Slayher

Sunglasses; Cole Haan via Nordstrom Rack | Shirt and shorts; UNIF | Boots; Nifty Thrifty | Lipstick; MAC Pure Heroine

So, I'm pretty behind on posting some looks I photographed months ago now. These sunglasses are some of my favorite. Originally $130, got them for $30, hell yeah! Gotta love the deals at Nordstrom Rack. If you guys couldn't tell, I have a serious obsession with UNIF. Yeah. These vintage leather boots I got from Nifty Thrifty, and I absolutely love them. I've been wearing them more often than not since I got them. Took a few times to break them in, but now that I have, they're perfect!

What's new with you guys? Got Halloween plans?

xo

Maddie

Backbite//Kill City

Vintage Harley Davidson Tank; Backbite | Shorts; Kill City | Boots; Kohl's | Belt; Target | Lipstick; MAC Heroine

Photos by Megan Lane

I ordered this vintage Harley Davidson crop tank from the bad ass babes over at Backbite. They have the greatest selection of vintage clothing, shoes, and accessories. Plenty of Harley Davidson tops for everyone! If you're into that sorta thing, I'd definitely recommend checking them out. 

Also, check out this photo. The train conductor yelled at us, "I want in on this!" and asked Megan to take a photo of him. This is the result. I look like a promo model. Hahaha!

Have a great week!!

xo

Maddie

Sunset Boulevard

Hells Angeles muscle tee; The Laundry Room | Jeans; H&M | Boots; Rock N Republic via Kohl's | Lipstick; MAC Up The Amp

All photos by Courtney Coles

Mark this day in time. Thursday, February 27th, 2014, the day I fell in love with Los Angeles (who'd of thought, I used to hate the place). A day of exploring, shooting, and girl talk with Courtney. One of the best I may add. This was the one day I was in LA that is wasn't raining or overcast. Courtney is nothing but good company, and we're pretty similar in a lot of ways. Not only is she a great person, but she is an incredibly talented photographer. One of the few who still shoots with film. I'm sure I've talked about it before, but I absolutely love film photos. There's just something so raw about them. A moment captured in time, just as it was. It's not like digital, where you make all these adjustments to it in photoshop, or other photos editors. That's why I love it so much. Because it is, just as it was in that moment. It's not being romanticized or altered to try and project it in a certain light, with 5 different filters thrown over it (hi, Instagram). 

This has honestly been my favorite shoot to date. So if nothing else, please, please, check out Courtney's work here.

These were all shot in Echo Park, on Sunset. Two Boots Pizza, which is the most similar I've found to the central valley's Me N Ed's Pizza (except Me N Ed's makes me sick, Two Boots didn't), was our first stop. After finishing our slices, we headed next door to Origami Vinyl, which doubles as a venue upstairs, as Courtney told me. Really rad place, honestly. Then lastly was Stories, a bookstore reminiscent of Portland. It was all just really rad. I've gotta thank Courtney for not only these amazing shots, but such a good time and being great company as well. 

Cheers, y'all. 

xo

Maddie

Black//White//Purple

Friend of Mine Captains Cape via Nasty Gal | Shirt; The Overseer | Faux leather pants; Forever 21 | Boots; Rock N Republic via Kohl's | Lipstick; MAC Rebel

Yep, warm enough in California that you don't even need a jacket during the daylight hours. I was pretty excited though, we actually got some rain today!! Finally. We're gonna need a week more to help with the drought though, please. My best friend Megan shot these last week. I snagged this awesome cape/vest on sale for like 75% off on Nasty Gal back in December. How could you say no with that kind of a discount? I love the leather detailing and the fact that it has shoulder pads (who woulda thought?). Also, this awesome owl shirt. I bought from this incredible band, The Overseer, whom I had the pleasure of meeting at Creation Fest when I was up in Washington back in August. Super sweet guys, who have been working on writing their new album. Check them out! Thanks again Megan for shooting these!

Did any of you guys watch the Superbowl? I didn't, but I got an entire play by play via Twitter, haha.

Hope you've all had a good 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