romancing the stone

(see the rest of the collection on my photography website.) 

   I have done quite a few photo-shoots with Alexis, even many long before I had given any thought about labeling myself as a "photographer", and we develop the most elaborate and detailed collections together. I had been dying to develop a small collection using some of my vintage lingerie, and the morning light with the vase of roses in her home was perfect for these shots.  

   After editing/gathering up these photographs from this shoot, I really couldn't be more pleased with any work I have created with a camera so far. I always find myself in love with the work that I do that is slighty over-the-top/edgy and extremely impromptu, which these photographs are both of those. I have realized 2014 is also the year I will take no boundaries with capturing art through a lens, and I can't wait to see other visions of mine come to life. 

little cream soda

(tights: h&m, everything else is vintage or thrifted)

  As my Sunday ends today I can definitely tell I have newly begun my winter break from college. The days seem longer (shorter at the same time though), a large amount of worry lifted off my back, ordering books for next semester's courses, days filled with pour-overs and teacups... the only thing missing out of this scene is a snowstorm that leaves me stranded at my apartment for days, because these are the times it can happen without the worry of missing a lecture. Yes, I am probably the only person who is a fan of those weather conditions. It feels like winter break is missing something without it though. 

  Today I had a pre-Christmas gathering with some family, ate no-bake and pecan pie cookies, and watched my Granny play games with a tablet she got as a gift (yes, it was quite funny and cute watching her with technology). My boyfriend and I finally got our record player to work correctly for the first time in a few months, so now I am listening to an Empire Empire record while drinking some sweet red wine. Sundays so seem very sweet with things like this. 

late fall vintage shop update

flower collared cream dress

 Christian Dior sweater 

 mexico deer poncho

 classic pencil skirt

purple shape patterned dress

orange and navy wool coat

1960's cream sheer bra

autumn printed dress

1970's floral floor length dress

cashmere coat 

1950's white lace bra 

1970's patterned nightgown

  Fall is the best time for a wardrobe clean out. Yes, I have added many more little vintage pieces to my shop, and excited to share them with you! As I traditionally do, use the coupon code "HELLO10" for an extra 10% off your purchase until December 15th. Thanks for browsing, and happy last of Fall days. 

red letter year

 

(everything worn here is either vintage or thrifted)

  Home has been the place for me lately. I've been spending roughly all my daytime hours besides class inside of it. I suppose there is something about Fall right before the chill of winter that it rains and pours, and all you want to do is decorate and read your literature class books on your most comfy couch. I have redecorated my apartment quite a bit, although these pictures don't do it justice (the lighting in my apartment is horrible besides the earliest of morning). 

  With starting a part-time seasonal job for the holidays/my winter break, my daylight hours are often rushed and unnoticed. I'm starting to count down to my seasonal break from school.. although I will probably be working most of it. It's still crazy to me how as college students, we receive over a month break for winter. I am hoping to fully use that by hosting a pop-up shop for my shop somewhere local, possibly think about that book I wanted to create a few months ago, and start sewing again. Readers, have you already begun plans for your holiday time-off? 

in the room where you sleep

(took some photographs of a friend, complete photo-shoot here.) 

(sweater: forever 21, dress: vintage, tights: target, loafers: cole haan) 

  I planned on using this Saturday for the sole purpose of organizing my desk area and creating the entire afternoon, but I tend to get side tracked so easily. Fall is by far by favorite season, so naturally i want to be outside surrounded by it. My thoughts were simply that it wasn't raining or freezing cold, so I opted to photograph and explore for most of my afternoon. I suppose I'm really not the homebody that I sometimes believe I am... well, at least not in the fall. 

  I went to the most beautifully displayed estate sale today. They took time to hang everything and make arrangements, it made me even more excited to browse. I did end up reorganizing my creative space, but only resulted in the need of change. I believe I found the perfect next project; redesigning my area. Which will probably be accomplished over winter break when I am snowed indoors.