Fiercely Real

So lately I've been hitting the gym a lot harder, watching what I eat and just trying to live a healthy lifestyle. I have lost roughly six pounds and my pants are feeling a lot more comfortable then usual. My belt can be pulled through one more hole and I'm loving the feeling of being healthy, but I know that i will personally never look like these models I surround myself with. I am so tuned into the world of fashion all I see are these tall, skinny beautiful girls. That can play a harsh role on my self-esteem, but I don't let it. I know my thighs are always gonna be thick and my stomach will never be flat while my butt will always be wide and perky, but that doesn't stop be from feeling beautiful and it doesn't stop my all time favorite and absolutely beautiful "Fiercely Real" model Whitney Thompson. 

The gorgeous Whitney is mostly known for winning Cycle 10 of America's Next Top Model. I was still a "skinny girl" back then and never really thought much about her, but as I matured and started to realize I was a curvy girl too, I really respected what she did. She was the first plus size model to win ANTM and started revolutionizing the way we saw the modeling world. She was even chosen as the 2010 ambassador for the National Eating Disorder Association. Whitney is one of the most well known curvy models and has a very successful career changing the minds of many people, including the teenage girls she talks to about eating disorders. It's ok to be curvy as long as your healthy and feel beautiful! There is no need to use labels such as "fat" and "ugly". Every girl is built differently but we are all beautiful, and don't let anybody tell you otherwise. 

LOVE THE SKIN YOUR IN <3

I personally have traveled the roller coaster of trying to find acceptance and making body peace. It takes time and a lot of finding yourself, but once you finally realize your true beauty, you need to own it. Yes, I walk around campus thinking I'm the hottest girl around, I wear my 4 inch heels just for the few extra looks on my way back from the library, but confidence is key. I want to tell every girl out there who has problems with her body, your not alone. I have trouble somedays knowing I cant wear that skin tight top, or that I'll never look like "that girl" but I'm ME, and that's better than anything. Be careful with the magazines and TV shows you surround yourself with, because i know from experience it can hurt more than help. I love the fashion world, and love how beautiful the models are and I respect them for everything they have and do, but I never let it affect how I feel about myself and neither should you. 

Lela Rose

I've been watching a lot of fashion shows recently. Just online, studying up on trends and current styles. I first made sure to re-watch some of my favorite designers shows, and Lela Rose has got to be one of my favorites. Her styles are so wearable, with the perfect twist of couture. Her red carpet gowns are to die for and her simple pieces would be perfect for school or work. I went back to her New York Fashion Week show for Spring 2011. Her inspiration was peru and the colors were phenomenal. Not to mention how perfect the styling was. The second I saw the first braid, I went online and looked up a tutorial for a similar braid. I love the boho feel it brought to the show!

This Cardigan is one of my favorite pieces from any Lela Rose collection. Looove <3

I would pretty much kill for that photoprint dress, and I love the geometry of the white blouse. 

I continued watching her shows till I came across the New York Fashion Week show for Fall 2011. It was filled with gorgeous dresses, from cocktail to red carpet. She used rich colors like maroon, mustard and deep navy's with great use of feathers and ombre. There was a lot of shimmer and sparkle, which may be why I am obsessed. I loved her black and white prints, since my wardrobe highly consists of shimmery grays and black. The color combinations were a bit unexpected to me, but great inspiration for me to try and be more creative with my colors. 

Any designer who can create such a masterpiece, has my heart and soul dedicated to any line they create.

Love the 60's

Recently I came across a movie in my Netflix Called "Love and Other Disasters". It looked cute and I love Brittany Murphy! As I watched, there were several scenes where she and her gay roommate watched "Breakfast at Tiffany's", and I couldn't help but love every single outfit she had on, which had a reference to the 60's movie. The whole style of the two movies really drew me into to my love for 60's glam.

The little black dresses, leopard print, snakeskin heels, sequins, pink overcoats, leggings, and button ups make for the perfect 60's inspired wardrobe. Brittany even pulled off her own version of bangs and high updos. My favorite look from both movies is how effortlessly they wear a simple button up. Both wear it  long enough to reach their mid thighs, paired with tights or leggings. It looks so comfy, and definitely a look I'll be trying out soon for class! They even repeat some scenes, and they look so much alike! 

This movie served as a great inspiration for my outfits lately as i broke out my favorite pair of vintage heels for class and church this week (shown below). I've been loving the color palette of light pink, black, lace and off white. It's starting to get cooler, so I can break out the gold studded cardigan, and patterned tights with booties. These movies just really tuned me into 60's fashion and both movies are great overall, very artistic and inspirational for any fashionista! I highly recommend watching both of them before a shopping trip. Your eyes will be opened to a beautiful side of fashion, and a new way of styling. Who knew Vintage could be so much fun?!

This little number is going to be my next 60's inspired purchase. I can't wait! <3