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Here's a super short update. College life is back on track, sad to say :\

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 Forever 21 polka-dotted turtle neck crop top, UO sunnies and jewelry, MAC Prolongwear Foundation, Essie nailpolish

Deena & Ozzy platform boots, Deena & Ozzy studded creepers, BDG boots

Brunch @ Georgia's diner ;)

Matching camo iphone 5 cases with Nina

Favorite Collar Necklaces

Neckbling is a must in my wardrobe. These are currently the ones in heavy rotation of usage. 

3 are new which were given to me as gifts from the holidays. And if you can't tell, I'm a sucker for gold. 

Top: H&M Gold spiked necklace; F21 Mint necklace from a friend; Bloomingdale's sapphire necklace from my aunt

Bottom: F21 white geometric necklace from a friend;  Thrifted gold chain necklace;

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They don't call it "arm candy" for nothing!

This must be the reason why it's called arm candy.

My room has been a royal mess and my jewelry is everywhere...but I think I've found a solution.

I stopped by this huge 99cent store a couple blocks away from work and picked up these candy/cookie

jars for $2.99 each. The nice lady also wrapped them in bubble wrap for me, 2 thumbs up.

I placed my bracelets in one jar...

...and my rings in the other jar. (I swear I have more somewhere)

Now I feel like a little kid at a candy store when I reach into these every morning!

Jewelry Haul: H&M, F21, Brandy Melville, Topshop

I've gone a bit nuts, right? Jewelry is seriously like crack or candy to me.

These are from H&M, Forever 21, Brandy Melville, and Topshop. I've had my eye on a 

few of them, like the crystal bullet necklace but I never got around to buying it until now. 

I also went a little crazy with the ear cuffs. I know how to make them but

when I saw that Topshop had them on sale for 75% off, I couldn't resist.

You'll see a lot of gold too, since it's my absolute favorite.

H&M

Gold choker / cuff necklace, gold spike earrings, gold ear cuff, black stone ring, blue stone ring

FOREVER 21

Gold chunky chain necklace, gold tribal-esque arm cuff, gold geometric beaded bracelet, black leaf ring

BRANDY MELVILLE

Crystal bullet necklace (finallyyyyy!), skull bracelet, turquoise stone silver ring, leaf ring

TOPSHOP

Gold chained collar tips, gold ear cuff with feathers, gold ear cuff with charm

Food & Fashion

I promise I'll have some "real" blog posts soon! On Friday I'll be attending an 18th birthday party so I'll be sure to take a few shots of my party outfit, hair, and makeup. As for now, instagram will have to do. I'm actually doing a summer session for college which pretty much means I've been going to school since the month started. The good news is that I only have 8 classes left for psychology! After that, I'll finally be able to show you guys the many many many DIY projects that have been floating in my brain for a long time now...

...such as: pearl-studded collars / shirts, double chain ear cuffs, fan necklace recreation of a Free People necklace, double-finger chain ring, floral pocket tee / shorts, & many more.

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When I go easy on the neckbling, I opt for my DIY studded collar.

Thai Iced Tea Slush with rainbow jelly -- you must try!

Last friday's OOTD when I headed out to take Trisha to her first trip to Serendipity 3.

We got 2 delicious Frozen Hot Chocolates and a slice of cheesecake. HEAVEN!

Another OOTD from last week. Neon pink & bright yellow.

Neck blingggggggg.

That one day last week when it reached 100 degrees here in NYC -___- never again, please

Starbucks Passion Tea Lemonade and patterned maxi for the win.

Did some shopping at SoHo and passed by Aritzia

but Topshop was the real deal....why?...

....because Topshop had a gigantic sale on bags, jewelry, clothes, the whole shabang!

Of course I walked out buying something.

Went on a serious ice cream run with the wolf pack on saturday night....it was awesome.

Then yesterday, the office gang went out for McFlurries and smoothies....which was also awesome.

Did some more shopping at Forever21 for jewelry and a lace top to wear for Friday's party.
I never wear earrings since I have gauges but when I saw these huge chandelier earrings, I couldn't resist! I threw in some arm candy too of course. (:

DIY: spiked/studded collar + updates

What you need: cone-head studs/spikes, a denim button down with a collar
Steps: push prongs/claws of stud into fabric and push them down with your fingers

Black & white for some dramatic effect? I'm kidding, lol. I just didn't like the yellow lighting. My biggest essential in my closet would have to be this Target denim button-down that I got over a year ago. Since it's one of my favorite item of clothing, I decided to give it some more love by adding spikes on the collar! I know this DIY is pretty much beginner level and self-explanatory, but I'm hoping it'll persuade most of you to go and stud some of your collars of you haven't done so yet. :P

Also, if anyone has instagram feel free to follow me @love_confides
I've become an insta-whore now and post daily, definitely more than I update my blog (oops!)

1.) A beautiful crochet with pearl embellished lace collar necklace
that my friend Trisha got me from her trip to Hong Kong.
2. Myself wearing the featured DIY
3. Some arm candy with two new rings from H&M
4. Materials for another DIY coming up soon! (I've been making loads of jewelry lately)