when,we,were,young,and,dreams,came,easy

(wearing: thrifted over-sized knit and floral dress, Slash leggings c/o Crash & Burn, Demonia creepers, misc. child hood adornments)

These were taken the day I was cleaning out my closet and found the mother load of nostalgia inducing trinkets. Barbies with shaved heads, my little pony brushes, and a whole bunch of cheesy necklaces straight outta the 90's. It was a dream, and it drove me to dress like a little girl and go nuts with the self timer. Even the colors of the sunset seemed to match my outfit perfectly. I miss being a kid so much it hurts. Everything is simple, fun, adventurous, colorful, exciting, new. I may grow older (as we all do) but inside; I will forever be that awkward, sensitive, creative, curious ten year old that never stops questioning everything and finds solace in dreams and quiet moments alone with my journal.

xxSEA

Crash&Burn

(wearing: vintage hat, Crash & Burn 'Bardot' top, S.O.S. shredded 'beach rat' wrap, vintage Levi's shorts)

Welp this post title seemed appropriate in more ways than one. First off, the amazing people over at Crash and Burn Apparel sent me this gem of a top. I mean, the color, the cut outs, the drapey-ness..it's just too good. Aaand my hair just happened to match it splendidly. If you haven't checked out their site yet, I definitely recommend it! (OH and did I mention if you enter SEAOFSTYLE at checkout you get 20% off your purchase?! SCHWINGGG. The code is valid til 3/10/12 so shop away lovers.) So many pretty things it makes my eyes hurt. On to the second reason this title is rather appropriate; it applies to my life at the moment. It seems like up until recently I was on a straight course for self destruction. Trying to bottle up so many pent up emotions and feelings and dreams and goals because I was just feeling generally stuck..in every aspect of life. I've been taking some much needed time to clear my head and 'find balance' as I previously mentioned, and it is doing more good for my mental AND physical health than I could have ever imagined. I feel more like myself than I have in a long time and I really can't wait to see how that translates in my work and my creative outlets. There are many exciting things in store for the future, now I just need to learn to have patience!

Oh and Happy Schmalentine's Day. This is my first time being 'alone' on the hallmark holiday in as many years as I can remember...which is cause for celebration am I right or am I right? Bring on the heart shaped pinata and bottomless mimosas!

XXsea

finding.balance

(my new hair!! a collaborative effort by my lovers & hair stylist extraordinaires Lulu Golden & Heather Rose Harris)

I'm here. I have not disappeared completely, although some days it sure feels that way. I apologize for my lack of presence and posting on the blog. I've taken a little hiatus to find balance and to cut through the bullshit (excuuuuse the language) in my life. We all have those days, and lately I've just had more of them than usual, and all one after the other. Change is hard, and scary. Especially for someone like me who likes routine and normalcy in life. I'm just starting to realize it's not until you throw yourself into a really uncomfortable or unfamiliar situation that you can really figure yourself out. I promise to be back to posting as usual (if not MORE than usual) very very soon. Once I clear my head, I'm sure my posts will be less monotonous and more substantial anyways. Finding balance is a constant struggle, but I'm getting there! In the mean time, I thought I would pass along a special treatttt for all you guyss from the people over at Crash & Burn Apparel. They have extended a special discount for all of my blog readers! Just head on over to their site and enter SEAOFSTYLE at checkout & voila- 20% off your order! Awesomeness. I know it sounds too good to be true but it is nothin but truth mah friends.

OHH, and I promiiiiiise to update you on the status of S.O.S.'s launch soooon! Lot's of exciting things are just around the corner...now if only I can get there without anymore unexpected hurtles popping up.

xxSEA