Wings of Swift Meditation, Thoughts of Love

I found my Thanksgiving to be very refreshing. I have a huge family, so, often times it hard to get together at all. All the parents have become side-tracked by their time-bearing jobs. Us kids are trying to widen our resumes, while focusing on school and sports. As for our grandparents, they high-tailed it to Florida many months ago. Though what I found truly reviving was the company of my 'young adolescent' cousins. Their carefree age seemed to lift ages of stress. So, if you know a lil-cutie, I would highly advise you seek out some time with them. Not only does their presence have a meditating effect, love and togetherness is the best cure for any degree of forlornity.

Here is what I wore on Thanksgiving:

I love the red door.

(Fit: Sweater, cropped mock neck, Delaney's. Bubble Dress, F21. Tights, For Love 21)

While at Grandma Claudia's, her and I were able to go through some of her old dresses that she sewed. They go as far back as prom dresses... They are amazing! Just need some spicing up... coming soon.

Oh, and you'll have to bear with me, I'm reading Hamlet.

'Adieu, adieu, adieu. Remember me',

-Olivia

remember to be thankful

and have a happy Thanksgiving. I'll be working all holiday weekend :(

hope everyone has a restful Turkey Day. 

-D

not busy enough

Olivia talks about her issues with time and there never being enough for her to take a second and breath. I, on the other hand, have the opposite problem-I can't seem to find anything to do. well, that's partially a lie-I just don't have a vehicle. this has sparked my lack of "fit" entries and a surplus of entries into my private blog "Just between you and I". I'm getting a new car soon. hopefully, the new freedom will spark more "fit" posts from me. until then, enjoy my thoughts!

-boooored,

Dani

this outfit was actually really different for me. I wore my cigarette-legged jeans rolled just about the ankle with black panty hoes under and a plain, but sexy pair of heels. I also wore a black short sleeved sweater under my larger cardigan. it was a very warm and unique outfit for me to pick out.

the jeans are Pure Blue Japan from blueingreensoho.com. the panty hose and cardigan are from American Apparel. the short sleeved sweater (with a sequin bow sewn onto the front of it) is from H & M. the shoes are unknown.

this outfit shows what I have been "going for" lately. it's a really relaxed and refreshing way to put on clothing, haha. first, you throw on a short dress of your choice-next, you put on a pair of leggings or cigarette legged jeans/pants-last, lay on a sweatshirt/sweater/jacket over the jeans ... add a pair of flats (OR even heels are comfy!) ... and you've got yourself an original and comfortable outfit.

the leggings and cream raglan throw over are american apparel. the dress and flats are from urban outfitters.

Evil Spirals

What's in my hair: I found a golden vintage sweater closure lying around. The clasps are actually hands, I thought it was quite clever. Though, I question why I do things, like put it in my hair. Im not sure what I think...

The velour evergreen jacket is vintage, too. The sleeves come to a wide bell, then scruch at the wrists. I'll have to wear it more often and shoot. I'm just not sure if I like it yet.

I am bored with my clothing lately.

A thought for today:

Are people born with their evils? From the time an evil nature is brought into this world, is it promised, by sequence of future events, that their ultimate gift to this world will be ugly?

What do you think?

-O

animal instincts

I think I was a cat in a previous life... if that's how the cycle of life and death continues. I picked up this new pair of tights from Express yesterday. I'm going to wear them to a wild animal themed party at my work this Wednesday. I'm going to integrate them into my regular wardrobe, also. I love buying out of the ordinary pieces. It's fun to spark up your wardrobe. I also bought a beautiful, high-waisted, and lace skirt from H&M. It will be making it's premiere sometime this week, too. And last but not least, I purchased a pair of unique, leather moccasins from Urbanoutfitters.com. They've received mixed reviews, but I'm still excited to get them. What do you think?

-Until later this week...,

Dani

Lazy, nerdy

Not in much of a mood for words...

Silence's Gift

When the world's mutterance

has no passage to whats inside,

I am coldy sober of the dizzying affect

that the world's voices manifest.

aware now, my breath awakens me

to the singing beat of my heart,

all is silenced-

thoughts, words, existence-

all my own.

silence is golden

too much noise can clog your thoughts, seek clarity.

- I should have some fit pictures up soon, carter got me a tripod! :) :)

hush-hush shh,

Olivia

Regular, ordinary

(sweater, the limited. double u neck dress, american apparel. raw denim, pure blue japan. sparkly flats, unknown.)

Lacking. My life is lacking... something.

-Oh... BTW: Congrats Obama,

(click here for more insight)

Some Pictures from Today

Cloth Armor

Studio Display

Buckets of Matter

Pigments

Rhythm, cadence of thoughts

Great Wall of Clay

Living Too Hard

Ahh (big exhale), finally a moment to contribute here:

I know I have yet to even introduce myself, but, today I don't feel like doing anything like that.


Lately, I haven't had time to do anything I enjoy. It's school, work, and homework. And if it's not one of those time-eating-life-suckers then it's another frenzied agitation. Now, I know that life isn't all fun all the time, we all have desires that drive us through the daily grind, but when is enough? Shouldn't we all have leisure time to dig into our own interests, be with family, and free of stress? I am not convinced that forfeiting the things I truly love is aiding me.

Today some friends and I went to a new art studio located by our school. There, there are art teachers who teach weekly classes in anything 1D, 2D, and 3D you can think of. It is creative freedom heaven. I think I am going to take up some photography classes so I can dig deeper into my skills camera wise and on Photoshop. When I walked into the place, my life-stressors were left at the door. I realized how important it is to do thing things you love. And to do them often as you can. Not only are great things derived from the passion you hold, but a great amount of stress is lost. You are just happier.

Take a minute, from the delirium of thoughts, engage in your own enjoyment.


Sorry this post was hardly focused on fashion, i'll be sure to take pictures this week, if not everyday.

Living entirely too hard,

Olivia

Snoozy Sunday

(wearing: men's cardigan, BDG; urban outfitters. double-u neck dress, american apparel. japanese raw denim, pure blue japan; blue in green soho. aviators, ray ban; ebay. open toed tulip flats, blowfish; urban outfitters.)

I loved my day with Jeffrey. Pictures from today on my personal blog & flickr account .
I hope everyone had a great Halloween weekend. I'm not much into the holiday as I used to be. I'm too busy relaxing, I suppose :-P.

Here was my "gitup":

-WTYL,
Dani