All There

 "Wherever You Are, Be All There." 

Maybe it's the sunshine talking, but I'm feeling pretty damn alive lately. I have always been the kind of person who feels emotions very deeply, which is both a blessing and a curse, but I have not always been the kind of person who embraces it. I'm still not really, but every once and a while I get a peek into what life is like when you live it 'all there', and I realize all over again how mesmerizing and stupidly wonderful life can be. Today was one of those days for me, and I feel like my outfit reflected that. Outfits are more than just a "style", to me, they're an emotion, and today's emotions were happy, lively, grateful, and all there.

Low-Rise Wide-Leg Patch Jeans - Urban Outfitters | Braided Halter Top - Urban Outiftters | Bracelet - H&M

Sun Spot

 Finally, a bit of sunshine! And when I say a "bit", I mean it; As per Portland's usual, a sunny day merely means a few more sunny moments scattered through the day. But I'm not complaining! You guys are probably complaining about how often I talk about the weather, but it's undeniably obvious how much it effects what people wear. Today, I decided to embrace the sun spots with my favorite high rise corduroy shorts, my kimono, and my new turtle neck crop top from Nordstrom. I have been lusting after a top like this, and I finally found the perfect one at a great price this past week. I love it when a plan comes together!

Crop Top (Similar) - BP @ Nordstrom | Belmont Leather Clog - Free People | High Rise Shorts (Similar) - Urban Outfitters | Kimono - BP @ Nordstrom

Head to Toe

I've been wearing more and more head to toe Free People outfits lately. If I had to blame it on something, I would probably say it's my anxiousness for summer. This top for example, is such a perfect summer time piece for me. It's light, breezy, feminine, and easy to style. That's how I would describe my favorite summer time looks, and it's also how I'd describe  most everything I buy from Free People. It's definitely the essentially summer time store if you're looking to splurge. And I'm always looking to splurge. 

What is your favorite store for summer time clothing?

Top - Free People | Lucas Lace Up Boot - Free People | Mid Rise Stove Pipe Jeans - Free People | Knit Hooded Twill Jacket - Free People | Necklace - Free People

Styling With Kacie & Tonya!

So I found out yesterday that there's such a thing as a really fun group project.

Kacie of Shy Girl Loud Voice and Tonya "The Moptop" and myself all teamed up along with our classmate Kenneth to do a fashion blogger inspired editorial photo shoot for our styling class! The idea was that we would each style three different looks in our own personal fashion blogger style - Androgynous, feminine, and festival were the three styles we chose and this is the result of it! I'm happy to say I'm very pleased with the turn out, and even more pleased that I had such an awesome group to hang out with for the day! A project combining good friends with styling? Sounds like a formula for a great day, despite the rain! 

What do you guys think of our project?

Acutely Aware

 Hey everyone. I am feeling so refreshed and energized today. It seems like I am never at a neutral state. When I'm sad, it might only last a day, but it feels so deep and hopeless. When I'm happy though, I feel like every breath I take is such a beautiful experience. I'm sure I'm not the only one who feels that music has a huge effect on my mood. I've been listen to music with a specific purpose in mind, and the purpose in mind is to feel grateful and happy. Not happy in a sappy way, but in a genuine way, and in an aware way. I guess the word would be enlightened. A quote that comes to mind is one by Sylvia Plath, it best describes what I'm feeling lately, and what I want for myself.

"I want to become acutely aware of all I have taken for granted."

I have a March playlist to share with you guys later. It's just kind of a state-of-mind for March playlist; songs that make me feel this way, I guess. I hope you all become acutely aware of all you have taken for granted, even just for a moment today. <3

Shorts - Urban Outfitters | Sweater - Urban Outfitters | and Necklace - Urban Outfitters | Clogs - Free People