NEW YEAR'S REVELATIONS

Reflecting back on 2011, its hard to believe another year has already started. More than ever I notice that time is truly fleeting and too precious to waste. Although, the majority of my year succumbed to negativity and depression, I've discovered and learned so much about myself that I have to be grateful that 2011 even occurred. Most importantly I have begun to understand why I have been making myself so miserable. It all boils down to a severe lack of self esteem. I have been keeping the people I love at an arms length, including my own self. I've been carrying around a crippling fear of being rejected for so long, that I did not even realize that by not letting people in, I was causing myself more and more isolation. In effect, it was myself that was creating this world of rejection surrounding me because I was afraid of being abandoned by those I love. It has only recently come to my attention that I was doing this and now that I do understand that my actions were not serving my well-being, I am committed to make the necessary effort to let love in and in turn to love myself wholly and completely. For me, 2012 means the year in which I focus and nurture my emotional, physical, and creative needs. I wish you all the best in the coming year and may you love with all you hearts. Don't ever hold back.

Outfit Details: Vintage Cashmere Swing Coat...Thrifted, Jeans...BDG, Chelsea Boots... Asos
Photos by Jeramy

twenty eleven resolutions

Outfit details: Cardigan---Delia's, Fox Tee---American Eagle Outfitters, Highwaisted Jeans---Urban Outfitters, Saddle Boots---Bass( Xmas gift from Mom)

With the new year comes some new resolutions. This year I am resolving to do the following:

Handle my finances better: This means no impulse shopping...

Live more organically: I want to be more aware of the impact that I have on myself and the environment around me.

Whip my Etsy Shop into shape: If at some point I want to open up my own Vintage Boutique, I'm going to need proof that I can at some level run a business. I will need to update a whole lot more.

Update more frequently on my blog: I will work more on my photography, gain more direction with my personal style, and get my blog visually where I want it to be.

Spend more time doing the things I love: At least an hour a day with reading, painting, writing more poetry, doing yoga, and being in nature.
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Explore more: listen to new music, research more designers that I like, seek out new friends and communities.

Stop being so judgemental: This goes for being judgemental with myself as well as others.

Love with all my heart: If I can be open and loving with myself and the ones I love, I can share that love and compassion with everybody around me.

So thats about it for resolutions, I feel that every year I set unattainable goals for myself, but this year, I'm confident that I can handle these ones!

What are some of your resolutions guys?

Out with the old, in with the new

Happy 2011 to you and yours!
This past full year of blogging has been an amazing time in my life. I've grown so much and found an amazing community where I can share my love for fashion. Here's to hoping 2011 is as much of a positive learning experience! To say goodbye to 2010, I gathered a bunch of my favorite photos over the past year to share with you:

January

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