outfit details: faux fur shag jacket - oasap // shirt - pylo // hat - lulus // eagle ring - victory jewelry // midi ring - star native // white buffalo ring - soliloquy jewelry
A few days ago I looked outside and saw the warmth of the sun peeking over the railing on my back porch, and was just called to do a random little photoshoot. Sometimes it just spontaneously happens like this... Nothing more than a girl and her camera and a fun faux fur shag coat.
outfit details: socks + dress + tunic - free people // kimono - threadsence // boots - blowfish shoes // hat - lovely bird hats // body chain - duke of jahan
A few weeks ago I was having a rough day. I can't remember why now, but that is not important. I found myself up in the clouds of my head and not able to ground myself into anything I wanted to accomplish. So instead of beating my head into the ground, or walking myself into circles around my house a million times, I decided to play dress up and have fun with photos. Instead of using my real camera, I played with my phone camera, which is a little harder to operate for me without being able to fully control the lighting. It was on a whim, and just for the hell of it. I stayed dressed up around my house that day too, and even though I wasn't going to see a soul except my husband that day, it was just for me. And it felt good.
Sometimes it feels good to play. Whether its feeling the girl in you and playing dress up in pretty clothes. Or prancing around yourself house in your skivvies. Or anything your heart would call play. Even if its just for 10 minutes. If I find myself feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, angry, stuck, unmotivated, whatever the feeling may be that is causing me to feel off, finding a way to play helps me. When I am with my camera, I lose myself in the moment while I'm doing it. I'm not worried about emails, or to do lists, or dirty floors. All those things pause for the time being. I usually return to my task at hand feeling refreshed, from being outdoors, from tapping into my creativity, from allowing myself to feel good in my skin, and from taking moments away from work.
All you need is your backyard, your phone, and the freedom within you to be yourself.
outfit details: tshirt - wolfchild tees // jeans - thrifted // booties - koolaburra // hat - pylo // belt + buckle - all american buckles // silver bracelets - shop sparrow // necklace - the nomad truck // turquoise rectangle ring - sarah lewis // flower ring - gypsy warrior // turquoise cuff - rossio roos
First of all, I just can't say enough good things about Wolfchild Tees. Sabrina, the designer, hand draws all the beautiful imagery on her clothing, and also designs each garment style to be produced herself too, meaning she is behind the entire process, from fabric choices, to cuts, to graphic designs. And she has seriously picked out the most comfiest materials out there, and designed cozy, flattering cuts. I love most of my tshirts to be a bit baggy, and she nailed it.
One of my favorite parts of this outfit is the Diller belt buckle. I was so excited when I found it b/c it is almost identical to the armadillo buckle my dad wore on his wedding day. I always thought it was the cutest accessory in his wedding photos, so I am thrilled to have my own! I didn't have any belts that had snaps for interchangeable buckles, so I was relieved to find out that All American Buckles also has belts! I will for sure be getting some more over time to swap out.
Did you notice some of my deer friends hanging out with me in the background? He he. I just love them. We had freezing temperatures yesterday and they still showed up to get some chow. They were probably so relieved since the grass was all frozen. They pretty much feel like family. I wish so bad I could invite them into our home! ha ha. If they would come in, I'd totally let them!
outfit details: sweater - skyline fever // jeans - ae // booties - blowfish shoes // necklace + bracelet - soulmakes // rings - soliloquy jewelry + arrok jewelry
I'm super stoked about today's outfit post b/c it comes along with some exciting news... I'm giving away a free pair of Blowfish Shoes!!! Ive teamed up with the amazing folks over at blowfish to share with you some style inspo & free gifties! win win. Read on for details...
Most of you know Ive been a big fan of Blowfish Shoes for quite some time. I'm not even going to admit how many pairs I own ;) I love that all of their shoes are vegan. Completely adorable and stylish. And ridiculously cozy. Their heeled booties are some of the only ones I can wear out all day long without my feet killing me. That is huge for me, b/c as much as I love to put fun outfits together, if I'm uncomfortable, it's on the next! The biggest plus, they hire some of the raddest ladies to work for them, so their customer service is always great (at least from my personal experience).
For my new year, I'm really loving simplicity, in so many ways. This outfit really reflects that. Simple jeans, pullover, booties and some quality handmade accessories. Of course, I'm a little bias on my sweater, but these new Skyline Fever pullovers are perfect. Simple, cozy, thin enough for spring or fall... For now we only have the Dylan & Willie designs on them, but we may bring more designs in them in the future. We have so many new things we want to work on, and such limited time, so right now things will just be coming out as we can fit them in.
Oh, you may notice I added a beautiful blue star to my window! This star has a story. Years ago my mom and her sister were at World Market (or somewhere like that) and both saw this blue star and fell in love with it! But there was only one. So they decided to get it, and every year at christmas they would swap it back and forth to each enjoy for a whole year. Now that my mom is gone, my aunt decided to keep up the tradition with me. I couldn't be more honored that she would do that. So for the past 7 years, we have swapped it back and forth, and this year its mine! And it has inspired me to add a bit more color to my corner as well. It adds the perfect touch of magic.
If you have read this far, it's time to lead you to the blowfish giveaway! Head on over the giveaway page to enter! One winner gets to choose any style shoe they want from blowfish! Go go go!