I’m Conscious- Are you?
I love H&M. Not only do they have the least expensive clothing around, but it also lasts so many wear and washings. Sometimes I’ll buy a dress from so-and-so expensive brand and it will break the first time out. Let me tell you, “You’re strap is broken” is not what I want to hear first … Read more
My Freedamn! and Inspiration Vol.04
When I started my blog it was centered around inspiration. I wanted to create an environment where I could take interesting styles, and experiences from life around Southern California and bring it in to one place. Today, I had the honor (and joy) of attending Rin Tanaka’s Inspiration. Rin began this path when he spent … Read more
In My Backyard
Living in Long Beach, CA can be quite an adventure. If you delve beneath the seedy outer layer that most people associate with Long Beach, you find countless restaurants, boutique-y shops, and vintage stores with treasures galore. The interesting buildings are diamonds in the rough. Much of the buildings boast intricate art deco styles and … Read more
Black and White
From the perspective of a vintage clothing enthusiast, photography has always been of particular interest to me. I’ve always been draw to vintage photography and film ever since I was a young child. As as artist, Cindy Sherman is one of the most noted photographers of the 20th century. Her introspective look at photography makes … Read more
So Cal Vibes
I love the vibe in Southern California. There’s not much that compares. I’ve lived and visited many places, but San Diego is definitely one of my favorites. Today, I went to the North Park Festival of the Arts. I had a great time enjoying the sunshine and friendly faces abound. I can never get enough … Read more
Disco Bloodbath
Halloween. It’s my favorite time of the year. Perhaps it’s the fact that I’m Irish and because Halloween has its origins in the ancient Celtic festival known as Samhain. Samhain is a festival to celebrate of the end of the harvest season in Gaelic culture. The ancient Gaels believed that on October 31, the boundaries … Read more
I’m Falling for You
Have you ever had fashion luck? The other day I was walking down Pacific Coast Highway at night and I found this beautiful vintage scarf on the ground on the sidewalk. I could tell it was vintage/thrift because it had that distinctive smell and perfect creases. I washed it, and it’s beautiful. I wouldn’t be … Read more
The Times They Are A-Changin’
It’s that time of the year. The weather is changing more and more everyday. It’s getting darker earlier and today it was rainy. Josh and I have been so busy with the commencement of grad school and the beginning of the school year for me. Although I have bought so many amazing new vintage pieces, … Read more
What’s Your Spirit Animal?
Astrology, power crystals, spirit animals; some people this it’s all a myth and some live by it. Shamans believe that everything living thing carries power and wisdom. They believe that power animals play an essential role in human lives and add power to the shamans ventures. According to their traditions, everyone has a power animal … Read more
