In Teen Vogue

Hey guys, Im briefly checking in. It turns out Im in the newest issue of Teen Vogue, which I actually didn't know until I was alerted to the fact by some twitter followers and some friends of mine when I went on a theatre retreat.

Anyways I have history homework! Happy Monday, and good luck this week!

Forest Elf

Ive talked previously about my interest in photography and disposable film. I finally branched out to the old school stuff and used some legit 35mm in a Canon that a friend of my moms gave me when he learned that I was interested in film photos. Here are some photos that were taken as I experimented with exposure and shutter speeds. Thank you Young Ji.


Im wearing a vintage fur collar (on loan from my aunt), JBrand jeans, American Apparel lattice body suit, and a vintage forest green cashmere sweater.

I took a test shot of my mom! You guys haven't seen her in a year.

My mom is wearing an H+M sweater which she changed the buttons on, vintage mexico sterling silver beads.

Also, here are a couple photos of some things I happened to find beautiful in my day to day life.

Hope you enjoyed!
xo

Bleachers

Taking a break from history notes to update with an outfit from a few days ago. My mom surprised me on Sunday with this beautiful silk shirt when I got back from a theatre retreat with my school. I am in love with it. Oh and I have always wanted a pair of "riding pants" and I think Ive found my pair in these ones.

During winter break I decided to learn how to play the ukulele and have wanted to get the Hawaiian-famous-mini-guitar in some photos ever since. I think it is the sweetest instrument, and actually really easy to play. I definitely recommend picking one up one day, if you have the chance.

Vintage silk button up, American Apparel leather bow barrette, James Jeans strap platforms, The Stlish Wanderer x Mr. Kate Le Cadeau ring, American Apparel riding pants, Cordoba ukulele.

The Zodiac

In honor of all the hoopla about the "new astrological sign" Ophiuchus, (which I am not going to let change my sign or anything I've previously thought by the way), I thought I would share probably one of my favorite editorials... ever, that I discovered this past winter when I picked up Vogue UK with Emma Watson on the cover. Truthfully, I didn't pick up the issue because of my affinity for Harry Potter or Hermione Granger or whatever but because of this editorial, which is stunning in real life, on the glossy pages. Check out your original, classic, zodiac sign and marvel. I think this spread is so creative and beautiful.

Downtown Los Angeles

I wore this to dim sum downtown with the family on Saturday. I love the architecture in this city and the downtown area is no exception. We shot these photos at the Ahmanson Theatre/Mark Taper Forum, they have a beautiful courtyard there with this stunning fountain and statue.

I've been wearing a lot of green lately. Army green, forest green, evergreen; it's all good to me. I wore so much of the color the other day that my boyfriend said I looked "like a tree." Aw, thanks. Anyway, I bought this wool jacket at an army surplus store several months ago and it hasn't gotten much air time, but I took it out for a photo shoot on Friday and realized its beauty once again. I remember stalking a woman in the store who was trying it on until she put it down again. It was crazy, but Im glad I did. The green cargo leggings are from Pray for Mother Nature, a new brand established by Chip Foster- of the denim duo Chip & Pepper. These are kind of my favorite pants right now, not going to lie. I love the fit.



Vintage wool jacket, striped oversized tee from random store on Larchmont, Marc by Marc Jacobs leather cut out heels, Vera Meat copper centaur necklace, silver spine ring, lamb ring, and doe ring, Pray for Mother Nature cargo leggings.

jewelry, white light and ceramics

I know I've said it before but jewelry remains one of my favorite things about an outfit. Jewelry is very unique to each individual and none two collections are the same. I've also grown quite a passion for pretty jewelry holders. I love that I was able to find the teal blue cups that match the roughly molded saucers. I bought both sets at the Fairfax flea market on separate occasions. The teacups are vintage, and the saucers were handmade by a boy who's mother makes Chinese pottery. I think they're my favorite part of my room.

Marc Jacobs Daisy and Lola, Escada, Vera Wang, Zara, and L'Occitane perfumes

Vintage silver cat ring holder, Sowat Paris angel wing ring, Adina Mills rock ring, swedish designed emerald ring from Suss Design on Beverly Blvd., Urban Revisions glass cluster ring

Vintage rhinestone necklaces

Adina Mills two finger rock ring, vintage turquoise necklace, blue stone pendants from childhood

The Stylish Wanderer x Mr. Kate bow ring, Ken and Dana silver rights necklace



Urban outfitters hand, 1940s star gold band, Ziba Khatibi floral ring, vintage garnet rings, Yves Saint Laurent gold and turquoise ring, Verameat lamb and doe copper rings
I know everyone owns this hand from Urban, but I think its so cool. Im really interested in learning the art of palm reading.

Mr. Kate decaying starburst earrings, Verameat silver french butter knife necklace and copper centaur necklace, Mr. Kate mini screw necklace

Both Mr. Kate pieces here I love! I just got the starburst earrings in the mail as a Christmas present from the designer Kate and I haven't stopped wearing them. I love the different sizes and the not so conventional shape to the stars. I feel like an exotic space princess when I put them on. The mini screw necklace I wear allllll the time. No joke. Its one of my favorite pieces to throw on for a spin on a simplistic silver chain and pendant.

various brass, mother of pearl and sterling silver vintage earrings

Sterling silver dragon necklace from when I was 7, 19th century black enamel and pearl inlay locket that is a family heirloom, various vintage earrings

The Stylish Wanderer x Mr. Kate bow ring, American Apparel white, brown and black leather bow barrettes.

White jewelry stand from World Market
Now I'm off to yoga class with my mom, part of our new years resolutions, and then tomorrow I have a photoshoot with a friend that Im very excited to work with. Hope your January is off to a good start!

January 1st

I see days and dates and years in terms of colors. January is white in my head, as is 2011. This editorial from W's January issue features Young Hollywood's current ingenues of the moment dressed in pretty chiffons and silks and coton in pale subdued colors that seem very fresh and of the moment to me, which I think goes hand in hand with the certain new year which we are now faced with.
Happy 2011!

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