Crombie Zombie? I Think So..

literally 7 a.m. on a Sunday morning

 

Graphic Shirt: Abercrombie

High-Waisted shorts: Hollister

Woven Button Down: H&M

Socks (which were highly illegal): American Eagle

Shoes: Hush Puppies

 

 

       Hey, so I know I don't talk about my job very much, but I'd like to start sharing some work outfits with all of you! I work for the Abercrombie & Fitch (who btw have a lot of dress code rules) .  The company, to me, refers to the preppy look that meets New York City Chick and that honestly isn't something I am very used to. Regardless, I found a way to transform it into my own. That's what I love of fashion, taking your own risks within (or without sometimes) the popular trend. Let me tell you all, just being in a retail environment is so worth it. It feels so amazing to see everything go on; the clothes, stylists, managers, office people roaming around.. everyone. 

 

     So last year when I was trying to pick a major, I immediately went to fashion merchandising. And like anyone else, I began to worry about how I would stand out in such a popular and risky trade. It is SO hard to be in high school one day and the next day be expected to know exactly what you are good at / want to do for the rest of your life. Crazy stuff for being so young & inexperienced, am I right?

 

     This summer, I FINALLY understand that some things are meant to be hobbies and some things are not. Fashion Merchandising is my minor now and I want to keep this experience and inspiration at Abercrombie as a constant reminder that everyone has to start somewhere. Try every possible way you can, ask for advice and use Google to your advantage because there are many ins & outs that we as teenagers haven't even thought to experiment with yet. So think about it; tell me about your career choice anxieties and college/ High School troubles ?!

 

                           

                                                                                                        XOXO

 

Tried (A Poem By Me)

                                              North Carolina, beautiful right? 

   It's hard to try and keep trying. 

   When everything seems to be falling apart

   And you forget that your life didn't start

   Didn't start like this 

   Shouldn't be like this ..

   Beauty is something we close our eyes to

   The simple things blind and mute 

    We never really have a clue

    And we saying we're trying to

    But are we really....

                                    

    Fashion, girls I love it. Art gals, let's me breathe. I have no idea why we as humans forget sometimes that we have to make up our own minds and control our own lives. And I also don't know why it's been so hard for me to write these last couple of months (I miss it soooo much). It's hard to keep faith in progression, even for blogging ! What's really exciting is the part when you get back up and try again. I'm going to have some friends post at any random moment and help me out. (And I'll finally have my own laptop soon!) If you have any suggestions or help, email me please.

                                                                                                          Forever Fashionably Me

                           P.S. Go after what you want full force, no excuses. NONE.

                                                                                                      

      

Firefly

   

 

                                          I don't own any of these pictures !

         Wow guys I really missed posting (like honestly) I had camera troubles, I'm working extra days, computer troubles and I lost my camera cord! These things defientley could have been avoided if I were more responsible.. (darn teenagers) Which I am truly sorry because I have a responsibility to this blog! 

        Anyways i'm very excited to catch you up, there's this festival that I am DYING to go to !! ^^

The lineup is so great, it'll be an awesome 8 hour road trip, camping and everything! These are things I've never done, which makes it all the more exciting. I've never gone to another state alone without an adult, I generally don't go on vacations either, first road trip, never slept in a tent (except I'm my backyard) , my first festival was small and one day (this is 4 days!) .this is something I'm paying for myself, and generally I don't spend a lot on myself. 

   

          I can't really fathom this whole concept. Being around other people who just want to have a good time, listen to some amazing music, go crazy during the day and just lay under trees at night. It'll be an experience. I'm 19, it's time that I do things that normal kids my age do; things I never thought I could do. Now don't take me (or my friend) for a fool, we know it'll be difficult there. It'll be hot mid-day, what food to bring is a question, what form of food heating will we bring, we have enough money to spend there, some people will be TOO crazy, will there be creepers, hopefully we don't forget anything.. It's just so much. Now worries I love lists and checking them.

       I know I will talk about this more as spring comes and June finally arrives. Stay warm lovelies and stay living your life. You're the person in charge of your life. 

           

                                                                                              

                                                                                               -Fashionably Me 

P.s. Tell me about some of your experiences at festivals or even concerts. I also need some camping advice ! 

Valentines Day..Sort of

    So like a month ago, this thing called Valentine's Day occurred. A day to show your loved 

ones how much you care. I mean honestly these things should be done at random instead of 

one time a year. I think the day gets messed up in meaning and turns into a love fest of just 

partners, but I think it's the love of friends and family, people you appreciate. 

     Either way Mike and I went to school ha .. not very special and then got fancy to go to 

Raising Canes (yeah we're super classy). It was nice but really it was just a day that had high

expectations we couldn't meet, just like when anything is SUPER over hyped. After Canes

we had a nice day at work and that is all. That's it. I guess that's why I didn't post about it 

before. But I don't like keeping things from what little followers I have. I made a blog to be

honest.. Release and not just give you the happy or half truth. On the other hand, I wouldn't

dare just give you my life story since there are a couple of things I rather not share. Just a 

nice balance shouldn't be given. I hope more blogs start doing it.

        Anyways that's just my opinion, have any comments or replies ? Just leave me some !

                                                                                 ~ Forever Fashionably Me

Tumblr, Twitter, Instagram.. Oh My

                I don't own any of these pictures (via tumblr/twitter)

             

         Social media is so beautiful to me. Advertisement has 

gone to such a great revolution this way. More people can connect,

More people are finding common grounds and emerging from his/

her cocoons. Inspiration you can find anywhere but these apps 

have I given so much !  Things are changing so much right now..

       I love going places and seeing an endless sidewalk of fashion

 statements. I like seeing all the different variations of one style and 

different styles and styling tactics ! Life is just one big learning experience

 (fashion = life). It makes you want to make more places into fashion 

capitals I mean there's New York, Chicago, France, even California now etc.

 WHY NOT HERE ?!?! Anything is possible right ? 

          Am I selling the American dream right now? Is that still a real 

thing? Sorry for still contemplating but my mother and brother don't

have the same views on things as I do. It may be due to age. But I 

sometimes just want to get up and move to Chicago, get a job and 

go to school there. Continue (and hopefully get better) on this blog,

maybe start a magazine short of a lookbook.. Start a pastry or coffee

shop, even a thirft store. Am I just dreaming guys ? delusional maybe?

   

                                                                  ~Forever Fashionably Me

  

                P.S. I'll definitely touch this topic again one day

           

                       

Pink Kisses & Birthday Wishes

    "Learn from yesterday,live for today,hope for tomorrow"

             

      So sorry for being so late on this, things have been

beyond hectic at school and work; But the 21st was my 19!

I tried to dress up even though it was under 20 degrees here and

snowing!! I'm wearing a Forever 21 shirt Mike got me for 

Christmas, Poppy Pink lipstick from Walmart, brown & pink 

polka dotted socks from a thrift store, with combat boots 

from Macy's (I believe). 

      Crazy winter, it was a crazy day as well. I was out late the

day before and had school in the morning ! Mike knew I wasn't 

doing much to celebrate so he took me to breakfast, chicken

and waffles. Never heard of it have you? Try it, it's just pure bliss.

      My first class was dance, a fast past jazz adventure to say

the  least, and great cardio. Honestly all other classes were just 

distractions to the nap I was anticipating. (Don't take this 

experience with you to college, actually pay attention!) 

    

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      A couple days later I got to see my friend since pre-school! It's 

amazing actually that seeing her was a real gift. Her current arrangement 

for awhile has made it nearly impossible for me to see or her beautiful son.

So normally when I see her we don't do much, but I take her presence in.

It may not have been the birthday I wanted but I got to see her and another

friend I haven't seen in a while and ate a wonderful breakfast, so for that

I am thankful.

        

                                                                                  -Fashionably Me

Wanelo

                             

   

     I know this is a bit random (as most of my posts are) 

But what are your thoughts on Wanelo ? I really have mixed it 

feelings about it. Don't get me wrong it seems more convenient,

and like a good idea to have all your favorite stores in one place, 

just I've noticed a couple problems. For example, I bought a 

cute lace top and ordered it, it came as a different sheer shirt ?

I honestly don't blame Wanelo though for that, I think it was most 

likely the low budget cheap place it actually came from. So maybe

Wanelo is just a blessing and I'm just weary of online shopping! 

     

     I have trust issues with the places my card goes. I just hear so 

many bad things. I know that one time a "buy" button didn't tell 

me I had in fact pressed it. So as a result my card was charged like 

three times for one pair of leggings (which btw someone stole). That

was just another instance from Wanelo... But again it's the fault of 

where the items actually come from. Maybe I'm just rambling on

so you all are careful with your online shopping! After all, Wanelo

is just for advertisement right? This all could have happened 

because it was before an updated version. I don't know, any

opinions or stories ?

                                                                                      xoxo