spring will be sprung

The blog world is a flutter with rants about winter and it is not that I disagree I am just sick of ranting about it..winter is obviously going to last like winter in Game of Thrones and will never end..sigh. NO BUT WAIT! It will end. In my neck of the Midwest it is set to warm up a bit this weekend. Of course right when I leave for California...but none the less there is hope out there!!!

I have found lately my style has been a bit '90's bohemian with a touch of Lesbian' as I am calling it. I am blaming it totally on the fact that I have been spending the past three months getting into character for my part in RENT (I played Joanne). I told myself as soon as the show ended (we closed on Saturday) I would get back into my normal clothing routine but I find I am really liking this style with this weather. However this day I did break it up a little by wearing this cropped TENDEN sweater and my Wolverine boots. Lately you can find me wearing my Doc Martens and my moms vintage leather jacket like a true bohemian (we call them hipsters now ;) in the 90s it was so bohemian ;)).

I think traveling to Cali is just what I need to reboot my wardrobe. I need to start packing ASAP becuse it takes me so long to pack..otherwise I end up w/ 10 of the same outfit, too many shoes and not enough socks or some combination of stuff. I am frantically google searching 'how to pack efficiently' or 'how to pack awesomeness into one carry on' I am sure there are some awesome blogs ya'll could share with me. Any tips? 

~Outfit Details~

Plaid Top: Thrifted Vintage | Hope's Outlet

Cropped Sweater: TENDEN

Jeans: Easy Jean | American Apparel

Boots: Samantha Pleet by Wolverine

Bag: Chocolate Handbags of New York

scraps (what daisy did)

I AM ABOUT TO RAVE ABOUT THIS BAG. Yes this is technically a sponsored post but seriously these words could not be forced to come out of me for ANY free item, plus I am SUPER PICKY on who I say yes to letting me review things! It has to be spot on with my ethics. When I was contacted by Daisy and Ozric from What Daisy Did it took about 7 seconds for me to say YES to working with them! The bags are all made from recycled factory off-cut and rejected leather that may have otherwise been wasted, which makes each bag unique in finish and colour (see the spelling? they are also a European based company! and really colour should have a u its cooler that way). They hand pick their artisans on their travels, and work closely with them and their families over hundreds of cups of chai. The bags reduce the impact on the environment, reduce waste and help create work in the developing world. What Daisy did is a new small company that cares about the environmental and social problems we face today. I can also fit my entire DSLR collection in this bag for a photo shoot. I simply have made a few pieces of foam/fabric to protect the lenses and other items and can fit everything in here. Plus the outside pockets still allow me room for my keys, iPhone and e-cig. Super important for me on a long day of shooting, editing and seeking out new clients!  The construction of my bag is so mind  blowing as well. Every stitch detail is carefully thought out with the extra steps taken to ensure durability. Like I said I have been using this bag for photo shoots and can fit a ton of stuff in it. There is even an inside zipper pocket which makes it great for stashing lip gloss and any little bits that can get lost in your bag.  Since What Daisy Did bags are made from leather scraps I thought the title was fitting! I decided to pair my 'scraps' backpack with my 'scraps' shirt from the Kickstarter I helped support. Up shirts are also made from factory remnants from fashion production and are ridiculously cute and ingeniously put together (seriously check out the link its cool). It also is a super flattering cut and made from some mega comfy fabric. They are another great company to support! I can't wait to see what they do once they get all the kick starter shirts out. In my dream I own a store they supports awesome environmentally conscious brands and brilliant ideas like What Daisy Did and the Up Shirt.  I am so obsessed with this bag to the point where there will not just be ONE post about it but FIVE. And lately it has been the ONLY bag I am using. Sitting her in Chicago and normally I take 2 bags on trips and its the ONLY one I took.  So look out in the next weeks to come as I rave more about this bag! Don't forget to check out What Daisy Did  for more amazing bags. I really had a hard time deciding what bag to chose, am ultimately happy with my decision but am already planning future purchases! They are just too fun as a company and I have enjoyed getting to know them as people through our emails. Also check them out on Facebook where they share all the fun travels they go on and sweet photos of  the awesome bags (reminding me DAILY how much I want more of them)! ~Outfit Details~ Bag: c/o What Daisy Did Shirt: The Up Shirt Sweater: Thrifted | Shelby's Place Pants: American Apparel Boots: Doc Martens (made in England)

maybe too slow

Hello Bloggy World!!! These two photos pretty much sum up life lately. SO TIRED. So many wonderful things happening in my little world have resulted in a seriously 'slowness' to my blogging! I am here to share w/ you what has been keeping me busy and off slow your style. I have been growing my photography business, rehearsing for the part of Joanne in our local community theatre production of RENT and reading a lot for education and pleasure! This little indoor shoot seemed appropriate for how I am feeling lately! Playful, happy and also sleepy. Feels like I am go go going all the time but of course I learn to stop and smell the book bindings every once in awhile (reading or yoga are when I really can slow everything down). 

It is also all of a sudden WARM (if you can call 40F warm but seriously it has been so freezing all the time). Snow is melting and spring is coming which I KNOW means more excitement about the blog! Stay tuned!
~Outfit Details~ T-Shirt: From Powell's Books in Portland OR Skirt: Thrifted | Hope's Outlet  Boots: My go too babies from YEARS ago by Carlos Santana ;)  Belt: Express from forever ago Bracelet: Hightower Chains