Model life

I grew up knowing exactly what I wanted: to act, write, and direct. It was simple. It was love. It was me. 

As I grew up, my dreams didn't change, they only took on more life and purpose! I ended up getting a BA in English from a prestigious university, developing my skills as an author because I knew that between acting and writing, that writing was the skill that I needed to further. I wrote and published, edited and came up with fresh content, but it was when I moved to Southern California that a dream that I never even gave utterance to took shape. 

Modeling.

I've never seen myself as beautiful. Never. I'm lean, but in a healthy way. Tall, but not a six foot runway model. 

Basically, I figured that there was no chance, and no point in even trying.

I had no idea how wrong I was!

I did one or two modeling shoots when I lived in the South, and always with a photographer that I knew and trusted. Once I moved to SoCal... My modeling became a fun new adventure! 

Keep an eye on my blog for photos from old and new photoshoots!!! 

Model's Day Off

Everyone needs a day off, including models! And while I love relaxing in a pair of yoga pants as much as the next girl, what I really love to do on my day off is let my inner sassy gal out! So, I let my wardrobe bring it with pieces that are equal parts style and attitude! 

From head to toe:

Makeup: Inspired by Lisa Eldridge's "Parisian Look" which can be found on her YouTube channel.

Black lace jacket: Forever21

London tee shirt: Forever21

Sunnies: Rayban New Wayfarers

Black leather skater skirt: ANGL

Black leather purse: Jessica Simpson

Black stilettos: You can pick up some classy stilettos just about anywhere, but I happened to find these online for an amazing price! Leave a comment for more details!

Nike Dri-Fit Shorts Review

I've never reviewed a product via my blog before, but there's a first time for everything :) 

Okay, as most of you know I'm a runner, and one of the things that can make or brake your workout is the equipment; in this case, my running shorts. Since I live in SoCal, it's extremely important to stay cool and dry, especially during our summers! When I left for my run this morning, it was already in the upper 80's, and when I finished it was well on it's way to upper 90's. Now, thankfully, we don't have the humidity that I grew up with in the South, but dry heat still takes a toll on your body and your running gear. By the end of my run, the shorts were a bit damp from all the sweating I had done, but they weren't by any means soaked. The material did a fairly good job at keeping my legs cool and dry. Which brings me to my next point: the shorts didn't trap any heat! A life-saver in these temperatures! Yes, my body was hot, but the fabric let the heat escape as opposed to trapping it.

Now for the fit! I honestly think that the fit is my favorite part!!! As a woman and a runner, I am always on the lookout for shorts that aren't so short that they expose/nearly expose my booty. I seriously can't stand it when shorts are so short that I have to worry about my bum getting fried on a bench when I sit down! Thankfully, these Nike shorts fit perfectly! They're the perfect length! Short enough to provide full range of motion, and long enough that there's no chance of being cheeky! They are a little snug when I first have to pull them up over my runner's thighs, but after that they're great!!! Plus, the waistband of elastic is strong enough to keep your shorts in place even when they're loaded down with a phone or step counter. There's also a zipper in the back that is perfect for stashing your key.

So, I would definitely recommend these Nike Dri-Fit shorts! Not just for running! They would work for pretty much any workout, indoors or out!

Comicon 2015

Okay, I realize that this has nothing to do with my typical fashion/ootd posts, but come on! I got to go to Comicon!!! 

Now, I have never been a comic convention, let alone San Diego's Comicon, but it was amazing! 

I took my little brother (by little I mean he'll be 27 this year) for his birthday present, and we had a blast!!! Yes, it was crowded, but everyone kept moving so I never felt like I was trapped or stuck in the press of people. The costumes ranged from tossed together to exquisite! The artistry of the merchants and the attendees was top notch! 

Food and parking were a bit pricey, but overall it was absolutely worth it! My brother and I made it a point to visit NerdHQ, Weta, WoW, BBC, and Funimation. If you get the chance to attend SDCC, I would highly recommend it! 

Baseball caps and errands

I don't know about you, but I LOVE baseball! I root for a select few teams, but the Giants and the Angels have my heart! I grew up spending my summers at the ball fields with my brothers, watching and playing baseball, consuming sunflower seeds and popcorn. It was life. Beautiful, slightly sunburned, clean-hitting, crisp-pitching, life. So, to this day, watching and playing baseball is a family event, and as a result, I own more than a few baseball caps. Wearing a team cap is sometimes difficult, because we hate hat-hair and the bad hair days that we tend to reserve our baseball caps for aren't usually days we enjoy. 

So, here's how to rock a baseball cap and be proud of it! 

I usually save this look for days when I won't be at work/at a photoshoot, but I still want to feel summery and cute. 

I paired my Bermuda shorts with a simple heather gray t-shirt. Add your favorite lace up sneakers (most use Chucks, I prefer my PF Flyers), your baseball cap of choice, some simple stud earrings, and voila! You've got an easy, cute, summer-ready outfit! 

Much love darlings!!! 

Baseball cap- Lids

Shirt- American Eagle

Bermuda shorts- Miss Me from The Buckle

Sneakers- PF Flyers 

Rainy day inspiration

Rainy days always seem to signal loose jeans, sweat pants, and hoodies. And there is nothing wrong with that! I just like to dress it up a little bit no matter what the weather 😊 We've recently had a bit of rain in SoCal (shocking, I know!) and I wanted to take the opportunity to enjoy something a little less relaxed. 

For this look, I paired a muted amethyst  top with a leather jacket and herring bone skater skirt, black tights, and booties. Now, if you're a fellow "Elementary" fan, you know that this look is largely inspired by Lucy Liu's character Dr. Joan Watson, whose wardrobe is always on point! I've been watching since the show first aired, and I LOVE it!!! Not just for wardrobe ideas, but because the episode and overarching plots, acting, and character development are all superb! Go check it out on CBS!

Glasses: Prada

Leather jacket: The Buckle

Top: The Buckle

Skirt: Angl 

Tights: Target 

Booties: Modcloth 

The Little Things

This is just a personal post, because sometimes it's nice to just say, "Hi! How's it going?" Life has been nothing short of interesting, which is good, because I can't stand being bored (my great great Gram used to say that "Only boring people get bored!" So I have strived to never be boring :). That said, I can definitely find enjoyment in the little things :) This week, my friend and fellow model, Ruby, turned 25! So, to celebrate we went to a little French bakery in SoCal! The crepes and pastries were phenomenal! And it was just so nice to take a quiet moment to catch up, laugh, and enjoy good food :) 

So, remember to make time for moments to just sit back, breath, and laugh with the people you love!