I had a really fun Halloween/Birthday. It was very strange and unique, but overall one I will always remember and I did have a great celebration. So for those who follow my Instagram know I was Medusa a.k.a. Versace Medusa when I put on my leather jacket and sunglasses. I even made my own costume!
This morning I wake up very very slowly. I am so tired! I partied way too hard and I don't even drink. Pretty sure I am suffering a second hand hang over. One too many Sheerly Temples with a splash of OJ. (The best drink by the way)
Got to see my favorite people. My dad got me Amazon Prime account (SCORE!) and my mom gave me Fujifilm instax mini 25! Nothing cooler than some old school polaroids. She was even able to find film with halloween frames. My parents are quite amazing.
I did get fabulous gifts but more importantly I got to spend my birthday with people that inspire me, love me, care for me, and are always down to have a good time. Now that was the highlight of my birthday.
#JordanYear sweatshirt from a great DC shoe/street wear store: Major
Mary and I are at the half way point of tour. Which is great and truly hard to believe. Time flies! We are both getting sick though from all the traveling. Thankfully we are in DC for week so we have some time to sit back and get somewhat more healthy.
I have to say, I love DC. We are staying in Georgetown and it's a great area. The shopping is so spot on and the food has been incredible. I am one happy little guttersnipe.
So crazy but it's true this blog is two years old!
I've been looking back on photos and my style has definitely grown/changed! (There are things I will never change tho.) I think I am more willing to try new things and more willing to take more risks. I have most definitely got better at taking pictures and was able to expand my DIY work. And of course the biggest change over time has to be the 9 thousand different hair colors I have. I am pretty sure I've had ever shade of purple under the sun at one point or another.
(excuse this crazy photo from my #JordanYear Birthday)
There are so many fashion blogs out there that has been many many times where I think what I am doing is stupid and no one cares. But that's just a dumb thinking. I wanted to start a blog to help people who think fashion is about name brands and having only expensive labels. I want people to know fashion isn't a "club" for only "cool people." It's for anyone and everyone.
And not to be ashamed that you shop at goodwill, still wear hand me downs, or dumpster dive for clothes once or twice in your life. Work with what you got!
I also did this in large part for myself. I was one of those people who believed everything I just posted above at one point. It also, oddly enough help me build confidence. Not grown an ego or anything but learned to be nicer to myself. Be kind to my body and stop judging/comparing myself to others. I am like most people, I am my toughest critic. This blog, this fashion diary, has helped me in a lot of cheesy ways.
I just hope it helps someone else too. Here's to more years to come!
Remember: "Ballin' on a budget, I make broke look good."
I am olympia bound. I have a book reading down there. Should be fun!
Heading down early with my sister. See some old friends, get some grub, and enjoy the ride. A mini road trip.
I didn't know what to wear, so I step back and stared at my closet like a fashion zombie. Saw this shirt hanging next to the army print and though it would be a cool combo. Mixing and matching patterns will always give your outfit that extra little pop.
shirt (Nordstrom) $16.00
Hoodie (H&M) $20.00
Army Jacket (Army Surplus Store) $5.00
jeans (hand-me-down) from my sister
shoes (Jordans)
Currently I am tucked away on a hidden island, staying in a beautiful little wooden cabin, eating fresh vegetables from a garden, learning to make fires to stay warm, as well as suppose to be writing. It's not working out because my muse is playing hard to get and I am not getting the work I WANT done. But being the die hard writer that I am I've been exercising my writing muscles in other ways. On my birthday I posted about this idea/project/state of mind I am in right now that I am calling my #JordanYear.
Since then I've been posting little bits here & there about my life right now, being in my 20s, love life, strange moments and what not. Most of the stuff I write actually does not end up on the internet because hard to believe but I like to keep somethings private and to myself. (Go figure.) However I believe in sharing, getting feedback, and starting a dialogue.
I am lacking on posts right now because I am in the woods on an island. I am wearing sweatpants, leggings, hoodies, and mismatch wool socks. Being the coziest guttersnipe ever but maybe not the most glamours...
So this is a double feature. My usually top five loves right now but as a bonus listing my top 5 favorite male musical artists right now - in honor of it being #dreamboatTuesday of course.
Top 5: Music
5. Kids These Days
Now they do have a great girl singer, so this might be a cop out, however I can not stop playing their latest mixtape Traphouse Rock. I posted about it on #theintern. Download it. Like now.
4. Earl Sweatshirt
I not a die hard odd future fan. I just admire their wild taste and crazy ruckus they have brought to the music industry. I'll be honest, I've looked over Earl, but after his latest song CHUM, I am utterly impressed.
3. Conner Youngblood
He's a mellow dude with a voice like a sunday morning. He's a strong song writer with the ability to leave people in a trance. I recently have a little nice twitter conversation which lead me to believe he is down to earth, kind, funny and a people person.
2. Kendrick Lamar
I've seen Kendrick live 5 times. Sadly, 2 of them were not his best shows, however he is bloody brilliant. I actually went out and bought his album and it was worth every penny.
1. J. Cole
All I want for my birthday is.... J. Cole. He is too word smith, rapper, poet, jokester, now producer, and all around fine ass. I went out and bought his first album and it became my soundtrack for the end of 2011 to pretty much now. If you don't like him; you suck. If you don't know about him; learn now. And if you are a fan; welcome to the club.
5 Things I am in love with.... right now.
5. Cupcakes
For my birthday people gave me hella cupcakes and I've been loving it! Plus my mother made me cupcakes. And since they are cupcakes, you don't feel as guilty with them because they are tinier then an actually piece of cake.
4. Daylight Savings
I actually like it getting dark early. It's because I am a massive lover of fall and winter.
3. Printed Leggings
I am one of those people who wearing leggings as pants. Yeah, I said it. Sue me. I just have to say if you are going to do it, having printed leggings is the best.
2. Sewing
I had two shirts already and now working on a skirt. I am on a role and loving. I think it's because I moved my sewing machine into my room and I got a mannequin as a birthday present from my parents.
