Black Friday!

Bell bottoms; The Laundry Room | Kimono; The Laundry Room | Top; Forever 21 | Rings; Vintage and Modern Design 

Photos by Betty Leanne Photography

These photos were taken on Black Friday! I had actually gotten this kimono at The Laundry Room right before I met up with Liz to shoot. I actually really like how it looks with these bell bottoms, which I also got from TLR. Who, by the way, are having a cyber Monday sale which you all should check out. Literally my favorite boutique at the moment. They carry brands such as Nasty Gal, Mink Pink, and more. These pants are my absolute favorite.

How was y'alls holiday?

P.S. this KarmaLoop contest is still on, and I'd be so grateful if you guys would vote for me here!

xo

Maddie

Retro

Bell bottoms; Forever 21

Top; Forever 21

Shoes; Dolce Vita via Urban Outfitters

Turquoise choker & watch; vintage from grandmother

Obsidian arrowhead necklace; made by Demi

Crescent quill necklace; c/o My Salvation

So, the other day I decided to wander around Forever 21, and found myself in the sale section, all of which was buy one get one free. I came across a gorgeous tie dye dress (which you will see in another post), and then knew I had to bust a mission to find another piece for free. The sale sections there were so huge it nearly gave me an anxiety attack. I picked up a few pieces I thought could be possibilities to try on. Right as I was about to head to the fitting room, my eyes caught sight of these AMAZING bell bottoms. I saw them, and knew it was over. HAD. TO. HAVE. I have a slight obsession with bell bottoms. I immediately knew I'd have to pair it with a black band tee to add to the retro vibe, and this Pink Floyd fringed top was the perfect choice. And of course.. I HAD to pair this with my Dolce Vita platforms. Retro perfection! 

Taking these photos was not exactly the easiest task ever. I wanted to use more of the fence as a backdrop, but the neighbor's dogs would NOT SHUT UP. One of them kept poking it's head through a hole in the fence. Way to ruin it, dogs.

Anyway, I've been keeping pretty damn busy with school and volunteer work at Kuppajoe. Things are overall going well. I'm yet again disappointed in humanity though. Saturday, my mom came in to my school (Paul Mitchell, for those of you who don't already know) so I could cut her hair. Within the time I was cutting her hair, someone managed to steal my doll head stand. WHY?! It's sad that we can't even trust anyone within our own school with our belongings. This isn't the first time it's happened either. I've had friends get their stands, scissors, and other tools stolen. Why, people? It's rather sad. I just don't understand the mindset or lack of conscious of some people.

Sigh.

P.S. - Some of the girls at school have started calling me "Combat Barbie". I am ever so slightly tempted to change my blog name to this. What say you?

xo

Maddie

Party Rockin'!

Top; Thrifted

Shorts; DIY

Lace bells; Urban Outfitters

Belt; Target

Shoes; Dolce Vita via Urban Outfitters

So today at Paul Mitchell we had one of our special dress days. Today's theme was "Party Rock." Needless to say, bright colors were a must. Paired with these lace bell bottoms.. Perfection. I feel like it's almost slightly disco-y. But I dig it, and most everyone else did as well. I also decided to try something new with the makeup, and went with a Twiggy inspired look paired with my usual eye makeup ritual.

On another note, a friend and I were talking today about how cynical I am about society as a whole, and how we should really make an effort to be kind to everyone. Something I should most definitely work on, as my tolerance for people has decreased greatly over the past years. Guys, keep me in check!

Hope you're all having a great week!

xo

Maddie