Indian Summer

Left over from summer, I miss the nature trips. This was when we went to the Indian Caves.

Sugar Rush

All the clothes and accessories come from my closet. This is Julissa. She has the soul of a rockstar, and loves to raid my stuff. The cheetah print top has amazing ruffles all around the collar, it's from Papaya. Purple tights; Forever21, Cutoff Purple Glove; Hot Topic, Bracelets & earrings; Flea Market. The silver bracelet is actually has a lion head and a lion paw as the clasps. Love it, love the whole outfit.

Fall Fashion Muse

Most television shows lack real creativity or imagination. It's season after season of the same fame obsessed trashy type of people, celebrities, and "reality" t.v. I can't stand it but I do have a weakness for television dramas like Mad Men. Set in the '60s world of advertisement, affairs, and New York City the show is addicting to watch. Of course I'm drawn to the Great Gatsby-esque story lines but at times even more so the style. Is it any surprise when it was the era of Jackie O, and Marilyn Monroe? I haven't been the only one to notice apparently, Banana Republic "Mad" ads and articles on the Mad Men cast & costumes have been everywhere. It's my inspiration for Fall. There is a grand emphasis on shape and a sort of glamour or feminine mystique that has been lost.

Faith 21

Personally I think back to school shopping is like icing for a cardboard cake, but I never turn down shopping. During my trips I found alot to fall in love with, like Forever 21's many new collections. They have the glamourous Cirque collection with a nice selection of tulle skirts everywhere. Faith 21 is a plus size version of Forever's fashion, with the same affordable prices, just an extension of the size chart. It is only available at certain XXI stores, like the one on Michigan Avenue where I saw it. The store listings or entire collection can be found on the Forever 21 website along with the other lines like Love 21 and Twelve by Twelve. Check them out!

xxx

Summer Style

I know I need to update! I seriously have been having technical difficulties though.. I'm going to update more often I promise. So some news: "It's on with Alexa Chung" is a seriously awesome show. Fashion: I'm inspired by summer dresses, cowgirl boots, and bubble gum pink lately. I've been really into the feminine feel. Sweet, chic, and simple has been my taste. It's summer, I want to rock things I can relax in.

Frozen grapes, iced tea, and a long kiss on a hot day xox

summer nights

I know that I'll only be young once and I'm not gonna let that pass by me because of stupid rules. Lately, every night has been memorable and I've spent so much time with the friends who make me feel like no matter what something is always so fucking hilarious. Listen to me, you are never ever going to be so young, so carefree, so responsibility free (even tho trust me I know we teenagers have alot of shit going on) as you are now so take advantage of it. I know I'm bad with commitment. I always want to have a good time instead of thinking about all the consequences. I'm not fake though. I never pretend to be someone I'm not. I always end up doing something worth smiling about the next day. THAT'S what this summer is about for me, and hopefully you. Have some freaking fun, don't worry so much, and above all stop caring what other people think. Those who mind dont matter, and those who matter don't mind so do what you want!

summer love and much hugs, peace out
xoxx

Birthday...?

It's funny how the moments I couldn't wait for when I was younger pass by me like a breeze now. I feel them happening but they aren't so heavily anticipated anymore. My 17th birthday and I haven't settled on a single thing to do. It's the night before. It's not that I don't want to do anything, or that I'm apathetic. It is more that I'm caught in the tide. I'm in between my future filled with all the things I want to do, and the past full of rules that hold me back. My current place is one of uneasy compromise with constant tugs and pulls. It's impossible for me to look forward to planning something when I have all the rules I should have outgrown still tugging at me. It's as if I've gained the responsibility, the age, and none of the rights. I don't know what to do anymore.

17 kisses
xox

Freedom

The very first official day of my summer, and it's a beautiful thing. I don't think I would've made it through one more day of final exams. I spent it lunching on Indian food (surprisingly yummy!) and shopping for summer supplies with my babe Gabs. My first pair of aviators, and a couple mini skirts later here I am.. I actually don't mind being in reading my new Cosmo and updating my blog, I need days off like today. This year has been too much stress. It's like today is the first day of my independence. It's my senior year of high school, then college-FINALLY! Everything is falling into place lately, and I'm loving every bit of it.

Daises, Summer Days, and Dating Hiatus,
yours truly

Jana's Paint

Muse, model, artist Jana's paint photo shoot. My theme was red, and her's was body paint. I modeled for her, along with uber dance talented Jai. I wore the blue dress, and Jai worked the hotpink. It was a creative explosion of paint.. Loved it. Post more pics when I get a hold of them.

Support Our Troops

"Conviction is a luxury for those on the sidelines.."
I think sometimes people get so caught up in their convictions that they lose sight of the actual people who are affected. When people have these strong beliefs as to what is wrong and what is right they don't think in terms of the individuals who are actually living it. It's easy to say one thing, and to defend that belief and yet contradict it the second it applies to someone you know. Abortion, sex, drinking, drugs, racism, discrimination, war, it hold's true for all these things. I've always seen things this way, and I used to think it meant I was weak. I couldn't decide. I see now that my ability to be realistic enables me to be a better person. It could solve so much, if we could all open our eyes, if we didn't have to wait for it to reach someone we know or someone we love in order to be alittle more understanding.

Lately what's moved me is war. I don't support the war. Yet I can't sit here and say the war is dumb so I hate everyone involved. I support the troops. I support those men and women risking their lives, because they deserve that respect.

Universal Truth

What do you do when you can't make the suffering go away?
What do you say when you honestly don't know the way?
What do you give when what they need is more than you can pay?
What do you do when you want it to stop, you want it to be better, but you've run out of comforting things to say?
What do you do when tomorrow isn't coming soon enough, and it's hard living day to day?
You hope
You pray
You fight, because it's all you can do.

Beauty in Red

"External beauty is a gift from god, we musn't hide it."-Father Mungi

What more is there to say?

Another Red theme shoot

For the Love of All Things Red

Live Lovely

Only one thing makes a person stop and stare: something different, something unlike anything they have ever seen or something beautiful. Usually the two coincide. It's funny how those stares turn into dirty looks when it's between girls, because girls are such jealous creatures. When I look at these pictures I have to stop, and really look because this girl is art. All the other opinions don't matter, the proof is in the pictures. You can't hide that behind any fabric, it shows in every shot. These are the unedited versions. 

Live lovely

The Devil Wears Colored Contacts?

Life's a little scary, and so are these pictures. Im a bit disappointed in them to be honest, oh well. It's a live and learn process. At least it's something I've never tried before.

Feel what i feel..

My theme portfolio for my final grade in photography is going to be on red. I've taken some photos already. The idea behind it is to show the many different things that can be associated with red. Right now I feel red is anger, love, and mystery... because I'm single again, and even though it was my idea it's never an easy process. :(

mexican jokes & lovers leap canyon..

I decided to take a much needed break on cinco de mayo. I went to Starved Rock in Uttica after my AP Spanish Exam and a brunch of panera bagels (soo yummy). The Delisi Sisters were the best people to go with, they are all about making things interesting.

Chinatown

Chinatown was definitely an experience. The shopping may have been a bit redundant, it's to be expected in a tourist attraction like this one, but the people-seeing was worth it. Being able to submerse myself was awesome. Even if only for a few blocks I'd loved seeing these Asian model thin girls who had the skinniest skinnys or guys who did more with their hair- and worked it- then i can even think of. I loved the people, and honestly the music. The guys drove buy blasting techno-y music and looking one part fast and furious Tokyo drift and two parts stylish sexy. I think that completely makes up for what Chinatown lacks in real shopportunities.

Tokyo dreaming

xoxo

p.s. I know that Tokyo is in Japan but Asian coolness can not be limited to China! I mean it IS a fashion capital

Happy Easter Kiddies

I'm skipping the mass, and well my homework... ok and my volunteer hours today to celebrate Easter. I may not be super religious, but a holiday is a holiday. I'll be spending it visiting Chinatown. For thee very first time, and I'm excited to document the whole thing. Ill be gone early tomorrow, hence the midnight post. I WILL be sure to update afterward tho.
Wish me luck
xoxox
your personal bunny

Summer '09

Every ACT, SAT, and AP test I register for reminds how badly I am trying to get out of high school. Sadly, I have another year of suburbia. That's why I can't wait for this summer. It feels like this is my last summer of being young, next year I will be 18 and moving to college. Trust me I'm not complaining. Anyway I'm making the most of this summer and it will be here soon. I can't wait, Im making this summer the best one yet. Never underestimate a girl who knows how to have a good time...

Busy planning,

besos

Conformists need not apply

Lately, I've been doing alot of thinking about how I fit into one major, or one university, or career and it has all seemed so impossible. Here's the problem: I don't. I simply can't define myself into one thing. By no means do I mean to sound conceited because trust me through this entire process I have felt insecure and not at the same level as the rest of my class. I am not like the rest of my class though. I have to stop comparing my achievements with theirs. I just need to find the right school, the right major, and get accepted. No pressure right? ;)
Keep your fingers crossed for me!

Hope for Hope

There is all this pressure to get into the right college and study all the right things because we are the future of our country, but to me there is a question of if there will still be a future here. I've realized that the more I learn about my American government the more depressing it all seems. It's ironic that in this time we need hope, and the program Project Hope that encouraged Hispanics to continue on into college, has recently died. What does this say about our country? I do hope that we shall recover from the issues, economic and otherwise, that we are currently experiencing. Differences in beliefs aside Obama is our president and if we have ill wishes for him we have ill wishes for the country that many of us call home, including myself.

HOPE

M.I.A: JANE DOE

Girls are mysterious, double and triple threats, and they are without a doubt some of the most intriguing creatures around. I have to say I've been very busy trying to do all and be all myself. Definitely why I've seemingly been missing in action for awhile. Is anyone else feeling the college pressure yet? Lets just say so far if you aren't in the city, you need not spam up my mailbox! I'm keeping my options open though... Anyway I was sure to take some new photos of a girl who posed as my real jane doe- part mystery and part beautiful doe eyes.

Silly rabbit, school is for kids!

I'm taking a mental health day, to refresh and catch up. ;) Yesterday I claimed an amazing new dark hobo bag, benefit smudge pot, cream feather earrings, and more.. which made it totally worth ignoring the unsightly pile of homework adding up. While I wake up with The Kills, The Switches, and a boyfriend brunch visit, be sure to make the most of your "education."

Stay sane. Stay home.
hugs

Always Remember: Shop, Spend, and Splurge

Valentine's Day has come and gone once again, so it's time to water my roses, and work off the extra pounds from the dove chocolate I just couldn't resist. Perfect excuse for my exercise of choice: heavy lifting and leg toning- a.k.a shopping. I'll be searching for thee perfect spring fashions, and style inspiration. My shopping agenda? Well.... soft florals not the bright print versions, greys as a must, and skirts, skirts, skirts! Afterall, what's a new season but a chance to make a new statement?

Shop for what you love,

and love to shop

It Girl Inspiration

Abgail Lorick once said in an interview, "It girls are the ones who are doing things, who are taking any situation and making the best of it, not even making the best of it- making it fabulous." Don't wait for opportunities, make them. Life is what you make of it, and I damn sure am not waiting around for someone to tell me how to live. So go make something of the day, make something of yourself!And remember me when you're rich and famous.
Be Inspired!

BTW- Lorick is the designer behind the Waldorf Line in GossipGirl, -as if you didn't know- and she's talented. Obviously that girl is doing something right ;)

Springtime...

Springtime is twice as nice when it comes with neutral tones, chunky platform heels, and the hobo bags seen in Vogue. I could not wait for the snow to melt to start shopping. Got an amazing pair of heels, and I am in love. Every good girl knows beautiful blooms don't smell quite as sweet if you arent strolling through the park in a pair of flirty heels...
Hippies, hugs, and love, from yours truly

View Finder

Everyone sees the world differently. That's what makes photography so captivating. It's capturing a moment through someone's eyes for the whole world to glimpse. It can be everyday people or things shown through a new light or an example of imagination at it's brightest. There's beauty everywhere! My passion is to show the world all the interesting subjects that capture me. I realized last night that my latest project was motion through big vintage dresses. More to come.