Release you.

photo by michael dodes of millcitymen

hair & makeup by amber heckert

i'm annoyingly huge on quotes, the interpretation of dreams, spiritual stuff and this past weekend apparently - tarot cards. my tarot card reader? a gal holding a can of PBR at a house-warming party. this would normally be a recipe for hilarity and all things non-serious, but at the flip of each card came an explanation that read me like a book. and as generic and vague as it might've been, it told me everything i needed to know in two words: let go.

and who would i be if i didn't leave you with yet another quote? this time, from our childhood friend - winnie (da pooh). 

how lucky i am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard? 

Happy Bey-Day!

photos by michael dodes of mill city men

make-up + hair by amber heckert
special appearance by sweet, sweet chuckie (bka charlie)

[outfit 1] vest: zara | bodysuit: american apparel | heels: zara | cuff: h&m
[outfit 2] vintage braves jersey: patricia field nyc | heels: steve madden | hat: coal headwear from martinpatrick3 | sunnies: karen walker | clutch: shoemint
[outfit 3] blazer + matching shorts: h&m | heels: steve madden | sunnies: karen walker | tote: h&m

in honor of bey-day, i wanted to share a preview of a photoshoot where i accidentally ended up looking like the halfrican queen beysus. totally not our intention at all, but once the 'fro was formed - there was no turning back. enjoy + happy bey day - hope you're celebrating with a heavy rotation of beyonce on your playlist! x.

The Girl Who Lived.

photo by Michael Dodes of Mill City Men

(amazing) hair + makeup by Amber Heckert

those who know me best, know i have a slightly unhealthy obsession with all things harry potter. and though fashioning my life to the likes of a make-believe wizarding world is probably neither smart or realistic, i like to think i'm the girl who lived. and will continue to do so.

inspiration | walked by the 'before i die' chalkboard mural outside the martinpatrick3 storefront the other day and immediately thought of this quote a friend posted recently:

"in the end, there are only three things that matter - how much you loved, how gentle you live and how gracefully you let go of the things not meant for you.."