Saaay Chic

Fashion and photography have always gone hand in hand, it may even be safe to say that you can't have one without the other; well I suppose you can, it just wouldn't be as chic; enter in the Forever 21 photobooth. Being that my boss throws any exclusively fashion based project or promotion my way, I'm in charge of the new Forever 21 Photobooth in my area; and as much as I sometimes despise being randomly whored around the store as the mascot whenever it's time to wear promotional items or the fashion consultant, or in-house personal shopper whenever customers need advice; I must admit this new F21 photobooth thing is actually pretty cool.

Here's how it works:

I should've snapped a photo of it but it looks just like a standard photobooth, aside from having F21's signature yellow and black coloring and red lip color laden models plastered all over it.

• The booth allows you to take four shots and it prints out two photostrips.
• The photobooth also prompts you to create a 30 second video on why you love Forever 21, your favorite trends, or pretty much anything your fashion frenzied little heart desires.
• Once the photostrips print out, there is a code at the bottom that allows you to access both your photo/video online and post them to your Facebook and Twitter accounts.
• Then you enter your video into a monthly 210$ F21 shopping spree competition, and winners are chosen based on the quality of the submitted video.

Surprisingly, many girls are really timid and self conscious when it comes to seeing themselves on film. As cool as the Forever 21 Photobooth seems to me, I'm often met with variances of "No, I look like crap" or "By myself? Oh no, I can't!" Hmm..I guess daily bouts of posing awkwardly in random places to get outfit shots for this blog has really deadened the whole "Oh my gosh, I look like a monster on camera" thing for me.

Is there a Forever 21 photo booth at the store in your area? I' love to see some videos! Try not to judge mine too harshly, like this one and especially the one of me solo here where my voice is unexplainably, super annoyingly five octaves higher than normal.

As of Late

Basically, a variation of printed leggings layered over tights have been daily protocol, the only variance being in over sized tees and sweaters. Despite the season, I've noticed one thing never changes- my obsession with leggings. They're just so effortless and comfy, and when layered with a pair of tights- they continue to be perfection ridden even when the way-too-cold weather is not.

(1st look: All F21 except for shoes are Chuck Taylors, beanie from $1 store. 2nd look: All F21 except for shoes are from Payless)

Belated

For my birthday I had dinner with my closest friends at my favorite sushi restaurant; it was delicious and I ate so many rolls, my stomach could have been Sea World. I am so excited I decided to wear my new Pleaser boots at the last minute, CSN products are always so seamless and just seem to fall right into place with my wardrobe. Speaking of which, as always CSN has beautiful, great quality pieces, and there is a wardrobe armoire I'm pretty sure I must own, perfect for storing new fall pieces.

In other news, I'm pretty sure I'm channeling a Cheetah Girl or some Disney pop star in this sugar covered yet rather risque ensemble. Ah well, I must stay in touch with my youth while I can, its ticking away as we speak. Guess how old I turned!

(jacket, cheetah tube top, cobwebby tights- f21, tutu- hot topic, boots- csn)

..and oh yea, got new wheels for the bday..yippee :)

Midst of Productivity

5 1/2 inch lace up boots from Pleaser sat on my doorstep when I returned from class that morning. I grinned knowingly as I made my way upstairs to unpackage my package (haha). The super dramatic, gushingly sexy, lace ups I ordered only a week ago were here, and just a day before my birthday. I put down my tried and true Luella messenger bag and popped off my favorite pair of Chuck Taylors, more than excited to change footwear and see if the powerful, jaw dropping, effortless dreams I'd been having about these boots would be coming true.

(striped sweater/tee f21, james jeans, Pleaser boots gifted from shoesgotsole.com)

Pirouette

My hair looks asleep in these photos, hmm..

Anywho, I was attracted to this soft and cavity inducing sweater when upon viewing it, I immediately envisioned an off duty ballerina. Thinking back, I suppose I should've went for a small rather than a medium, but sometimes over sized pieces are better, evidently however, not always. Adversely though, the horizontal glitter stripes serve as an awesome consolation.

This kind-of-like-a-tutu skirt was a four dollar purchase that I've been trying to get use out of but am having a hard time with the excessive pleating that seems to create curves where curves are unwanted, ah well. I was super excited to pull out my glittery, princess pumps though. Being that the shoe itself is pretty much a glitter stick with a heel, most would assume they'd never get worn; but then you meet me and pretty much every assumption you've ever had jumps out the window.

(leopard bag gifted, sweater f21, skirt rave, shoes gifted by shoesgotsole.com, )

flash

They say it isn't wise mixing business with pleasure, however, if the business at hand is indeed pleasurable, I suppose a double standard comes into play. These shots were taken around a month or so ago by my amazing, super talented, and fiercely fashion frenzied Roxy of the original and always inspirational blog, Hobos in Couture. Work continually ceases to feel like work when in the right company, and we had a great time encapturing the feeling of serenity, free spiritedness, and mystery that has been keeping us consistently inspired throughout the season.

Additionally, sorry x a billi for being all not here and such; school and work have taken complete control of my so called life, along with a two day Halloween celebration that banged but resulted in the lost of my all-time favorite jacket (seriously) and a birthday that is such a blessing yet has left me feeling a little anxious since its arrival. The time is now and all mediocre excuses and unwarranted delays are futile. Honestly I could go on forever, my life has been quite the ride as of late, and I keep forgetting to wear my seat belt.

(pretty much all pieces are f21)