Donut Cookie DIY // How to Bake and Decorate Donut Cookies!

Donut cookie DIY, anyone?! I’m thrilled to announce that Sam Ushiro of Aww, Sam will be contributing with some super cute DIYs for you (and me!) to try, starting with these darling donut cookies. Wouldn’t they make the cutest holiday gifts? Want to learn how to make and decorate these, yourself? Keep reading for step by step instructions, after the jump – and don’t forget to sign up for our holiday cookie decorating workshop with Sam at bkbrigade.com!

holiday gift guide: beauty

It’s Makeup Monday and the holidays are just around the corner, so I put together a beauty-focused holiday gift guide! Whether you’re shopping for yourself or someone else, a beauty newbie or a season veteran – there’s a little something for everyone:

Urban Decay Vice4 palette, $60: Though you can’t go wrong with any of the Naked palettes, I chose the Vice4 for its versatility. With both brights and neutrals, there’s something for everyone. Want more neutrals, with just a couple pops of color? Try the Gwen Stefani palette.

Click through for the rest of my holiday gift guide suggestions!

Leather motorcycle jacket and over the knee boots

I wasn’t originally planning on going vintage shopping, or else I would’ve worn something very different. If I’m planning on trying on a lot of clothing, I have a sort of go-to outfit: a button down shirt or dress (so I’m not constantly pulling it over my head), and slip on shoes. Over the knee boots and a turtleneck sweater dress are just about the worst things to wear, when you’re trying on clothing, but I can’t pass by my favorite vintage shop without stopping in…