Fun and Easy DIY 2 Get Your Nail Polish Collection Organized this Spring

There is nothing worse than a bin or drawer full of all the nail polishes you have in your collection. And if you are like me, your collection is slightly out of control! Not only do you spend extra, unnecessary time trying to dig through all of your polishes to find the perfect shade to paint your nails, but forgotten favorites get buried at the bottom never to be seen again. Well today I have a fun and easy DIY (courtesy of the How2Girl herself, Courtney Sixx) and a little extra tip, Beauty Bandit style, to get your nail polish collection manageable and organized this spring.

I may be the Beauty Bandit but I love getting my hands dirty working on fun DIY crafts with my girlfriends! So if you are like me than start by heading over to How2Girl.com and check out this post. No, we aren't making serving trays. Pay special attention to the box. This is the first step in the right direction to an organized way to store your polishes. Of course you can decorate your box any way you want but I thought Courtney's idea was a super fun way to keep things clean but also add a little something to your bathroom decor.

Once your box is complet, it's time to get to work on those polishes. This is the perfect time to try and revive any forgotten polishes with my nail polish remover trick here, but if your old polishes are beyond saving, throw them away! Now it's time to start painting the tops of your polishes. Yes, you heard me right! Grab a paper plate and, one at a time, unscrew the top of the polish and place on the plate. Dip a Q-tip into the bottle and dot the top of the nail polish that is laying on the paper plate. Repeat this step with all the polishes and a clean Q-tip. Stand them up in your newly decorated DIY box and you will see that you will be able to easily tell exactly what color each polish is! This will keep them organized in the box and save you a ton of time the next time you want to paint your nails!

How 2 Wear Leather This Spring Part 2! Get Courtney Sixx's Look 4 Less!

The gorgeous Courtney Sixx is at it again looking fab in a killer outfit and inspiring me to do these posts all about rocking leather in this spring! I just knew I wanted to recreate this look and wear it to my next girl's dinner.

When I saw this outfit I was dying over that leather skirt. I quickly began hunting through all of my favorite online shopping sites to try and find something similar but affordable. I found this pencil skirt, which not only helps recreate Courtney's look but could also be paired with the right top to create a chic office look. And for less than $40, I couldn't resist! I knew I would be able to find a comparable top in Forever 21's endless pages of crop tops. There were so many budget friendly options but this one jumped out at me because the back of the top match's Courtney's almost identically and it is less than $20! Pair this combo with your favorite pumps and you will be looking and feeling sexy, fabulous, oh so chic!

How 2 Wear Leather This Spring Part 1!

There's nothing I love more, in true Brittany fashion, than a little leather to give an outfit just the right amount of edge without going full on rock chick! We are officially into spring and with all the floral prints, bright colors, and lighter materials you may be thinking, I can't pull off leather without it looking too heavy and out of season. Well I'm here to prove your wrong. Today I want to give you some tips for rocking leather the right way this spring!

You can never go wrong with a leather jacket! The evenings can still be chilly and throwing a leather jacket over a dress or pairing it with a semi-sheer tank and distressed skinny jeans will have you looking oh-so chic! You can also incorporate a leather jacket in a cream or white to brighten up your look. Click here for my all time favorite faux leather jacket from Nordstrom or click here for a great cream jacket from Forever 21.

Another great tip is to pair a cute leather crop top with a cotton skater skirt or high waisted jeans. By mixing materials your outfit will be balanced and not so much like cat woman! Here are two fab and affordable crop tops from Forever 21: one and two.

I love rocking leather bottoms. Faux leather leggings or a leather pencil skirt paired with a flowy floral top is the perfect way to look edgy and chic at the office or out to lunch with your girls. I found this pencil skirt the other day and had to have it!

Last but not least, one of the easiest ways to rock a little leather this season without breaking the bank is with your handbag. Whether it's a cross body, clutch, or satchel, have fun and try out different textures, sizes, and colors. This is the perfect season to rock a hot pink tote or mint cross body! Click here or here for two killer options from, you guessed it, Forever 21.

My Top 10 Beauty Tips for Spring!

Spring is only a few short hours away and I could not be more excited! Not only am I looking forward to the warmer weather, but also to revamp my beauty routine! I'm kissing dry, drab skin goodbye and saying hello to glowing skin, pastel colors, and bright lips! Today, just in the nick of time, I want to share with you my top 10 beauty tips and tricks to get you well on your way to a fresh look this spring!

1. Protect your manicure from spray tans with lotion. Everyone wants to jump into spring glowing and what better way than self tanning! Next time you get a spray tan, dab your favorite, inexpensive lotion on your nails to protect them from discoloration.

2. Avoid extra shine and orange tints by opting for a face powder a few shades darker than your skin tone instead of a bronzer for contouring.

3. Create your own bb cream. With the warmer weather, you may not want to wear heavy foundation everyday. Instead, mix a little bit of your face moisturizer into your foundation and apply. It will feel light, give you great coverage, and keep skin moisturized throughout the day.

4. Bring your pastel polishes back to life after sitting in a drawer all winter. We all hate when we reach for one of our favorite polishes only to realize it has gotten gunky. Well don't throw it away just yet! Pour a little nail polish remove into the polish and watch it come back to life!

5. Revive lipsticks with rubbing alcohol and a Q-tip. Lipstick can dry out and build up bacteria. Revive your favorite brights this spring by dipping a Q-tip in rubbing alcohol and removing the top layer of the lipstick. Wipe off again with the dry side of the Q-tip and voila! As good as new.

6. Get your legs extra silky soft in your shorts by mixing a dab of hair conditioner with your shaving cream.

7. Create the perfect cat eye by folding a tissue and holding it on an angle along your eyes to perfect your winged liner. Create a softer look by winging out black eyeshadow. The tissue will also help prevent fall out on your cheeks.

8. Hair looking drab after a day out in the sun? Spray Batiste dry shampoo into your roots to keep it looking and feeling fresh. This dry shampoo also adds tons of volume!

9. Run a dryer sheet through your hair to eliminate static.

10. Avoid dry feet in your favorite heels with Vaseline. Apply the Vaseline all over your feet before you go to bed. Pop on a pair of fuzzy socks and get some beauty sleep. Wake up in the morning with amazingly soft feet!

I hope these tips help you! Happy Spring! Xo

Kiss Hair Breakage Goodbye and Say Hello to The Wet Brush!

Kiss hair breakage goodbye and say hello to your wet hair's new best friend... The Wet Brush! Seriously, a brush designed to use on wet hair! Now we all know brushing wet hair is a big no-no due to the lose of elasticity; but that was before this bad boy came along. If you have really curly hair and can only brush your hair when it's wet, or you are like me and your hair gets knotty if you don't brush it wet, then this product is a must have. It has been a lifesaver for my hair.

I don't know what it is about this brush, but it doesn't pull through your hair causing extra breakage and fallout. Instead it gently detangles hair while keeping it happy and healthy. On top of how amazing it works, you can pick from tons of colors, finishes, and patterns. Super fun! I found my new best friend at Target but they can also be ordered on Amazon.

Make Lashes Look Fake with My Top 3 Mascaras

I love long, volumized lashes but sometimes I just don't feel like going through the hassle of applying false lashes and then worrying they are going to pop up throughout the night. In my quest to make my lashes look as big and fab as possible, I have come across 3 life changing mascaras for anyone's budget. So if you are in the market for a new holy grail mascara, look no further!

Let's start with my absolute favorite, cannot live without mascara! Too Faced Better Than Sex. With just one coat of this mascara your lashes will be looking longer, fuller and downright amazing! Two coats and people won't believe you don't have a pair of falsies on. Just look at the picture above of my natural lashes with two coats of this bad boy! And you don't need to worry about this mascara flaking off throughout the day. This is the most expensive of my 3 favorite mascaras at $23 at Ulta and Sephora.

Maybelline's the Falsies Flared Mascara was my tried and true mascara for many years until I discovered Better Than Sex. It is budget friendly and gives great results. It's not as volumizing but with a few coats, your lashes will be looking super long. And it really does give your lashes a flared look, which I love. It can be found at any drug store for about $6.

Last but not least, the most budget friendly option, the Volumizing Mascara from Forever 21. I can't say this mascara adds a lot of volume but if you are looking for longer lashes, this can't be beat! It separates and lengthens lashes like crazy. This mascara is perfect for a more natural look and the best part, it's less than $5!

The Perfect Spring Break Natural, Dewy Makeup Inspired by Graceland's Paige Arkin

It's officially March and with all of this snow the east coast is still getting, I can't help but dream about a tropical getaway filled with a lot of sun, sand, and salt water! Between my sick days and snow days, I have been rewatching USA's Graceland and loving Paige's makeup. I have been so inspired by the gorgeous Serinda Swan's natural, dewy, bronzed look that would be perfect to rock during a spring break vacation or as you are trudging through the snow, wishing summer would hurry up! Today, learn how to get this natural and beautiful makeup that will have you looking like you just got back from Hawaii.

Start with a little glow by applying St. Tropez self tanner all over your body and face. Apply your favorite foundation and whip out the bronzer and highlight. Using Physician's Formula Bronze Booser, contour under your cheek bones to create a gorgeous, just hit the beach look. Lightly bring the bronzer up your temples and along your hair line. Don't forget to define your jawline, as well. Take theBalm's fab Mary-Lou Manizer and highlight your cheek bones. You will be looking like a dewy goddess right about now!

For this look, the eyes are super easy and natural. Start by priming with Urban Decay's Primer Potion. Apply Wet N Wild's Crease color from the Sweet as Candy Trio all over the lid and up into the crease. To darken the crease, mix Peace and Affection from the Stila Soul Palette. Highlight the brow bone with Light from the same palette. Fill in your brows with the Nyx Ultimate Brow Kit. Apply a little Revlon ColorStay Eyeliner in Black to the outer half of your upper lash line. Smudge a little of the Wet N Wild eye pencil in Bronzed under your lower lash line. Add a coat of the Maybelline Falsies Mascara to your top and bottom lashes to top off this look.

No lipsticks, lip pencils, or glosses needed for this look. Dab a little Vaseline Lip Therapy in Rosy Lips to your pout and you are ready to hit the beach!

Give Your Ponytail a Boost with Two Bobby Pins

We all know washing your hair every day is a big no no! And if you are like me I'm sure you have pushed it one day too many. Your hair feels terrible, no style is working, and all the dry shampoo in the word is just making no difference. That's when the super simple and full proof ponytail comes in handy! It hides the look and feel of dirty hair and can look really sleek and chic at the same time. But, if you have fine, thin, or just downright flat hair, your ponytail can look a little lifeless. Well today I have a quick and easy fix that will boost your ponytail and all you need are 2 bobby pins.

Simply start by putting your hair in a ponytail. Flip your hair up and over your face. Take your 2 bobby pins and stick them into the under part of your ponytail, through the hair tie and facing down towards the crown of your head. Flip your hair to cover the bobby pins and voila! A simple trick that will had a lot to your ponytail.

This look is great for all the girls on the go who are rushing out the door. It's quick, it's easy, and it can make you look really put together in no time!

(Please note that the images are via www.bellamumma.com) xoxo