Weekend at Maryland Death Fest

Part I of the chaotic weekend in Baltimore. All photos were taken with 35mm film on my canon point and shoot. Still awaiting the rest of the film to be developed.

EARLY MORNINGS

Pictured above is my beloved pet, Spooky. I took this photo last year in the early morning before having to go to work. The lighting was perfect because this particular window in the apartment faced the rising sun. Back then, it was a rarity to witness an event like this. I hardly ever woke up before ten and if I did, I would stay tucked under the covers only lit up by the dim light of my computer screen. 

Now, for whatever reason, I have made it a habit to wake up at around eight in the morning. I am up making breakfast by eight thirty and ready for the day a little after ten. And I must say, that I really enjoy it. Never thought "morning person" would be the word to describe myself, but it seems I am headed in that direction. Maybe it comes with age? As much as I really love sleeping and being comforted in the warm embrace of my comforter and sheets, waking up early is truly worth it for following reasons:

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You don't feel so rushed. You can take your time making a good breakfast, choosing an outfit, and cleaning up any mess made while doing those things. You can actually focus on the day ahead.

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Because you are not so rushed, you become more productive. You can squeeze more in the day than you would if say you got up at ten. You are better able to prioritize your time.

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It really helps with happiness levels. Not even kidding. You get to enjoy the daylight more and each day doesn't seem so wasted and pointless. Even if you don't do anything the whole day, at least you got to have a little more time to enjoy it.

Now obviously, those of you who have nine to five jobs probably already know the perks. But as someone with an odd schedule of working in the afternoons into the night, it's a miracle to become a morning person. So it's great that I finally had that motivation to wake up early on my own.

[FILM DIARIES] About Last Summer...

If there is one thing I am really bad at, it's getting my film developed and scanned. I took these last summer when my friend  Jessica visited. Our escapades included going to the Greenpoint pier, watching bands in a cramped venue, and walking around in extremely hot weather while drinking iced coffee. Enjoy.

Nothing beats a classic all black outfit. Especially if it has a draped and layered look. Since I am still in the early stages of fashion blogging, I have been exploring a lot of styles. I have such a versatile taste that my looks can seem kind of all over the place. For example, on Monday I wear jeans and a band t-shirt but on Tuesday, I am in stockings and frills. You never know what you're going to get. On Saturday though, when I took these photos in DUMBO, I didn't feel like showing a lot of color. I absolutely fell in love with the minimalist look and this is  my best take on it. Solid colors with a very blocky kind of look. I am inspired by brutalism archecture, which I love to personify with my chunky shoes and oversized layers. And of course, I had to throw on the Deandri harness to make things a bit more interesting.

My favorite jeans

One of the simple pleasures of living in NYC is all of the possible rooftops to explore. Of course sometimes that means finding clever ways of sneaking into high-rise condos and various warehouses. But it's worth it to explore different perspectives of the city. However, these photos were just taken on my apartments rooftop. Nothing too exciting. But I will say that I love my rooftop and being able to watch the M run by. 

In this photo set, I'm wearing the kind of outfit that you would if you were to do some urban exploring. I absolutely love these acid wash jeans that I found in a thrift shop here in Bushwick. Along with it is a sweater I got a few years and a kids sized army jacket. (Sometimes I'll shop in the kids section because I am that small). Dr. Martens are also almost always the shoe of choice whenever doing long walks. 

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Sweater // Thrifted

Jeans // Thrifted

Army Jacket // Surplus Store

Boots // Dr. Martens

Bondage Necklace // Handmade

Roses and Lace

Yet another almost entirely thrifted outfit of mine (everything except the bag and hat). Since moving to NYC, I have found the best inexpensive treasures at thrift shops. Seriously, there are so many options and they offer a variety of clothing that can fit any style. This amazing velvet rose printed skirt is Betsey Johnson and cost under thirty dollars. I absolutely love this skirt and get complimented EVERY time I wear it out. I paired it with this black laced leotard that I got for, wait for it....one dollar. One single dollar. Amazing, right? It fits perfectly. It's actually the first leotard I have ever bought, believe it or not. I'm not really a fan of leotards or one pieces, but this one caught my eye. And I can't pass up a deal like that. To me, this outfit is perfect for both day and night. And I feel it can be worn all year round. And as always, a leather jacket can top the look.