insomnia

(wearing: thrifted diy cut off athletic tank, vintage skirt, Dimepiece beanie)

this post was induced by some serious insomnia. it's one of those nights where my body is so exhausted but my brain won't quiet down. so, I thought it would be a good time to play some catch up and post a few (old) photos. these were taken the day after 'national goth day' which was at the end of May. I keep finding more old photos that had been lost amongst the chaos of my many dated folders. I just got home yesterday from a family vacation to Catalina island. it was such an amazing time. the water was so beautiful and the weather was perfect, but after days of snorkeling and sunburn it was so nice to get home to my pups and my bed. I'm starting to realize my days here are numbered, and doing my best to relish the last of being at home and surrounded by my family the best I can.

it's time for me to try and shut off the brain and get some sleep before I start sleep typing. which doesn't seem like as much of a long shot after hearing my sister's recollection of my sleep eating which has apparently occurred numerous times now. what is life.

xxSea

wh0 !$ m3

(wearing: vintage sheer top, Volcom jacket, vintage jeans)

(side note: more old pictures~*~I haven't changed my hair again.. *YET)

So I am sitting at my boyfriend's house in LA right now, and it's a million flippin degrees. LITERALLY feel like my brain has melted and I'm semi-delusional/hallucinating. I'm distracting myself with lots of juice and the No Doubt pandora station..which is pretty frickin surprisingly good. I would write more, but I have a funny feeling I would look back at the post later and wonder what the heck I was thinking when typing it out. You know you're entering heat induced hysterics when every sarcastic/cheesy thought that pops up in your mind leads to uncontrollable laughter...whilst sitting by yourself...alone..besides a doggy that keeps raising one eyebrow at you.

xxsea

basically,basic

(wearing: 'beach sweater' c/o LNA, Hurley cropped skinnies, Miista 'lasa' sandals c/o IDLM, ebay sunglasses, 'just kickin it' rock medallion necklace c/o Vanessa Mooney)

So this is what my hair looks like  currently. Kind of a psychedelic ombre? ole, oh shantay, wherez da monay. I am hallucaNAYYY..ting. AKA need to cut this post short before I scare you all away.

Pretty much been living in my new LNA and Vanessa Mooney goodies. I'm especially fond of this amazing knit and jeweled medallion, which to my pleasant surprise OPENS. childhood dreams coming true. Better believe I be hidin' stuffs in dere. Okay seriously, the heat has gone to my brain. TTFN Y'ALL.

xxSEA

'that's just because you're a scorpio'

(wearing: thrifed/diy crop, thrifted pants, vintage necklace and belt, Jeffrey Campbell Munsters)

introducinngggg; the world's most awkward crotch-ed pants ever! and guess what.. dgaf dudes. But seriously, akwardness and all, these are probably one of my most favorite pairs of pants ever. And the fact that they cost me 2 bucks at Salvation Army makes em even cooler. SO, I was having a little chat with my guy today and he was giving me a few helpful bits of advice. One of which was that I should cut back a bit on the amount of photos I post, and make the ones I do post display a bit more versatility. After thinking it over, I think he's pretty much tot-uh-lee right. I mean, I have tried to cut back on the amount of repetitive photos I post but a girl is indecisive n shiut. All excuses and nonsense aside, my goal has always been and always should be to post really good GREAT content that catches the eye of like minded creative people and maybe (hopefully) inspires them in some way. SO, my goal going forward with this lil blog of mine is going to be to streamline a bit. I want to make a new header (which is ridiculously over-do) and have better quality posts with less 'filler' photos. I also want to start doing a lot more visual diary posts, cause in all honesty they're a lot more interesting than a bunch of photos of little old me. Well that is enough rambling for meow.

Hope everyone had a great weekend!

xxSea

SOS//update

(SOS Vintage: 90's striped athletic crop, open/tie back printed tank, black crochet top, cherub print button up/sold/, embellished pink mini dress, multi color printed button up, 'sunset' tee, leopard skirt, 1970's bell sleeved dress)

I have been working hard to actuallllyyy get some new vintage merchandise posted to the SOS facebook page so I can clear out some stuff and make room for new stock and prepare for the website launch! All of these pretty little things are available for sale now! You can see more photos HERE, and if anything catches your eye simply message me on facebook or leave a comment here with the item you want and your email address. Your continued support means everything!

Oh, and this is the first set of recent photos I have posted in fo evvvvaaa. It feels kinda nice! So now you have a better idea of what my hair is lookin like these days. It's constantly changing though, so don't get too used to it!

It seems like I have so much to do (or so much that I plan on doing) lately, and then a day passes and then the next thing you know a week has flown by. Where does all the time go? I am learning to (TRY to) embrace the fact that we cannot control everything, and sometimes it feels like you're at a stand still or that things aren't going quite how you want them to. But when you really stop, take a look around you and take the time to think about the bigger picture everything kind of makes sense. Everything will eventually fall in to place if you stay positive and keep striving towards your goals. When you are passionate about something and you surround yourself with positive uplifting people, you really can't go wrong! I have been meeting so many amazing, kind, inspiring people lately. It's such a breath of fresh air.

I guess another reason I have been deep in contemplation about life and such has a lot to do with the fact that I have been away from home constantly. I have been up in LA (or off on random adventures/trips) for the majority of the past weeks. I know I have stated it a number of times, but I am quite an introverted person a lot of the time. I mean don't get me wrong, I am a fuggin weirdo of mass proportions and when you get to know me and break through my wall you can't get me to shut up. But most peoples' initial reactions when first meeting me is that I am shy or boring or even 'cold'. That last one is the label I hate the most. I am such a sensitive emotional person, I care deeply for people (even people I barely know or haven't met) and am easily affected by the things people say and do around me. I don't know whether it's a defense mechanism I have picked up over the years from relentless taunting when I was younger or if it's just the way I have always been. I like to take people in, observe their habits and mannerisms and try and pick up on who they are. I AM THE ULTIMATE PEOPLE WATCHER GUYS. But to get back to the point, being away from home and out of my little bubble of comfort (I was born and raised in the same small beach town and I tend to keep to myself) has really got me thinking about what I want to do and where I want to go with my future. My boyfriend lives in LA as well as many of my friends and babely blogger buddies AND there are soooo many more opportunities to pursue what I am drawn towards. So basically this all boils down to me coming to the conclusion that I am ready to fly the nest, find my own place, and start the next stage of my life somewhere that will best allow me to harness all of my creative energies. There is still lots to be done before then, but I am really excited for what the future holds. I have already grown so much since first starting this blog, it's really fun to look back and see the progression of everything.

I'll leave you with a song I've been listening to on repeat all morning. Gahd I love Jack White.

                                                                               

xxsea

out with the old?

(wearing: thrifted fringed poncho and floral dress, vintage boots and head scarf)

STILL posting old pictures. and when I say old, I mean these were taken on Easter-old. PHUEY. I apologize but I swearrrr I am making some progress in getting this blog more up to date! I have been away from home for almost a week now. It's been really nice to get away for a little bit, but also quite strange because I'm so used to being home all the time. aaaaaaaand....it's Summer!! When did this happen? It seems like every time I turn around another week has passed by. I cannot even begin to express how excited I am for the next few months, and how excited I am to document all my adventures and share them with all of you! Going to spend the rest of the day editing pictures, responding to a longgg list of unanswered emails, and watching breaking bad. I am finally on season three and shiz is gettin' REEEAAAALLLL. Then off to LA Art Walk tonight!

xxsea

cool kids never have the time

(wearing: thrifted dress, dimepiece beanie, misc. accessories)

Today has been too long. You know those days that just seem to stretch on forever, and no matter how many tasks and projects you attempt to fill your time with, it still seems as if you're not quite accomplishing anything or moving forward? Today is one of those days. I can't decide if it's because I have so many ideas and things I need to get done in the coming weeks that my mind is a whirlwind of chaos, the fact that I am looking forward to this weekend and just wish I could press fast forward through the next 24 hours, orrrr because my life has been changing so much it's hard for me to keep up. Probably a combination of the three. So, for the time being I will placate myself with lots of smashing pumpkins, summer fruits, and Dawson's Creek (YES, NETFLIX FINALLYYY GOT WITH IT DUDES). I edited a TONNNN of pictures today as well...long over due but there will finally be some consistent  updates here on my poor old neglected bloggy. OH, and thank you all so much for your constant support and kind words. You are all cooler than I could ever hope to be...seriously.

XXSEA

backyards of our neighbors...but rly

(wearing: thrifted/diy crop, Volcom denim jacket, diy turban, Demonia creepers, diy baby doll necklace)

so this post title is a two-fer! (if you're wondering if I will ever pass up an opportunity to throw in a cheesy phrase...I won't) not only is it one of my favorite summer time songs...but these photos were actualllyyy taken in the backyards of my neighbors..well the ravine behind them so..kinda? lolz. ANYWAYS, today has been a blast fiona apple and alanis morissette alone in my room kinda day, so I think it's best I keep it short and prevent the ramble that is sure to ensue otherwise. Lots of stuff in the works at the moment ! Life is sad, but it's also really exciting and stuff.

OH, and I also wanted to include a couple pictures of my beautiful soul sister Lulu.

Her and my other best friend Neg (aside from my family of course) are the two people in my life who I know I can always count on, and they have been so supportive and loving and amazing these past couple months I REALLY don't know where I'd be without them.

SO CLICHE BUT SO PAINFULLY TRUE.

xxSea