This past week I did a shoot with Nick Wisda in Ontario at... wait for it... an abandoned slaughter house. It was way intense getting changed in a little hallway that I'm pretty sure squatters used as their own personal toilet...but other than that, it was fun! Since most of these photos are more along the lines of head shots, I thought I would just include a couple that are more full-body so that you could see the clothing better. Anyway, happy Friday everyone! Have a good one.
Hey all! It has been QUITE a while since my last post. A couple weeks ago I did a photo shoot with Alec Nguyen down by the Art Walk in Pomona. I have been wanting to create a modeling portfolio for quite some time now (just for fun, nothing too serious) so I figured what better way to kick it off than with a shoot, duh! :) Check out some of my favorites from the day:
Outfit:
Every thing is from Forever 21, EXCEPT the jeans and boots (Ross).
Hello all! Let me first start off by apologizing for being so M.I.A. this past month... I cannot even begin to describe the whirlwind schedule that I currently have. But in about 3 weeks the madness will be over and my schedule is going to clear up big time. Thanks for hanging in there everyone and I promise to redeem myself :)
Now that's out of the way, since I haven't had time to do an outfit post of my own I figured I would share an amazingly adorable portrait session my boyfriend Daniel did with Tori. She is totally gorgeous and her outfit has that chic laid-back feel that I couldn't help but share (not to mention those boots!!). Speaking of photo sessions... if you like what you see and are looking for a photographer to cover your engagement, wedding, family portrait, modeling portfolio, or any other special event cruise on over to Daniel Cruz Photography and shoot him an email!
Here are a few of my favorites from the shoot:
Ok ok, this post doesn't really have anything to do with fashion, but it does have some sort of "style" incorporated into it :) I'm not sure about everyone else, but for me the way my room looks and feels can have a big effect on my mood. The cleaner, less cluttered, and more eye-pleasing... the more relaxed and happy I tend to be. I've been wanting to redecorate my little space for the longest time and I always tell myself I'm going to in a week, in 2 weeks, in a month... and nothing ever happens. I haven't given it a makeover since about the 7th grade (I am now 21) so this has been a long time coming! I think I have finally come up with a certain feel and aesthetic that I'm aiming for, so I really can't wait to get the ball rolling. I'm thinking about posting before and after photos, but for now I thought I might just share some interior decor inspiration that I'm basing my own room's design off of. I know how much we all like looking at pretty pictures. Enjoy!
top, shorts, belt, shoes, rings, AND bag - Forever 21 (I obviously shop there too much)
sheer black tights - Target
Octopus necklace - ModCloth
Today we went to Olive Garden for my friend Stephanie's 21st birthday! The only person we were missing from our little crew was my boyfriend Daniel :( ... he's in North Carolina until Sunday visiting family and doing a few photo shoots while he's out there. Anyway, the people you see in the photos above are the birthday girl Stephanie, her boyfriend Jc, our friend Catalina, and of course yours truly! Poor Jc had to fend for himself against the girls throughout the whole meal. Haha he usually has Daniel to back him up because whenever us three girls get together it only leads to trouble, and ghetto girl talk. The drink you also see above was AMAZING and I felt it was definitely worthy of its own photo. I'm not sure what it's called but it had Bailey's and amaretto in it and tasted just like a milkshake :)
I'm running out of things to say... I love these people! They are like fam for sure, and I'm so blessed to have them in my life. So if you guys are reading this... I ove ya'll! I had Jc snap a quick photo of my outfit for you all to see. Sorry I couldn't get any up-close shots of my rings and necklace, but I will in the future!
This week I did a little shopping and found some great stuff! I've been dying for some oxford-like boot heels and finally found some really cute ones, plus they are really easy to walk in! I've also been in serious need of new sunglasses. Since mine constantly get scratched and/or banged up I usually opt for the cheap ones, but I'll probably invest in some Raybans eventually. As for the scarf and rings, I am becoming a little too obsessed with adding more to my collection. I love how easy it is to spruce up an otherwise plain or boring outfit with a few accessories here and there to make it something special. I also bought a ton of new workout clothes (it's all I basically wear to school due to extra long days and my Pilates class being in the middle of it), and I did buy a few clothing pieces but decided not to upload photos of them because I didn't want to "get ready" in order to take photos of myself. Haha anyways, I'm off to make some lunch, study at the coffee shop, and browse around Target. I want to pick up that Spin Pin by Goody since I have such a hard time doing a chignon with my hair. Has anybody tried it yet?
ring - bought at a random store in the Philippines
hat - no idea
bag - Urban Outfitters
As I sit here with my morning cup of coffee watching tv, I'm thinking about all of the things I need to do this week but would rather be back on winter break doing nothing. All I can think about is school, my future, money, etc etc. The thought of possibly being delayed yet another year for graduation bothers me so much but I realize that if I give it everything I've got and it still doesn't work out, then hey at least I tried and I need to make the best of my situation. It truly stresses me out but I promised myself that I would stop worrying so much about the future and concentrate on making the best out of my life right now. There are plenty of people in this world that have taken a little longer to do things so what's so wrong with that? I came across a quote that helps calm my worries a bit: "It does not matter how slowly you go, as long as you don't stop" - Confucius. That says it all, and I'm never going to stop.
***UPDATE: Shortly after I wrote this, my luck changed. I had entered my name in a lottery yesterday to get into a Biology class I was in DESPERATE need of, and to my surprise I was one out of five others who were chosen to be added! Over 50 people had put their names down and I got it! We also had our first pop quiz at the end of lab today and I got an A after not having any time to study since I found out so last minute. SO HAPPY! In addition to all that, I was able to get into another class that is only offered once a year that I was in serious need of as well! This means that I won't be delayed an extra year for graduation after all. So today actually turned out to be one of the best I've had in a long time. I definitely have God to thank for this!***
Now as for my outfit Daniel took these photos the same day as my previous post. I figured I might as well knock out two in one day! My heels kept sinking in the snow-covered grass, which is why they seem to not look at high as they really were. Hope everyone has a great Tuesday!
