masks can cost you a pretty penny, if you want to buy one, but, why not MAKE our own. For cheap?

I started with some greenish lace that I already had, but lace is readily available at all fabric stores and is pretty cheap too, depending on how intricate it is, but simple lace, cheap. I picked up a cheap plastic mask from Joanns for $2 for the shape and eye placement. I seriously did consider though, skipping the plastic mask and making a paper mache mold from my own face. Then I realized how ridiculous that was and decided to eat the $2. Worth it! And last but not least, Fabric Stiffener. This was the fabric stiffener I bought, Stiffy. Worked great, although it did cost $7 and the bottle is huge, way more than I needed for this project and I'm pretty sure you can buy small bottles at most fabric stores for like $2. Alas, this was all Joanns had so I bought it.
I placed a square of lace over the mask to see how much I needed, cut it out and then cut the shape the way I wanted the mask to look, while laying it over the plastic mask. So that I knew where to cut. This was fairly easy. Once I had the shape I wanted and the eye holes cut out, I poured about two capfuls of Stiffy on a ceramic plate, dipped my lace in it and squeezed off the extra. Then I draped it on the mask while it dried so it would take its shape. I let mine dry on a paper plate, just so none dripped off onto the counter. Although, even if it had, it would have been easy to clean since Stiffy is waterbased.

As soon as it was dry, which took about 2 hours, I had my mask.Oh and it dries clear. I was worried it might not. but it totally did.

With a little clear stretch elastic for the band, it will be complete! Im really stoked about it and think it turned out great! You could also just use the elastic band that came with the plastic mask, which would be easier, but hey.

In other news, I can't stop buying Legos for my child who loves them with all his heart, but really isnt old enough for them yet. We just buy the little things, like this helicopter for example. It took us about 10 minutes to assemble it together and it took him about two minutes to decide he wanted the cock pit open and took the whole thing apart. Ugh. Honestly, if I see pieces on the floor, I just throw them away... Just lookin out for the baby. Worst mom ever?

Oh, and I had to treat myself to some Halloween Oreos. I love Oreos, never buy them though, but it is Halloween. And really, who can resist those cute little super festive black and orange cookies? Not me. They would look great with this project!

Hope your having a great Wednesday!
xoxo, Janean Pin It

Fall Fashion 2012 Aka Falling for Fashion

Fall is my absolute favotite time of year. It means the holidays are around the corner, the weather is cooler and the riding boots come out to play. The Hus cant understand why anyone would like Fall over Summer. He's an outdoorsy kinda guy. I think most men are. Besides all the wonderful things Fall brings like holidays, partys and food, its the FASHION that I love. I would love to live somewhere that it is Fall year round. Really, I think I would. Pea coats, riding boots, sweaters, cardigans, gloves, hats, skinny jeans, leggings, leg warmers.. every. single. day.
Heres whats on my radar.

I wish, that I could justify in spending an exhorbent amount of money on a fabulous fall wardrobe,  alas, I can not. The weather here is just too perfect all the time, and the clothes would hardly get any wear. And then, I would probably become depressed due to the fact that I would walk in my closet and see all my lovely articles of clothing just hanging there all lonely. It makes me sad just thinking about it. What are you most excited for?!
xoxo, Janean

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Spring Trends and H&M

I live for those moments in life,

when I can escape the house 

and be Janean again. 

Today, I got to escape to our 

local H&M and I made out like a bandit.

I bought 3 tops...$5.95 each.

A striped one, a bright pink one,

and a polka dot one.

Some mint (ish) pants, at $12.95,

and a pair of orange flats for $12.95, also.

A couple of outfits for under $45. Not bad.

This is how I can see myself wearing those

tricky mint pants.

And it makes me super excited for Spring!

                                             

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spring 2012

Heres some of my Spring Fashion inspirations.

Floral prints, bright colors, funky bags,

chunky jewels and colored jeans.

The latter is a major wardrobe

must have.

I just bought myself some purple

skinny cigarettes, (pants that is.)

And I am hoping to add some

bright pink ones in the very near future.

I love Spring fashion,
its like a delicious rainbow of
clothing.
Delicious it is.

Now, go out and buy those
bright colored skinnys.
Trust me, you wont regret it.



spring 2012 by janeandavis featuring skinny leg jeans

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