Nail Night at the boutique!

 

 

 Fresh nails are the best accessory for yours hands!  Its the best way to express your personality, mood, style and even season!  There are so many new techniques, colors and tools that makes a typical french manicure a thing of the past. Ever spend $$ on a color or nail art you're sick of in 2 days?  Keeping up with your nails can be costly at a salon once or twice a week, so why spend an arm & a leg and pay someone to do your nails when you can learn how to do them just as good yourself?!  Change your nail color as often as you change your mind! 

That being said we would like to introduce our "Nail Night" at Some Girls boutique!  This past Wednesday we invited all bunnies to come for a free nail tutorial to learn how to do some fabby nail art that is taking over all social networking sites!  We focused on a couple of designs that were easy to accaccomplish a fresh and fun look! 

 

We want to thank everyone who came out for a night of dress up, refreshments and of course, nail therapy!  In case you missed it, here's our how-to to get the look! 

 

 

Bunny Nail Night

 

 

Start: “clean nails”

·         Remove old polish

·         File

·         Oil & push back    

·         Wash hands

Half Moon:

·         Base color

·         Use color with smaller sized brush to make a half circle near cuticle

·         Fill in

·         Outline

·         Top Coat. 

V Moon

·         Base Color

·         Use color with smaller sized bush & make 2 lines in the shape of a V near cuticle, with tip pointing towards end of nail.

·         Fill in

·         Outline

·         Top Coat.

Diagonal French

·         Base Color

·         Use another color & paint half nail with it. <2 coats if necessary>

·         Outline

·         Top Coat

Dot French

·         Base Coat

·         Choose Color to paint up to half of your nail. <you want enough color to make dots on> <2 coats if necessary>

·         Choose dot color, pour small amount out & use tool provided to drip & create in desired area.

·         Outline the top of your French

·         Top coat.

Bunny Ears

·         Base Coat

·         Use color with smaller sized brush & make 4 swipes in bunny ear pattern <see pic, practice on paper>

·         Use another color with smaller sized brush to fill in bunny ears.

·         Top Coat

A-Dress the Issue of Going From Day to Night

It’s 4:30, and you’re at work.  Your bestie texts you and says that all your girlfriends are meeting up for a much needed drink.  It’s been a long day and an even longer week and you think a night out with the girls, is just the cure, but wait…what are you going to wear?!

Dressing for the job, doesn’t have to be boring.  There are ways to look the part, and look fab doing it!  This calf length dress, for example, is work appropriate, yet cute enough that a few alterations can take you from the office to a night out with ease! The Longer length, is all the rage this season, and adding a blazer, like our peplum blazer thats a new twist on a classic look, will leave every coworker envious of your look, and your boss “dress-code” happy!

Now…its time to let your hair down!  Ditching the blazer, and adding a few accessories, like this studded belt, that comes with the dress and adds a touch of rocker-chic to this girly look and a floppy hat, gives your day outfit enough edge to turn some heads!  Slip on a pair of black or nude pumps and you’re ready to go!

Having a few key pieces make for versatile outfits, that keeps your wallet happy and you with a fresh look that can be worn any time day or night!  Hop and shop with the bunnies at Some Girls boutique for all your wardrobe worries today!

From Pool Time To Night Time

Mother Nature doesn't seem to want it to cool down just yet, so we are in Summer survival mode at Some Girls boutique!  And what better way to continue through the scolding temperature than with a versatile pair of shorts that can take you from a day at pool to a fun mid summer night!  We are crushing on these new retro blue shorts with orange and blue outline accent!

  Paired with a crop top, bra-let ( [brah-let] a new word to describe a cute crop top that resembles  a bra but functions as a shirt; a new fav. phrase for the bunnies at Some Girls), or bathing suit during the day will def be the right kind of cover up for fun in the sun.

A sheer shirt tucked in, like either of these new orange tops, with a pair of heels will dress your shorts up and be the perfect way to take your outfit from day to night!

One pair of shorts-two different ways to wear them, will sure to keep you going through the summer with ease AND style!

Welcome to the neighborhood, Dante's Frozen Yogurt!

 

 Dante’s Frozen Yogurt Bar opened last Friday in downtown Troy and Some Girls are excited to have a new neighbor! Dante’s is a self-serve frozen yogurt bar, with several different flavors of frozen yogurt and an amazing topping bar with fresh fruit, candy pieces and other crazy toppings. Sam and Margaret hopped over for a snack and were glad that a business with great customer service and great frozen yogurt will be an addition to the awesome downtown community. So come hop and shop with Some Girls and head over to Dante’s for some excellent frozen yogurt located at 274 River Street Troy, NY.

Some Girls attend this year's Siro's Cup

Last night was the 19^th annual Siro’s Cup, a cocktail fundraiser to help benefit The Center for Disability Services in Albany. Held every year at Siro’s trackside restaurant on the eve of opening day to jump start the Saratoga Race Track season, this year had a record high with over 1,200 attendees and over $200,000 raised and Some Girls were happy to be a part of it. Trainer Linda Rice was the fundraiser’s honoree, becoming the first woman to win a Saratoga training title. There was great food, great friends and great dresses, which only made us more excited for our NEW dress shipment coming in this Wednesday and Thursday. So get ready for track season and hop into Some Girls for your perfect Saratoga dress!

DIY Basket Weave Crop Top

As the summer days are getting longer..hem lines are getting shorter!  Here's another easy way to add a little flare to an old shirt!

We started out by taking an over sized shirt ( Any size shirt or tank top will do as long as its a soft cotton and a little longer)

Then we cut about half inch slits up to the graphic of the shirt to make a fringe crop.  You can make shorter or longer pieces depending how comfortable you are with showing off your stomach, however we suggest cutting a little shorter to get the best result.

We took the top of two of the pieces and knotted them together.

We continued to do this by taking a piece from each fringe and knotting it to the one next to it for three more rows, front and back.

 Once completed you will have a basket weave fringe crop top perfect to pair with a pair of cut off denim shorts or a high waisted skirt from Some Girls boutique!

Three Awesome Ways to Revamp your Old Tees

Every once in a while, you need to clean out your clothes. Of course, you pull out a bunch of old, ratty shirts where you wonder why you owned them in the first place. Don't worry, it happens to all of us. We found a cute way to recycle those shirts and use them for an updated trend. These DIY projects are easy, simple, & timeless... Not to mention adorable! Get ready to be creative!

1) chic braided headband

Cut two pieces of your shirt, choose colors of your preference!

Then, get a ball chain or any chain to intertwine with the shirt strands. We used an old necklace!

Tie them around a hair elastic & strt to braid. When finished, tie it to the elastic again. Tada! You're done and now you have a fabulous headband to wear with your next outfit!

We went for the classy black & white with a silver chain!

Throw this super cute headband on with some denim cutoffs and a top 

from Some Girls Boutique!

2) stringy statement necklace

This item is perfect with a simple shirt and some jeans. Or go for a bold look with a dress! This is our stringy statement necklace. To make this, you'll need just the old shirt & a pair of scissors.

Cut lots of strands from the shirt, then stretch them out until they start to curl. If they don't curl, find another shirt... we ran into that problem.

Once the strands are cut & stretched, form a figure 8. The length of your necklace will shorten by 1/2 and thats okay!

Then take an extra strand for the clasp. I liked mine to be a little more creative, so I braided it. Now the back of the necklace looks more fun. Feel free to braid some strips and throw it into the figure 8. Play around & make it your own!

Here is your final piece, how cute!

3) What a Work Out Tank!

With summer in full swing, you can't but help to gain a few pounds while indulging in the BBQs, grad parties, ice cream galore, and going out with friends. Once you realize how much you've been devouring, its going to be gym time. How about working out in your new gear including this adorable work out tank?! So simple to make.

First, cut off the sleeves and the lower half of the tee shirt, you don't want your top to be so loose.

When the sleeves are cut off, pull the two sides in the back so we can create a twist with the straps. The sleeves will start to curl but all you need to do is twist and keep twisting until you are half way down your back. 

Your tank should look something like this:

Here are your three ways to revamp your shirt. Give these a shot & send us a picture of your latest DIY!

~ Some Girls Boutique!

Salute Your Shorts

Showing support for your country is always instyle!  And as the summer heats up quicker than you can say the Pledge of Allegiance, we are noticing are huge flag trend approaching us just in time for the 4th of July!  Today we made

First take a pair of denim cutoffs (available at Some Girls boutique!), the lighter the better, or if you are feeling daring try bleaching them first to get your stars and stripes to pop!

Next, stencil and cut some star shapes out of a thick paper ( as many or as little as you want) and securely tape them to one pant leg.

Fold the shorts in half and cover the rest of the areas (waistband, fly, upper pocket) in newspaper and tape securely to avoid getting paint on any unwanted areas.

 

Place on some newspaper, and with a royal blue, fast dry interior/exterior spray paint, carefully spray the left side of the shorts.  Make sure to hold about 6 inches way from the fabric and spray as much as you like to get the desired look.

Next, fold to the other side of the shorts and tape vertical stripes, as thick or as thin as you would like.  We used Frog Tape used for taping of walls, and cover the rest securely with newspaper.  Use a cherry red interior/exterior quick dry spray paint.

Let it sit for 15-20 minutes and remove taped off areas to reveal the finished product!

 

New Summer Shipments: Get 'em Before They're Gone!

We are very excited about our new shipments, perfect for any summer event! We predict this summer being a busy one, and our new dresses and jumpsuit are ideal for the social butterfly. Whether your attending a totally casual pool party, or dressing up for a fabulous girls night out these easy to throw on outfits are sure to make you a standout. We were SO excited about them that we played dress-up today with some of our faves. Both the Sweet Tart Dress and From the JUMP Jumpsuit can easily by dressed up with bold statement necklaces and pumps for a nighttime look or they can be played down with a belt at the waist and sandals for a fun-filled summer day. Either way, be sure to stop by and pick up your summer must-haves!

Left to Right: The Sweet Tart Dress,  Flower Power Party Dress, From the JUMP Jumpsuit

Good Things Come in Small Packages.

Handbags are a great way to play up your outfit. Now that summer has arrived, store those large tote bags and purses away. Cute clutches and tiny wristlets are definitely IN. You can go for some neon colored clutches to add a POP to your dress or some sparkles + spikes to spice up your  girl's night out.  A clutch is totally functional, practical yet fashionable. Throw in your phone, makeup, and cash then you're good to go, don't carry more than you have to!

Here are some of our faves at Some Girls Boutique.  What's your summer must-have?!

How ADORABLE are these?

Gena's loving our feather clutch.