Lost Lake: Pt 2

Bandeau; Forever 21 | Shorts; Unif via Wasteland | Bangles; Free People | Hat; Forever 21 | Rings; Modern Design, Vintage, Wasteland | Shoes; Jeffrey Campbell via Miss KL

Here's the second set I shot with Andrew Hunter a couple weeks ago. I have to say the last of these is my favorite, it just looks so natural. I finally found my perfect hat (pretty sure I've mentioned it before, but I'm doing it again anyway). I'm also pretty stoked that my hair is long enough now for me to wear hats without looking too boyish. 

I know I'm lagging on my Seattle trip update, I promise I'll get that up within the week! It's been a bit of a bummer getting back to reality after having such a wonderful week away.

Hope you all have had a great weekend!

xo

Maddie

Lost Lake Pt. 1

Tank; Forever 21 | Shorts; Lucca Couture via Buffalo Exchange | Shoes; Irregular Choice | Bangles; Free People | Rings; Vintage, Wasteland, The Laundry Room, Modern Design | Lipstick; MAC Up The Amp

 A year and a half later, and I finally got to shoot with my good friend Andrew Hunter again. He's one of the most incredible photographers I know, and is also Victory Cafe's in house photographer, doing both live shots and promos. 

I found these shorts (which I absolutely adore) at Buffalo Exchange in San Diego when I was down there a couple months ago. I can't believe how fast time has been going. I got back from Washington (mostly Seattle) yesterday (I'll have an update on that later on this week), and although I do miss everyone an incredible amount, it is nice to be home and have time to recuperate before heading back to work tomorrow. 

These photos were all shot at Lost Lake, about half an hour outside of Fresno. I've got another set from this shoot too, but that will be saved for another day. I've been getting back into the habit of going crazy with jewelry again, namely hand and arm parties (I love me some good bracelets and rings). I talked a good amount about the ring I got from Modern Design in my previous post, and it still has yet to leave my finger. 

Anyway, I'm off to relax some more. I'm still pretty physically and emotionally exhausted from my trip. Hope all of you have a great week, and those of you who started back up at school today, I hope it went well!

xo

Maddie

Wedding Attire

Demi and I look confused?

Right after catching the bouquet.

I'd say I got a bit too excited about catching it, eh?

I was absolutely determined to catch that bouquet!

With the newlyweds!

The entirety of Kuppajoe, past and present.

Bouquet/garter catchers.

Dancing with the crew!

Dress; c/o Some Velvet Vintage | Boots; Forever 21

Photos by Andrew Hunter

These photos are from the end of May when I attended my friends' Jesse and Sam's wedding. Congrats again to you two! I decided to wear one of my favorite vintage dresses that I was so kindly gifted by Some Velvet Vintage. This one is from the 70's, and is absolutely gorgeous with the black velvet panels and fringe. Not to mention it fits like a dream!

As you can above, I managed to catch the bouquet... So I guess that means I'm next, eh? I am almost 25 now you know... Haha!

Hope you all had a great weekend and have a great start to the week!

xo

Maddie

The Fourth: Friends & Fireworks

Photos by Andrew Hunter 

Photos by Lacey Miranda

Top; Forever 21 | Shorts; Unif

I had the most amazing 4th of July with all my closest friends. Megan, Demi, Lacey, Andrew, Clayton, and I all went up onto the roof above the third floor at Victory Cafe to watch the fireworks from the Fresno Grizzly game. We had the best view, and with the best people. It was such a fun night, and I think we need to make this a yearly tradition. Andrew took all those bad ass shots of the group of us watching the fireworks. This guy's a master of photography, so make sure to check out his work here.

I decided to look as fabulous white trash as possible (yes, I was being funny with it). I wore this open back top I got at F21 a couple years ago, and these Unif Backoff Shorts that I absolutely adore. I made use of my dark blue and sparkly white eyeshadow, and slick of red lipstick to stick with the patriotic theme. Hands down one of the best 4th's I've had. Thanks to all my friends who made it what it was. Love you all!

What did the rest of you do for the 4th if you celebrated??

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