When I Grow Up I Want To Be A Mermaid

My thoughts exactly as a young kid growing up. I had this really cooI Lil Miss Mermaid doll (made by Mattel !) who had colored jeweled fins that brightened up neon in water and she sang a sweet melody when you squeezed her. She was my favorite doll in the whole world. Aside from my other favorite doll who had super cool color changing hair.
I was convinced there were mermaids swirling inside the glittering sea, lounging amongst the colorful coral reef and peeking their heads out at night to star gaze. Ok I really didn't think all that as a kid but I do imagine it now. I mean, they say that a new unknown creature is found in the ocean everyday. Maybe we aren't looking hard enough. Maybe I was a mermaid in my past life...All I'm saying is never doubt the unknown.
Here is some very cool mermaid art. Now I want some starfish in my hair and to eat a yummy seaweed salad with a coconut on the beach. Enjoy :)
Keep Dreaming,
Cassandra Love

Flower Crown DIY

  
 Flower crowns are this season's prettiest accessory. I think they make you really feel the essence of spring, which is my favorite season! You can make this for yourself or as a sweet surprise gift for someone. When I made my flower crown I wore it everywhere and got many compliments & questions about it so I figured I would share this with you! Have fun with it & be patient :)





Things you'll need:
Flowers
Floral tape
Floral wire
Scissors
Pliers optional

Flowers can be bought at any crafts store. I bought my pink roses at Michaels and paid $10 dollars for one bunch to make half a flower crown. Some flowers are pricier than others depending on the texture and style.

Start by cutting the stems off the flowers and leaving about an inch of stem so that you can attach them to your crown. 

Measure the floral wire around your head and make sure its slightly larger than your head. You can wrap it twice or three times so you can have a sturdier crown. 

Papa wouldn't stop going after my flowers!!

You can either wrap pieces of floral wire around the flowers and use the pliers to maneuver or use floral tape to wrap the stems of the flowers to the crown, your choice! Floral tape was easier for me to use. You can add flowers around the entire crown or you can just add them to the front. Be creative with it. 

Once you have all your flowers attached, wrap floral tape on the part of the crown that doesn't have any flowers on it. This helps to make the crown feel sturdy on that precious skull of yours. 

& there you have it, your own flower crown!

Keep Shining!

Cassandra Love xo

Charlotte Free Forever

So one of my favorite models, pink haired punk Charlotte Free, is the new face for Forever 21 !! This Los Angeles native was discovered at an arcade and soon found herself on the fashion runways of designers like Vivienne Westwood, House of Holland and Jeremy Scott despite her height of 5'7. Her sweet soul and down to earth personality are what I find most inspiring about her. Not to mention Free has a love for animals and an attuned sense of spirituality, much like myself. Free has a dream to make music so I'm pretty curious to see what sort of style she will bring for the future. I think she is pretty amazing! Check out Forever 21 Spring 2012 Love is Free lookbook and other pictures I added. Isn't she a doll?

Cheers to pink hair & rock n roll,
Cassandra Love xo

The Butterflies are Back

It is a pleasant feeling when you can spot the first butterflies of spring. Bright colored creatures are embracing their new lives with wings! They experience a change with no fear, it seems. They go with the flow of the seasons yet seek new adventures in the world without worrying what is going to happen. So free! Notice how unique they look with their charming dots and lines. Each one deserves to be admired and appreciated. In Greek mythology, the word butterfly means soul. When you see your soul flying about on a lovely spring day treasure it as a pure reflection of you.

Love & Butterfly Kisses,

XO Cassandra Love