Teaser

Got to shoot with my dear friend Corey Martin Friday while he was in town. More to come, this is only a preview.

While I'm here, have a good tune to please your ears.

Dependence - Christopher

Family Style

 Dress; Vera Wang for Kohl's | Boots; Dolce Vita | Jewelry; Vintage

So Demi took my family's portraits about a month ago. Yes, I know I'm behind with these, haha. It was definitely an... Interesting experience to say the least. My family hadn't gotten portraits done since early '09, so it was well overdue. Both Demi and I had to help pose everyone because no one else knew what they were doing lolol. Good times though, I don't know where I'd be without them. My parents have always been so supportive of me, no matter what paths I've decided to go down in life. I'm incredibly blessed to have the family that I do.

xo

Maddie

Film

Photos by Mariaya Tallett

I love these images. There's something so real, so pure about film. What you see is what you get. There is no photoshop, no editing. Just real life, the very moment captured just as it was.

I'm at a point in my life in which any decision I make, or could make, feels wrong. I'm lost. I feel like I'm cheating on something/someone I don't even have. I thought about just doing nothing, not making any decisions. But this stagnancy feels just as wrong as anything else.

xo

Maddie

Yikes

I've been pretty bad at blogging recently. I've been sick the past 8-9, which is the majority of it. I had my state board test in the midst of the illness as well, which was incredibly stressful. I wasn't sure if I was going to make it through the entire practical part without fainting, it was so bad. But praise God, I made it through, and I passed. I'm now officially a licensed cosmetologist in California, and I'm FINALLY starting to recover from this illness that's been plaguing me. I've also got an interview in the morning for an assistant position at a pretty high end salon here in town, so pray for me for that. I'd be stoked to get this.

Here are the Victory Cafe staff portraits that our in house photographer, Andrew Hunter took awhile back inside the venue. I think they came out pretty bad ass. Ya'll should definitely check out his work, everything he puts out is pure gold.

And this has been a mini life update. Regular blogging will (hopefully) return soon.

xo

Maddie

Deep Underground

It's like I'm staring back at my old self, the self that left me with the consequences that still weigh me down to this very day.

Wednesday night, I got to see one of my current favorite bands, Portland natives Rare Monk. Over summer I had gone to see a friend's band play a show which Rare Monk was also on. I'd never heard of Rare Monk before, but once I saw them setting up and bring out an electric violin, I knew it was going to be good. And boy, was I right. I fell in love with the ethereal and slightly galactic psychedelic rock immediately. Not to mention, they're extremely kind and grateful guys. Today they debuted their music video "Underground" which you can check out here.

They also have all their albums up for free download on their BandCamp should you fall in love as quickly as I have. 

Here's their video for "Shoot Me Down"

Enjoy!

xo

Maddie

Nevermore

Leggings; ANGL | Top & necklace; Forever 21 | Boots; Kohl's

Photos by Megan Lane

So I was totally channeling my inner raven yesterday. Why, is beyond me, but I woke up feeling like I should be more bird like. Anyway, how awesome are these legging?! I've seen similar for upwards of $75, so the $35 for these was pretty perfect. Yay for grad money!

So, yeah, I graduated on Saturday, and it's weird. I really don't know what to do with myself, or what the next step in life is (besides the obvious... take my state board and then get a job). I don't know. I don't think all this is going to be forever. I'm not really sure what I'm expecting I guess. Life, man.

xo

Maddie

10th Tribe Lioness

Beanie; 10th Tribe | Shorts; Unif via Wasteland | Shoes; Jeffrey Campbell via Miss KL | Top; Forever21 | Knee Highs; Target| Bracelet; Azkara | Ring; Wasteland | Earring; Love Culture

Thanks to Demi Rueda for the photos!

I was so stoked when I got in 10th Tribe's limited edition Violent Youth Beanie, that I texted Demi immediately to do a shoot showcasing it. It is the most perfect beanie. Paired with my Unif shorts and JC's with knee highs made for the perfect match. Demi also said that I let out my inner lioness during this shoot. Fierce. Haha.

So things have been crazy for me lately. I have two days left of school I graduate Saturday. I have my state board test to get my license April 3rd. This weekend was spent with Phinehas who crashed with me before their show at Victory Cafe on Tuesday.

Ended up having to transfer half their gear in my car while their van was out of commission.

Officially ending this school in Phase Two, Paul Mitchell's honor program. This rose that looks like the piranha plants in all the Mario games proves it.

However though, I came home from school today with a low grade fever. Let's pray that I can kick this tonight and don't wake up feeling worse in the morning. I only have two days of school left, I don't want to push back my grad date any more!

Hope you all are doing well.

xo

Maddie