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

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

Sky High

Top & jeans; Azkara

Boots; Dolce Vita via Marshall's

Rings; The Laundry Room

Earrings; Rock and Republic

Ever tried climbing rocks and hiking in heels? I did, and conquered. Honestly surprise I didn't hurt myself at all, haha. Photos by the lovely Demi Rueda, who I adventured with this past weekend up towards Millteron Lake and out to Sky Harbour. It was such a gorgeous day. We were both incredibly out of shape, and both panting and short of breath by the time we reached the top of this hill. Great bonding time with one of my best friends though.

I love how flowy this top is. I've come to realize that I like baggier, loose fitting tops, with tight pants. I don't know why, but that's how it usually tends to go. These earrings are also my new favorite pair, which my sister got me for Christmas. I absolutely adore them. 

So for awhile, I was feeling like my life was falling apart. I was finally working on bettering myself, and improving my relationship with God, and it seemed that everything else outside of me was falling apart. After lots of praying, and hard work, things are starting to look up again. Things at Victory Cafe are going really, really well. I am so excited for all the shows we having coming up the next couple months. I honestly couldn't be happier with it all right now. Life is good.

Hope you all are having an amazing week!

xo

Maddie

VICTORY!!!

Top; Azkara

Sequin skirt; Macy's

Leggings; Target

Earrings; Rock & Republic

Shoes; Kohl's

Ring; Wasteland

Welcome to Victory Cafe At Hardy's!! All these photos were taken inside/outside the theater, which is now a venue that Miears Music Management has taken over, and I've got the position of Promotions Management. I am so stoked to be able to expand to another venue! So not only am I helping out at Kuppajoe, but now Victory Cafe as well! We are having our debut show tomorrow, which includes SLO's very own PK, along with Underwater Track Team, and The Unbelievable! We've got some pretty big shows already in the works for the coming months. This is all so exciting for me.

Tomorrow's a big day!

Hope you've all started off your week well.

Oh, and yes. I went dark brown with my hair. I feel so much more "at home" with myself again. Stoked!

xo

Maddie