Youthful Rebellion

Alys Hale by Damon Baker

Loving everrrry bit of this.

I am allll about it.

XXSea

photos via fashiongonerogue

i HEART

 

1. Helmut Lang open knit wool-blend sweater

2. CC Skye rosary claw bracelet

3. 3.1 Phillip Lim waxed leather biker jacket

4. Crucifix black earrings

5. Topshop faux fur stole

6. Giuseppe Zanotti leopard wedge

7. Wildfox crescent moon over sized tee

8. Topshop knitted boy shorts

9. Topshop embroidered mesh maxi dress

10. Reed Krakoff Boxer suede tote

11. Topshop caged corset top

12. Chuck Taylor high tops

13. Charles Hubert Paris two tone quartz pocket watch

14. Givenchy Purple Shine lipstick

XXSea

"There's nothing wrong with dreams"

 
  So I've seen quite a few movies over the past month, some of which were good and some of which were surprisingly GREAT. One movie that caught me off guard and wound up much exceeding my expectations was The Town, directed by Ben Affleck (who also played the lead as Doug MacRay). The movie looked good enough from the trailers, but the story line along with the acting chops of not only Ben Affleck and many others, but up-and-comer Jeremy Renner who's believability and portrayal of James Coughlin took the movie to another level. Even Blake Lively, who of course I am a fan of but was kinda doubting her ability to earnestly portray a drug addicted mother who is a victim of environment, did an unbelievable job in the moments of agony and desperation. The movie was fast paced and held true to it's promise of action and many twists and turns, but it also had moments of hilariousness and passion fueled thrill. This is definitely my top pick for movies of the moment, and Ben Affleck definitely earned some credibility in the directing department with this amazingly crafted story within a film.

  I also just recently saw my first 3-D IMAX movie, and it definitely lived up to the hype. I saw The Legend of The Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole; and let me be the first to say that this is much more than a movie for the kids. I actually saw this on a date with my boyfriend, and we were both completely entranced by the movie in it's entirety, but even more so with each unique character and their drive, passion, and sheer belief of the possibilities within each individual's grasp. It's a quality many of us lose once we grow past childhood, but its movies and stories like these that reignite that dormant fire within us; that push us to believe and imagine and have hope for the future. I'd definitely have to say that the extra bucks it costs to see the movie in IMAX 3D are well worth it.

If you've seen either of these movies, let me know what you thought of them; and if you haven't-then you better get on thaaatt  !

XXSea

images and video via pinoyhalo.com, filmofilia.com, and youtube.com

Moonbeams and Shadow Dancers

Alexa Chung, Clemence Poesy, Keira Knightly, and Rachel Bilson.

Four stylish girls whose looks I'm currently envying.

xxSea

photos via peoplestylewatch

frostbittenlust

loveloveloving: cozy knits, mixed prints, olive green, layering, the boy-meets-girl look, messy bed-head hair, over the knee boots with over the knee socks, sheer and flowy pieces, floral prints, black skinnies, shearling, crimson lips, chunky boots, leopard print, hats+hair accessories

   Finally a rainy day, and a long with it came the inspiration to piece together a few photographs and looks that I'm lusting after for Fall and it's dark skies filled with howling winds and mystery. The air smells clean and damp and the roads' many scuffs and stories have been washed away with the first downpour of the season.

Taking a little trip down to the harbor bundled up in knits to grab freshly brewed coffee with the boyfriend is the perfect way to cap off such a long awaited Autumn afternoon.

xxSea

photos via LittlePlasticHorses, Dora'sFur, StuddedHearts, CarolinesMode, TheFashionSpot

Roadtrippin'

I'm wearing:

 top photos- F21 grey tee, CR boyfriend shorts, ring (that I turned into a necklace) purchased in downtown L.A., misc. thrifted and handmade bracelets

fashionshow photos- an original shredded tee made by me, DIY headband, F21 cross locket necklace, Eunina black skinnys, vintage black boots, misc. vintage, thrifted, and handmade bracelets and rings

  This Friday my boyfriend Gil and I took off on a little road trip down to the Gaslamp District in San Diego for his sister Tania's Paul Mitchell hair and fashion show for a cause (which was breast cancer-always something I love to support in any way possible) at the Se` hotel. It was a beautiful hotel with the most amazing decor, our room was so nice and overlooked the pool/cabana area below, and for some reason the lobby had the most amazing scent to it (yes I know, sounds weird, but seriously-it was heavenly). The fashion show took place out on the patio and they had the runway set up across the pool on the fourth floor over looking the city lights and the hustle and bustle of the streets below. It was such a great time and Tania's models looked amazing !

 On top of all of the fun we had, the show drew in a huge crowd

and I'm sure they made tons of money for the cause.

On a side note, the websites almost up! I am beyond excited about all the many things that have been going on lately and all that's still to come. Life is truly full of blessings and opportunities; I've had some low moments, but in order to get to the high points I now understand you have to push through the adversities to reach your full potential. You truly can reach whatever goal you set your heart on, as long as your willing to put in the work.

I hope this month brings happiness and good fortune to us all;

 I mean, October is my favorite month..let the fun and festivities begin!

XXSea

p.s. Has anyone seen Wallstreet, The Social Network, Let Me In,

or Life As We Know It?

There are way too many movies that I've been dying to see out right now, and I find it nearly impossible to pick one over the other..I've seen a few great ones in the past weeks that I plan on posting about soon, but if you have seen any of the movies listed above, let me know which one you enjoyed the best!

bluevelvet

Abbey Lee backstage at Anna Sui...how to die is her hairrr ?!

XXSea

via littleplastichorses