eyebrow crushes

as I grow older (oh, so older. twenty two. someone get the hook, i'm outdated), I'm learning to embrace things about myself that I always hated. In fact, I'm starting to actually like most of the things I hated about me (most, not all. it's a JouRnEy). For instance, the eyebrow thing. I spent most of my teen years up until recently obsessing over not having bushy eyebrows/getting them waxed/over tweezing/you name it. For the first time, I haven't done a god damn thing to them in about 2 months. Sure they need some upkeep here and there once I venture into Peter Gallagher/Martin Scorsese territory, and trust me I'm a frequent visitor of that territory. But the point is that women need to learn to just let their appearance flow. Not to say that you should let it go, just let it flow. That sounds incredibly preachy and corny but I feel it's necessary to say. There are too many voices out there telling us otherwise.

I feel that eyebrows are one of those things that women are constantly 'taming' and obsessing over due to the fact that there is a certain image of perfection out there that we "have" to be one type of look. Not to mention, it's pretty painful and expensive. I mean, hello, that's not news. There is an image that women strive to be and forget to embrace what they were born to be, what they're born to look like, or essentially what they just feel comfortable being. Instead of wasting 10 dollars every other week on fixing something on my face that has a mind of it's own since I've come out of my mother's womb, I've let it just happen. I've saved money, time and I feel like it's step one to just being comfortable with what I've got.

It's definitely a bit of a confusing thing when my career dreams are, in a nut shell, selling an idea to society in order to make a profit. I guess 'textbook definition' would be that, but it's not 100% true. I think that advertising, the media, fashion, etc. does a fantastic job selling an idea of perfection to millions of women (and men) to tell them what they "have" to be to be beautiful and successful. My take on that is that it's a good thing if you have the right mentality. Seeing beautiful images of products and services out there that can 'better' your life is a positive thing when you know that your life will only be better if you do it yourself, and that cool clothing and products will just add to that. Taking the media noise out there and running with it in a positive way, adding to your already stable life is a good thing. That's why I like marketing, advertising and fashion. That's why I defend it. However, you've got nothing if you can't just like yourself first.

Now i'm starting this thing where I have "eyebrow crushes" on girls with fantastic brows that are just natural and bushy and cool. Enough with the tiny over tweezed trampy eyebrows. But hey, if that's what you're born with, (doubt it) then cool. Obviously Ali McGraw is an eyebrow icon. Observe her photos above.

I never leave comments open but I'm going to right now because I want to know what is one thing that you've always obsessed over/hated about yourself that you're growing to love/trying to learn to love? comment and tell me!

riot grrrl

for my 3D design class, i'm doing my project based on the riot grrrl movement in the early 90's. for the project, we're supposed to do four things: create a character, write a quick story explaining their world/their lives (past, present or future) and their environment, create a piece of wearable art that would fit that character and their culture/surroundings, use rhythm and repetition in the design & come up with a song to represent the design. Um, hello, of course I chose something 90's oriented because a: 90's era grunge/alternative/post punk is almost all I listen to so..hello. b: i'm a fashion major, so I got butterflies at the chance to make another garment (I created one already this quarter which was so fun as usual) and b: I needed to incorporate flannel somehow.

the more I researched my concept, the more I was lead to the idea of Riot Grrl which is something I love to read about anyway. If you don't know anything about Riot Grrrl, go over here to read the manifesto & do yourself a favor and google it. It's extremely interesting, especially if you're a woman who loves music, and it's a fantastic way of thinking/living. Girls can do whatever they set their minds to and be who they want, play guitars, beat the shit out of people, scream and yell, do things themselves and be apart of the 'boys club' of music without having to sacrifice feeling proud about their gender. Because of this movement, going to shows and loving 'harder' music and at the same time associating yourself with other women who feel this way is an empowering thing. It's just something I love reading up on, especially because it's one of the last real feminist movements that I can really think of that wasn't something relating to abortion/sexuality directly. It was more about a lifestyle of music, art, and DIY.

So it's on the brain lately. The dress is looking exactly the way I want it to look and my concept board is making me so fucking happy to look at. Basically, I made this project for the girl I wish I was in 1992.

beautiful

Look at how beautiful this room is. I want that amazing white light. The whole entire room just looks so comfortable, inviting and happy.

i love my little apartment but sometimes I wish i could change things every single day. Since I was a little girl, I've always had a weird obsession with bedding. I wish I could change my comforter/blanket EVERY DAY. I'm on the hunt for a new one since my trusty year old Rachel Ashwell Shabby Chic for Target comforter got ruined in the washing machine. Mysterious gray stains appeared and it smells horrible. I think it's because I left it in the machine (which is located outside) for two days? And it rained? Is that what happens? Either way, it's a goner. Looks like getting a new bedspread is the only decorating changes I'll be making lately which is fine by me. My birthday is coming up and that is one of the only things I want.

Speaking of birthdays. I'm turning 22 next weekend. I don't want it to happen. Well, the 'turning 22' thing isn't bothering me, but I guess I'm officially old because I think there's too much pressure on birthdays. Plus, I've never lived alone on my birthday & so far away from my family. I've always had roommates, or I've been with family. So I guess that's bothering me. Here it comes, though.

for more of the room above, click here

karkrashian

i have a love/hate relationship with the Kardashians.

Sometimes I find myself watching the show and laughing at it but most of the time i'm rolling my eyes. I get a kick out of them though somehow. Khloe is genuinely cool and funny. Kris is so crazy and mom-pimp but i'm kind of into it. Kendall/Kiley is whatever. Kim is beautiful. Bruce is a candle wax face but his frustration and "dAaww these c-r-a-z-y girls!" attitude is kind of charming. Let's face it, Rob is sexy. And Kourtney? Her voice is obviously as bad as pouring burning olive oil into your eyeballs but her style is.on.point. I think she's the best dressed and adorable.

And sorry, the way she clutches onto that baby like he's a fucking human Hermes Birkin bag is just wonderful.

weds night.

im simply sitting on my bed, wearing my coveted blue sailboat print housedress ( a nice way of saying muumuu), with a bun on the top of my head, chugging la croix water (obsession fall 2010), reading this and listening to this (above). needless to say i am comfortable. imagine if someone didn't like this song? seeya.

Never let 'em be a threat and your feelings you must protect 'em

i love outkast

i'm pretty sure that these bottles could be filled with horse blood and I'd buy it, die at how adorable and beautiful the bottle is..and i'd probably drink it. oh how magical packaging is.

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