I'm moving to Los Angeles next week and have been excited out of my mind about calling it my home. Moving into a new apartment has sparked my DIY side of my brain, or maybe just the pace of summer makes us more crafty. I found an alligator dude at a Salvation Army a year ago and used him as a decoration on my coffee table. It definitely catches people's eye but I knew it could even be more spectacular with a little gold spray paint. This DIY is cheap and easy but totally chic. Put it on your coffee table to scare off creepy guys or on your vanity to remind you to be fabulous everyday. 

You'll need: 

• Predator/animal. Try a thrift store or Salvation Army if you don't have anything lying around the house. You can also spray pain a rubber animal (like dinosaur), so try Toys R Us as well. Try this guy ($6- shoutout Amazon!)
• Gold Spray Paint. I bought mine at Home Depot for about $7 and is called "Champagne Mist". 
• Trash bag or tarp to keep from getting the paint everywhere! 

So this is the "before" shot of the alligator. He's cute but we can make him fancier. Make sure your animal is situated on the tarp or trash bag. That sounded weird. 

Now you're ready to paint, that was fast! So shake up your spray paint for one minute- you should hear a ball inside the can rolling around. (This is a good sign.) Hold the can 8-12 inches away from your animal of choice and spray paint a light coat, while moving the can back and forth. You don't want to hover in one section or the paint will build up and drip or clump. Do one light coat and wait 30 minutes for the next coat. I also started by flipping the alligator upside down and practicing on the underside of it. Do one side at a time and let dry before flipping it over. 

And here we have our sun kissed alligator. This is after one coat of gold spray paint and he's looking pretty sharp. I let him dry for 30 minutes before doing his front side. Basically whenever you spray paint a section let it dry before moving the animal around to spray paint another section. I gave my alligator 2 coats of spray paint. 

Finished! It was super easy and I can't wait to display him/her (haven't decided-what do you think it is?) in my apartment! 

Let me know if you try this easy and quick DIY out and how you styled it/what animal you picked! 

The 3 Foundation Elements For Your Workspace

(Images Via Pinterest)

School is starting- classes start on Monday for me! I need an inspiring office for blogging as well as homework.
Here is your comprehensive guide to elements of a good workspace:

1. Ava Wood & Glass Desk $269 2. Safavieh Landon Writing Desk  $389  

3. Stir Oak Office Desk $154  4. Gabriella Regal Desk  $924 

Other good outlets for desk shopping: West Elm, Pottery Barn, Lex Mod, Jonathan Adler  

1.) West Elm Buttoned Up Chair On sale for $296)
2.) Bloomingdale's Savoy Cane Game Chair  $1900
3.) Anthropologie Grafton Flora Dora Chair $698

4.) Anthropologie Lotus Blossom Wingback Chair $1398
5.) Bloomingdale's Marseilles Arm Chair $1639
 6.) Anthropologie Leather tillie armchair $1698

1.) Industrial Task Table Lamp $50-$100 (price varies by size)
2.) Metallic Honeycomb Table Lamp $159
3.) Small Marble Pillar Table Lamp $99
4.) Clint Mini Marble Black Task Lamp $99
5.) Linework Yellow Table Lamp $129
6.) Telescoping Floor Lamp $219

My favorite interior blogs: 

Domaine , Design Sponge, Apartment Therapy, French By Design, Vintage Revivals

Start here with building a good foundation for your workspace and then add in desk accessories and organization tools to fit your needs. (Post on that will be coming soon!)

Where's your favorite spot to work on your blog? What does your desk area look like? What interior design blogs do you read or do you have one yourself?
XO Emmy 

Happy Earth Day! Environmentally Friendly Fashion

Happy Earth Day from Boys and Bombshells! 

I'm wearing an Anthropologie bustier crop top, Juicy Couture similar here (on sale $89.00), Gap white denim shorts, other option here.  Nordstroms floral clutch (no longer available, similar cuteness here, and  here.

Well I just finished my morning class...Environmental Science! We talk about preserving the environment and sustainability. I am passionate about ocean preservation. I have always had a connection to the sea and fish. Fashion is one of the outlets where you can choose to be environmentally conscious. Look for organic cotton, vegan leather, and clothing with a cause. 

I am personally trying to reduce the use of plastic in my life because of how dangerous and harmful the plastic is to us and our environment. 

Shop Environmentally Friendly Fashion here:

Don't let your clothes wear you down! Organization 101

For some reason cluttered spaces give me anxiety. Ironically, I'm a complete mess when I get home from class or a long day. I usually throw my clothes across the room and put on my workout clothes and head to the gym. My life has very little time for cleaning or myself so I am making one of my resolutions to be more organized. 

Obviously us girls have a lot more to keep in check then boys, and especially girls with a flare for makeup and fashion. (You don't want to see my vanity table when I leave in the morning-its a mess!) 

 Photo: http://www.songofstyle.com

* A quick tip i jotted down in my notebook: Never let one item enter the house without another item leaving the house. (Donate, resell, give to a friend, etc.) 

1. Arrange your closet by items you wear the most towards the front, and items you wear the least towards the back. It's important to edit your closet so you can keep an eye on what works and what can be pitched. 

2. I organize my closet by item: all of my dresses together, all of my skirts, blouses, jackets, cardigans, etc. 

3. If possible, store your wardrobe that is offseason somewhere else. I get plastic bins from Target and store in a separate closet and under my bed. 

Photo credit: via Diana Hernandez Pinterest

4. Keep your shoes visible... or if you are like me you can keep your accessories and jewelry visible as well. I bought a gun rack from an antique flea market and painted it and put jewelry bars across it to hang my necklaces. It get's people talking and is a great way to showcase my accessories. 

5. Invest in the right hangers. I personally like the velvet ones because my clothes stay on them and they don't rip delicate fabrics. You can buy them at Target, Costco, Bed Bath & Beyond. 

Have fun! And stores like salvation army are a great place to look for goofy odds and ends for your closet. I'll show you this awesome octagon coffee table I bought at a thrift store recently. I think I'm painting it Dark Salmon, Grenadine, or Par Three Green. I'll show you guys in a DIY post coming tonight or tomorrow!

Home inspiration: Eccentric and rustic

Photos: Domaine

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