Take Me Home

Did someone mention a challenge? 

Oh right, I did.

A while ago. 

For spring break, I challenged myself to take an outfit picture every day, thus forcing myself out of my house, at least for a little bit. Though I neglected this post for some time now, better late than never, right?

The sun is out, and for once, it inspired me. This is one of my girlier outfits, featuring a floral choker in place of my usual thick leather one. This off the shoulder lace top (from Urban Outfitters I believe) is perfect for the spring, and flows nicely in the breeze. I love how the lace texture looks with my crushed velvet skirt from Forever 21. I wore some sheer tights to add another element to the look. I used to wear sheer tights all the time, and I think it's time I bring them back into my closet. 

Simple black dress, or skin tight leather booty shorts?

Which are you?

The City Is My Home

Home isn't just a house at an address your parents made you remember when you were 5 years old. Or at least it isn't for me. For me, it's a lot more complicated. Fore me, home is a state of mind.  

Home is where a tired mind retreats after a long day. It's the pillow from your childhood that takes you to a better, more restful, place when you lay your head on it. Home is the arms of a loved one who brings you strength when you most need it.

As I walk the familiar streets of New York City, I realize that home is where one finds the inspiration and will to create. After years of living here, I still feel the urge to explore and experiment. The city is full of never ending secrets, and in discovering them, I discover parts of myself. 

Being back in the city sparked a feeling I haven't had in a while; a desire to piece together different outfits. Outfits that express my style and personality so well that in them, I feel empowered. Empowered to strut down 14th street. Empowered to discover happiness within myself. 

Thus for my spring break, rather than venturing off to Vegas or London (though if I could I would), I've challenged myself to take an outfit picture every day. Posted above is my outfit from yesterday. With the sun out, a warm sweater was all I needed. The leggings, boots, and hoodie kept the outfit causal while I roamed union square during the day, and the hardware details on the hoodie over the cutout crop top helped me easily transition from day to night as I headed to KTown.

Hoodie: Current Mood, from Dollskill

Boots: Dr Martens 

Home isn't just a place. It's a destination. 

Dolls Kill

Dolls Kill has always interested me, and I've made a few purchases from them before, but as of the last few months, they have become my ultimate favorite store. 

They carry everything I could ever want to satisfy my many different stylistic needs: 

From my pastel mermaid side to my dark creepy grungy side, to everything between, they've got me covered. (or uncovered, if I wanna be a little more risque)

Halloween is every day to me. I see each new morning (or whenever I wake up) as an opportunity to embody my character (or one I relate myself with) through fashion. Why limit yourself to getting dressed up only once a year? I don't see "Halloween looks" as "costumes." Rather, I see them as creative expressions of myself; I'm not wearing a certain outfit to try to become someone, rather, I am wearing a certain outfit to become more like myself. 

Luckily for me, I'm strange.