A Night Out & Home Safe

Well, the previous post was of the event that I went to, now this one is the outfit post. 

Realizing that I needed an outfit that would be loose and comfortable so I can dance in, I chose these loose fitting black pants and a big shirt. Picking the two out of my closet, it didn't seem like they would go well together, but i found a way to make it work. I paired it off with one of the most comfortable heels in my closet. They are also brand new! So, I couldn't wait to get good use out of them. I danced the night away and had so much fun. 

Tonight I was happy with my choice of an outfit. 

Well, enjoy :)

All That's Spread is Love

As young women, most of us want a fairy-tale ending, or a love story people could write a novel about, or a knight in shining armor. Growing up, we realize that this becomes more fictional to imagine and childish to hope for. We grow into adults and we wind up settling for the things we have because the things we truly desire seem unreachable. 

Well, when it comes to love and emotions, everyone should have their own version of a love story. No one should settle for less than what they're searching for when it comes to love, relationships, and feelings. 

I recently went to this event, and it was a 50th Anniversary. The couple is happily married, and sure there was probably ups and downs, everyone came together to celebrate this amazing love story all in itself. 

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"Just because things seem "unfamiliar," doesn't give you reason to not explore the uncharted territory."

 - A. Lopez

Finally!

WELL, it's about time I posted something NEW! 

(This isn't exactly an outfit post). :)

I was so busy with fashion classes, photo-shoots, and make up!

Well, now that my classes are coming to a close, I have more time to blog. 

& YES, you will get to view the pictures from my photo-shoot. 

I can't wait to see them myself!

These outfits are the outfits that I've been in the past few days. 

I either went to school, out to eat, or just went shopping in these clothes. 

I also recently got a hair cut, so my curls are EXTRA CURLY! I'm really enjoying that!

Healthy hair is a MUST in my playbook. 

I can't wait to show you the new clothes I bought, and I'm also thinking about redecorating my WHITE WALLS. I can not stand them. & I'm going to be home for another 3 years. 

Any ideas?

Anyways, enjoy. & until next time. 

Just Another Day

A semi-productive day like today deserved a post. I finally was able to take time out of my schedule and go shopping! The only store I allowed myself to shop at was Charlotte Russe, due to the fact that they were having a sale and all my money gets spent shopping. More then half the store was on clearance, and it's because they're making way for their new shipments! I'm excited to see what they have to offer once that truck pulls into the back of the store, and the boxes and boxes of fabulous clothes start to be unloaded, patiently waiting for spot on a rack. Shopping isn't the only "past time" I enjoy. 

I believe that every lady should keep some sort of "old fashioned" values with her. Whether it's cooking, sewing, speaking, dressing, some values should stay imprinted in every generation. Cooking is something everyone should learn just to sustain their health. You might be wondering why I'm not "cooking in style," & the answer is I am! Sweats never go out of style no matter how many decades pass! Cooking can get very messy, so you never want to cook in a good outfit. I do not care what advertisements show you or promote, cooking in good clothes is never a great idea! Oils can get spilled, your favorite shirt could get stained, and there's no hope in reviving it, wearing it again, or buying another one! Clothes also soak in all smells around them, so if a shirt picks up a smell while it's cooking, it's the worst. If you're all that in love with clothing like I, taking precautions to not ruin your clothing is a good way to keep your outfits in amazing conditions. 

You'll also see me listening to music while drawing and practicing my sketching. You need to have some type of drawing ability to be a designer, at least a good one anyway. :)

Nuetral Expressions

I know we're in summer, but not everyone is a summer. You might be asking what that means, and it's simply "The fact that we are all a different season." Depending our hair color, skin tone, eye color, etc., we all fit into a category of a particular season. Now, why is this important? Well, it's important because it gets rid of the wonder of "Why does that outfit look so good on her, yet so not good on me?" Now you don't have to ponder and regret the way your body looks, or your height, etc. Your solution is the season color real. Everyone falls into the category Summer, Autumn, Winter, or Spring, and each season holds a color real on which colors look best on you, and which colors enhance your stunning features. 

This evening, I chose to go with a very neutral color which was beige and brown. I'm an Autumn, so these colors look great against my skin tone and my hair color. To dress more casual, I decided to wear jeans, even though I'm not a jean fanatic. These light beige heels made the outfit come together, by making it more then casual and less then dressy; this outfit was great for an evening out at the movies. 

I also got my car back, and found out that I need knew tires. Time to start saving up, so my baby can get a new set of wheels. 

I hope you enjoy. :)

Things are Just Peachy, When the Sky is Blue

In todays sunny climate, it was scorching! Having to run errands, I needed to feel free from restrictions and feel whatever little breeze I can while walking around the town. As I stepped into my closet this morning, I was undecided by what to wear. Do I wear shorts, yet again? Do I wear those beautiful strappy sandals? Or how about that cute, bubbly skirt that has yet to be out of the house? I was so undecided on what to wear, I was ready to give up. Until, I turned, and my eyes caught sight of the bright blue that was hidden behind a row of dresses. It dawned on me that I haven't worn this dress in ages, and today would be the perfect time to take it out for some sunlight and fresh air. Big accessories were out of the question today, just because I wanted an outfit with a bit more leniency. I wanted to be playful, so I decided wooden bracelets would be my best option. To finish the look, I added my gladiator, nude sandals, and my natural curly hair to boot. It was the perfect summer outfit, with a touch of simplicity.


- Today, I went to a book store to see if they had those books I was talking about in the previous post. They didn't, but I did find two equally appealing books that I decided to buy instead. I also gave in my baby. For those of you that don't know, my baby is my car. The breaks are acting up, so I had to give it in today. Hopefully by tomorrow, it'll be back with me, and we'll be reunited!
Well, enjoy!

To Be or Not to Be

"What should I study when I enter college," is the question that's been haunting my very thoughts ever since I stepped into High School. As my senior year draws closer, I need to start fully thinking about my talents and what I envision myself doing 20 years from now. 

At first, I was completely irrational and just wanted to head to New York and take life as it gets handed to me, but to be honest, that's not the rational choice. Florida has been my temporary home for years now, and three more years will give me the experience to create a portfolio, improve my drawing/ sketching skills, and take more courses in colors, lighting, sewing, etc. 

You've guys probably guessed it, I would love to be a fashion designer, preferably with my own label. I'm one of those girls that know I want to do more then one thing. I'm a girl that enjoys multitasking. I'm a girl that takes stress and changes it into time well spent creating a master piece. I'm one of those girls that has big aspirations and when my heart is set on it, I'm not easily able to give up. 

Fashion designing would be my dream job, and I'm starting early (according to most people). 

These books are at the top of my list to get ahead in life, and they provide insight on how to enhance my techniques as well as how to build and create my own style. 

In addition to the books I'm displaying here, I'm also displaying some of my drawings as well as a recent assignment that I worked on last semester in my photo class. 

Enjoy! 

Expanding The Color Palette

The ever-so satisfying color that never seems to go out of style is black. The reason is unclear to me, other then the fact that it gives the "slim" and "curvature" appearance. Black also is a color of elegance and grace. Unfortunately, it's also a morbid and cynical color that does nothing for our aura or chi. The words colors is a plural word, which defines a meaning of more then one. Each color can be matched and mixed-matched to others, and every color has the capability of becoming elegant without the use of the color black. Summer is here, so it's time to go out and enjoy the night life, but not welcome the dark colors of winter. Harness the color wheel and use your intuition and keen sense of detail to be able to see which colors compliment each other to the point where nothing clashes. 

In this picture, I'm on my way out to a friends Birthday Dinner. I decided to be daring and bold by wearing two colors that many people wouldn't necessarily but together to go out for a night on the town. Expanding the color palette, and acknowledging other colors is a step closer to more appealing outfits, and compliments everywhere you go. 

Use the colors, they're obviously there for the eyes enjoyment. 

Time to Make Things Fierce

As we explore fashion, we explore the different trends that come into style, the trends that move their way out of style, and the classic looks that never fade away. Something that's fierce and catches everyones attention is the animal prints. From prom to a day out on the beach, zebra, cheetahs, and giraffe prints are being acknowledged as a new "old" fashion trend. These prints go in and out of style with every generation that's born, and every new trend invented, but animal prints seem to be one of the many fluctuating trends. An infamous trend that have girls saving up their paychecks just for a new item are cheetah prints. The cheetah prints have evolved, and now they've targeting bags, shoes, napkins, scarves, headbands, etc, etc. Cheetah prints have been taking over a wide variety of merchandise. 

Luckily, strutting down the mall's pathways, I noticed a beautiful, different looking dress on a mannequin display. The only one of my size, was the size they had, and it was a perfect fit. I decided that it was time to evolve and get myself a cheetah print that didn't involve being advertised on the inside of a shoe. This dress wasn't too wild, but wasn't too subtle. It gave that "WOW" impression, especially pairing it off with these beige, peep-toed heels. 

I definitely felt fierce walking into class, ready to handle my assignments, and sink into reality. 

Clothing Leads Somewhere

"When one door closes, two others open," so the saying goes. Well, what if the door that closes is the one that needs to be reopened at another point in your life? Clothes have the ability to stay in your closet for years and years, never to be touched. Some clothes have the ability to be worn any chance they get. It's harmless to wear the same clothes over again, just so long as you do it discreetly. Things that should be in everyone's closet, is a little black dress and solid color clothes, this way you can mix and match, add or take away accessories, and it'll look like you just went on a shopping spree.

The eye gets drawn into color, patterns, and designs. Solid, colored clothing keeps the eye interested, but doesn't commit each single piece to memory, appearing as though you have a wider selection of clothing, then you actually do.

Registering for summer classes was a pain, but knowing that I looked good made me feel just as confident when entering the Administration office.

Casual Nights

As the suburban lights dwindle and the streets become dark, I tend to go outside and observe the night life. It usually consists of dogs walking their owners, couples running side by side, or the moon high up in the sky. While observing, I usually do this in my days outfit. Many people that walk by and see me taking pictures, might pose, or stop and engage in conversation with me. I live in Florida, and the weather is terribly hot and humid! A hat for the humidity is always the perfect accessory in this weather, and shorts and tank-tops are a must. They don't have to look trashy, and they don't have to be terribly short. Living in Florida, you grow up learning what's too much, and what's too little. Outfits are usually dependent on the climate.

This day it was especially hot, even at night... These are my casual nights.

A Thousand Things to See

In one place, there could be millions of sights to see, each with a different meaning, and each able to take your breath away. Now, memory should not limit us to whether we remember these moments, so cameras come in great handy.

The sweet whispers of the wind, the cherry blossoms on a tree,

These are the things, that I would place unto thee.

With the passing moments, that increase the clock,

Each moment lived is determined by a tock.

Though our thoughts may wonder, while our eyes may roam,

We continue to place distance in reference to the home.

It's a subliminal message that is only hinted,

The true sight to see is the light that's glinted.

To struggle and see an image to be appeared,

We finally open our eyes and it becomes clear.

Not everything is etched or written in stone,

But memories are what latch to us, to call our own.

-(A.Lopez)

Hitting the Town

Today, I'm leaving to go to this nice spot that's a park & beach. I've never seen one of these before, but being taken there for my birthday was one of the best places I've ever been.

Now, seeing as though I dabble in photography, I would love to get a variety of people to help me do photo-shoots. (It's for my college portfolio). If there are any takers, I would appreciate an e-mail, even if you live somewhere extravagant! (You can reach me at lo.d.alexandra@gmail.com)

I'd love to hear from as many people as I can!

These are just some works that haven't been edited for effects yet!

(Expect a post from todays adventure)

Life as a Journey

How many of us know what we want to do with our lives, and how many of us are still searching for "true happiness," or even "true love." How many of us live throughout our lives feeling as though something's missing, or that we haven't received the gift of life? How many of us run scared when opportunity comes knocking at our door, and how many of us stay hidden behind the shadows, only being "comfortable" with being the "backstage man?"

If you posses any of these traits or exemplify any of these qualities, when are you going to say "Enough is Enough!"

I believe the time is now! Now is the time to stand up, and say "I'm looking out for me, time to make myself happy first, because I am important!"

For all my readers, this is our movement...

Through fashion, through food, through traveling, through life.

It's time we start experience all that LIFE has to offer.

Escaping From Reality

Do you ever find yourself drifting from reality as though your day-dreams are more realistic then the conscious world you live in?

I find myself drifting in thought, mainly about different scenarios with a different set of people in each piece in my mind. I seem to try and be fully content with the way life is being played out for me, but it seems as though a weight is on my shoulder. A weight that seems so unrealistically heavy and I just can't seem to shake it from my presence.

The saying usually goes, "We always want what we can't have," but how many of us look at what we do have and realize that, that's maybe what was intended for us "right now" just to learn from? How many of us actually agree with the saying, "What awaits us in the future is beyond the substance of the present. The present is preparing you for what is going to happen later."?

Here are some of the many faces of ME, when I first got a new Camera. Enjoy :)

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"Even though I want to be forever young,

I'll give up youth to grow old with you."

- A. Lopez.

Some Shops of the World

Shopping- to look for something with the intentions of buying it.

How many things do we "shop" for before we say "That's enough, I don't need anymore things?"

How much money do we spend before we realize "Oh NO! I went over my budget?!"

How much do our beautiful feet and hands have to endure before we realize, "These bags and this walking is too much?"

What makes us want to shop for more, even if we had about every possible thing we could ever need? Is it the thrill, the excitement, the joy of having a new item in your closet?

Everyday, there are priceless clothing hanging in people's closest that haven't even been worn yet. The reason why is either because they have nothing to pair it with, (these are for our combiners), or simply because they now realize that they don't like the item they bought. This results in countless dollars spent each year, that you can't get back because these items are in your closet.

I went shopping the other day, and I promised myself I wasn't going to buy unnecessary apparel that I do not need. Guess what happened? I kept it.

I must admit though, walking down those isles were unbelievably unbearable, especially when my fingers skimmed across countless fabrics, and my eyes met countless colors, all I wanted to do was try them on, see what I could do so the fabric can work with me, and then just buy it!

I stopped myself, realizing that for now, the items that were hanging in these stores, on these racks, don't need to be attended to by me, at this moment. I can make due with the thousands of clothes I have in my closet. And today's day, was just about admiring and enjoying the beautiful scenery that this mall had to offer. I feel like not enough of us enjoy what's around us, and only enjoy what's placed extravagantly in front of us. Those aren't the only things that can bring joy though...

Oh, The Endless Possibilities.

Captivating, Endless, Intricate, Genuine, Divine, Expression! Adjectives, descriptive words that are used to describe. Those words will definitely make a piece of writing jump off a page. It brings it to life, giving it color. Another thing that's important is fluency, if a piece of writing doesn't flow, it's not going to make sense. There's no such thing as blending words to make a new one, it's more about combining to make words that already exist.

When it comes to fabrics, patterns and clothing, many things need to be taken into consideration, but not combining. Combining is something many people do just off of habit, but when putting clothing together, it's more about blending. Everything doesn't need to match to a "T," but certain colors can be mixed with other vibrant colors to produce a beautiful outfit. Fabrics give you as much flexibility as you need in order to make a master piece or wear one.

Fabrics also give us freedom of expression with out verbally or hurtfully lashing out. Colors blended with other colors and patterns that enhance your keen eye sense can be interpreted in many ways. Fabric is like a painting on a canvas, the artist might have gotten inspiration from something particular in order to create his master piece, yet when you look at it, you might feel a whole different emotion.

Clothing is also about the body in them, and the personality equipped to handle certain material. For a better interpretation, you wouldn't wear yellow and give off the aura of feeling hate. These pictures are my stance that I'm taking. Decorating posters and attempting to be elected as a class VP for my student body. One more year to go :)

Mega-Magazines!

The Possibilities are endless.

We all know the popular titles of the magazines that take up racks of rows in pretty much any store we walk into. From Elle, to Glamour, to Vogue, and Allure, when us fashionista's wrap our fingers around our version of the bible, we know all answers are in this simple manual of a few hundred pages. Our delicate touch, against its glossy finished pages, the image appears to be so serene to the outside person, yet a second angle of view is needed. As us fashionista's open the pages, we begin to soar to cloud nine, and we find our silver lining. Our brains leap into a time warp that can only be interrupted by the close of it. The advertisements, the colors, the articles with their bold and vibrant colored headings are so appealing to the human eye, one can only wonder how much dedication and creativity she needs in order to but a master piece this intricate together. The pages begin to pop out, and an ocean of ingenuity is formed.
The recent inquiry that I've been struggling to determine for myself has taken a plague inside my head that began multiplying, only to cease as soon as I picked up a magazine. Looking at the credits, it dawned on me, that yes, fashion could be my life, but not in the way that most people understand it to be. It's not all about designers and labels, but about the advertisements that make the designers look their best. From head to toe in clothes, accessories, and make-up, everything has to be taken into account when wanting to convey the best attributes something has to offer. The next editor in Chief of her Own Magazine, will be me. Fashionista's, it's time to take the reins of life, and take a leap, to make a mark in history. It's not about the clothes on your person, but the person inside the clothes.