Lord when I tell you, to get this Lookbook done was a trip and a half.....

The concept behind it was one I wanted and had in mind for a long time. I would always have mini Lookbooks play out in my head to the tune of whatever was blaring through my headphones at the moment. And even with all that went into this Lookbook, how much I LOVE it and am proud, it still doesn't exactly look like the wild and crazy that lives in my imagination.

I partially blame myself for not being able to fully articulate the crazy (verbally or otherwise), but DAMN IT if this Lookbook isn't FIYAH though!

I know we're heading into winter full speed ahead...but I don't care, because most of these looks will probably be worn then too...so watch and enjoy!

OUTFIT ONE:

-Blazer from Torrid
-Necklace from AFAZE
-Bracelet from Burlington Coat Factory
-Top from Tillys.com
-Jeans from Target
-Boots from Charlotterusse.com

OUTFIT TWO:

-Jacket from Reminiscence
-Skull tunic from Yesstyle.com
-Vest from Forever21
-Necklace from Burlington Coat Factory
-Rings from wholesale district
-Bracelet from Burlington Coat Factory
-Leggings from Rainbow
-Boots from Charlotterusse.com

OUTFIT THREE:

-Sunnies from Joyce Leslie
-Jacket from FashionToFigure.com
-Top from Target.com
-Necklace from wholesale district
-Jeans from Forever21.com
-Belt from V.I.M
-Boots from Charlotterusse.com

OUTFIT FOUR:

-Hat from Wetseal.com
-Long vest from H&M
-Dress from Forever21.com
-Necklace from Burlington Coat Factory
-Bracelet from Burlington Coat Factory
-Rings from wholesale district and street vendors (except the gold plated crystal one, it was made by me)
-Bag from a boutique in NYC
-Boots from Avenue.com

(Below is the behind the scenes of this Lookbook and some of the foolishness that went on during. It's a short clip but...)

Towards the end I was so spent, I live with a chronic illness that doesn't really allow me to over exert myself, to be super mobile, or to barely do what I did for this video...for this blog even, but I was gonna be damned if I wouldn't make this here video.

It was shot in the dead of July with the heat just thick and nagging, my headache and spine situation was on straight stupidity, but I actually enjoyed myself through all of the pain and literal sweat beads. I was out of commission for like a week or so but it was worth it.

“Maybe it meant something. Maybe not, in the long run… but no explanation, no mix of words or music or memories can touch that sense of knowing that you were there and alive in that corner of time and the world. Whatever it meant.…And that, I think, was the handle—that sense of inevitable victory over the forces of Old and Evil. Not in any mean or military sense; we didn't need that. Our energy would simply prevail. There was no point in fighting—on our side or theirs. We had all the momentum; we were riding the crest of a high and beautiful wave.” ― Hunter S. Thompson, Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas

Yet another tribute to an absolute favorite movie, from an absolute favorite writer. This movie is just one of those cult classics that deserves the classification; it is definitely one I could watch over and over again.

SIDE NOTE: It's amazing how different one can look once you've swapped out some basic accessories.

{DISCLAIMER: Before the panties commence to knot up and bunch into places that cause an excess of emotions or misinterpretation of this post, I am in no way shape or form promoting drug use, I am just relaying my experiences and sharing my inner most self with you.}

There is so much nostalgia connected to it...just an overload of the feels and flashbacks of experiences somewhat mirrored throughout the course of the movie, my adolescence was filled with adventure laced with a halo of hallucinogens (nothing hard or highly addictive...those were the rules). I never went overboard; I always used it as a means to expand my mind and closeness to those around me...also to free me from the confines of the world I'm tethered to. I spent many nights running around the city exploring the depths of my inner being and the deeper workings of the wold around me (alongside some of the most amazing kismet-worthy folks I'd ever met), I just wish those moments in time would've lasted longer.

Those were my teen years, I no longer dabble in world expansion of that nature or magnitude, I could never bring myself to (too scared...they don't make things like they use to). Now I just stick to books and enlightening conversation whenever and wherever I can find it.

These days I've become so recluse though, I've not come across many mind-blowing individuals (those that simulate a psychotropic and take me to another place). I've often felt like I was born in the wrong era, there's so much I wish I could've been there for...the 60's and 70's are definitely a time period I would've loved to have been a part of (as an adult of course...maybe a teen). I would even take a trip back to the 20's, although I probably wouldn't do so with nearly as much melanin as I possess currently (let's keep it funky shall we).

As for this look I decide to go with that flow, 70"s REALNESS here we come!

I paired my favorito black jeans from Foreverz with my tried and true life boots, this here floral button front top, this absolutely fech faux leather vest that I bought many moons ago from Rainbow (don't be sleepin' on Rainbow), and a "safari type" hat (that actually fits my big ass head).

This look is comfy, casual, and cutie as all of the F's, and it's just something I don't really have to think too much about in order to convey the look I'm going for. #WINNING.

What I'm Wearing:

"Safari type" hat from JCPenny. $15 (on sale 2 for $30, Similar HERE)
Floppy hat from Wetseal.com. $22.90 (Similar HERE, on sale right now for 70% off)
Vest from Rainbow. $12
Top from Target. $24.99(Similar HERE)
Jeans from Forever21.com. $17.90
Bracelet from Burlington Coat Factory. $7
Boots from Charlotterusse.com. $15 (On Sale from $45 Similar HERE)

{PLUS} FALL LOOKBOOK 2015.

Fear & Loathing In Las Vegas.