INconsistency: converse

It's been about seven months since I last posted a blog.

The previous post has been sitting in my drafts for at least three months. I'm not entirely sure why I waited so long to publish it to the public. There probably is no reason.

Anyway, I'm catching up now.

FAUX PAS

I took an unplanned trip to look at fabrics and the moment I touched this faux-leather material, my brain spun off into the many different possibilities I could explore. Making an oversized clutch was absolutely a must.

clutch: DIY

high waist jeans: Aphrodite

top: Nastygal

BLUE DREAMS

denim shirt: vintage

jeans: Hollister

shoes: Converse sneakers

SIXXAPPEAL & JOHN GARDUNO

BCUZ FUKU

crop top: from the movie Girl With The Dragon Tattoo

high waist jeans: Aphrodite

shoes: Converse sneakers

shades: 80s Purple

CHEEZBRGRZ

mens tank: Karmaloop

shoes: Jeffrey Campbell platform sneakers

ROCKETS&WATERFALLS

After enjoying some hot Vietnamese Pho in 82 degree Los Angeles weather, I quickly made a turn into alleyway to escape an older gentleman who had creepily followed my friend and I around the parking lot. While behind us, he called out and asked if we knew that there used to be a Baskin-Robins in this location. He had a sinister look in his eyes and I got into my car and drove in the opposite direction of where I intended to go, fearing he'd follow me. Thus, stumbling upon in the alleyway I had previously mentioned.
Sure, I may have over reacted. But I wasn't going to stay and find out. I don't trust anyone..
I saw this beautiful painting on the wall and was amazed at the vision and imagination the artist had. I wished I knew who they were. I'm enthralled by outer space and, in a way, thank the weird man for my random happening upon this wall.

gray crop top: Brandy Melville

high waist jeans: Aphrodite

shoes: Converse sneakers

grey purse: Michael Kors

PIXELY

grey snapback: Grizzly (from my good friend at IG:Fresh_Window_Tint)

camouflage crop top: Urban Outfitters
baggy pants: Urban Outfitters
black&white heels: Karmaloop

S-HAWTY-S Los Angeles

black SHAWTY tee: Katchup (from my good friend at IG: turndownoden)

black skirt: H&M
shoes: Vans sk8-hi sneakers

THREE STRIPES

boys boxers >

I find it unfair that men's underwear is exceedingly more comfortable than women's. Don't get me wrong - I'm a sucker for how cute and sexy women's underwear is, (proving this, I just splurged on a shit ton of new underwear. All black or white and lace-y of course.) but sometimes comfy boxer/boxer briefs are necessary.

Steal them from your man ;) Maybe even trade.

white sports bra: Big 5
boxers: Adidas
distressed jeans: Hollister

FUN WITH JOHN GARDUNO

Had some fun shooting with my friend, John Garduno, one night.

Talented photographer and awesome dude!

His website is definitely a place to visit: johngarduno.com

black cropped top: Urban Outfitters

white skort: Zara

shoes: Vans sk8-hi sneakers

LAST DAYS BEING 22 & I DECIDED I DON'T NEED SHIRTS ANYMORE

My ass was exceedingly wet and itchy after these pictures were taken. Oh, the dedication to please the masses :p All because I try not to make all my selfies look the same.

The reason I'm not wearing a shirt? None. I liked it like that.

Maybe I was feeling all risqué because I was turning twenty-three in a few days.

jean jacket: Levi's vintage jacket

high waist shorts: Urban Outfitters

shoes: Converse sneakers

SOLID NEUTRAL BLOCKING

grey cropped top: TopShop/TopMan

black faux-leather jacket: vintage

white shorts: Big 5

shoes: Converse sneakers

SUBURBAN SIDEWALK SITTIN

black cropped top: Brandy Melville

shoes: Converse sneakers

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 :)

NEONS

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

:)

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.

1991

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

ESE

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!

23formyloveDANNIE