Embrace Fear

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Browsing through different blogs, I came across a quote and it stuck with me for awhile.

"Become so wrapped up in something, forget to be afraid."
-Lady Bird Johnson

This quote, I just can't find myself agreeing with it. I believe that being afraid of something, means that it has the true potential to be amazing.

Really, think of it - are you going to be afraid to wake up and brush your teeth in the morning.

Wait?

You say no? Well, how about your are in this scenario.

You have drafted and written and rewritten an email asking a big - shot blogger that you love to work with you on a project. Your mouse hovers over that send button. You click it.

I bet you have that "oh my goodness, I'm going to faint" feeling welling up in side of you.

Will she love my hard planned idea? Will she even email me back?

It's a butterfly moment indeed.

I felt that way last night, after sending off my pitch to two wonderful children authors. It's an amazing feeling. Why?

Because you know that what your doing means something to you and you will work through sweat and tears to make it happen.

When we are scared about something, we need to put our entire selves into making it happen, because when we do, well,

That's when something amazing happens.

This video really inspired me on this topic...Marie Forleo's is so inspiring!

Alison Sudol and Rue

Alison Sudol, my favorite singer, can most recently be found in the wonderful RUE magazine, full of inspiration everywhere.

I find Alison so inspiring! Her style, and her songs are just amazing.



I was thrilled to find out that she has written a childrens book (400 pages) and is coming out with a new album this Summer!

Be sure to check out her story in the RUE online magazine! And, I also find this behind the scenes video of the shoot great!

Piano Phone: Alison Sudol & Rue Magazine from Shark Pig on Vimeo.

Some previous pictures of Alison from Ban.DO

And enjoy this cheery song, "Blow Away" by her!

Anthropologies Stunning Wedding Line

How was your Valentines day? My favorite part was the launching of BHLDN - Anthropologies new wedding line! It is as lovely, if not more so, than imagined and has so many little details that make their pieces perfect. I love everything, the boleros, the dresses, the stunning gowns, accessories, and of course, shoes. There is inspiration seeping out of every click you make on the BHLDN website! Fall in love

Flapper Inspiration and FLapper Doodle

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One of my favorite eras to look for fashion inspiration are the 1920's. Flapper dresses, glittery dresses, shorter cuts, beaded purses, and feather hairpieces! The fashion style was taking a turn forever, expressing the freedom and breaking out that girls everywhere wanted to feel themselves!

I love to incorporate 1920's fashions into my wardrobe but I think that using the inspiration in paper goods is also adorable!

Let me introduce Flapper Doodle....

When I found out about Flapper Doodle and their absolutely adorable flapper fashion inspired pieces, I had to share!

Do you take inspiration from the Flapper era?

Also, be sure to enter my great Me and Goji giveaway!

Also, be sure to enter my great Me and Goji giveaway!

Only 16

I think it is so inspiring to find young photographers who have followed their dreams and are turning their lives, though not old in any sense, into big things. Meet Ann He. She is 16 and has already found her photos in publications! Oh, and did I mention she's quite an amazing photographer?

I think that it is important to have people like Ann. People like her have such an ability to inspire others. Peers her own age, students in her class, people that read magazines and blogs where her photography is found. Young to old, anyone can take something away from knowing that a teenager can create something full of beauty and creativity that tops many adult photographers!

If you have a passion - go for it. With enough try and hope, you'll reach what you never expected to have.

"Life is always a tightrope or a feather bed. Give me the tightrope."
~ Edith Wharton

Vogue Paris ~ How to incorporate 1920's style into your wardrobe

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I love learning and researching the 1920's, I think it is an era so full of drama, magic, daring people, style, and at the same time confusion. I think that there are so many different parts of the 1920's that we will never understand! It is so fascinating!

I love incorporating 1920's style into my own wardrobe. Since the "roaring 20's" were so full of glamour, it can be hard sometimes to think of how to take inspiration from their fantastic style into our own, everyday looks. Here are a few tips to help you along!

1) Dazzling hair pieces!
Your in luck - stunning, sparkly, and feathery, hair pieces are in right now! They are also very 1920's! Wear a band in your hair with curled hair and you will add instant charm to the rest of your somewhat casual outfit! These also look great with sundresses, and in photography sessions!

Great hairpieces from Band.Do's black label to add a little 1920's to your look!

2) Pearls!
Pearls were seen often in the 1920's, in stunning Flapper dresses, hairpieces, to elaborate necklaces! You can look on Ebay or Etsy for some beautiful pearl collars, I bought one for a dress in the making that was only around $2o! They are perfect to add to just the right dress.

3) Sequin hand bags
Sequin hand bags are a great item to add a little 20's to your outfit that aren't expensive! I picked up a great black very Flapper inspired hand wallet at Target the other day on sale for $5! You could also look at vintage stores for an authentic vintage one!

4) That one special dress
There are so many 20's dresses in shops right now! With there drop waists and boyish - straight down - style, they make for a comfortable but stylish dress! With just the right amount of sequins, you will be the bell of the ball.

1) Forever21 2) Poetrie

Will you be using any of these ideas in your style? What era do you like to admire fashion wise?