Time Capsule

        On June 14th I officially graduated from University, and as a gift and a way to celebrate, my mom and I went on a trip to New York City. We had an amazing time, stuffed ourselves with incredible food, and did some serious second hand shopping. The first time I went to NYC I thrifted my heart away, and this trip I made sure to do the same. Did I bring an empty suitcase in order to ensure I would be able to bring home all my new purchases? Absolutely. 

        This outfit is featuring two new pieces I found, this graphic t and sunglasses, both from the second hand store Crossroads Trading on W 26th Street. I cannot find the brand of this t-shirt, because the tag is just Next Level which is a custom apparel brand so not much help there. But I love this graphic design, it reminds me of a badass tattoo that I would probably get. These micro sunglasses were a last minute grab right before I hit the cashier and I have no regrets. Now I just need to actually buy some contact lens so I can wear them without being blind. But alas.

T-Shirt: Thrifted

Jeans: Lees Jeans

Sneakers: Vans Old Skools

Belt: Topshop

Sunglasses: Thrifted

Stopping Traffic

        The finale of our shoot: going to quite literally the middle of the road for a shot. Anything to get "the" shot, right? Anyway, adrenaline rush aside, it was absolutely worth it. 

        With my Urban Outfitters crop top, thrifted trousers, thrifted belt, Old Skool Vans, and Sadie & Sage denim jacket, we took on the streets. You can't see the fear in my eyes, can you?

        Oliva Chan was absolutely amazing to work with, and I am obsessed with the photos she took during this shoot. I can't wait to possibly work with her in the future. Don't forget to check out her work!

Graffitied Heart

Last look + my thrifted dress pants 

+ chain + Old Skool Vans

Take My Hand

        Finding this overpass downtown in Gastown was a game-changer for Olivia and I. 

        Keeping the look from our last post, we moved up to where the natural light shines, and we're obsessed with the results. Opting for my hair half up this time for some dimension (my hair often looks flat and boring) we started experimenting with the "reaching into the camera" pose, and you'll be seeing some more of it in later posts as well.

Think You Got The Juice?

        When Olivia said we should try taking a few shots in the SFU Nesters Market, I thought: one, that's genius, and two, this should be fun. 

        What I wasn't expecting was the fantastic lighting- soft, warm, and glowy. Perfectly blown out, with yellow tones that added an ethereal vibe to the photos. Although I was initially anxious about the possibility of taking photos in a public store, we came to found that we went during a relatively inactive time and encountered very few awkward stares. Thank God.

        As one may be able to guess, I borrowed this Hawaiian t-shirt from my dad's closet. Paired with my grey Garage biker shorts, black American Apparel fanny pack, and my unknown vintage Nike Airs. Underneath I'm sporting my grey Calvin Klein sports bra, which came in handy for our following outfit changes.