Turtlewhats?

Top: Bebe (cropped myself) / Shorts: Thrifted / Boots: Jessica Buurman

Bleh, I know I'm the worst blogger! I wish I had a regular schedule- but honestly right now I don't. So for now posts will be sporadic!

Christmas has been good to me this year, I got so many goodies and lots of clothes (obvi!) that I'm so very grateful for. My cousin gave me this Bebe turtleneck that I decided to chop up, because it was too modest for my taste, heh. And if you know anything about me, it's that I used to LOATHE turtlenecks. Like I would cry if my mom even came near me with one. And now...I love them! Since I cropped it, I love the contrast of the long neck and then cropped bottom (so many people were confused). I've also been so into baggy man pants, as I call them, so I paired that with my thigh high Chanel dupes. Oh and FYI, it's like 60 degrees right now in Louisiana, so I can get away with showing some skin since I don't have to brave the harsh winter winds that some of you do. 

Not Your Average Schoolgirl

Top: Thrifted / Shorts: Urban Outfitters / Beret: Oasap / Shoes: Doc Marten's 

The backdrop might not be ideal, but it gets the job done, right? I took these pics real quick after school, and I love the lighting by my window. I felt very 'rebel schoolgirl-esque' with my Doc Marten's and leather shorts. And the beret is always for added sass effect. You're probably also wondering why I'm wearing shorts and a short-sleeve shirt in December...well it's currently 70 degrees in Louisiana, yeah cool I know! (So much sarcasm I can taste it)

As for the last picture, some may deem this inappropriate or whatevs, but I just wanted to talk about how I've been exploring and learning more about my sexuality lately. I mean, a picture of me flashing you my bra isn't very sexual in my opinion, sorry bout it. But I've been so open to new sexual experiences and it's shaping who I'm becoming, which I warmly welcome! Women as sexual creatures have been shunned and deemed inappropriate or corrupt in the world we currently live in. I just want to say to all my fellow women, embrace it, love it, and there is nothing wrong with sex! It's so liberating to find out new things about yourself once you've completely stripped down, and you're so vulnerable. 

Hopefully will keep updating soon! 

A slight comeback?

Top: Thrifted and DIYed / Skirt: Thrifted / Shoes: Sammydress / Glasses: Prada 

I bet you're all thinking, "Holy crap, she's alive!". And yes, I'm here to confirm that. I honestly apologize with my whole heart, the only explanation I can give- life. Changing relationships, new job opportunities, school, etc. Things happen, and I'm really sorry they prevented me from being a good blogger! Anyway, I hope to start posting more regularly- the only problem now is that I don't have space around my apartment to take good quality ones, but I'm coming up with ways to be creative. 

Now onto these magnificent pictures. As I've been away for so long, I've started growing more and realizing new things about myself. One of those things is that it honestly feels amazing to surround yourself with like-minded and artistic people. Camille, one of my best friends, is a testament to that. She is so passionate and to me it comes across in her photography. Here's the link to more of her work- please go check it out, she's phenomenal. We had a great time shooting, it was beautiful out and the wind was blowing perfectly. I get pretty awkward with people when they're taking my pictures, mainly because I can't see what I look like or what my face is doing- but with Camille it comes naturally. I felt so at ease and I think that comes across in the pictures. 

Now onto the outfit. I've been really into buying thrifted pieces and making them new and unique for my style. This sweater for instance, I loved the color and length, but wanted it to be a lil bit more sassy (bc I am the queen of sass) so I cut some slits in the side and VOILA! now I have a cape for my front and back. And this skirt? Freaking come on. I thought it looked beautiful against the red sweater and multicolor of my shoes. It's so delicate and fairy-like, something I don't usually gravitate toward. But then again, my style has never been stable, so why not try new things? 

Again, thank you to all who stayed with me through this little hiatus, I genuinely appreciate it! Ily <3 

APOLOGIES

Top: Thrifted / Jeans: XXI / Dress: MakeMeChic.com / Shoes: SammyDress.com

Wow...almost a month I haven't blogged and I'm terribly sorry for that! I've realized that I have been blogging for others and not myself, so I feel like that break was necessary. I felt that I had to blog or else some imaginary force was going to punish me, and we all know that's not the case. I now see blogging as something for myself, that I enjoy solely because I want to document my style, aesthetic, and beliefs over time to watch my journey. I'm sorry if I've let some of you down, but I'm trying to get back on a regular schedule. It's also quite challenging when my apartment is so small and I have no backyard space! So I'm trying out some cool photoshopping techniques that may work, stay tuned! 

These pictures were taken right before I left for California. My roommate was already there waiting for me, so I had to use the stairs and a tripod, creative right? I loved this really ugly orange high-necked sweater and thought a bit of white cloth peaking out would only add more awesomeness. And these boots have been my go-to shoes because 1) metallic 2) see through and 3) they're boots. 

I also really like how some of them are out of focus, it just makes me seem like a staircase ghost, which is always a good thing. 

Icee Kween

Above by Mary Claire

Above by Camille 

Top: Oasap / Shorts: Miracle Eye / Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell 

I had a nice day out with a couple of friends the other day for some shooting that they had in mind. First we were doing almost a Rebel Schoolgirl look, hence the pigtails. I'll definitely share those pictures sometime soon, don't worry! But after I brought a change of clothes and they took a couple shots of me for fun. They are both immensely talented and I had so much fun with them. Definitely go check both out!

I love how all of these turned out, and the Icee just adds to the look right? I guess I'll start using food as props...

Come Into My Dream

Top: Urban Outfitters / Shorts: Urban Outfitters / Vest: Thrifted / Shoes: Sammydress / Sunglasses: XXI

Once again, another hot day where Claudia and I took refuge in the shade. The Louisiana sun is relentless lemme tell you. 

You may recognize this dress from one of my previous posts. I loved it as a dress, but I love it even more as this vest thing. I wanted to wear it, but with something underneath, and no way was I wearing pants underneath. So I decided to snip snip and it turned into a cool vest to throw over outfits. I'm thinking of putting huge pom-poms at the bottom to spice it up. 

I'm also obsessed with these shorts and shoes. The shorts are suuuper comfy and I guarantee they will be my uniform for school. And the shoes....come on. There are no words to describe these shoes. Platform, colorful, and metallic? Whole package. 

Off topic, but I recently posted this picture up on my Instagram:

A couple of my friends commented sweet or funny things on it that I was accustomed to and enjoyed. But then someone whom I've never met or known commented "Ew, shave your pits please" with a couple of laughing/crying emojis behind it. I thought this very rude and uncalled for. What have I done? Showed you a picture of natural hair that I didn't feel the need to shave? Is something so wrong with it that it gives you the need to comment something rude on someone's picture? I love this picture because I was happy when it was taken. It brings back good memories that I always want to reminisce on. I just don't understand society and how ill-mannered people can be sometimes. 

Rebel Beat

Top: Forever 21 / Shorts: Urban Outfitters / Shoes: Sammydress / Beret: Oasap / Clutch: CVS

If this look doesn't scream "It's hot as shit, sweat is rolling off of me", then I don't know what will. These past few weeks have been so unbearably hot, hence the scarcity of blog posts. Trust me, I still put on clothes, but it's terrible to go in the heat and take pictures. I'm thinking of getting a really cool tapestry or backdrop to hang in my apartment so I won't always have to go outside to take pictures. Thoughts?

Claudia and I went to get frozen yogurt and decided to stop by the skate park on our way home. It was cooling off at this point in the day, so I wasn't whining too much. We had fun watching people skateboard and rock climb, so all in all it wasn't too excruciating.

Can we talk about these SHOES? I mean come on...I bought two new pairs from Sammydress and I could honestly keep them both on forever. One shoe on each foot. Done. I'm also in love with this little clutch thing. I was getting some makeup products at a CVS and saw it, and obviously fell in love. I think it's actually meant for makeup storage, but it has a strap, therefore it shall be worn as a clutch.