The Get Down

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So, at this point it is clear that I am influenced by almost any and everything when it comes to my style. I can be at an event and see something that catches my eye or I could be watching TV and be influenced. The TV scenario, is what happened last weekend. Like many, I binge watched The Get Down on Netflix and couldn't help but be motivated by the bright colors and disco influences. Just an FYI, my favorite style decades are the 70's and 90's, so no wonder The Get Down moved me. I quickly rummaged through my closet and found some bell bottoms, platforms, and a pendent laced turban to channel my inner Mylene. What really brought The Get Down vibes out weren't my clothes in this case, but my location. See below and let me know if I nailed The Get Down graffiti look. 

Let's Talk Spring/Summer Trend's

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"Florals? For Spring? Groundbreaking." *insert Miranda Priestly eye roll here*

Florals and bright colors may reign supreme as annual spring/summer trends, but can I share my top 2 favorites with you? For SS17, I am obsessed with all things sporty and metallics! In the look below, I was able to incorporate both of my obsessions into one outfit. A cool, ice-blue, sporty pullover paired with satin, copper-metallic pants. Satin being another hot trend for SS17 *wink wink*. My pullover and pants are both from Zara. I purchased them 2 years ago and waited for the right moment to debut them. Remaining true to the sports trend, this outfit could easily be paired with tennis shoes. Putting my own spin on it, I thought a cute platform would pair just as well... and it did! Scroll through my gallery below to get some more sporty and metallic vibes. Email me and let me know if these trends are something you'll be trying out in the upcoming months!

Photos by Darrin

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I just needed a photographer. I had everything else lined up to begin my blog, except a photographer. Queen of the selfies, but selfies would only get me so far. I had become really good at bribing friends to snap a picture or two but I knew there wasn't anything like working with someone who already had an eye. *sigh* I needed a photographer. That's when I came across Darrin. We had worked together before but for collaborations, none of my personal work. I knew he was talented and skilled in this craft; I knew I needed him.

It was a breath of fresh air the moment we linked for my first solo project. He did an amazing job bringing my vision to life. Whether my posture was professional, sensual, playful, it didn't matter. I was giving many vibes in this particular shoot and Darrin captured every last one. See for yourself in the images below!

So, shoutout to my photographer! If you're in California and need one, I highly recommend Darrin. He can be reached via Instagram https://www.instagram.com/photosbydarrin/ or website http://www.photosbydarrin.com

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Seven Magic Mountains and The Grand Canyon

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Went to Las Vegas to visit family and somehow convinced them to squeeze in a few site seeing trips. The first day we went to Seven Magic Mountains. Artist Ugo Rondinone’s Seven Magic Mountains is a large-scale site-specific public art installation located near Jean Dry Lake and Interstate 15, approximately ten miles south of Las Vegas, Nevada. Comprised of seven towers of colorful, stacked boulders standing more than thirty feet high. The exhibit opened in May of 2016 and will be active for 2 years. It was a very quick site visit and fairly simplistic however, I still found it worth the small journey.

The second day my family and I got on the road for 3.5 hours and went to see the Grand Canyon. My mom promised me thousands of times when I was younger we would make the visit and we never did, so this trip was mostly making her feel bad about that (lol). The view at the Grand Canyon was so peaceful and serene. Being surrounded by atmospheres like the Grand Canyon remind me how majestic God is.