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Pretty Brainy Wins Big with ’Tween Girl Empowerment at Math Carnival

Posted on April 17th, 2012 by Ashleigh_PrettyBrainy in Basic Fashion, Life & Culture, Look Who's Pretty Brainy, So Geeky It's Hip, STEM

Girls’ Fashion Goes in Hand with Mathematics On March 19, 2012, Preston Middle School in Fort Collins, CO, held their annual Math Carnival involving booths from students and yours truly, Pretty Brainy.  Each booth had a different math-related game that students could play using tickets purchased at the door.  Aside from showing off their latest [...]

The Science of How Alteration Improves Your Wallet (and Sanity) For ’Tweens and Beyond

Posted on January 4th, 2012 by Ashleigh_PrettyBrainy in Basic Fashion, Design It Yourself | DIY, Life & Culture, Look Who's Pretty Brainy

Trying to find the next great thing to wear – on a limited budget? Here’s a tip: do-it-yourself alterations. We turned a high school homecoming dress into classy wedding attire – with ease.

Young Teen Fashionista Recommends 3 Do-It-Yourself Art Projects That Give Any Room Dazzling Results

Posted on February 23rd, 2011 by Gianna in Cool Gifts, Design It Yourself | DIY, Gianna's Blog, Look Who's Pretty Brainy

The book Art Fun by Kim Solga has inspired me.

Here are my top 3 favorite art projects from that book and how you can make them at home!

Need a Last-Minute Costume? Easy Halloween How-To’s from a Resourceful ′Tween

Posted on October 29th, 2010 by Gianna in Basic Fashion, Gianna's Blog

For Halloween I am going to be Selma Quickly from Nanny McPhee. My costume is big and fluffy it will be so cool on Halloween. If you still don’t have your costume, here are three fun ideas.

Preteen Girls’ Accessories: It’s All about the Beads

Posted on June 29th, 2010 by Gianna in Design It Yourself | DIY, Gianna's Blog, Look Who's Pretty Brainy

Now I make jewelry almost every day! It is amazing to think that I have never lost track of time before! But when I am making jewelry it always feels like time freezes. Now I want to sell some of the pieces that I have made to other girls. Accessories, especially when it comes to what preteen girls want, are a great form of expression!