Flowers and Frills

  

I am so ready for spring! Even though it is just now starting to get cold in NYC, I am preparing my wardrobe for spring season. I don't really enjoy wearing colors, but when I do, I chose to go for the darker shades. In this case, I chose a dark emerald suede skirt that I picked up from Zara.  I paired it this top I found at Top Shop. I love the pink detailed flowers and frill on the collar. It reminds me of Victorian fashions. Considering the busy detail of the top, I chose not to wear any jewelry aside from a few rings. I also decided to keep the shoes simple and wear neutral toned tights with the skirt. 

Floral Top // Top Shop

Suede Skirt // Zara

Tights // Urban Outfitters

Patent Leather Shoes // H&M

Rings // Top Shop & Thrifted

Welcoming a New Year

           

I am so excited for 2016. This January will mark a full year of being here in NYC. It has been a crazy one, but not as turbulent as I expected. I've met so many new people and started so many new projects. I can't wait to see what this new year will bring. Now that I know the city a little more, I plan on really putting myself out there and escaping my comfort zone even further. 

I bought this dress off of Sheinside. Isn't it amazing? I haven't had much of a budget to splurge on a fancy new years dress, but I still wanted something that would stand out, but still look elegant. Unfortunately the fishnets I'm wearing are quite torn, even though I just bought them! But you know what? I kind of like the rundown look. I feel a little too out of place if I dress up too much. Anyway here are some more photos, taken by wonderfully patient boyfriend:

If you like this look, give it a hype!

NATHAN: BROOKLYN PLAYGROUND

Some shots I took of an acquaintance. This was back in January after I had just moved to bitter cold NYC.

I Will Miss You

Probably my favorite outfit so far. I just recently got this shirt in the mail. I ordered it on cyber monday from Romwe for only $10! Obviously the first way I thought of wearing it was with my Deandri harness. This is so reminiscent of 80's post punk. I think next, I'll definitely have to pair this white top with a bolo tie. This outfit also exhibits my favorite pair of Zara brand jeans, which I got from a second hand shop in NYC. It's amazing what kind of great finds you can stumble upon in most of the thrift shops here. Belt and shoes are also second hand. (I'm a pretty frugal shopper).

Spooky stretching out her paw, hinting that she wants to get behind-the-ear scratches.

The older I get, the more I begin to appreciate minimalism. I am a huge fan of solid colored outfits with a simple silhouette. With this outfit, I really got to experiment and explore dressing in a more mature fashion than usual. Most days I wear jeans or cut off shorts, but I decided to try on some new slacks I got. It was perfect for summer too because they were lose and made of light cotton. The top was a simple button up with a split in the back. It added a bit of playfulness to an otherwise serious ensemble.

My boyfriend and I decided to walk around and explore the neighborhood the other day. It was a nice break from the usual rush of Manhattan. I like our neighborhood because it's calm and quiet, but there is still enough going on to not get boring. I suppose that's why most people enjoy Brooklyn neighborhoods. As exciting as Manhattan is, it's way too overwhelming at times. 

This crop top is one of my favorites. I love the color and material. I decided to show of a body chain that I've recently made. It's a really simple piece, but I think it really pulls the outfit together. I love being able to wear something that I created. More pieces of mine will soon be done and hopefully up for sale.

First Outfit Post

Since moving to NYC, my level of production has sky-rocketed. I have learned that my time is valuable and every moment must be spent wisely. Every free moment is an opportunity to grow and try something new. Recently I have been working more on sewing and making garments. Here, I am wearing a simple set of garters that I made out of elastic along with a collar made from patten leather that I hand cut myself. The streets of NYC are so inspiring. After long days of walking around Manhattan, I unwind by creating.