accessories.

sorry for the lack of updates-- i've been really busy with a lot of different things!

anyway, last week, i went thrifting and picked up this amazing bag from goodwill. i was actually looking for a pair of shoes with a similar oxblood color, but i decided on this bag because it was so cheap and also because of the unique, structured shape. i've been looking for some structure in my life.

in more important updates: i have great news. it turns out i made it into the school i applied to! i'm really nervous, but really excited, just like all freshmen should be. i don't know what to do with myself.

i've also been doing really well at work and have been able to dress mannequins and do what i love best. my hours are also going up.

so all in all, a lot of my life is going really well. i've had a streak of the Bad February, and things like school and work bring this month up a few points. i'm having a bit of a struggle with my social life, but that i can work on.

until next time,

music: still wild -gooseflesh

just a child getting into momma's makeup.

all makeup, stila and urban decay, two of my very favorite brands. along with duo eyelash adhesive, i was able to make things really pop. i dug into my tons of makeup to... well, look like a crazy person. it worked.

also, those are my new shoes! i'll post better pictures later.

music: in five years (niva remix) -palpitation

project fifty-two, part one.

i was somewhat inspired by fifi lapin's drawings and began to record-- rather than runway looks-- the next fifty-two personal stylings i'm happy with at the end of the day.

why fifty-two? it seemed like a pretty good number at the time.

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music: costume party -two-door cinema club

dare i look down at my hands and think,

i've had very little work lately, so my time has been taken up with drawing, reading, and thinking about things by myself. i have to keep getting up early and planning my days, and i have to start socializing more on my own. lack of structure in my life only leads to illness.

part of my time has been taken up by studying new york fashion week, but i'm feeling a little out of the mix this season. i'm sure my interest will kick in once i find that one incredible collection, but i'm just feeling uninspired by the runway and what's showing up on blogs lately.
all of this has led to work on a new illustration project focused on my day-to-day style as of late. i'll post the first part of it next time.

i've also just received a pair of soft, comfortable loafers in the mail that i'm wearing around the house right now-- i'll be posting about those, too. in a way, they're knockoffs of louboutins. how does everyone feel about knockoffs of runway shoes? i'm sick of the typical jeffrey campbell platform shape showing up on every fashion blog, but i feel there has to be a line somewhere that creates more affordable shoes for people with my income.

anyway, until next time, some brand new tunes.

music: shutter speed -little lights