Dedicated to the first week of Spring justabrooklygyrl will bring you different tips and “Denim is the New Black” looks brought to you by your everyday women and how they wear it.

Denim on Denim goes beyond the chambray shirt and jeans combo. A denim shirt is your closet real MVP. As mentioned in this month article on instyle.com , Denim will be this Spring and Summer fashionistas go to guide dressing it up or down from day to night. Be careful ladies, doubling up on denim can sometimes become too “blah” in other words fall flat if not worn the right way. No worries justabrooklyngyrl have some simple tips for you!

Denim Do’s

DO add dimension with a belt to provide that cut off point visually (when in doubt or if you are not a “belt wearer” go for the half tucked in method (tucking in only the front of your denim shirt into the front of your denim jeans, shorts or skirt)

DO play with color by adding bold print accessories

DO invest in good quality denim, the better the quality the longer it last! The less money you are spending season to season to replace your favorite denim pieces the better

DO go day to night from flats to pumps, adding a red lip or  tuxedo blazer to get the most of your day with less changing

DO use denim shades to flatter or hide body parts (lighter shades of denim draws attention to the body parts they cover while darker shades creates a slimming effect)

DO cut old jeans into shorts its inexpensive and a summer must(coming soon in next weeks DIY)

Denim Dont’s

DON’T be afraid to invest in a pair of distressed jeans. Some fear that it can not be worn all year round and will be a waste of money but that can be easily fixed by adding leggings or flannels underneath

DON’T  be afraid to mix denim textures and colors (you don’t want to look too matchy matchy)

DON’T  wear denim accessories while wearing denim on denim. It’s an overkill

Welcome to Spring Ladies and Gents and remember “Denim is the New Black”

This edition of DIY is dedicated to our lifelines, our cellphones! I shop for my iPhone 6 like I shop for clothing it’s definitely an addiction for me and know people who can relate. A nice sturdy fashionable case can cost you from $40-$80. But justabrooklyngyrl found a solution and of course and inexpensive way. Follow these easy, quick and inexpensive steps to get your smart phone ready for Spring. Enjoy!!!!!!!

Materials DIY Leather Case

Clear Acrylic Phone Case

Faux Leather

(found at your local fabric stores or an old clutch or purse that you no longer use of course)

E6OO Glue

Craft Knife

Paper Clips (3-4)

Step 1:

Cut out a piece of the leather that will cover the outside of your phone case with more than enough to spare to save room for error. Spread the E6OO over the outside of the clear Acrylic Phone Case and be sure to press down onto the back of the leather piece.

Step 2:

Use the paper clips to hold the leather in place until the glue dries (I let mine air dry) around the edges of the phone case. Put an extra strip of fabric in between the paper clip and the outer leather to stop any dents or bubbles from forming. Once the glue drys (about 5-7 minutes) remove the clips and cut off the extra material using the craft knife from the camera holes and flash, continue to cut around the outside.

Step 3:

Clip tiny triangles out of the corners and glue down flat, continue to cut each corner and glue down flat and make sure its even.(Be sure to cut less than you may think you need for a neat flat look on the corners of your phone case).

Step 4:

Make sure all the glue is dry before slipping it onto the phone. You will want to be able to take it off!

ENJOYYYYYY

xoxo justabrooklyngyrl