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Esperanza on a Dime: Esperanza 2014 Guide Pt II

Welcome to our low-cost Esperanza guide!  Whether you refuse to spend a lot of money on Esperanza or you don't have a large budget whatever your reason to be reading this post, 6100main will give you tips and ideas to maximize your dollar and resources to feel like this: or like this: Grab a paper and pen and get ready to take some notes! Option 1: Closet Raiding Friends : Sometimes raiding a friend's closet is a great way to mix up your outfits. Maybe your friend shares your shoe size and has the perfect heel to match your dress. Maybe they aren't going to Esperanza (and aren't bitter about not going) and have a dress you can borrow. Talk to your friends about something they have. You can make it a trade and promise to let them borrow something of your's! College : Maybe you're feeling bold and you can suggest a college swap where people bring down their unwanted Esperanza ready items (jewelry, shoes, dresses, dre...

DIY Roundup: Back to School Edition

Are you interested in DIY projects? Does the wealth of websites and projects cause you to lay down in defeat instead? Fear no more able-bodied citizen! The people of 6100 main have you covered. We've searched the interwebs looking for DIY projects for all! Whether you barely can cut something in a straight line or are a DIY Masta, we have something for you. Each DIY Roundup will have a theme that the posts will revolve around. If there are different types of DIYs (clothing, accessories, organization) they will be separated out into each category. Each DIY will also have a rating of the difficulty. The levels are as follows: Novice- If you've only done crafts in school and weren't very good at them this is you~ Easy- Some crafting experience. Made a few things here and there.  Intermediate-   Have a few craft projects under your belt. Completed things with many steps. Expert- You know what your doing. You may even have a room dedicated just...

DIY: Workout Tank

Wondering what to do with your old Beer Bike shirts? Stuck with leftover College Night tees? Why not turn them into workout tanks---perfect to wear to the gym while you're working toward that swimsuit body. Start with an old t-shirt (the bigger the shirt, the baggier the fit of the tank. 1) Cut from under the arm holes to the shoulder . Make sure the actual "straps" are cut straight (although you can customize their placement and width). Now, make a u-shape from one side of the collar to the other. The deepness of the U can depend on how much of the print on the front that you want to preserve. Lastly, cut the bottom seam off ; the cut can be wider in the middle of the shirt (especially if you want a cropped fit in front). 2) Turn the shirt over and make the racerback shape skinnier by cutting out more of the sides. 3) Take the extra cut-off from the bottom of the shirt and slice it into one long strand . 4) Using this strand, tie a knot at the ...