LOOK OF THE DAY: "HERE COMES THE SUN"

BENEATH THE PALMS

I wish that there were more hours in the day! I haven't posted in ages, but I guess that ought to be a sign that I'm working hard. So here's a mini update. The online store is picking up, and there are tons of amazing projects and opportunities that have come my way that I can't wait to show you all! And for all of you Tumblrs, I'll be having an Urban Legends giveaway pretty soon that will be up for grabs very soon! I'm SUPER excited for all of the great things that are to come, and truly thank all of you for hangin' in there with me on this fashionable journey! :)

PURE NIRVANA

 Despite the bipolar weather, this past weekend was pretty sweet. Kevin and I headed over to Downtown L.A. to share a vending booth with some of my photography friends at the Artwalk. Aside from the fact that a pedestrian got hit by a car that had jumped the curb, it was a pretty cool day. I made a nice chunk of change at my Urban Legends Vintage booth and had tons of fun in the meantime. If I wasn't on my business woman tip, I would have taken tons of pictures of all of the swaggerific guys and gals that came by. As for all of you So Cal fashion lovers, my store will have a booth at the Inland Empire's very own Funky Fresh Flea in Riverside. I'll keep you all updated with the deets, so be on the lookout!

GRAND OPENING!!!! URBAN LEGENDS VINTAGE

After plenty of crazy nights and stress that would make most people yank their hair out, 

I am extremely proud to say that the time has finally come, ladies and gents:

Urban Legends Vintage is officially open for your shopping pleasure!

And in lieu of our grand opening, 

we're offering FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS to anyone in the U.S!

From custom-made denim cutoffs for the fashion savvy gals to rare vintage duds for the dudes,

Urban Legends is the place to make your wardrobe ultra-cool.

CLICK HERE to grab some dope threads before they're all gone!

Follow Urban Legends on Twitter and Facebook!

SUMMER SUMMER SUMMERTIME

It has been a strenuous task trying to find clothes that are cool--in a fashionable and beat the heat sense. 

I'm all for layering, but this summer heatwave that is currently scorching So Cal is trying its hardest to cramp my style. So as a tip for those of you who want to stay looking chic while not having to suffer from being drenched in sweat, I recommend pairing lightweight items with one another. This will make for awesome layering and will still leave you looking stylish. While sunscreen and plenty of water are both summer essentials, getting your hands on some colorful, airy items is a must this summer!

OUTTA HERE, OFF TO SOMEWHERE

Graduating college is quite bittersweet. While there's the burden of student loans and "real world" pressure to land a good job, there is also a heightened sense of excitement within me for what is to come. 

That dreaded mantra of a question, "What are you going to do now?", is all that I've been hearing 

these past few weeks since my tassel switched over from the right to the left. 

To be honest, I don't know what tomorrow holds.... and as stressful as this may be for some, I love it, because it leaves open the door of endless possibilities. The only blueprint of a plan that I have drafted is that I am moving to New York (pending my savings account significantly increases in the next few months). And from there, whatever happens happens. 

In the meantime, I've been chilling. lol I haven't been completely idle, considering that I've been hunting for jobs like crazy. But my day-to-day has primarily been spent trying out new foods, reading, and working on the launch of my own online vintage boutique. So as of now, I'm just living. Taking things as they come and using all of this free time on my hands to do the things that I've been dying to do is truly liberating. No more all nighter study sessions, lengthy and seemingly senseless readings, and all of the other things that college students have hovering over them. So it is farewell to the routine-ridden quarters as a student and hello to the unpredictably innovative days as a graduate. :)

SHE IS BETTER THAN HE

I love giving masculine pieces a feminine touch.

 It's always cool to flirt with the gender boundaries when it comes to fashion--sex change surgeries, mmmm not so much.

This So Cal weather is constantly fluctuating, so I decided to do it up with the layering

 and incorporate a few menswear-inspired pieces.

HIDDEN ALLEYWAYS

After a long day of interning, I drove down this random alley in an effort to dodge the street traffic 

and discovered this great spot for a quick photo op!

Although there were a few sketchy prowlers that made their way by me as my camera was snapping away, 

I still managed to nab these awesome shots.

But once I caught a glimpse of the LAPD making their way toward me, I jumped in my car! lol

Not because I was afraid of them....but because I was afraid of hefty price of getting a ticket, 

since L.A. cops are known for being sticklers about giving ridiculously priced fines for photography.

THE RIDE THAT NEVER CAME

UP FOR GRABS: VINTAGE UNISEX ARTSY PRINT SHIRT

After much consideration, I decided to sell this shirt.

I've worn it a few times, and since my closet is so massive, it's gotten lost among all of the other crazy stuff that I have.

Since summer is quickly on its way, I know this would be of good use to somebody out there! lol

Although it is technically a men's shirt, it definitely has universal appeal.

Check out this funky shirt and more vintage items in the online shop!

ORANGE GROVE

Sadly enough, I'm just now realizing the beauty of the UC Riverside campus. 

I guess since I've been so focused on leaving ever since I arrived,

I haven't paid the scenery much attention. lol
....College does that to you....

Being that my school is big on research, we have tons of oranges....

e v e r y w h e r e .

I'm often tempted to snatch one up for a quick snack when I come across a random orange grove,

but then the huge warning signs that caution against the fruits' pesticides

remind me that the forbidden fruits are not stomach friendly.

Brown faux fur shawl:: H&M, Vintage men's plaid collar shirt:: Thrifted, LUX maroon racerback vest:: Urban Outfitters, Army green linen shorts:: Forever 21, Cream knee-highs:: Forever 21, Brown combat boots:: Forever 21

NO FURNITURE SO CHARMING AS BOOKS

I used to love to read.

I'm not sure exactly when it was that I fell out of love with it,

but I know it definitely had to do with me being in college.

Being a Creative Writing major,

both reading and writing are inevitable and inescapable....

and the fact that I want to write for a living as a fashion journalist someday allows me to predict that much of my future will be mostly spent with my head buried within a book or magazine.

Since I've been in school, reading has became such a drag.

There are sooooo many amazing stories out there,

yet due to having professors who are obsessed with the world's most uninteresting authors, lol 

I've been in a reading rut...

stuck with the boring, the abstract, the overly theoretical, and the non-captivating.

My delay in posting lately has largely stemmed from the fact that I have craploads of reading to tackle.

Thank God the materials spark some part of my interest, 

or else my money spent on Amazon to buy the books would be a total waste.

I don't think I'll actually be able to indulge in something of my choice until I graduate...

since most of my free time is spent dissecting class materials.

But until then,

I'll just have to deal.

NO PARKING

Wearing Denim Levi's jacket, DIY vintage floral top, Black & white striped tank:: H&M, 

Maroon cargo pants:: Forever 21, Brown combat boots:: Forever 21

Things are looking quite promising for my online store! :)

After much consideration, I decided I'm probably going to go with Ebay as the selling platform...

but depending on my progress, I might switch to BigCartel.

We'll see...

This week is already ridiculous,

and it's only MONDAY!

As far as school goes, I have tons of reading to do...

a lot of which I'm already behind and it's only the second week of school.

For one of my classes on Ethnic Politics, my professor wants us to read one 

of the three books he's assigned for us by this Thursday.

I wouldn't have much of a problem with this if I didn't have four other classes to keep up with...

plus the fact that I have A LIFE! lol

But hey, I guess that's the beauty of a multi-tasker:

making it work.

Since we're on the subject of my college life,

I found it disgustingly hilarious that in my Religious Studies class today,

my professor farted.....

TWICE!

mid lecture. lmbo!

I tried soooooo hard not to laugh, 

and yet the majority of my other classmates continued to pay attention

nonchalantly, as if the woman didn't just let one loose!

The only person whose face seemed to share my disbelief 

was one of the students who had just added the class.

He happened to be sitting right next to my professor,

and contained himself while putting his head down. lol

I waited for her to at least say "Excuse me,"

or even lie and say it was her shoe or the whiteboard marker....

but she just continued rambling on like her gassy mishap was non-existent.

What a way to start off the week. lol

THRIFTED TREASURES

Oh, the joy of thrifting. :)

I've always been a fan of getting a whole lotta bang for my buck,

which is a bargain hunter's most infamous quality that I'm pretty sure derived from my mom.

Thrift shopping has definitely helped me to add dope one-of-a-kind pieces to my closet

without breaking the bank. 

Cuh-ching! lol

AFTER HOURS

Notice anything silky, new, and fabulous??!

No, it's not my scarf. lol

It's my hair!!!

After poking around on Youtube, I decided to put my mane miseries to an end and

whip up a new doo for myself!

My hair grew out quite a bit, so I'm definitely about to keep the momentum going.

I know that most black women would try to perpetrate 

that their flowing locks are all miraculously theirs...

{knowing good and well they have a weave.} lol

You would've thought it was a secret society or something.

Ixnay on the weavidsday. lol

Welp! The secret's out!

Let me know what you guys think! :)

ISLAND GIRL

While I've always found myself obsessing over countless vintage items I've discovered on Ebay, 

it took me a while before I could actually gain the nerve to actually purchase something.

I think my apprehension was rooted in my mom's voice buzzing in my ear,

where I'd hear a mantra of her parental rants of anxiety about her concerns with online shopping scams.

But after brushing off the worry, I decided to take my chances in my purchase of a few vintage finds.

REBEL YELL

WILDERNESS WANDERER

NAVAJO NIGHTS

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