MINI Project REVEAL!

the time has finally come!!! the reveal of my newest project the MINI!!! but first let me rewind -----so as many of you know I host the one & only #TheMessyProject which is about everyone coming together, thinking outside the box & having fun with fashion. When I first started it back in July I never knew it was going to be as big & popular as it has become! I mean I am booked through the rest of the year! And seriously I couldn't be more happy, excited, shocked about it. I lala LOVE this project. Not only because its focus is my true love - fashion - but because I love how many of you have already stepped outside of your skin & tried something new fashion wise. ...ie. helllllo sequin shorts Of course I wish I could do 2 Messy Projects a month but if you knew how much work goes into just one project you'd see why I can't..some of you already know.....so one night as I was chatting with my mom about #TheMessyProject I told her I wanted to do something else, same theme, so that more people can play along. We brainstormed ideas. We went back & forth until we thought of something that seemed to click. But of course being the type of person that I am I wanted to see what a few other bloggers would think of the idea - so I ran it by this girl & this girl. They both loved the idea. So then came the name....& since this new project is basically the baby to #TheMessyProject the MINI messy project was born...or MINI project for shortsooo what is the MINI project you ask?! well if you haven't guessed it yet its allllllll about the mini parts of fashion - the ACCESSORIES...which can also play a huge role in our everyday outfits. Just like clothes, accessories are also worn differently by each person depending on their style, shape, look etc. The MINI project will focus only on accessories....but I don't mean just jewelry - tights, hats, sunglasses, headbands, bows, scarfs, shoes, belts, gloves are alllll accessories as well. The MINI project will run the exact same way as #TheMessyProject however it will only consist of 3 girls, 4 including me & will be starting out at $20.Like before - 
The Deal1 Accessory4 Girls4 Different Styles1 Major Blog Daysoooo I started off the very first MINI project with a beautiful colorful scarf

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Now of course I could have gone tradional with the scarf & tie it around my neck in some fun way but since both of these projects are about challenging yourself & stepping outside of the box I decided to spice it up a little & take you all back to the 1970s.

As you can see I took this scarf and decided to turn it into a head piece. The scarf had such beautiful bright colors that I wanted to dress around that. So I paired it with a yellow tank to match the yellow in the scarf. Since I was going for a hippy look I added big hoop earrings & a long cross necklace. Along with my wood heels....& because I like to be embracing the mess this is 4 day old hair & i have no makeup on.  

If you want to try one of your scarfs around your head it's super easy. I just folded it together, put it around my forehead & tied a big knot in the back. So what do you think of the scarf around my head? Do you think you would try something like this? How would've you worn the scarf? Now take a look at what my first round of girls did with the scarf -Michael @ Crazy, Tragic Almost MagicCelia @ unSimply CeliaBrandi @ Brooklyn State of MindSo you wanna play too? The MINI project is open to EVERYONE! Just like #TheMessyProject you do NOT have to be a fashion blogger to participate. I had announced this project a month or so ago without any details but still having the option to sign up available - so the project is already booked for February & there are only 2 spots left for March. Sooooo if you wanna reserve your spot for the MINI project you can email me at 

MiniMessyProject@gmail.com with the subject line MINI....& everything is done on a first come first serve basis so if you wanna play email me! All information on the MINI project can be found on my sidebar under the box name MINI Project Also feel free to grab the mini button for your sidebars!

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PS. #TheMessyProject is LIVE in 1 Week!!! 




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california pride

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just some positive words to start your Sunday off right!

it's playoff season...last night my boyfriend Aaron Rogers played the niners...they didn't win which is sad for my boyfriend but aaamazing for the bay, where I am originally from...i love when any team from Cali is in the playoffs though...i have some major CALIFORNIA pride!

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hey boyfriend heyyyy...just some eye candy for all you ladies


Well, it's the end of the weekend yet again...i haven't blogged on a sunday since i linked up for social sunday last year...but that got a little repetitive so i moved on.....soo coming up this week, Wednesday to be exact is the reveal of the brand new MINI project!!! I know you have been anxiously awaiting to see what this new project is about....BUT you gotta wait a few more days.....however here's the logo maybe that will give you a hint...

and speaking of logos I have a contest for anyone who can create a blog logo ---- it's time for a New #TheMessyProject logo....& while yes I can make it myself I thought it would be much more fun to see what you all come up with.

So here's the deal - come up with a logo you think would fit perfectly with the whole idea of #TheMessyProject & whoever the winner is, that will be the official logo for the project that will be seen all over blogland....the ONLY requirement for the logo is it must say The Messy Project or #TheMessyProject...(& don't worry you do not have to know the HTML coding, I will do that)

I'll give you guys a few weeks & you can email your ideas to TheMessyProject@gmail.com & when I collect them all I will post them on le blog & let everyone vote on the next logo!

Whoever wins will get a free month of large sponsorship on my blog as well!

Current #TheMessyProject Logo

oh yeah one more thing - since it's sunday I thought I would add some fun to this day --- so from one business owner to another...take it away Katie!

Hello loooooovely MDH readers!

I hope you are all having a fabulous day

This is me: Katie

Some of you may have seen me before on here, a giveaway or sponsor post

Talking about a little ol blog I have called Girl on a Mission to Lose the Cushion

But today I am here to talk you about something new, SUPER exciting, fun and GORGEOUS So a little run down about me. I am a broke, unemployed (until Jan 15th, yippeeee!!!) college student I am studying to obtain my Bachelors in Business Management I love it! I've worked in retail my entire life as well as managed a retail store Soooo I thought what better way to put ALL of this together then to come up with this... Metal Marvels

I know, I know. You're saying to yourself, "That means nothing to me."Well let me tell you all about it, It is an online jewelry store!

My online jewelry store ♥[Found below]
  Shop // Facebook // Twitter // Instagram // Email // Marketplace Store

 I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE jewelry and I know what it feels like when you have that Ah Ha moment when that piece you bought fits perfectly with that great outfit you're wearing Here's just a sneak peek of my jewelry for sale!

So that is what I hope to bring to you:That perfect piece for the outfit you're planning, an everyday wear, that fun whimsical piece of jewelry, or something that makes a statement or helps a cause. I really hope you come visit me and maybe purchase some jewelry to add to your collection! Also, if you go to the Marketplace store you can "watch" my store so you know when I have new items! Lucky for you I have a discount code JUST for MDH readers

[you've probably seen this on Kelly's side bar] And even luckier for you, Today I am giving away 1 of my GORGEOUS "Disco Ball" Rhinestone Bracelet Retails for $18 ! Wanna see what it looks like? It's pretty amazing. Ready?

YUP!!! This beauty can be alllllllll yoursAll you gotta do is enter below! I wish you all good luck and hope you stop by my store and get yourself somethin nice Thanks for listening to me and taking the time to read.

Love to all of you!

I am so beyond proud of Katie & her new store. Opening your own business no matter what it is isn't easy, especially in today's economy....so way to go Katie! You rock! So let's all show some support & enter the giveaway below & let's get Metal Marvels out there in Blogland!

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PS. Is it time for a new blog layout?! Let MessyExtras help spruce up your design! Full Custom Designs starting at $75...contact MessyExtras@gmail.com for more info




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