Women....

Inspiration Of The Day: Be a strong, confident, independent, and happy woman!

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With those traits nothing can bring you down.

It's easy to lose sight of who YOU are and what you WANT!

Figure yourself out, love yourself, and conquer your dreams.

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With that said here are some photos of women that I've collected.

They stood out to me for one reason or another but non the less made an impact.

It's sometimes easy to stray from the ideal person you would like to be.

Know the expectations you have for yourself before expecting them from others.

Don't stop until YOU'RE HAPPY!

American Dreamer...

Being 24 and still living at home, in my childhood room makes me feel like this....

That feeling has me seeking a quiet alone place like this...

Don't get me wrong, not paying rent and warm meals are great.

But there comes a time that you realize, this is getting LAME*!!

*If you're my age or older and still live at home don't be offended, everyone is different

and in writing this post I am referring to my OWN situation.

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On that note:

I'm just another cat trying to live the American dream.

A hard working gal trying to make it in L.A.

Usually when frustrated about living at home I vent by seeking inspiration for my future place.

I'm determined and driven, and by this time next year I better be living my dream!

Til then folks enjoy photos I've collected recently.

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I want this tub!! The view isn't bad either ;)

Cable spool as a table and natural lighting, yes please!

Picture this with fashion magazines and vintage sewing gadgets.

To die for!

Plants everywhere!

From the backyard to your bedroom, genius!

Outdoor space is a Must!

Amazing carpets...

Glass, flowers, and old lamps. Love it!

Light, white, and calm. (Except I would remove the 100,000 candles, gross!)

Design is EVERYTHING!

Glass, glass, glass! Oh and the magnetic knife row ;)

This closet organization, times 100 for all my things. I wouldn't mind having this AMAZING men's clothing just because it looks good and I'd probably try to pull it off.

Wood/Concrete/Glass

This is just a fraction of my home inspiration folder but thought it was a start.

You can try to put me in a silly category like:

Contemporary, minimalist, modern, blah blah blah!

I believe no one could fit into ONE style.

We are all a collection of different likes and dislikes.

It's so easy to make some of what's seen in the images into a DIY project.

Start getting inspired and make some stuff!!

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xo

Colors, Heat, Sun...Yum!

Not to worry people, the world will not come to an end.

Whats to come is far too amazing!

Although I recently JUST posted about Fall

This most recent heat wave made me very

excited about what I'm seeing for Spring 2012!!

Alive

At our monthly Long Beach Clean Up

we broke two of our own records:

Best attendance with 107 people

Most trash cleaned at 224lbs!!!!

Amazing!!!

Obviously is was a Costume Clean Up and I was Robin and Batman (Stef) was in Germany!

Following a great morning I met up with my main squeeze and headed out to San Clemente.

Once there we met up with a friend and his lady and headed to her family property.

Got there just in time to watch the sunset and stayed late enough to enjoy the moon light.

And even met two gorgeous horses and enjoyed a lovely meadow!

Have you ever had the moment where you stop and

realize life is happening everywhere

and you think I'M ALIVE!!!

As I sat on a rock enjoying the night, I realized how

I wouldn't have chosen to be anywhere else in that moment.

That is living, that is what it's like to be ALIVE!

Legendary

Inspiration of the Day:

"Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped by dogma- which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of other's opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become. Everything else is secondary."

I can't but help admire his character, drive, and determination for quality not quantity.

It's rare that people in his position hold true to who they are and what they believe.

Rest In Peace Steve Jobs 1955-2011

Wake Up!

Hello! Are you out there?!

Inspiration of the Day: Life is too short to miss all the beautiful things.

Enjoy the view of towering buildings or the mountains creeping from the clouds.

Whatever your view is, take the time to enjoy and take it all in.

FALLing...

The weather is getting cold and it's time to layer and wear your Fall's best...

The industry has already moved onto Spring 2012,

but I had to pull a Fall runway fav for this post.

Marchesa Fall 2011: I mean....talk about amazing!

Fall is all about: Simplicity, Colors, Textures, and perfectly mixing them together.

Enjoy the cold days, chunky sweater days to come!

Oh Wooord...

I've decided to move my Inspiration of the Day post to my blog instead of the ol' BookFace.

Not sure why, I suppose I just felt like it. Not sure if this is permanent, but enough just enjoy!

Inspiration of the Day: Take the time to listen to the wise and learn from their knowledge, you'd be surprised the wisdom they can give you.

(So I don't get sued, I have to be sure to tell you that not all my inspiration photos are photographed by me. This particular one was taken from a blog)

Sup Cats!

Well, I actually have some news to report....

I have a NEW job!!

I now work as a Fashion Stylist for HauteLook

For some who don't know what the heck it is that I do well....

HauteLook posts different sale events everyday,

so it's my job the clothing gets shot before the event is posted.

We get the clothes in from the sample room, steam it, pair it with pieces in our studio closet, and dress the model. An outfit at a time back to back.

Sometimes you have 2 lines, sometimes you have 3.

The people are great and I'm learning something new everyday.

I enjoy the chaos and the people so I'm excited.

Sometimes it's my job to make boring clothes attractive to our members, like this...

Other than having a bit of a crazy week I'm excited and very much looking forward to my new chapter in life.

Til' next time folks, I should be getting a roll of film developed soon. So I'll have all sorts of stupid pictures for all you to enjoy.

xoxo

p.s. Thanks for all the love, support, and faith in me during my unemployment!!