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Musings & Updates After a Break From Blogging

Hello again. It’s been a minute since I posted here, creative burnout is real, especially when you’re supposed to be creative for a living, outside of your side project. Around April I was started to feel creative burnout fueled in part by the rat race that Instagram & Blogging can feel like sometimes, but also my 30th birthday was approaching in June and it had been on my mind quite a bit (dreading). By April, I’d honestly lost sight of why I had been blogging for so long and was so keen to keep up with everyone else around me that I couldn’t do it anymore. Why was I trying to keep up with the popular girls? I’ve never been one to do that and that’s not who I am at all.…

September 1, 2018
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Spring But Dark

Last June I was wandering through Spitalfields in London checking out the various vintage & upcycled clothing shops when I descended down a few steps into The Vintage Market on Brick Lane. What I came upon was a vast underground market of individual booths full of so many different kinds of vintage clothing.…

April 1, 2018
style
Witchy Woman: the Imperfect Details

The day before the Seattle Style Summit this year, my partner and I were at brunch while I was lamenting over my nerves. Not necessarily social anxiety nerves, but something I’ve always struggled with: fitting in. Scrolling through the Instagrams of other Seattle style bloggers leaves me feeling out of place at times. I don’t really consider myself extremely feminine and have always been drawn to the darker, edgier side of style.…

March 28, 2018
For the Love of Shoes
For the Love of Shoes: Think Pink

Spring is finally upon us…almost anyway. Is it really spring if it just snowed again? Ugh. Nothing like a rude awakening by your pups early on a Saturday morning only to be greeted by snowflakes falling and about half an inch of snow on the ground. Not okay Mother Nature! Not okay! I have some dahlia bulbs to plant and I’m very glad I haven’t planted them yet.…

March 24, 2018
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Outfit: Strangelove, Strange Highs and Strange Lows

Spring is starting to peek it’s head about and I’m desperately trying to will the warm weather into existence. I’m so ready for rosé on the patio! And honestly spring and summer outfits. I’ve re-embraced my love of alternative style lately, perhaps it’s all the Depeche Mode I’ve been listening to, but I’m excited to tie in spring pieces with a bit of a darker flare.…

March 18, 2018
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Outfit: Sliding Into Spring

I’m currently being harassed by one very twacky border collie because the sun is out and she knows exactly what that means. Play time. She is one of the most intelligent creatures I’ve ever met, and sometimes that can be the most annoying thing about her. Because she really does know that sunshine means we will be outside. It’s not raining and as soon as she’s up in the morning and had her breakfast, she goes about terrorizing the house until everyone is up.…

March 10, 2018
style
Warby Parker Spring Sunglasses: Quintessentials Collection

Before I had LASIK done, Warby Parker was where I went to order frames. Their philosophy of give one pair of glasses for every pair sold resonated with me but also the style (and price point) attracted me to the brand as well. The frames are modern and designed well. And, well, I’m a designer, so I’m immediately drawn to well-designed items. Warby Parker isn’t just for prescription eyewear though, they have sunglasses for all, and their new collection, Quintessential launches today, March 6th.…

March 6, 2018
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Outfit: “Hiya Barbie, Hi Ken!”

Can I just say, I’m glad February is over? The past three months have been frustrating for me due to some health issues and being on antibiotic for most of that time, and that honestly wrecks havoc on your body, and for me with that specific medication, was one of the worst experiences. You’re already feeling terrible and then add a long list of antibiotic side effects to make you feel even worse.…

March 5, 2018
style Witch / Wicca
Witchy & Wicca Jewelry Brands

I’m not one for mainstream jewelry, it’s not that I don’t like it, there are some delicate pieces that I occasionally find that I like, but I really love pieces that stand out and say something about me.…

February 25, 2018
style
Barbie Sweatshirt

Ever since the Barbie x Missguided collection dropped months ago, I’ve been obsessed. I loved loved loved Barbie growing up. So of course I pounced on some items out of nostalgic reasons and my favorite item has to be this Barbie sweatshirt dress.…

February 15, 2018