TRAP, TRAP, TRAP

This dress was one of the items sent for review by CowCow and I chose it because of the phenomenal print, but the cut was something I wanted to test out because it isn't typically what one would deem the most "flattering" for my shape. Skater dresses are usually a fail safe and this reversible "skater" only has a slight flare; the flare also starts much lower than the standard skater but not low enough to be considered a drop waist. Needless to say I was intrigued. 

You might also be wondering why I chose this print, even why I felt it necessary to put a long sleeve under a jacket in the middle of summer. To be honest the first time I laid eyes on this print what came to mind was that song wild horses by "The Sundays", you know from the Buffy the Vampire Slayer soundtrack? That was an incredible album man, I truly miss those days and that kind of music. I added the long sleeve because I wanted so badly to have a peek of a rust color below the scrunch of the jacket sleeves.

So here we have it, a lightweight denim jacket with sweatshirt sleeves on top of a  dress that's on top of a rust colored long sleeve.....let's not forget the over the knee faux suede boots. Yep folks, that's me, fashion over function most all of the time. 

I know, I know....it's hot out, even with fall looming around the corner (in the best way possible), it's still balmy AF. But I've said it once and I'll say it again; I'm that person who complains about the heat and refuses to let that change my outfit plans and/or allow me to peel pieces of my outfit away just to fulfill my comfort "needs". 

As for how the dress worked out; truthfully I'm not too keen on the cut but the print is so phenom and I am horrendous at returning things. I also have confidence in finding ways to make things work even when they kinda don't...but do.....but don't.

With this print being super on point and the color palette equally as poppin', the decision to pair it with this mixed medium jacket from "Forevers" (Forever21)... just came easy. 

Autumnal feels all the way.

I don't know about you but I am waiting impatiently for Fall to officially hit so I can delve deeper into my jacket collection. I HATE the summer and my denial is so "vivid and true in color" that I WILL in fact wear shit that is not in season because I said so, because I refuse to play this game with Summer.   

With the song wild horses on the brain, I was almost certain I would name this post "Wild horses", but  while editing all I had in heavy rotation was a long list of trap music...because though the other song was the original choice, and although alternative music is life, my heart bleeds all forms of Hip Hop/Trap music....so again here we are.

TRAP, TRAP, TRAP, TRAP, TRAP, TRAP.

"See the look on my face (woo!)
Like Carol City one state
N****$ hate on my sound
'Til I went the first round
Then I earnt the Lombardi
Ain't no fuckboys allowed..."

What I'm Wearing:

1. Sunnies from Torrid. $15 (On sale)
2. Necklace from AFAZE. (3 for $10 sale)
3. Jacket from Forever21. $24.90 (Circa 21 million years ago, alternative HERE, HERE, & HERE)
4. Long sleeve from Boohoo.com. $7 (On sale)
5. Bracelet from Burlington Coat Factory. $7 (Alternative, HERE)
6. Dress from CowCow via Amazon.com. $16.99 (Sent for review)
7. Boots from Avenue.com. $30 (alternative HERE)

OPULENT.

“If you’re going through hell, keep going.”

— Winston Churchill

Glow baby, GLOW!

There's no shortage of people who will attempt to steal your shine. They will attempt and some will actually be successful, but I say FUCK em'. 

There's only so much you can do to please people and so much you can ask of people. And, no matter how much people try and tear you down or disrespect you, you've gotta make sure they get a healthy dose of the dust you leave them in.

You've gotta be true to you, you've gotta believe in you're own magic. No, I'm not trying to be motivational or hype you, I'm not really that kind of girl. What I am doing is letting you know the facts of the matter.

It's perfectly OK to let people in, but be wise. And it's perfectly OK to cut people off from your particular brand of awesome AF, because you are awesome. Everyone is the shit. Whether you know it or understand it, and whether someone just doesn't mix well with your brand of awesome AF is always to be discovered; once you figure it out....act accordingly. 

I know my worth, do you? Don't be afraid to charge people exactly what you're worth, if they can't afford it...it says nothing about you or your product. They can either save up for you, pay what you're asking, or move on to find someone they can afford. 

You just gotta keep glowing baybay, be the opulet being you are. 

“Courage is what it takes to stand up and speak. Courage is also what it takes to sit down and listen.”

— Winston Churchill

By no means do I think that you should be you in ways that deliberately hurt others, or that change and progression isn't good, but remember what it costs to conform when it really does no one any justice. Don't be selfish but don't be entirely selfless either.  

In the recent months (let alone weeks) I've reeeeeaaaally been coming face to face with all of these things. I'd like to think I'm quite self-aware, I also believe in regular self-reflection and check-ins, you gotta know (or get to know) you're weaknesses; why you get angry, what it all means, what you want out of life, how you plan to make it happen, when you're making mountains outta mole hills, when to let go, when to sink your claws and teeth deep down into it; your whole life will be a series of this. Work on perfecting it. No, there's no such thing as perfect but there's no reason you shouldn't strive and hone. 

As for my outfit, what could convey opulence more than this sequin white iridescent sorcery. There was nothing I wanted to pair it with more than my holo-sexellent kicks. Then I I realized that the only thing left to do was to add in the juxtaposition flare I should sincerely be know for by now. Soooooo...... in came my Rebel Wilson moto leggings and my Grave Digger skull bag from Killstar.

Nothing says hard and soft like skulls and sequins.

What I'm Wearing:

1. Sunnies from Hottopic.com.$14.90 (2 for $10)
2. Jacket from Charlotterusse.com. $20 (On Sale, no longer available, alternative HERE)
3. Tank from Forever21.com. $14.90
4. Moto leggings from the Rebel Wilson Collection for Torrid. $20 (On sale, no longer available)
5. Sneakers from Charlotterusse.com. $15 (On sale, no longer available, alternative HERE & HERE)
6. Bag from Killstar.com. $45 (On sale)