Tumblr Inspirations

Now that I am over my rant and my face heals, I wanted to give a little bit of fashion this week. Fashion week is a week away and I am looking forward to the shows and street style. I get a lot of inspiration from street style looks. It reminds me to just be myself and stop restricting my creative mind. 

So until then, get into some of my favorite Tumblr inspirations this week.

Vitamin B12 Rant

This week has been slightly stressful for me. I am aging and climbing up to that 20 hill.  My local pharmacy had a sale for buy 1 get 1 free on vitamins. Of course I am like "well I am and it is a sale, so why not try vitamins every day to help slow down the aging process." Did I mention I have high levels of anxiety and make small matters into large ones? LOL...I purchased over $100 worth of vitamins, including large containers of B12. 

Ever since my schedule at work changed, I find myself drinking tons of energy drinks. Which is why I decided to start taking B12 supplements. That was last Monday and my face started breaking out a little. It has been getting worse by the day. To the point where I haven't left the house besides work and of course food. 

I didn't change my face routine, eating habits, and even started drinking a gallon of water a day to cleanse my system. It didn't once dawn on me that Vitamins could be the issue. I mean they are vitamins right? They should all be great for you. My friend Ashley suggested that the Vitamins could be the cause of it, since it was the only routine that I have changed, ever since my face cleared up a few months back. 

Camouflage x Tomboy

I swear the men's department is looking better and better every time that I try to shop. These fast track shopping centers are pushing out the same shit and the same horrible quality clothing. Making it very difficult for women who want to create their own lane and stay on a budget. It is quite depressing and that is why you will always find me in a thrift store. 

This look is surprisingly not thrifted, but I did have to get a bit creative. I walked in not knowing what I was going to leave with. I just knew I wanted to create a casual summer to fall look, without looking like another damn blogger. I haven't had time to make it to my normal thrift stores, so I tried to make do.

The fact that these pants were sitting in the men's department for only $12, made me knees weak. I just though about Aaliyah and wanted to sing "Back back back and fourth..." LOL.

Target x Aldo

You are probably thinking "where the hell are your outfits and post bih?". I know I am slacking, but if it was up to me I would post a look every day. I know y'all tired of me preaching about how hot it is, but it was 117 this weekend. It broke a previous record of 113, tragic. I had to wait for temps to drop to 105 today, so I can capture a look and post tomorrow. 

I did find out over the weekend that Aldo is teaming up with Target for a small fall collection called A+. The collection will feature shoes, purses, and accessories.   

 Prices will range from $25 to $54.

Blazer x Daisy Dukes

It's Friday..."fool where Craig at?" Remember the scene in Friday where Craig's girlfriend pulled up and jumped out of the car with her daisy dukes on? The song playing in the background was 2 live crew hoochie mama. I swear its been stuck in my head since I put this look together. Except I don't have dookie braids and long ass nails to match my attitude. 

I do have a blazer and my dope ass D.I.Y. lace up heels though. I thought I lost these heels and found them after going through some of my rubber maid bins last night. Found my white blazer too. It was a gold mine in there. I wonder what my winter storage looks like?

Summer is closing and Falls is approaching. I am excited and have looks that are on reserve waiting in the cut like a Drake mixtape. So, I guess I will just where the hell of out my summer looks until that moment approaches. 

Leather Skirt x Sunset

This weekend was lit, meaning I stayed in bed until Sunday, right before brunch. I woke up Saturday morning and felt like a cold was coming. My throat was hurting and I couldn't breathe out of my nose. I bought $25 worth of shit to make whatever it was, go away. Teas, herbs, Day, Noon, and Nyquil. 

They make a tea called "Throat Coat" that helps soothes sore and scratchy throats. Since I am a person who loves tea, I grabbed it without hesitation. After I brewed it, I realized it had licorice root in it! It was like drinking a big ass hot mug of black licorice. The worse experience ever and it cost $7. 

Anyway, I took Nyquil and slept for 24 hours, I am now back to normal. Went to brunch on Sunday, held a big snake, and got tipsy off of cheap champagne right before it stormed. 

Top & Shirt: Goodwill; Moto Jacket: H&M; Clutch: Top Shop; Heels: Steve Madden; Sunglasses: Dior; Rings: Nordstrom Rack

Artist Spotlight - Tonyin Odutola

I know you are tired of me saying it is hot here and thinking "you live in the desert..." blah blah, but it is. It is very very hard to provide great photos and outfits when you have an extreme heat advisory for the past 3 days. The highest temperatures reaching 116.

 I tried my hardest to provide looks this week, but it just didn't happen. I cannot wait for it to cool down again. I already planned several looks to capture early morning tomorrow and serve them on a platter for you all. 

In the mean time, lets get into some dope ass art. I truly believe this next artist is better than any look I would've provided anyway. 

 

I first spotted Tonyin's work scrolling through my Tumblr dashboard. I just saw black men and women constructed into works of art. The colors and strokes she used to highlight our best features were impeccable.

Then I found out that most of her work is created by chalk and ballpoint pens. 

Get to Know Lavish Alice

I started my new early morning schedule at work and I am drinking tons of Chai Tea. I have to wake up at 5:30am in order to be at work by 6:30, but now I get off a 2:30pm. I am excited to have a bit more free time to put into my goals and dreams.You won't get what you want in life if you don't ask for it or work for it. 

Anyway, I am not sure you if are familiar with Lavish Alice, but it is a women's clothing line based in the U.K. I came across it about a year ago on Instagram. They posted their Spring 2014 Look Book and I fell in love. 

They are known for simplicity with a hint of edge. I should've wrote about the brand a while back, but I am happy I waited because they just teamed up with Lindsay Lohan for a collection. I know what you are thinking "Lindsay Lohan?" lol I did too, but the collection is my favorite from the brand so far.