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Cargo Cosmetics x Secretly A Mermaid

Being a person is getting complicated as mercury retrograde is here.. time to be a mermaid! Last weekend, I had the best time making a splash in a face filled with Cargo Cosmetics Swimmables makeup & Secretly A Mermaid’s two piece white iridescent bathing suit set. I tested Cargo’s Swimmables Longwear Foundation, Swimmables Waterproof Mascara, Swimmables Longwear Matte Liquid Lipstick, Paradise Bay Longwear Eyeshadow Stick, Ibiza Swimmables Water Resistant Blush, and their Swimmables Water Resistant Bronzer. And let me tell you — not only were the colors and shades beautiful but they also conquered all that water and lasted after four hours of swimming!!! Scroll down for more pics and how I became ten shades darker!

How To Make Unicorn Headbands

Anyone else obsessed with unicorns?!

If you are – here’s a step to step how to guide on making unicorn headbands.
For our latest Secretly A Mermaid, photoshoot we made unicorn headbands to complete our “UniMer” Themed Photoshoot with collaboration with Swimbrayv

First —> you’ll be needing all these below:

-scissors, flowers, cotton/stuffing material, paper to make your pattern, fabric of your choice, headband, glue gun + glue sticks, felt

Now let’s get to it!

Make a patter for your headband – trace it and add 1/2″ all around.

Then cut your pattern.

Draw your unicorn ears (1 big for outer ear + 1 small for inside ear) and draw your horn (make sure it rolls together).

It should look like something like this. After that – it’s time to cut the fabric!

Cut the headband pattern 2x.

Cut the horn pattern once.

Cut the inside ear 2x.

Then cut the bigger piece in felt (in this case I chose the white felt) to go with the iridescent mermaid fabric.

Afterwards:

Put the the two headband fabrics and sew the sides together and put the headband inside.
Fold the horn and meet the sides and sew until it makes a horn – then stuff it with cotton/extra fabric or stuffing material.
Glue the inside fabric ear to the felt (the bigger outside ear)

Everything should look something like this below:

Now you can assemble your unicorn headband and place them where you want everything to go. Cut the flowers and place them where you like. Then glue everything together —> including the bottom part of the headband.

TADAAAAAA! Now you can officially be a unicorn!

What did you boys and girls think of this blog post? Do you want to see more DIY projects? Any request of what you’d like me to teach you next?

XO,

Joy

July 20, 2018July 20, 2018

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How To Be A Merbabe All Year

I can’t believe summer is almost here. Anyone else as excited as I am? Most girls associate mermaid wear only over the summer, but did you gals know you can be a merbabe all year long? First you gotta get your own set of your one piece set at Secretly A Mermaid then you style it in different ways.

For winter, you can wear it with denim jeans and boots. For a rave or a festival, you can wear it by itself with knee high boots and style it with some mermaid make up or a glittery poncho. For the beach, or summer, you can pair it with your favorite sunglasses.

There are so many fun ways you can wear this mermaid set. Can you think of anything else? I’m even thinking of wearing this to Coachella with my poncho sequin and some booty shorts! 😉

XOXO,

Joy

April 6, 2017April 6, 2017

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Why I Still Believe In Magic

In this crazy, sometimes difficult world that we live in, sometimes (we or at least I) tend to forget that magic still exists, that true love exists. We are often so busy making m0ney from our 9-5 jobs, the pressures of this life, the bills and the stress that we forget the little things, the little triumphs and that the world is still magical if we choose to see it that way.

Because the sun still rises and sets beautifully whether you watch it or not.

Because of how ecstatic and excited my dog is when I come home.

Because of how artists pour so much soul, blood and tears into their art.

Because there is still kindness in this world.

Because of how two strangers can turn into lovers in an instant.

Because of friendship, chemistry, joy, hope, love and grace.

Because of new beginnings, of resilience and of courageous people who do things they never thought they could do.

Because of the fools who dream, the weird people, the poets, artists, music makers, dreamers, designers, outsiders and risk takers.

Because of all the gorgeous places I dream to see in my own eyes.

Because of how flowers still grow after being stepped on.

Because there’s rainbows after the rain.

Because of laughter and of the indescribable feeling of happiness when you’re in a room filled with your favorite people.

Also, this is one of Secretly A Mermaid‘s newest two piece set that I will be wearing at Coachella this year. It is made out of purply iridescent mermaid fabric. I love the way it hugs my body and that it is high waisted. Grab yours now and stand out on your next rave or music festival! 😉 For my next few posts, I will be sharing different festival looks. So stay tuned for more! <3

XOXO,

Joy

March 18, 2017March 18, 2017

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