Always Believe

Sunshine Weather

Spring is practically here. Here's a little spread with everything I've been lusting over - both individual pieces and trends.

Mid-length Skirts by Topshop
Sandals by Givenchy

I can't keep up with your turning tables;

Close enough to start a war,
All that I have is on the floor
God only knows what we're fighting for
All that I say, you always say more.
I can't keep up with your turning tables
Under your thumb, I can't breathe

I'm currently super obsessed with Adele. Her lyrics are kind of perfect.

dress: french connection; shirt underneath: h&m-mens; socks: hue; boots: lucky brand

Arm Party

The Arm Party begins! As summer and spring approaches, I've slowly become more and more obsessed with bracelets. The best type are the ones that look homemade. Everyone, including me, pays even hundreds of dollars for that homemade, boho feel in their bracelets. You could just make your own. It's literally so easy. I'm going to be posting tons of posts on cool bracelets you can make on your own. DIY is so much more fun anyways! In the meantime, as I work on those DIY posts, here are some photos of the crazy bracelet combinations I've been wearing.

Truth is, our time spent together is the best.

I took a simple outfit (from quite a while ago, it's currently like 65 degrees in the afternoon here) and just added a bunch of necklaces to it. Really super simple. Supery Duperdy simple but, I guess I prioritize school and forget about everything else. And I mean, I've never been that adventurous of a dresser anyways.

Sweater: Charlotte Russe
Tank: A  Apparel
Shorts: J. Crew
Necklaces: Juicy Couture (both)
Hair - In it's natural glory (it really is getting long)
Makeup- Sleek Makeup Palette

My heart's in the cloud but, my mind brings it down

So.. September. This month and I have a love-hate relationship. I guess the fact that school has started hasn't really hit me yet. Probably because of the fact that all the work I should be doing hasn't been given to me yet (Yay?) but I know in one week I'm going to be like, why did I ever think senior year could be good. Anyways, it was really hot yesterday. But, I went to walk my dog today and it was cold. So, I don't really know what's up with that. There's really not much to say, maybe next time? 

click to see more delightfully awkward pictures of me.

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Every word of yours is mesmerizing and every silence breaks me

dress: hollister
shirt: h&m
scarf: india
belt: vintage
necklace: vintage (maybe?)
shoes: who needs them.

Yay sucky pictures. :D

To Love When You Least Want to-

I think real love comes through when you do this. Loving when you're angry at that person is the mark of something real because doing that is really, really hard. As usual, just some food for thought.

Shirt: Zara
Necklace: Forever21
Belt: Mother's Really Old belt
Shorts: Hollister
Ring: Paddington Boutique 

 It's been a crazy week. I miss everything about everything and I really don't want autumn to come. Can I beg the weather to stop changing? The fact that the end of August is SO near freaks me out, a lot. I'm going to be a senior next year, which is really weird because it seems like yesterday when I was a little freshman feeling really cool because I befriended some sophomores. I felt really cool. Now I'm old and I feel it too.

Five Things

These are five things I have been loving this week. This week has been a decent one, filled with summer, love and more. Yet, I'd like to say my week has had a little bit of a drab tone because school is about to start. I know I'd like to believe summer is endless. Like every other season, it's had its ups and downs. But, I'm glad to say, I've genuinely smiled quite a few times at the thought of one more day of sun. 

Taking awkward pictures of trees while I wait for my friend so we can talk with each other like we don't have a care in the world. Summer walks with friends, and loved ones are definitely special. I've been loving enjoying the weather, and spending more time outside. One of my favorite things to do in the nicer weather (fall/spring) is to walk home from school so I can enjoy the mix of cool breezes and sunshine. And FYI, weeping willows are my favorite types of trees and the ones that bloom flowers. I'm not really a flower type of girl but, because I've definitely grown to appreciate flowers, nature and trees. I've still yet to see many weeping willows around where I live. I wish they planted more. Maybe they can't live here, that's probably it. Well, I just looked it up, the willow originates from China during the time of the Silk Road and has very aggressive root growth (blocks pipes and such). Thank you Wikipedia. 

More awkward pictures

Colorful, hand made bracelets that people only wear in summer

Those perfect beach waves achieved with a flat iron. The body in them really is the epitome of summer. For a straight haired girl, waves really can make a difference. 

stacking colorful rings on my fingers (blue one is from www.paddingtonboutique.com)

I know these are only four things but, I did come up a little short. I'm posting this early because tomorrow, I'm going on a mini vacation. The next week after, I'll also be away. Vacation seems like a good idea to me now.

Relentless Love

Is it not the future that scares us all the most? Where we are going, with whom we are going with, and where everything will lay out in the years to come. I think one of the worst fears anyone can have is of change. So, I am saying to myself, as a piece of advice for the future, love relentlessly and love recklessly. Although there are many things that are risky in ones life, I think letting yourself fall in love is one of the riskiest.

Shirt: Forever 21
Skirt: White House Black Market
Bracelets: Gifts
Shoes (not shown): Purple Jewel Toned Flats
Makeup: Kept simple with just concealer and mascara on the upper and lower lashes

A cameo from my old pointe shoes hanging from the back of my door. 

Today was Sunday. To me, it meant a lot of things- special things. Yet, to others, it was just a Sunday in August. It's hot outside, and really humid. I decided to pull my hair out of my face by doing a french braid back to the back of my head on both sides of my head. I went for dark, breezy fabrics today because I've been feeling pretty dark. I have no idea why; I'm going to paint my nails a dark red next (I think everyone is catching the fall fever). I decided to snap a few pictures before I went off to church. Put simply, today was a good day.

Current Inspirations

These are the things that are currently inspiring me. It's a combination of a few things but generally, retro and vintage photo shoots, dark makeup, and black and white.

Emma Watson is a stunner!

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Whatta Coolcat

Some pictures from my latest BTS fashion video. 

Dress: French Connection
Rope Belt: Unknown (really old)
Wrap Bracelet: Gift (made for me)
Aviators: From a friend
Ponytail!
Shoes: Madden Girl

Blazer: Sashimi (nordstrom)
bracelets: gift - charlotte russe
Locket: F21
Shoes: Keds
Headband

*Photocred-shuba

The Look for Less- Ankle Booties

DV by Dolce Vita Bailey Desert Boots (click to purchase) $79.99

Mossimo Supply Co. Khadeja Suede Bootie in Taupe (Click to Buy) $29.99

These shoes are surprisingly similar. It freaks me out a little bit. Just because, I was planning on buying the first pair, and saw the ones below when I went errand shopping with my mother. Although I haven't bought either yet, The similarities are striking. The only difference between the two (besides slight color variations) is the heel height of the Dolce Vita pair is 1/4 of an inch taller. They're both made of suede, although quality difference will probably show. Anyways, just thought I should do a quick one of these, there are whole blogs devoted to this kind of thing (if you're interested). Blogs like www.thebudgetbabe.com are actually quite good at these kind of things if you like them.  

Falling in Love

The season of spring just seems to be all about falling in love - in love with your special someone, new foods, and new trends. I mean, think about it, the trees are budding, and the birds are chirping, what about it doesn't call for a new something?

1. Tribal Prints

Theres something about the summery fun in these prints. It's something that could never be pulled off during the cold weather and mixed with black, it's kind of amazing. The contrast between brights and black sets you into an amazing mood! The tribal prints is definitely inspired by uncivilized tribes throughout other countries and gives you the feeling of a hot summer day.

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