Blonde, Baby

Top; Forever 21

Shorts; Cheap Monday via Urban Outfitters

Boots; Kohl's

Turquoise rings; vintage

That's right, of all things, I went blonde. I'm actually loving it way more than I thought I would. My plan is to go platinum, but obviously that wasn't happening in one try with all the hair dye I've had on my hair previously (I've had my hair black for over two years.. That's a bitch to get out). I think it took me a total of six hours to get it to this color? Quite time consuming (turned into a triple process), but I'm loving the outcome! More of a red blonde right now, but I'm kind of obsessed with it! I may keep it like this for awhile before I try to get to platinum.

xo

Maddie

Velvet!

Dress; c/o Some Velvet Vintage

Faux leopard fur coat; Thrifted from Goodwill

Turquoise rings & watch; Vintage

Shoes; Dolce Vita Joanna via Urban Outfitters

Sunglasses; Borrowed from a friend

I am absolutely IN LOVE with this gorgeous vintage dress from the 70's that Some Velvet Vintage sent me. It is absolute perfection! Fringe and velvet, what could be better?! Seriously, you guys need to check them out, they have some of the most amazeball vintage pieces ever. I'm also absolutely in love with these sunglasses. My friend totally forgot them in my car awhile back, and I've pretty much been living in them since. I really should get them back to him, haha.

Hope you all are having a great weekend so far!

xo

Maddie

Dreamboat

Frame By Frame - The Honorary Title

Jarrod Gorbel. 

GIMME.

Seriously though, I miss this band like no other. So glad I got to see them once something like six years ago. Sheesh. That makes me feel old.

Recovering

Floral tank; Forever 21

Faux leather shorts; Forever 21

Booties; Target

Turquoise watch; vintage

I know, I know, I've been slacking pretty badly over here. Life has taken over. A lot of friends whom I haven't seen in years have been coming into town so I've been spending time with them. I got a newer laptop, and have been spending way too much time trying to get all my files transferred over to this one. I've been recovering from the terrible second degree sunburn I got whilst in San Diego (I forgot sunblock.. I'll never learn). Been dealing with a lot of other shit with personal relationships with people as well. I've been pretty drained lately, so I apologize for my absence. 

I ran errands with my mother today after I'd gotten home from school. I came home and changed out of my school clothes and threw on this little ensemble. I've gained some weight, so these faux leather shorts are finally wearable again, and I love it! My weight fluctuates so much, it's ridiculous (oh the woes of having my father's side of the family's fast metabolism and my never ending stomach). It's been ridiculously hot here in Fresno, so shorts and a tank are practically my only option if I don't want to die of heat. I'd totally forgotten about this tank though, rediscovered it in my closet a few days ago, and figured I'd take it out for another spin! Also, these booties are some of my favorite, despite being quite beat up.

I can't wait to get some more outfits shot! I've been sent a few great pieces from some amazing shops within the past week, and I honestly cannot wait to share them all with you!

xo

Maddie

4th Of July Weekend!

Sorry I haven't posted in a bit, I've been super busy road tripping throughout California during my extended fourth of July weekend! Had a lot of fun hanging out with some of my closest friends as well at meeting new ones. I also have so many new looks that I need to get photographed ASAP. I got some amazing new pieces that I can't wait to share with you all!

But to hold you over for now, here are some instagram shots from my amazing weekend.

1. The drive to San Diego, right before hitting the grapevine.

2. Hanging out at Huntington Beach with my friend Dan.

3. Dan's got a the cutest dog ever. Meet Drama.

4. Hot tubbing in San Diego with my best friend Jessika! (view her blog here.)

5. Waking up to this beautiful view of San Diego.

6. My go to hangover breakfast.

7. Visiting Jessika at work. She works at the amazing LF Store in La Jolla!

8. Weedy Seadragon at the Birch Aquarium in La Jolla!

9. Overlooking the ocean at the Birch Aquarium.

10. Took myself tide pooling and beach lounging at La Jolla Shores.

11. Went up to Carlsbad to get dinner with my good friend Jillian.

12. Getting ready for all the 4th festivites!

13. Festive nails. AMERICA!

14. Fireworks from the pier at OB. Can now cross that off my bucket list.

I hope you all had an amazing fourth as well! Now it's back to reality, and my nine to five school life.

xo

Maddie

Kiss Me

Kiss Me - Sixpence None The Richer

This song has made it's way back into my life again lately.

Will never get old.

xo

Maddie

Fields & Forests, Love & Lust

Shorts; Cheap Monday via Urban Outfitters

Lace Bralette; Forever 21

Crescent quill necklace; My Salvation

Turquoise jewelry; Gifts from my grandmother

Vest; Borrowed from friend

Lace maxi dress; Azkara

Shoes; Payless

Photography by Yezmene Fullilove

So yesterday my friend Yezmene called the troops together to do a sort of James Dean inspired photo shoot. Jon, Ellie, and I. We ended up driving north on the 41, and stopping somewhere in the hills, and hiked our way into the fields. I for some reason thought it would be a good idea to wear open toed heels. The heels weren't so much a problem as the open toes were. Dirt and stickers and burrs all over the place. I think I learned my lesson (we'll see come next time, hah). After that, we drove a bit further and ended up near the river right at Friant Dam. It's been incredibly hot here lately, and we were all exhausted by the time we were over. It was an awesome day though. I live for the adventures with good friends like this. Seriously the most fun I've had in awhile. Just roaming around the countryside not a care in the world. It was a beautiful day. And I must say, I'm pretty happy with how these shots came out.

P.S. - I finally got my hair cut. The whole asymmetric thing was getting out of hand, and it'd lost all shape in the back. Thanks to amazing friend and future professional, Dani, my hair now has shape again and can grow out evenly!

Hope all of you are having a great week!

xo

Maddie