Bad Sport

Bad Sport 2 piece; UNIF | Boots; Nifty Thrifty | Leggings; Target

Photos by Megan Lane

These photos are kind of funny, because you can see how tan the lower half of my left arm is compared to the rest of my arm... Blame this on the fact that I have to cover my tattoos at work, so that's the only section of my arm that gets any sun. These photos are also funny because I used to absolutely detest matching clothing sets like this, but, I guess UNIF managed to change my mind on that. These were taken up in Merced when my best friend Megan and I went up to visit her sister. It was a fun little mini trip. I can never complain about trips with my best friend though. 

How was everyone's Christmas?! I've probably had the best one yet this year. Life is really good at the moment, and I hope you all can share in that sentiment. I cannot believe this year is almost over, just a few more days!

Happy holidays to you all!

xo

Maddie

Customized

Skirt; eSkakti | Top; Nasty Gal | Boots; UNIF | Jacket; H&M | Purse; Target

Photos by Megan Lane

So, this is a really, really late post, and I'm sorry for that. eShakti contacted me a few months ago (back in September, that's how behind on things I am), and offered me to choose a custom piece from their collection! You can customize any piece you want to fit you exactly. I loved the pattern of this skirt, and decided to go with that. I was really excited when I discovered I could even choose what length I wanted the skirt to me. I don't have many long skirts that aren't too long for my short little body, so being able to enter in your height helped a lot with that. I chose the ankle length, and boy, is it gorgeous. It is a tad bit big on my waist, but it's nothing super noticeable. Overall, I'm really happy with it.

This crop top (which I adore) was given to me by my best friend for my 26th birthday in October. I can't believe that I'm that old now. Time sure does fly, and it's true what they say, that the older you get, the faster time goes. Also, hello new favorite shoes! These are the Trench Highs by UNIF, and I am in love. They're three inch high platform boots, but they're perfect because they're not heavy in the slightest. They're also super comfortable, incredibly easy to walk in, and probably the warmest shoes I own. 

Again, sorry for the lack of posting. Life takes over sometimes.

I hope you all have been well!

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

Winter Is Over

Tank & shorts; Forever 21 | Bralette; The Laundry Room | Boots; Dr. Martens via Nasty Gal | Turquoise jewelry; vintage | Sunnies; Target | Lipstick; Revlon Va Va Violet

Photos by Megan Lane

It's starting to feel like summer here in central California. Can't say I'm complaining too much. Time to wear nothing but shorts and tanks or dresses. It's always nice not to have to worry about trying to layer. The in between days are the worst, when it's too warm during the day to need a jacket, but cools off at night enough to wish you'd had one. My only qualm is having to bring out the sunblock to protect my delicate (and extremely pale, ha!) skin. I hate smelling like sunblock. I always end up forgetting just how many tattoos I have during the colder months, and am always a little surprised when it's time to break out the shorts. Funny how that works, isn't it?

Hope you guys have a great week!

xo

Maddie

Flashback Friday: Millerton Lake

Skirt; Urban Outfitters | Crop top; The Laundry Room | Shoes; Designer Shoe Warehouse | Socks; Target

These photos were taken by one of my closest friends, Mariaya Tallett, before she moved back home to Washington about a year ago. This was such a fun day. We went out to Millerton Lake for these shots. The weather was perfect. Cloudy and overcast, yet not cold. I wish we got more of this kind of weather here in California. And man, Mariaya, I miss you so much!!

I always love shooting by the water. Give me dark, cloudy skies and a body of water and I will be more content than ever. Unfortunately, California isn't having much of a winter. It's times like these that make me want to join Mariaya up in Washington...

I hope you all are doing well!

xo

Maddie

Candid

Top; Prabal Gurung for Target via Buffalo Exchange | Faux leather shorts, hat, cuff; Forever 21 | Sunglasses; Azkara | Boots; Kohl's | Socks; Target | Lipstick; Revlon Va Va Violet

My good friend Lacey caught me in some candid shots while she was in town visiting last week. Despite being candid, there's something about the first one that I like so much. I feel like it really encompasses the basis of my personal style. Like, I feel like I've finally gotten to the point where I have defined my own personal style, one which I am so happy with. 

I ended up going shopping with her this day, clad in faux leather shorts and this Prabal Gurung for Target top, which I got at Buffalo Exchange while I was in San Diego about a month ago. I absolutely adore this top, the colors are just wonderful, as is the mesh top half. It just so happened that I found this hat in the sale section while shopping at Forever 21 this day, and it went perfectly with the outfit. I have been looking for the perfect hat for so long, and I've finally found it! It's inspired a bunch of new outfit combinations in me, which I cannot wait to show you all once photographed. This was my lucky day in Forever 21, as I had also been looking for the perfect, somewhat large arm cuff, and this one I found is exactly what I'd been looking for! Two essential wardrobe pieces now checked off the list. Always nice! :)

Also, I dyed my tips purple!! I've been wanting to do a purple ombre for about a year now, and finally did it myself! The perks of being your own licensed hairdresser. 

Happy Friday, and enjoy your weekends!

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