HOW TO RIP YOUR JEANS ON PURPOSE

Tears and rips in jeans just give them more personality and a flair of you not giving a rats tail. But when they just don't happen on their own to a very plain pair of old jeans you can give them a little help with a couple tools and 10 minutes.

The best tools to rip your jeans are scalpel/exacto knife, and a sheet of sand paper. It will be the quickest and easiest way to do it.

I would first put the jeans on and mark out where you want the tears to go

Then just take your scalpel/exacto knife and slice where you've marked 

Now take the sandpaper and sand down the edges of the tears to give the fibers more softness 

I find that when you also put them through the wash the tears will become more weathered looking

PARKING LOTS

Memories from when we were very young being taken around in our moms cars from parking lot to parking lot (because we wouldn't want to go inside the stores) come flooding back when we decide to relive those moments in our own cars. Iced tea, frappuccinos and some tunes is all we need.

FOR THE LOVE OF COLOUR

Lately I've been in love with bold colours from head to toe. Jade blue dress pants from forever21 paired with a vintage hot pink blazer. Elegant silhouette with a punch! Why not? You only live once.

GRAMPS CARDI AND FLORAL SKIRT

One of the many ways you can wear your gramps heavy knit cardigan, along with a floral button down chiffon skirt paired with a bordeaux bustier. VIOLA!

PASTELS AND CHEETAH PRINT

Pastels will be everywhere spring and summer, especially on me! Black accents tone it down for a more casual and contrasting look. Like the bracelets? Check out the DIY here: http://socialcollectivegroup.blogspot.ca/2012/04/diy-wrap-bangle-bracelets.html

DIY wrap bangle bracelets

This DIY is very simple and only takes about 5 minutes. If you don't have one of these I'm sure you will want one now.

All you will need is:

1. Bracelets (bangles)
2. Cord/ string/ yarn/ hemp
3. Scissors 

Most girls have these bangles piled up in their jewellery boxes somewhere. If you don't then you can find them anywhere in packs of dozens from any accessory store, departure store, dollar store, and/or thrift store. You can use any size, thickness, material, or colour. 

I will be putting two small ones together to create a thicker bracelet.

Pick a colour of string. I'm using bamboo cording from Michael's, but you can use anything really. I chose to use the second from the bottom of the pack since it would give me a cool effect. Cut about 6 feet of string (give or take on how thick your bracelet is and how thick your string is). Don't worry if you run out of string you can always add in another piece, but it looks best with one continuous one. 

Tie a good knot with your string and start to wrap the bracelet over and over again until you get all the way around. Then make sure you tie off the end with more knots. If you wanted to make sure it was even more secure you can always add a dab of crafting glue. Cut off any excess pieces and you got yourself a super cool wrap bracelet.

AZTEC PRINT CARDIGAN

Aztec print cardigan, white chiffon shirt and denim shorts. The perfect effortless attire for a sunny spring day. 

PS this is our new addition Ali <3