Failed and Forgotten;

Forgive me for being absent, I have been out of my own mind it seems. With school behind me for three months I have already made headway into a great summer. I have been shopping nonstop to fuel my inspiration, to prepare for vacation, and to fill my wallet. My finds are minuscule, but everything is meaningful to me. I took some time to myself for a day and really came to understand my own wants//needs. Things have been forgotten, like my pride and my honesty. After meditation, with head intact, I was able to more clearly navigate trough my fears for the future. I am attempting to cleanse myself this season. I want to be free of prejudice, free of flaws in my thinking. I want to freely give myself and have others receive my soul gently. I simply long for conversation and decent gestures. My relationships both at home and with friends will flourish, as I commit to myself. I will let you in on this journey as it happens. As proof, here are some great stepping stones.

 I was lucky enough to do a shoot for a dear friend's Etsy store on Friday. The photographer is absolutely the sweetest woman I have come across and am already in the midst of planning portraits and another shoot. Spending time with strong and empowered women has made me wish for that within myself. This is why I have spent time cleaning both mind and home, and hope to come out swinging!

Thus:

The Black Swan Theory can be found on Etsy for both clothing and accessories used in this shoot. Please support the work of a genius and strong woman!

PSYCH FEST 2010

COME SUPPORT LACED WITH ROMANCE ON HALLOWEEN!

DUST IN THE SUN

We received our Laced With Romance Editorial Shots Today.
I am so incredibly lucky to have worked on this project.
(Not to mention with my wonderful boyfriend!)

Laced With Romance;

I have been lucky enough to work with the wonderful Stephanie Fellabaum recently doing modeling work for her Vintage store Laced With Romance. We have an editorial shoot tomorrow at an old abandoned airport here in Austin. Overgrown blacktops with empty terminals and vintage fashions. This opportunity is not being taken for granted! This year has been full of amazing chances to shine and grow. I cannot believe I am so fortunate! My femme fatale 1940's-50's styled look will be so incredible. There is a short film being made for the launch of the store's website, and plenty of shots to share. Not to mention Gogi gets to join and bring his motorcycle along for the ride. I'm expecting light and airy shots like the one above, with beautiful camera work and wonderful friends. I head to hair and makeup immediately after a waitressing shift at work. Things are cutting so close as of late! Busy busy, chin up...one step at a time.

All in all, I am getting some great work done before classes start. My loans came through and I'm moving right along. My schedule doesn't allow for error with five classes every day of the week. No more morning shifts for me! A long commute and some real college is a fair trade I would say. I will keep you updated on the shoot! Wish me luck!

Bean Trees;

With all the flux lately involving this new moon, I have been rather dreary. I decided to take the reigns in my hand and motivate myself to change. I accomplished a few tasks, saved money, met with friends, and got a potentially awesome job modeling for a local vintage website. (More on this amazing opportunity as it comes!) I suppose one really does have control over their time. Take action!

I got my pictures back from my Converse modeling job, but sadly cannot post them anywhere just yet! I am pleased with the results, but feel a bit off when looking at them. I appear tired, unsure, and just overall nervous. Come-what-may, I might be on a bill board in Europe sometime soon. Keep your eyes peeled!

I went to Snack Bar with my mother yesterday for brunch. The weather drove us inside, where we had biscuits with sausage gravy, fair trade coffee, and buttery grits. Such comfort food. All before we discussed the $7,000 loans that we needed to take out for this semester alone. I was lucky enough to get around $10,000 in grants and financial aid, but still need to pay the balance for my classes. I am so scared of not being able to work enough shifts to pay rent, my schedule hasn't even been made yet! Trying times, but all the more reason to become serious about school to reach my degree.

I thrifted all weekend. Estate sales, garage clean-outs, moving parties. I returned home with a red wool coat with leopard print detailing! Somewhere around $4.00. This will surely be keeping me warm come October. I also purchased a silky orange blouse that used to belong to a minister's deceased wife! Creepy if I've ever owned it.

I had drinks with Lucia and Alana yesterday. So wonderful to see old faces! I have missed spending time with people who have known me for years. Don't get me wrong girls, I love my new friends as well, but there us a sort of depth that comes with a long friendship. The kind of connection where you not only finish sentences, but rarely have to filter what you think. It is truly a gift to still be on great terms with two people that have known me for years! I cannot wait to attend St. Edward's with them! Things are moving right along.