the GIRL project

  

So I started this little social media experiment/online art instillation that I've been calling "the GIRL project." It's really simple actually. Nothing too wordily or big. My whole inspiration came from the Pharrell Williams's GIRL album cover controversy. (MTV article here and Huffington Post here)

To break it down; many expressed disapproval and/or angry that the album cover "didn't" feature a black woman. Pharrell shortly after came out with a statement saying that the girl closest to him is indeed black. Just light skin.

The debate really got my attention. I can understand where fans and Pharrell were both coming from. And being a fan of the album I realized that the whole project in itself is a celebration of women. All types! Black, white, Asian, tall, short, big, little, Marilyn Monroe's to Cleopatra's. (Of course making reference to this song) He explains his opinion on the whole meaning in this video "Dear GIRL"

Which then got me thinking. Being a feminist, an artist, a fan of my gender, and a strong believer of this message (that women come from all walks of life) I straight up started adding the word GIRL on photos of different women.

I started with celebrities because it seemed the easiest and most tangible. Then slowly realizing that using a social media platform like Instagram makes more sense. And really, what showcases the modern girl today better then her Instagram account. Which in itself is just a window into her life. A sometimes vague and well edited depiction but still a view none the less.

Not to mention - Instagram is so interested in the sense of what we choose to post. But that's a whole another post!

Some of the girls I know personally, others I am just fans of and follow. They range from writers, bloggers, poets, musicians, fashionistas, Instagram famous ladies, to your girl next door. Which I then  posted via my tumblr. (or just searching the tag itself: the GIRL project click here)

  

I mean this isn't groundbreaking to say the least but something I am doing and wanted to share. Wanted to express my reasoning on why I was doing this. Not to mention I haven't posted in awhile so... yeah.

Well! There you have it. Enjoy & hopefully share.

 

Ladies Featured above:
@denisejolly x @songsofstyle
@kellyaugustineb
@sundeuseena x @vevelawulf
@sassyblackcat

longer days

My phone was stolen. Which sucks. I am trying to stay positive. I am staying positive. It's hard because people who take other people's phones or other people's stuff are jerks. Sorry, no excuses. Just plain and simple. You take something that isn't yours = you are an ass hole.

Well so much for being positive! But whatever. I stand behind it.

Either way - I am not letting a silly derailment like that bring me down. A crazy storm yesterday in Seattle has brought along some great sunshine in it's wake. Not to mention the days are beginning to get long.

Something I do not mind.

  

Took a break from wearing my boyfriend ZARA jeans. Poor things needed a break. Remembered I have other great pants. Not to mention this comfy sweater that I am pretty sure I've only wore like once before.

Jeans (Goodwill) $10 x Sweatshirt (TopShop Men) $35.00

Chain x Shoes (Nordstrom Rack)

But really - I am a fan

I am not the biggest football fan. My boyfriend is!I mean the BIGGEST. So I am learning. I don't love, love it but I am learning to appreciate it. Sorry - I am not one of the people who tries to understand it. I grew up in a soccer and basketball house hold. But now that Seattle's beloved Seahawks are going to the super bowl I am of course excited!

However. This post will make you think otherwise.

I know! I am wearing a Lion's sweatshirt BUT IN MY DEFENSE I went thrifting yesterday in Tacoma with my boyfriend and he not only approved the purchase of this sweatshirt but found it for me. So I am of course rocking it.

(So Yes! I am that person who don't know shit about football yet wearing a football team's sweatshirt. Think it like this - it's the same way people who have never listen to Tu Pac, Biggie, or Wu Tang wear them on shirts. Just saying... At least I know who those rappers are.)

Haha! Sorry for that random rant. But with that out of the way, like I said my boyfriend and I went to Tacoma for doughnuts but ending up doing some shopping. So hopefully later this week I will have a new "review from the gutter" about two thrift stores we checked out. 

Jeans (Levi's) $15.00 x Timberlands x Necklace (Goodwill) $1.00

Underneath Button Up (Phillip Lim for Target) 

Detroit Lion's Sweatshirt (Urban X change - Tacoma) $12.00