Earth Day: Upcycle Your Clothes!
We all know recycling, but are you into upcycling? It’s the latest in eco-friendly fashion – making your old clothes new again through creative styling. In honor of Earth Day, try out a few of these trendy spring looks created by upcycling your winter clothes!
Turn your slouchy winter sweater into a fun knit beach bag! http://frugalliving.about.com/od/craftsgifts/ss/Sweater_Bag.htm
The scarf that kept you warm all winter can be used as a sarong with your bikini, a mini for day, an evening wrap and more! http://i.americanapparel.net/storefront/images/altimages/rsa2502.html
Turn your jeans into a skirt by following these easy instructions! http://fun.kyti.me/index.php/2011/08/back-to-school-jeans-skirt/
Repurpose your old tee shirt into a super-cute cropped jacket! http://wobisobi.blogspot.com/2011/03/project-re-style-12.html
Happy Styling and Happy Earth Day everyone!!
Show us how you are upcycling your clothes by posting pictures of your creations on our Facebook page! www.facebook.com/mycleanscene
Turn your Oscar Viewing Party into a Fun, Glamorous Affair!
The Oscars are like the Superbowl for fans of all things Hollywood, celebrity and glamour! Why not celebrate it like you would the Big Game – with a fun themed party! Clean Scene is here to give you all the tips and tricks to make your Oscar party the next best thing to being at the actual event!
The Guest List:
1) Invite people that love the Oscars – and will love a theme party – as much as you! There’s no bigger downer than having your BF’s boyfriend in the corner all night looking at his watch. So tell her to leave him at home and bring her Celebrity A-Game instead!
2) Make it a costume party and have guests dress up as their favorite nominee. Not feeling the people nominated this year? Have people dress up like movie starts past or present. Everyone loves a good Marilyn Monroe costume opportunity!
3) Outfit inspiration: http://www.teenvogue.com/style/2011/02/best-dressed-at-oscars#slide=1
The Ambiance:
1) Get guests into the mood before they enter your door.
-Have a red carpet in lined up in your entrance way, or stanchions with fake paparazzi behind them. It’s a great photo op that will be an even better keepsake after the last award has been announced!
2) Gold is the theme of the night, so cover your place in golden balloons! Blow them up with helium, tie them with gold ribbon and let them float on the ceiling for a festive atmosphere.
3) After the Oscars are finished, make sure to have your own after party, with video interviews of your guests talking about how happy or disappointed they were with the Oscar winners.
The Food:
1) What better way to honor the year in movies than with movie theater treats! Think boxes of candy, popcorn and even hot dogs! Everyone loves to have movie snacks – without paying the concession stand prices!
2) Or Get fancy with your food, a la the Governor’s Ball. Drizzle chocolate on strawberries, serve yummy appetizers and don’t forget a signature mock-tail!
3) Toast the winners! Serve sparkling apple cider with a squeeze of lemon and a halved strawberry in plastic fluted glasses each time a winner is called. Yum!
The Games:
1) Download Oscar voting ballots—or create them yourself!—and have all the guests fill them out before the show starts.
-Making a ballot: http://www.ehow.com/how_10019459_make-ballot-sheet.html
-Personalized ballots: http://www.ehow.com/how_2026124_personalize-oscar-ballot.html
2) Test your guests knowledge of movie trivia before the actual festivities get under way. Find some great games to print out here: http://martieknows.squarespace.com/blog/2011/2/21/academy-awards-party-movie-quote-trivia-game.html
3) Provide prizes to winners of each game. Prizes can include chocolate awards statues or replica mini Academy Awards.
However you throw your Oscar party, remember to have fun! It’s all about the glitz, glamour and celebration. Who knows, someday maybe we’ll be watching you on that Oscar stage accepting your award!
10 Ways to Give Back
Home cooked turkeys, family traditions, and reflecting on the past year are just a few common Thanksgiving traditions. This Thanksgiving, try adding a new tradition to your holiday by volunteering your time and giving back to your community. Helping those in need will not only brighten someone’s day, but will make you feel good inside too! Here are a few easy and fun ways to contribute!
1) Get all of your friends to go through their closets, find things that you don’t need anymore and donate them to your local Salvation Army. Not only will you be cleaning out your closet (something your parents will love!) but you will also be helping others who may not be able to afford new clothes for winter.
2) Volunteer at a soup kitchen. Thanksgiving is always a busy day for local food banks and homeless shelters serving the community. This is a great way to give back to your community and still make it back home in time to spend the evening with your family!
3) Create a hygiene kit comprised of basic necessities that can be given to homeless teens in your area. Make sure to include essentials like a toothbrush, toothpaste, feminine hygiene products, facial cleanser and sunscreen.
4) Have a garage sale with your friends and sell movies, accessories, books, and any other random things. Send all the money you make to a charity that you believe in.
5) Offer to help clean for an elderly person in your neighborhood. It’ll definitely make their day!
6) Gather canned and non-perishable foods (tuna, corn, pasta, etc) from your pantry and donate it to your local Food Bank.
7) Have a fundraising bake sale at school to raise awareness for your favorite charity. You’ll have fun baking (and sampling for “taste”) as well as making a difference with your bake sale proceeds. Check out the bake sale we did to raise money for City of Hope!
8) Create an after-school tutoring program at school to help teach younger kids. You’ll not only be helping expand the next generation’s knowledge; it’s also a great college application builder!
9) Support companies that do charitable deeds, like buying TOMS shoes. Not only are they fashionable, but for every pair of TOMS shoes you buy, they will donate a pair to a child in a developing country.
10) Encourage your parents and anyone over the age of 17 to donate blood to The American Red Cross. They are always looking for extra blood to help those in need and you never know, that blood could help save a life!
And there you have it! Now there’s no reason to not do at least one or more of these activities to help make the world a better place. Happy Holidays!
Our Favorite Pink Products
Fall is upon us, and that means time for warm Pumpkin Spiced Latte’s from Starbucks, curling up on the couch to a new season of Glee, and bringing out the bright earth tones in your wardrobe including the coats, boots, scarves, and fun accessories. Another reason we love fall is to celebrate being “pink.” Celebrating “pink” means to bring awareness and support to Breast Cancer research, support programs and finding a cure! Whether it is wearing a pink t-shirt, blogging about why you think people in your life and community should support the powerful fight and remembering those we’ve loved and lost – Breast Cancer Awareness month is important.
The Clean Scene team has put together a bundle of our pink favorites, everything you need to complete your wardrobe, beauty, hair, shoes, and accessories sets.
Okay – so here comes the best part- one lucky Clean Scene fan can win the entire haul by simply commenting on the YouTube video detailing “Our Favorite Pink Products” and telling us what you are doing in your hometown to help support Breast Cancer this October!*
Our Favorite Pink Products Giveaway Swag Includes:
• Sultra Haircare’s “Bombshell” exclusively pink curling rod (the best iron out there!)
• The Sparkling Pink watch from Guess with pink rhinestones, perfect for October
• Pink Converse “All Star” sneakers
• One True Religion Fragrance “Hippie Chic” Set including two sizes of perfume, body lotion, and a body wash
• OPI’s new “Pink Shatter” nail polish
• Murad’s Hydrate for Hope Duo featuring Murad’s Hydro-Dynamic® Ultimate Moisture
• Murad’s Clean Scene® skincare line, to achieve skin that’s smooth and healthy, without the drama
• An adorable tote and pink tank top from Hip Pilates studio in Hermosa Beach, Calif. perfect for traveling to and from school or the beach with friends
• An adorable “Think Pink” themed notebook to write down your goals and dreams
• Murad’s Energizing Pomegranate Lip Protector SPF 15
• A pink sports bra by Lucy, the hip brand for all things exercise and staying fit
• Coffee Bean’s exclusively pink travel mug, an assortment of coffees and teas, and a gift certificate
Remember: All you have to do is comment on the YouTube video detailing our favorite pink products and tell us what you are doing in your life – at school, at home, in your community – to help support Breast Cancer Awareness month for a chance to win ‘Our Favorite Pink Product’ giveaway of goodies.
Good luck, and think PINK!
*Contest will begin October 13th and a random winner will be chosen on October 31st for their post underneath our YouTube video on what they are doing the month of October to help support Breast Cancer Awareness month.
Wear PINK to Show You Care!
Jazz up your wardrobe and get creative this month with “pink” to show your support for Breast Cancer Awareness. Here are some fun and easy ways to wear pink in support of those whose lives have been affected by breast cancer.
1. Splash A Hint Of Pink On Your Hands And Feet! – Show you care this October by painting your nails in your favorite shade of pink. Try Essie Cosmetics limited-edition, Pink Is Powerful, nail polish created in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
2. Add Pink To Your Sleep! – Get your beauty rest in pink. Wear some comfy super cute pink pajamas to bed like these from Bedhead (one of Oprah’s favorites!). These light-weight cotton pajamas will keep you cozy and cute. And 15% of all sales are donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.
3. Accessorize Yourself in Pink- What better way to show your support for National Breast Cancer Awareness Month than by accessorizing? This is really simple and fun to do. Add a bit of pink to your everyday wardrobe. And if you want to shop for the cause, go for Lilly Pulitzer’s Full of Hope Charm Bracelet, a minimum of $10,000 from proceeds will be donated to Breast Cancer Charities of America.
4. Include Pink In Your Makeup- Don’t forget about your face. Embrace pink makeup throughout October. This is such an easy way to include pink to your everyday routine. Wear a pink blush instead of your out-of-season bronzer or apply pink on your lips. For a palette with plenty of pink options, pick up Stila’s Positive and Pretty Palette; $1 from every purchase will go to The Foundation of Living Beauty.
5. Exercise in Pink!- This October, exercise in color. Active wear can sometimes be dull and borrowing but it doesn’t have to be. Try wearing this super-cute Bras on a Line Tee by Lucy, with money from each purchase going towards the Entertainment Industry Foundation’s Women’s Cancer programs.
Pink is the hit color for October, so don’t walk out the door without it. Let’s show our support and hope for a fast cure to Breast Cancer.
