How to get Vineyard Vines for $5

Did you know that you can basically get a vineyard vines shirt for only $5 ?!?!?!!? Keep on reading to find out how..

$5 , But HOW?!

1. First method to getting cheap vineyard vines tees

Shop at the outlet stores if you have one near you.... I personally do not so I can only go when I travel somewhere that does.

2. Shop the kids section

If you are normally a ladies size XS-Med , the little boys sizes will fit you just as good as the women's. If you're XS or Small, boys Large will fit you great! If you are comfortable size Med, boys XL will fit you!!  And you can save about $20-30 when shopping in the boys sections so pretty much 2 shirts for the price of 1 !! 

If you are embarrassed shopping in the boys section, don't be! I've asked the workers and they said that people do it all the time!  Or, you could just pretend like you have children and you're shopping for them . . . . I sometimes use the excuse that I have 2 little brothers but they're only 3 and 4 so they wouldn't fit a size Large quite yet (no one needs to know). If  you are still not cool with shopping in the boys section, just do it online! Only thing is that you wont get free shipping unless you spend $125 or you luck out on a deal!

3. Sign up for birthday rewards

Click here to sign up for vineyard vines bday rewards and they will send you a $25 off coupon!! Off anything!! NO MINIMUM PURCHASE!!

Here comes the Secret! . . . .Get ready!!

SO, How do you get a shirt for $5?
1. Sign up for bday rewards
2. Find a boys T-Shirt that you like and that will fit you
3. Boys T-Shirt ($30) - Bday Coupon ($25 off) : 30-25 = $5 VINEYARD VINES SHIRT !!!
    

My job here is done, Enjoy!!

Designer Fashion Dupes

So, I am in college, as you may have known... that means ya gotta save money when you can. I personally still like to be fabulous at the same time!  Now you get to learn just a few of my secrets for getting the best designer dupes possible.

1. Louis Bags

Good ones are hard to come by most of the time! You need to brush up your knowledge by watching authenticity videos and trying to find the dupe that falls more on the authentic end of the LV spectrum. I personally have a few that I got from my old job (goodwill, lets not talk about that experience ever again) they are top of the line dupes, and I just so happen to have 2 for sale on Poshmark, comment you read this on my blog for 10% off if you want anything from my closet. But anyway, keep your eyes out in thrift stores and on poshmark, they always have a hidden gem somewhere!

2. Cartier Love Bracelets 

I got mine from the app called Wish, you basically order it from china and have to wait a month for it to come in. Its super cheap too! To find things on the app, you have to search for unusual things. To get these bracelets search "screw bracelet" or "love bracelet". They are like $2 each and its pretty cool

3. Chanel, Hermes, Prada Accessories

Get the app Aliexpress, it is not a scam!  Again, a China based company app thing but they have some fun stuff.  Got my Chanel earrings ( type " cc designer earrings" to find), Hermes belt (type "hbrand belt",  and my Prada inspired sunglasses (type "designer swirl glasses") all from this app. I have also ordered many other things but they were just for fun, not any fashionable stuff.  The reason you have to type in weird things on these apps is because they regulate the designer names so if something says Chanel or Louis Vuitton, it will be blocked so you cant see it. I would post the links to the things I got but, once they sell out, they no longer exist on the link.

4. Keep your Research Up

Most "hipster" stores will copy the styles of high fashion brands. For example,  forever 21 has tons of fashion dupes, just gotta keep your eye out on the designers website versus the affordable stores.

5. Make it yourself

Just see my DIY Chanel top  or DIY fringe jeans to get your inspiration. Pinterest is also a great way to find high fashion designer outfits and copy them for a reasonable price.

Hope this helps!!

DIY Lilly Pulitzer Sorority Letters

I like to think of myself as a DIY money saving queen sometimes. I always see lilly letters for sale buy heck no to paying $40 for a t-shirt.. I only paid about $0.60 for this. I already had a plain white T-shirt(if you dont click here, $4 shirt)  So this project costs less than $5 and theoretically you save over $35.  I did this the exact same way that I did my DIY Chanel top. SO, click the this to follow those directions and end up with this result! I will attach the document that I used to print the letters so you know they'll turn out correct.

(follow the DIY Chanel process)

Document of Letters

Hope this works out for you too!!

DIY Tassel Earrings

Super easy, super cute, super cheap!

What you'll need:

-whatever color you want embroidery thread

-2 extra 5 inch pieces of that thread 

-pair of stud earrings(ones you don't wear anymore)

-scissors

Total cost for materials per pair: $1

To do:

- cut the embroidery thread pack directly in half  

-take one strand of the thread and securely tie it around/in your earring. You may need super glue to make sure it won't slip

-tie the string that is already attached to the earring through the center of one of the halved chunks of embroidery thread...Be sure to leave a little length in between the earring and the halved chunk so that the tassel will dangle. 

-then simply take one of the extra 5 inch pieces and tie it around the halved chunk so that it looks like a tassel, make sure that this is tight and knot the end of it twice...make sure that the knot faces the back of the earring 

- do for the other earring and you have completed the DIY tassel earrings 

DIY Fringe Jeans

Check out how to make this super cute fringe out of any old pair of jeans!! I wore them yesterday and got SOOOO many compliments!!!

What you need:

• scissors
• old jeans, works best with straight leg
• ruler
• chalk
• dryer
• tweezers

Total Cost: None! everything can be found within your home...hopefully!

How to do it:

• Get your jeans ready! try them on and see how high up you want the fringe to go and mark with the chalk & do on both sides so it is even

• Cut the seem off of the end of the jean. Also cut the seems on the sides of the legs up to the chalked point so it will be easier to fringe

• Only a few more cuts!.. . so next you should cut about 1 inch slits up to chalked point (doesn't matter exactly how thick the slits are but I found about 1 inch is easiest) do this around the entire bottom of the pant

• This part gets annoying.... take each slit and pull out the crossing threads with tweezers, sometimes youll get lucky and big chunks will come out

• Pull apart the pieces of fringe so that there are no cross threads left, don't have to remove every single cross thread

• After you do this to EVERY strip of jean, throw the jeans in the dryer for 10 min and it should look like my pictures. Repeat if the fringe still had too many cross threads and didn't break apart

You are all done! Style your unique pants with a cute pair of shoes and a simple top!

Rock your new pants!!

XOXO Lil

Michaels Craft Store Grab Bag

My ABSOLUTE favorite craft store is Michaels... probably because I always end up being that 100th person to walk in the store on customer appreciation day and win a $20 gift card...2 years in a row..I am  only slightly bias...



But anyway, Michaels sometimes has these things called grab bags, which is basically a big box filled with a bunch of random stuff for only $4!!!! They are HARD HARD HARD to find though.
Today, I found my first!


Whatever is inside the box is a complete surprise.. NO PEAKING!!

I am just super excited that I found this.. could be a hit or miss but whatever ItS OnLy FoUr DoLLaRs!!!

Here is  what was in my box

Looks like a bunch of holiday stuff.. $4 holiday stuff ;)

The retail value of the items in the box is over $150 !!!!! A bunch of decorations.. woooh

Ill probably end up giving this stuff to my mom.. just because gold isn't my color.. but she will be so excited that I got her a "random present" LOL ya mom that's right

Overall I think the value of this box is amazing and if you ever see one... SNATCH IT!! Being surprised is the absolute best part!!!!

Michaels is yet again making me love them more and more every time I walk in that store!!!

XOXO

Lil

DIY Nautical Picture Frame

Ever see things in store that are super expensive but you know you could make it yourself? That's  what I thought when I saw this picture frame cost $80 at Nordstrom......I decided to make this one myself..

So this was super easy to make and only cost $4!!!!!

All you need is

• Nautical Rope (Michaels Craft Store $3/10yds)
• Picture Frame (Dollar Tree $1)
• Hot Glue Gun
• Scissors

Lets Begin!!

1. Gather your materials
2. Start gluing rope from inner corner.. its easier to cover the ends of the rope if you go in to out
3. keep looping around
4. keep looped... until you reach the edge
5. As you get towards the corners, try to flatten the rope into the shape of the edge as you glue
6. Once the frame is covered... You are done!

YES it is that easy!!!

Happy Crafting!!

xoxoxo Lil

As always, Comment any questions!

Don't forget to follow my Instagram @luxurious_life_of_lil

Stickers Stickers Stickers!!

DIY ANTHING with STICKERS!!!! Boring laptop? bland water bottle? bare car?





YOU NEED STICKERS!!!

Just look how cute

My laptop is also covered!

Most "preppy" brands will send you free stickers.. all you have to do is email the company or fill out a request on their website!

Here are a few websites:

JadelynnBrook

Hattan Home

Southern Marsh

or buy some on Redbubble

Vineyard Vines also gives free stickers online with a purchase or just stop in-store and ask


or just email your favorite brand's customer service and nicely ask if they are willing to send you free stickers for your car, agenda,laptop, ect.

xoxo   Lil

DIY Monogrammed Lilly Pulitzer License Plate

Personalize your car with this DIY license plate!! Lilly Pulitzer AND Monogrammed

What you will need:

• Outdoor/water proof Modge Podge
• Sponge brush
• Blank license plate
• Scissors
• Printed pattern & monogram

How to do it:

1. Apply coat of modge podge with the sponge brush on license plate

     2. Stick the printed pattern onto license plate before the coat dried, be sure to cut out the holes where the screws go into your car

     3. Apply another layer on top of the paper and then cut the paper to fit the plate

     4.  Add on the monogram by following the same process. Keep layering the modge podge as it dries

     5. Apply at least 5 layers of modge podge onto the new plate. . . need to create a water tight seal

     6. OPTIONAL: for more durable plate, apply 2 coats of polyurethane to the finished product 

     7. Attach your personalized lilly monogramed license plate to your car!!

   

     8. Any Questions? Comment or Email me!! 

  Enjoy cruising with your new stylish license plate!!

  xoxo Lily

Birkenstock Obsession

Ive been super skeptical about getting myself a pair of Birkenstocks. . . . .  then I found the perfect pair for me.

Pair with a cute Kate Spade belt!

I still think the original cork bottom style is not right for me but, these new rubber shoes are PERFECT! I wore them around all day.. walking around the city on a hot day and they were sooo comfy. 

These are available at Nordstrom or on the Birkenstock website... Hurry while they still have them!  Did I mention that they are only $35?? BEST DEAL EVER.. perfect for summer

Customized Monogram Wallpapers

I have been searching for a Monogramming app for the last few weeks that lets me create exactly what I want. Finally my search has ended!!

Unlike ALL other monogramming apps/programs, this one allows you to COMPLETELY customize your wallpaper. You can choose from one of the many pre-made backgrounds or upload your own photo(I chose a Lilly Pultizer pattern). YOU pick the font, shape, size and color of the monogram! Check out the ones below....

                                           

I am one step closer to being styled for summer with this preppy & colorful new background! Get yours now on the app store.. search Monogram Me . I'm sure you will be just as obsessed as I am! Oh and did I mention that it is FREE!!

  Happy Monogramming,

                     xoxo Lil  

Be sure to follow my Instagram account @luxurious_life_of_lil

DIY Sorority Letters

Hi everyone!
Today I was looking at some sorority letters online. I have a hard time finding shirts that I like so, I decided to make my own... just the way I like it...and it only cost about $2!!

Ready to make this yourself?

Here is what you'll need

                                 

• Plain shirt (old/new) . . . . . I used a plain body suit that I found in the back of my closet
• Iron on sequins . . . . . don't forget your coupons !!!!
• Iron
• Ironing board
• Scissors
• Patience

To begin making the shirt

1. Pull up a picture of your sororities letters... Mine is ΦΣΣ

2. Decide how big and where you want the letters to be on your shirt

3. Begin cutting the sequins and forming your letters with it

4. If you have round letters, I suggest cutting triangles out of the sequins so it doesn't overlap when you bend it

5. After you have your letters completed, place them on the shirt EXACTLY how you want them

6. To iron on, make sure your shirt is completely flat on the ironing board and that the steam setting is shut off on your iron. Place a piece of paper on top of the sequins so the sequins don't melt or burn. Hold the iron down on the piece of paper for about 15 seconds... do not slide the iron because it can displace your letters.

7. You are done ironing once you can lift the paper and none of the sequin ribbon is popping off of the shirt

8. You are DONE!!! yep, its that easy

Cutting technique for round letters

Extra Tips:

• Make sure your shirt is wrinkle-free
• Do not use a super tight shirt for this as the letters can pop off if they are stretched too much.
• Mark where you want the letters to be located while you have the shirt on
• Do not hold the iron in one place for too long or you will burn something
• Be careful washing this, the sequins are very delicate and can come off. . . .  I will be hand-washing mine
• You can do this DIY for anything, not just sorority stuff!!
• If you have any questions feel free to comment or email me

Why spend tons of money on letters when you can make this for $2!!!

(if you already have an old shirt you want to recycle)

Happy Crafting!!

xoxo,

    Lil