THREADS // SNAKE + CHEVRON

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outfit details:  skirt (worn as dress) - ?  //  belt + chevron ring- f21  // ​ vest - chicwish  //  necklace - moorea seal  //  two toned ring - amerrymishap  //  copper & triangle rings - jade stone  //  anklets - aquarian soul  //  snake armband - experimental vintage  //  sandals - blowfish shoes

​This little number is what I wore yesterday.  We both had eye appointments and James had the day off, so we left a bit early to hit up some thrift shops.  I found just a few golden finds.  Im particularly excited about the black suede fedora I found for $3.  I actually felt guilty for spending $3 on it!  When your trying to save $$ it puts you in a whole different mindset. 

I think summer has decided to finally really creep in here in Texas.  The past few days have been so muggy and hot, and I know its only the beginning.  I hope we keep getting more rain so we can swim in the river!  I miss the river.  Its about time we get our butts down there.  Its kind of hard to believe we are creeping up on the end of May already.  This month.  I knew I had alot on my plate as far as deadlines.  I have about 4 different June 1st deadlines on wonderful projects Im contributing to.  And each one still seems so undone and far away from the finish line.  But I know it will all come together.  Time just flies by.  It really really does.  ​

I went to my second session of therapy yesterday.  She introduced me to the EMDR method.  It felt a bit silly at first, but I can see where it might go, so I look forward to continuing.  I felt more relaxed this time... I could tell through my body language.  One hour goes by insanely fast.  ​

Today is day 6 of my no solid food fast.  Im actually really surprised how easy it has been.  The first two days were no fun at all.  Upset tummy all day and horrible migraines.  But day 3 was better, and its been getting better since.  I hardly even feel hungry which is really surprising for just having smoothies, pureed soups, teas and water.  5 more days to go.  I hope it only gets better.  I know not everyone else is experiencing the same ease, and I hate that.  I didn't think I could survive without coffee.  Literally.  But, Im proving myself wrong!  Its been a test of will, and its really shown me that I can have strength in the face of willpower.  I did by myself a salted almond chocolate bar as my reward for when Im done, and I cannot wait to eat it!!!​

THREADS // BLACK AND BLUE

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velvet blazer - thrifted // shirt - gifted // leggings c/o chicwish // boots c/o blowfish // purse - thrifted // necklace - sun and glory​

(see blowfish's ad to the side for a discount!)​

So, Im pretty obsessed with these leggings from chicwish.  They have them in purple too.  I have a deep deep love for blue velvet.  Always have.  Something about it reminds me of my mother, even though I don't remember her ever having anything in blue velvet.  But blue velvet leggings??? Love love love.  I enjoyed how this outfit came together with the different colors.  And it was fun breaking out some of my favorite old thrifted velvet pieces like the blazer and the purse.  Ive had them both for probably 10 or more years.  I remember finding the purse for 65 cents at a thrift store, back when thrift stores were still, you know, thrift stores.  It's crazy to walk into a goodwill now and see jeans for $19.99.  That makes me feel old, since I used to do all of my shopping for the new school year in junior high/high school and spend about $30 for the entire loot!  Anyway... I had some fun with this little outfit shoot, dirty hair and all.​

Yesterday I spent the day shooting for the next mini Bohemian Collective lookbook!  Ill let you know when its going to be released... it was one of the most intense shoots Ive done, for fear of messing anything up, and having some odds against me.  But James came in and saved the day and helped me out with the last part of the shoot.  I know I am veryyyy behind on the blog over there.  Ive been finding it hard to find the balance between this space, that space, my actual work, and home.  After the mess I made ALL over the house yesterday for this shoot... today Ill spend some time cleaning up, and hopefully dreaming up ways to be a bit more creative with my time and organization.​

Also, I posted the first GIVEAWAY yesterday here on the new blog!  In case you missed it, our giveaways are now in their own little section up top.  Just look for the tab that says Giveaways on it.  From now on, all giveaways will be posted there and not here on the main blog.  So go enter and spread the word! xo

CAMP MAGIC

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Hello little blog.  How I have missed thee.  I had a little camping adventure this weekend, and upon my return, my computer was fried.  So there has been a little cyber world delay...  But here I am.  My sweet soul sister Robin came to stay the weekend with us.  It was the perfect combination of relaxation, exploration, soul excavation and magic.  I packed the essentials... you know... sunnies, lip balm, peppermint oil, birth chart and tarot.  What else could you need?  Just kidding, we had tons of blankets, pillows, a gallon of water and matches, oh, and strawberry beer, you know, essentials.  ​I used this gorgeous bag from Chicwish to carry it all in, and then I used to while hiking in the woods to gather sticks, stones and bones in. 

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We stayed out at my parents place for our camp out.  It was no less than pure magic.  After a hike through the woods we made a fire and sat around and talked and read up on the current moon magic going on.  My conversations with Robin are always so intimate and heart felt.  A true connection.  An almost unearthly connection.  James jokes about how we are twins, which is so funny because he dated her all through high school.  Im so so happy she is back in our lives.  ​

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Magic by the fire.  This is Robin and James, two extensions of my own heart.  After the fire we bundled up in our sleeping bags.  It was freezing.  By morning we all had frost on our blankets.  It was an almost full moon, so the night sky was lit up and glowing for us.  Throughout our sleep we could hear the calls of peacocks, turkeys and owls.  A magical woodland.  And awoke to doves and cardinals busily going about their mornings.  I did not want to leave.  My heart, body, mind and soul wants to be out there.  For the rest of my days.  It is my dream.  ​

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The deer bones we gathered on our hike.  ​

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The day after, Robin loving on Bella.  We explored some deep dark avenues of ourselves with each other.  It feels so safe to have a friend who you can go so deep in the forest with, and not be afraid to be left alone, to navigate through the darkness.  Now if only we were able to see each other more than twice a year.  This has got to change.  And today, just three short days later, I have already received a hand written letter in the mail from this lovely.  See?  Amazing.  James better watch out or I may just fall for his ex girlfriend, haha.​