INconsistency: July 2013

I realized something today.

I took a moment to stop and think about my life.

Where am I at as a 22 year-old fashion-loving, newly ambitious, social-media-obsessed woman living in suburbia?

Where am I trying to go?

What am I trying to do?

How am I going to get there?

What are the steps I should take to achieve the goals I've set for myself?

I took all these questions and interrogated myself to the point where I came to this revelation: I'm happy

At this point in my life, I left all the negativity I had suppressed inside me back in the month of May and focused on doing things that made me happy.

I LOVE EVERYTHING HAPPENING RIGHT NOW.

The future is bright, y'all!

I'm not going to lie - I did type out an entire heart-felt paragraph about how I appreciate every little thing I have. I'm extremely aware that I'm lucky and privileged. But I would never take anything for granted.

I opened up my mind to this blog post and released every ounce of gratitude I had from the bottom of my heart and sincerely said Thank You. When I finished, it became apparent to me that all those words weren't for you, reader. They were for me. To whoever's reading this: You're not here for my thoughts and opinions, are you? You're just interested clothes and outfits, right? I get it. I can give you what you're looking for. That is why I deleted all of my rambling nonsense and replaced it with "The future is bright, y'all!" It is! I know how I feel and I know what I said and that's all that matters to me :)

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I've seen this photo of mine posted on a couple random Instagrams that don't belong to me and even on Tumblr! It's kind of odd. I understand that it is a compliment and the reason why I started doing fashion blogging is to inspire and perhaps spark outfit ideas within some individuals, so I have no problem with the spreading of my photos across the internet world. My only request is that I be informed? I feel that isn't too much to ask. I get this awkward feeling when I see myself posted somewhere without my knowledge. I feel I've been plagiarized! haha I now understand why they drilled the importance of citing and the works cited page in college.

yellow bandeau: Forever 21
black skirt: H&M
neon pink pumps: Jennifer Chou Carmelos from Solestruck

DAINTY DAISY

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cardigan: Forever 21
black crop top: Brandy Melville
daisy shorts: sibling's closet
black heeled sandals: Zara

BOYlondon

white snapback: Boy London
black cropped off the shoulder top: MLK collective Daylight Bodice in black from Karmaloop
black low waist jeans: Mango
white heeled sandals: Jeffrey Campbell the Malice Shoe in white from Karmaloop

Earlier this month, I got to leave the sunny streets and palm trees of Los Angeles and visit my cousins in San Francisco!

green coat: sibling's closet
cropped turtleneck sweater: Urban Outfitters
high waist jeggings: Forever 21
white sneakers: Converse
purse: Michael Kors

The awkward moment when your 6-year-old niece, Zoey, tells you that your poses are not up to par and schools you in selfies:

Notice the intensity in her eyes? She's obviously a natural.

This little girl is going to grow up show you all how it's done.

green coat: sibling's closet

black cropped top: Brandy Melville

high waist jeggings: Forever 21

shoes: Nike Roshe Runs

After spending the day with the kids who's energy never seems to decease, it was time for a little cousin bonding. Naturally, alcohol was involved.

My expression when I find that my drink is empty :(

Sadly, I did not get to photograph my other beautiful niece, Peyton. But this little girl would melt my heart with phrases such as, "Auntie Gracie, I want you to stay here with us even until we're old." and random outbursts of saying "I love you" while looking up at me with a twinkle in her innocent eyes. <3

I had an amazing time in San Francisco, but my heart belongs in LA.

I missed the sun, the beach, even the smog!

So I bid my cousins and nieces adieu and thanked them for a memorable weekend.

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Excited to be able to wear itty bitty teeny tiny short shorts again.

One of my favorite ensembles.

black snapback: ADEEN

jean jacket: vintage

black crop top: H&M

metallic shorts: Urban Outfitters

shoes: Jeffrey Campbell taupe brown LITA

DMV/AAA

Quick #ootd I did when I was trying to be comfy at AAA and the DMV.

white shirt: Urban Outfitters

plaid button up: vintage

shoes: Nike Roshe Run

purse: Michael Kors

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jean shirt: vintage

leather shorts: Urban Outfitters

shoes: white Converse

On June 30, one of my best friends, Dannie, turned 23!

Happy Birthday, beautiful babe! & many many more to come! I love you!!

Also, a special hello to Tiffany, Kanami, and Gina! Hi guys! If you're reading this, I love you all as well! May we spend the next 80 birthdays together!

If you see this post, text me so I know it's real :p.

Spent the day in Venice and ended it with dinner and shopping at the Cheesecake Factory at The Grove!

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