Falling For You

Ext. Trail - Day
Rows of arched golden, red, and yellow tree tops branch out to intertwine their limbs among a bright blue sky. A light breeze blows. The delicate sound of leaves dragging against the gravel can be heard as she walks ever forward breathing in the crisp fall air.

Well, it's officially fall here in Tennessee, and though it is the precursor to the dreaded winter season, I am still enjoying it. Though, there is one thing I'm looking forward to this December, and if you follow me on well, any social media platform, you would know that's La La Land. I don't think I've ever been this impressed with a movie trailer in the history of ever, and trust me, I have watched many of them. Through the music, the effects, the setting, and the outfits, each one presents this world that I just want to runaway to and stay forever. Also, it's about time we get a real musical. Sorry people, but High School Musical was kind of a disgrace to the genre IMO. I have waited my whole life for the Ginger and Fred combo of our generation to appear, and I am really hoping we've found it here with Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone (two of my favorites anyway). Anyway, until it is released on December 16th, you'll find me seeking moments of beauty IRL through things like walks beneath leaves that are hanging beautifully from their death bed.

Credits:

Top: Fossil 

Jeans: Levi's

Shoes: Forever 21

Sweater and Necklace: Vintage

Oh, and please enjoy this video that I made but am kind of embarrassed of. If anyone knows how I can upload these things to YouTube without them getting all pixelated and having to manually change my quality setting to 1080 each time just to be able to stand it, pleaseeee let me know. Seriously, on my computer it plays crystal clear, but as soon as YouTube processes it, all is lost. Sigh.

Tell Me What You See

Ext. Field - Day
A pink dot amidst acres of green, she lies surrounded by flowers and ,happily, nothing else. Clouds pass across the lens of her sunglasses and she looks to the sky watching them change into their own abstract shapes. 

You know what they say, "dreams don't work unless you do", which is exactly why I led myself out into a field and covered myself in flowers. I've waited all my life for an American Beauty moment, and at 23 I finally decided to provide it for myself like the single independent woman I am. Now, sadly, throwing rose petals on yourself while trying to aim your remote at the camera, and keep your face looking like it has an appropriate number of chins is, yeah, pretty hard. After many disastrous attempts it became obvious that my Angela Hayes moment would just have to wait. Instead, I just rolled around in the leftovers. Which I guess sounds kind of gross when worded that way because all I think of when the words "leftovers" is used is refrigerated lasagna chilling in condensation covered tupperware making me feel nothing but nauseous.

Aaaaannnnddd now I'm changing the subject to something much more desirable, this dress. Another winner from Jones + Jones, this sparkly little mini is 100% ready to accompany you to a formal get together, or just be the best dress you've ever worn grocery shopping. *slay on aisle 5*. Seriously though, with it's adorable cap sleeved bodice and perfectly pleated skirt I'm just looking for places to wear this baby.

Credits:

Dress: Jones + Jones

Shoes and Glasses: Forever 21

He Can't See it in My Face but I'm About to Play My Ace

Int. Robar - Evening
She flattens her royal flush on the table, scans the expressions of the men who were finally about to have to pay for what they'd done, and outstretches her hand for the money. They respond with laughter and threats, saying they would never pay a woman for something like that. Their joking is interrupted by gun shots and her soft voice naming off each bullet and the person it was for. 6 names roll off her tongue, wives of the cheating men, friends that had disappeared, and lastly the husband they had taken from her. Blood seeps into the red carpets and curtains as she slides all of the money into her Gucci purse, lights a cigarette in her mouth, and exits.

 No, this is not a  scene from a Quentin Tarantino film...but I'd say I'm not far off. Blame it on my re-watching of Inglorious Bastards earlier this week, or  maybe blame it on this killer Pinup Girl Clothing dress, but a fierce female protagonist story is all I could think about creating. After happening across these pink poker chips online, I knew exactly where I wanted this to go. Also, in case you didn't notice, the poker chips say "All Flash No Cash" on them and really how cute is that?! I'm adopting that as some sort of motto of mine, I may not have racks on racks on racks, but I'm pretty good at trying to make a thrift store find look glamorous AF. Pretending to live glamorously is another talent of mine, and thanks to my friend Danni introducing me to Robar, a midcentury themed bar in town, I've been doing a lot more of that lately. That is not a joke, ever since snapping these photos there, I've already been back twice. They have chocolate covered strawberries, are in walking distance from my apartment, and I feel like I'm on a set for Mad Men when I'm there, so why would I not try to go as often as possible?!  Pro-tip: wear a full skirted Pinup Girl Clothing dress, leopard heels, and red lipstick for the ultimate experience. Plus, you'll just look like really awesome.

Credits:

Dress: c/o Pinup Girl Clothing

Shoes: DSW

Poker chips: Rosehound Apparel

Sunglasses: Asos

*Big thank you to Danni and Meg for helping me with these photos and preventing me from awkwardly dragging my tripod in there*