My New Workout Regimen

So today was the second day of my new workout plan and I am practically dying due to soreness, but it feels great to be exercising again. What tends to happen with me is I get super pumped up about working out for a short period of time, and as soon as I miss one day (other than Sundays because it's good to give your body a day of rest, and I choose to make Sundays my rest days!) I just stop working out entirely. So this time  I decided to do a few things differently. First, I decided to start blogging about this. I think being healthy is a wonderful way to worship Jesus. I know it sounds strange initially, to want to get fit for God. But the bible tells us time and time again that our bodies are temples for the Holy Spirit to dwell in - so one way we can glorify God is by keeping our temples healthy! 

"Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body." 
-1 Corinthians 6:19-20

I also like to refer to a verse in the book of Romans which says, "I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship" (Romans 12:1). 

The second thing I did was download a few free apps on my phone specifically for fitness. There are several applications smart phone users can get for workout videos and lessons, healthy eating, keeping track of your workouts, etc. Depending on what type of exercise you like to do, there are apps literally for every type of physical activity - from cycling to running to at-home exercising with your own body weight. Anyway, I downloaded Fitocracy, a few apps from the free Daily Workout series, and signed up for Fitsugar, which is available at the App store under "Popsugar" and is also accessible online. 

Lastly, I decided to set a very short term goal paired with a reward for myself if I reach that goal. So in two weeks from yesterday (which will be December 10th), if I exercised everyday of the two weeks (minus Sundays) I'm going to treat myself to a new workout shirt! 
I'm the kind of girl who needs that extra motivation to be physically fit. It's hard to find motivation because my bodyweight is actually below the "target weight" for my height, and I'm just above the "normal" mark. I've been blessed with a fairly good metabolism, I suppose, and I've grown used to eating whatever I want. So because I'm not exercising for the purpose of losing weight, I find motivation quite scarce and I tend to become complacent about being healthy. I also want to get fit because I'm anemic and I have a particularly difficult time building up muscle. So I really need to work at toning my body and building lean muscle. This way I can gradually build up a strong body to match the strong faith God is building up in me! 
So as I was contemplating how to prevent myself from quitting and becoming discouraged, I remembered how my parents used to get me to do things - rewards! When I was getting potty-trained, it was little toy army soldiers; when I was just beginning to get homework in elementary school, it was a chart for gold stars; when I started doing chores around the house, it was allowance money; and so on and so forth. So I decided to employ the same tactic and reward myself with little things every few weeks. And as I get more and more consistent and start making progress in building muscle, the target date will move further and further away. The goal is that eventually I won't need rewards as a crutch, because I will be more motivated by wanting to be fit for the Lord, for my future husband, and for myself, than by getting material rewards. But until I start making progress and seeing the results (which is a reward in itself!), I find it a little too hard for me to keep myself accountable.

Anyway if any of you are trying to get strong and healthy to glorify God with your body, stay tuned for more updates! And in the meantime, check out my workout/healthy-eating board on Pinterest by clicking here!

See y'all soon!

Love,
Jenny

FALL 2012 TREND COUNTDOWN

Hopefully you all had a lovely Thanksgiving holiday! I definitely enjoyed mine. It was great to get a break from all the college stress, and my boyfriend and I were blessed enough to enjoy two Thanksgiving meals actually - one with his family at his house, and one with my family at my house!
Anyway, today I thought I would do a countdown to highlight a few of my own personal favorite Autumn trends for 2012, and how to rock them modestly! Check it out -

4. COLORED ANORAKS
Below is a self-portrait I took wearing one of the two colored anoraks I purchased this Fall! I bought this burnt orange beauty at my current favorite store - H&M - for 30% off. (I love November sales!)
Anyway, it's hard not to be a neutrals person, especially in the fall/winter season, because the tendency is to gravitate towards dark, muted tones in order to absorb warmth. (Look it up - people wear brighter colors in the summer to keep cool and darker colors in the winter to keep warm!) However, that doesn't mean we have to let the cold weather suck out all the color from our wardrobes - which is why this year I'm really liking the dark but colored anoraks that are populating the store racks right now. It's a nice change from the typical brown or black jackets we all see year round.
Styling Tip: I personally love dressing anoraks down with a cozy sweater, a pair of dark skinny jeans or leggings, and a nice flat brown boot!

3. DENIM BUTTON DOWNS
Below I'm wearing a light-washed denim button down from J.Crew. (If you shop at J.Crew stores and you're a student, make sure you bring your student ID next time! With a valid ID, you can get 15% off your purchase which comes in so handy when you're on a college budget!)
Okay, let's all just be real here - denim button downs will never go out of fashion. So I think it's a great piece to invest in. I've had mine for a year and a half at least, and I've worn it in every season - even in summer, and I live in southern California! I also like that button down shirts in general are so flexible. You can wear it completely buttoned up, completely buttoned down over a cute tee or tank, halfway buttoned with an undershirt, underneath a cute crewneck sweater - I've even worn it layered over a slim hooded sweatshirt!
Styling Tip: Try wearing a denim button down with denim skinny jeans! Denim on denim is a great formula for success - just make sure there's contrast in the shades of denim. I pair this particular shirt with dark black or dark blue skinny jeans in order to create a good balance in contrast. 

2. WESTERN ANKLE BOOTS
So I love Madewell - their design, styling, and of course their fashion. However, their clothes/accessories/shoes are so expensive that I can barely afford a pair of socks there, much less a pair of genuine Italian suede + leather lined shoes. Last month I was at the Madewell in Old Town Pasadena, and I was eying The Zipcode Boot they sell. All the colors they sell of this particular western ankle boot - castle rock, rusted red, and transatlantic blue - are beautiful, especially for Fall! Unfortunately, the $198 price tag was an immediate turn off. I'm all for investing in pieces that will last, but I personally feel like $200 for a single pair of shoes crosses the modesty line. Even though God's word doesn't state how much we should or shouldn't spend on shoes, His word does instruct against buying costly garments -

"likewise also that women should adorn themselves in respectable apparel, with modesty and self-control, not with braided hair and gold or pearls or costly attire, but with what is proper for women who profess godliness - with good works."
-1 Timothy 2:9-10

 Now you may be thinking "wait a second, braiding your hair is immodest?"And to that I say no (read below to see why!) For modern day Christians, this verse can seem somewhat ambiguous and make people a little bit uneasy. I like to refer to Christian columns/websites for further guidance as to how to correctly live out vague scripture like this. This article (https://www.christiancourier.com/articles/206-what-about-braided-hair) shares some really great insight into this particular passage in 1 Timothy. To comment on the matter of braids and the specific things Paul mentions in this letter to Timothy, I want to quote a few paragraphs from the article:

First the author, Wayne Jackson gives us an informal definition of immodesty by saying people can be immodest "by being underdressed or extravagantly dressed." I think so often we don't realize that modesty isn't just in relation to how much skin you're showing. Jackson goes on to write that "the emphasis of this passage is upon the development of inner spiritual qualities, which could be obscured by outlandish dress. Paul is not condemning the items mentioned per se. What he is prohibiting is that excess which would detract from the woman's spiritual charms. It would not be sinful for a Christian woman to wear a wedding ring of gold, though gold is mentioned. It is however, in my judgement, a sign of ostentation to see women wearing rings on virtually every finger, some on her toes, and three or four in each ear - not to mention nose and eyebrow rings, studs, etc...Moreover, Paul's prohibition includes 'costly raiment.' How much does 'costly' cost? Compared to what many folks in third world countries wear, virtually anything we put on is costly. The way we dress within our culture is, therefore, to some degree a factor in exercising good judgment...The point is this: for both women and men, one may dress well, and even fashionable within his cultural circumstances; however, he or she should avoid being show-offish. Inner traits should be paramount in our public demeanor. Christ should be magnified in us..."

(PHOTO CREDIT: MADEWELL)

Anyway, that's how I feel about modesty as well, which is why when I found virtually the same ankle boots as the ones from Madewell (pictured above) for a tenth of the price, I pounced!

These Sueded Slip-On Western Booties were $19 at Charlotte Russe last month (and they're still on sale for the same price on their website right now! - http://www.charlotterusse.com/product/Shoes/Boots/Western-Boots/entity/pc/2115/c/2656/sc/2828/206231.uts). I bought the pair in the color "cognac" and considering the fact that they're my only heels (and I have thus practically lived in them for the past two months) I would say they are actually pretty amazing quality for the price!
Styling Tip: Okay this is going to seem super weird, but I've been loving wearing these ankle boots with socks! For whatever reason, last year I totally ran out of socks (where they went I have ZERO clue) and I picked up a variety pack of neutral colored Merona brand socks from Target, and I still have them and still love them! I also highly recommend the brand MUJI. It's a Japanese brand, but they have stores in other parts of the world. I went to the Philippines with my aunt & uncle two summers ago to visit for the first time (I'm half Filipino and most of my extended family still resides there) and my aunt & uncle introduced me to MUJI. Their socks are great quality, and I'm so glad I stocked up because I believe MUJI only has 3 stores located in the United States and they are all in New York. (And their online store - which is in itself already very limited - is almost always out of socks!) Anyway, back to the point. Ankle boots + socks = total win. Just try it.

1. SUPER COZY SWEATERS
Sweaters are essentially my uniform. I wear them year round, but I especially like wearing them in the Fall. There's just something about the crisp Autumn air! Anyway sweaters are also really great because they're almost always modest in terms of skin coverage. They aren't always modest in terms of price, but lately I've been seeing some wonderfully reasonably-priced sweaters at places like H&M and ASOS.
Styling Tip: Lately I've been really into buying sweaters oversized in bigger medium/large sizes, and pairing them with a pair of thick leggings and flats for a cute, comfy look, or with boots and a top knot for an edgier look.

Anyway, I've got some more exciting posts lined up, and I'll be updating a lot more frequently soon! Especially next month after the 14th. Keep your eyes peeled! Also check out my tumblr photo blog dedicated to modesty (Follow the "MODESTY" link in the upper right sidebar).

Love,
Jenny

Birchbox Review #5

Happy early Thanksgiving everyone! I'm so excited to feast, but more than that, I'm excited to spend quality time with my friends and family back home (and my boyfriend!) It'll also be really nice to take a break from the hustle and bustle of art school.

Anyway, if any of you followed me before I officially started dedicating this blog to modesty for Christ, you'll know that I used to post reviews to a service called Birchbox. So to catch any newbies up, Birchbox is a beauty subscription where for $10 per month, you literally get a birch colored box of about 5-7 cute little goodies! Most of the beauty products in the box are sample sizes, but sometimes Birchbox makes some sweet deals with hair/makeup companies and scores full-size products for their subscribers. Anyway, my Aunt bought me a subscription as a graduation present last June, so I've been reviewing the boxes I've been getting ever since. (Thanks again, Aunt C!)

However, I completely forgot to post my review for last month, but decided to just move on to this month's box instead of backtracking.
A few of you may now be wondering why I'm going to continue to review these boxes even though I've narrowed the focus of this blog. So my response is that the focus of this blog is "Christian fashion, beauty, & lifestyle" (see the upper left sidebar), and I think Birchbox is a great example of being modest with money. I use the Birchbox service as a complete alternative to buying beauty products in stores, so it saves tons of money (think of how many random beauty/makeup products you've purchased and hardly used! I know for a fact that if I were still buying new eye liners, lipsticks, and nail polishes regularly, it would add up to a lot more than $10 per month. Plus so much of that would be sitting there unwrapped or hardly used.) And even though I rarely wear makeup these days, I like that Birchbox sends sample sizes which allows me to use up products until they're completely used up as opposed to my old habits of buying new lipsticks and never getting through them. I also like that Birchbox sends a lot of cleansers and health products that promote being fit and having healthy skin and hair. Since I've stopped regularly wearing makeup, I've really been focusing on just being clean and healthy. One verse that inspires me to be healthy and take care of my skin, hair, and overall body is found in 1 Corinthians -

"Or do you not know that your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have from God? You are not your own, for you were bought with a price. So glorify God in your body." 
-1 Corinthians 6:19-20

Hopefully that inspires some of you! Anyway, onto the actual review now:

1. SOYJOY Cranberry Snack Pack // This is a gluten-free health bar made with real cranberries. I'm not usually a big health bar fanatic (I actually don't really like any granola / health / diet bars at all!) but I'll give this one a try. It definitely seems convenient, and it's hard to find healthy packaged food.
5 bars, $6

2. Jouer Fragrance Cornucopia // I'm very excited about this month's fragrance sample because usually the perfumes come in these super thin spritzer bottles, but they aren't meant to be portable. This month's scent (featuring gardenia, jasmine, and honeysuckle notes) is specifically meant to be portable! I'll definitely bring this along to the next fancy event I attend. Maybe the wedding I'm photographing next month!
Full size, $42

3. Lulu Organics Lavender + Clary Sage Hair Powder // So I've heard of "dry shampoo" but have never been a user of it. This is apparently a dry powder shampoo that you're meant to massage into your roots. It claims not to leave a residue, but I think I'll remain a skeptic on this one. I actually only wash my hair every other day at the most because your scalp actually produces natural oils which provide key nourishment to your hair. So you're robbing your hair of that extra health power when you wash your hair every day. Besides, it's cheaper to wash hair every other day - less shampoo and conditioner!
So if anyone would like to try this hair powder sample, contact me by leaving a comment below, or through Flickr!
Full size, $30

4. Sumita Contrast Eye Pencil // This eye liner is "extra-bold" and is supposed to be "long-lasting" (as all eye liners claim to be nowadays). I haven't given this a try yet, but I appreciate the design. I also tested some on my hand and it didn't smear easily. I like that this is a full size product!
Full size, $11

5. ModelCo SHINE Ultra Lip Gloss // Another thing I love about Birchbox is that the company tries to promote products from all over the world. ModelCo is an Australian brand, and this lip gloss is supposedly popular there. What I like most about this is probably simply the design of the packaging haha. I love that there's a rather large built-in mirror on the side of the tube. I prefer lipstick to lip gloss, but my mom has taught me a few really nice blend methods for blending lipstick with lip gloss, so I'll definitely be trying this out. And again, I like that this is a full size product!
Full size, $16

The November Birchbox also came with two cute extras to celebrate the month of giving!

Extra #1: Reusable Gift Envelope Front // Some of the beauty products were hidden in this envelope, so it was a nice touch to be able to open a little package. & as a graphic design major, I absolutely love packaging! I'm very excited to follow the instructions (if you can't read the box, under GIVE it says "Instructions: Choose someone special. Empty pouch. Load it back up with something that will make that special someone smile"). I'm definitely using this for a little "just because" treat for my boyfriend! I just need to find something cool to put inside...

Extra #1: Reusable Gift Envelope Back // Is this not just adorable?! I love little fill-ins like this. 

Extra #2: $15 Coupon Code to CHROMATICgallerie // Another perk of subscribing to Birchbox comes in the form of discounts! Last month Birchbox sent out a Madewell gift card and I happen to live quite close to a Madewell store so of course I went crazy and invested in a substantial burgundy coat for autumn/winter. (See my self-portrait wearing the coat below! Sorry you guys can't see the full view of the coat.) Anyway I don't shop at CHROMATICgallerie, so this month this coupon is up for grabs! Contact me through comments or my Flickr (click on my self portrait to get to my Flickr) and I'll either send you this coupon physically by snail mail, or the code digitally - whichever you prefer!

Alrighty guys, have a great Thanksgiving Day and don't go too crazy when you go Black Friday shopping! Think first of the people you want to buy Christmas gifts for! That will both help your budget and keep you from selfish splurging (trust me, I'm definitely a culprit of the latter!) Just remember the reason for the season(:

Love,

Jenny

Then & Now

[July 2011 // November 2012]

I've recently realized a few things:

1. I rarely update my blog anymore - it's just kind of sitting here idly.

2. My blog doesn't have a focus other than "whatever I feel like posting, really."

3. I want my blog to have a focus other than "whatever I feel like posting, really."

and

4. I now know what I want that focus to be.

As a Christian woman, modesty is an important issue to me. In the past two years I have since come to realize the importance of being modest - not purely in dress, but in conversation, in spending, in behavior, etc. and I feel that this concept has a special place in my heart. For the first three years of high school (until I got saved in my senior year) I dressed "provocatively" to say the least. I not only wore minimal clothing, but I actually made quite a bit of effort trying to stand out - craving that double-take I'd see people do, as they gawked at my hundred-foot-high-faux-hawk.   But when God rescued me out of my brokenness and sinfulness, He started to show me a little more each day the importance of being a modest woman - in dress and in deed. I vividly recall one of those epiphany moments where I was reading my bible and came across a verse that seemed to say so little and yet so much; it was quite a revelation to me. 

"Charm is deceitful, and beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised." 

- Proverbs 31:30

 It was at this moment that realized I wanted to influence girls and young women, and try to exemplify modesty for the purpose of growing closer to Christ. But to do that I had to first become a truly modest woman myself. But I am learning that especially in today's society, that ends up being a constant battle. Daily, I am confronted with choices between being modest and being immodest - whether it be by the way I choose to dress, how much money I choose to spend on myself, how much I choose to boast, how much I choose to pray, the list goes on. And I realized after reflecting on my actions that I don't always make the choice to do God's work, or to show others the love of Christ. There are many times when I choose to "treat myself" to more than necessary, and in these times I end up in a very narrow state of mind where my focus is entirely on myself and my own personal desires. And I also realized that I can't be the only Christian woman who wants so badly to do the will of God and grow close to Him, and yet often gets distracted by material goods and sinks into worldly mindsets. 

Thus, today marks the first day of the rethinking of this blog. Through this platform, I intend on providing content for Christian girls and young women or girls and young women who want to dress modestly / be modest. The main focus will be on dressing modestly because I feel most passionate about the issue of dress in today's society (what with the lack of modest clothing in popular clothing stores, the issue of being modest yet still attractive, etc.), but I will also be covering topics such as modesty with money and modesty in action. I will be providing (hopefully) helpful beauty and fashion tips, including "haul" videos (but from a Christian, low-budget standpoint!), and alternative fashion to today's popular immodest attire. But quickly, I want to notate here that this blog isn't about dressing modestly because it's a rule or dressing modestly because otherwise you're a sl*t. The sole purpose of me creating content for this blog and aiming to dress modestly is all to glorify Jesus Christ. Because "whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God" (1 Corinthians 10:31). 

So there you have it! I'll likely be posting a short "disclaimer" just to notate that the opinions expressed on this blog are merely that - opinions. My goal is to bridge the gap between what the bible tells us about modesty, and what Christ teaches us about the Christian walk, and today's society. I'm going to be forming opinions based on my understanding of the bible, and I'll be trying to support the topics I bring up with scripture, always! 

(See my "Vision" on the right sidebar for more detail.)

Anyway, more on all of the technicalities later.

I'm very excited about the prospects of this blog!

Be expecting the first real post within the week!

Love,

Jenny

birchbox review #4

Hey guys - long time no post. I've just been so busy with getting all settled in at CalArts (dorm room post to come!) and keeping up with my sketchbook and various art assignments. But I went home this past weekend and found my September Birchbox waiting for me. So here's the low-down:

1. Color Club Birchbox Custom Polish // Apparently, Birchbox collaborated with Color Club to create this custom shade just for Fall 2012. I'm not the biggest fan of wearing dark colors on my nails (it shows mistakes/unevenness) but I'll give it a try.
Full size, $8

2. Kate Spade New York Twirl // I was beaming when I opened my Birchbox to find Kate Spade's Twirl fragrance! I've always admired Kate Spade products simply for their aesthetic appeal. Not to mention Kate Spade storefront window displays.
Full size, $18-80

3. twistband Hair Tie // I love hair ties; my hair is always insane so I'm a hair tie junkie (but my favorites will always be American Apparel's vintage velvet scrunchies). I'm also extremely excited about the color. (The color is a lot more pastel blush pink than it appears in this photograph.) Coral, blush pink, peach, tangerine, matte gold, and metallic gold are my absolute favorite colors!
Set of 12, $18

4. WEI to Go Sleep Over Kit // This mini kit includes a camellia oil-infused gel cleanser as well as a moisturizing face tint for medium skin. I'm super intrigued by the cleanser (since I've been at college I really haven't been wearing makeup; instead I'm obsessed with cleansers and being completely clean) but I'm blessed with a pretty good complexion so I won't be using the face tint. (Let me know if you're interested, and I'll swap you the moisturizer for a nice letter or postcard!)
Full size, $19

The September Birchbox also included 3 other items which aren't photographed here for reasons I will specify below.
5.  boscia Oil-free Nightly Hydration // Again, this is a moisturizer and since I don't use moisturizers, I asked my mom if she would like it and she said yes. So my mom is currently enjoying this boscia product.
Full size, $36
6. tili Bag // Okay so included in my Birchbox was this plastic bag with a colorful stripes print on both the front and back. It is horrendous. It's basically a ziploc bag except it wastes more ink. I think it's unnecessary to have print on ziploc bags, but if one really were to do so, I think the print needs to at least be attractive. Most displeased with the lack of taste in this product. Not to mention it was all crinkled up in the box.
Pack of 9-12, $8.49-9.49
7. Birchbox Digital Download // Birchbox decided to do something new and provide two songs for Birchbox subscribers to download! I absolutely love this idea and I'm excited to jam out to Tristan Prettyman.

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birchbox review #3

Hey all, so this review is a tad bit late just due to the chaos of life right now. (I'm moving into my dorm at CalArts in four days!) Nonetheless, here is what was packaged up in my August Birchbox!

1. Jouer Moisturizing Lip Gloss // I'm really excited to try this lip gloss out, but I'm the slightest bit afraid I won't enjoy it, simply because I've never been a lip gloss fan. I'm more of a lipstick girl myself, but I'm definitely willing to give this a try. Plus it's a very coral-ish shade, and I just so happen to love the natural look of the color coral; especially on lips! (Hence the blog, Coral Lips.)
Full size, $20

2. Juicy Couture Viva la Juicy La Fleur // So this is yet another perfume sample! Three for three Birchboxes have included some form of perfume sample, and two of three have included a Juicy Couture perfume sample! I definitely appreciate these because I've actually never gone out and bought a bottle of perfume due to the expensive nature of perfume. So this is a really nice way to experience the luxury without damaging your pocketbook.
Full size, $70

3. ShowStoppers Designer Fashion Tape // So these are double-sided strips of tape designed to "ensure that your party dress stays perfectly in place." - Can't say I hate that idea! Next time I slip into a strapless number I'll definitely give these a shot. I love that this is a very practical product.
24 strips, $9.99

4. Oscar Blandi Pronto Invisible Volumizing Dry Shampoo // I actually gave this gorgeous little spray bottle of dry shampoo away to one of my very close friends because she's much more of a beauty guru than I am, and I know I'm too chicken to use this product! I'm pretty sensitive about keeping my hair natural and I just don't use aerosol can products on my hair.
Full size, $25

5. Schick Hydro Silk Razor // I'm actually the most excited about this product. Strange, I know, as it's not even really a beauty product. But I'm a sucker for anything functional and practical, and I know I'll be going through a ton of these throughout my college years. So I have another five blade razor to add to my stock pile! I also love that this is a full-sized product.

6. Birchbox Beauty School 101 Guide // Last but not least, Birchbox sent out this super informative and well-designed pamphlet of tips and tricks to take note of regarding makeup and all things "beauty." I really appreciate this because I'm a makeup noob and I literally have no idea what anything is. (My mom is just a natural beauty and rarely wears makeup so she never really taught me anything!) So this has proved extremely helpful and I'm actually packing it in my makeup bag to bring to college!

Overall I'm a teensy bit disappointed with this month's box, just because there isn't anything that really blew my brains out (though at the same time I guess that's probably a good thing!) but I do really appreciate the guide Birchbox took the time to compile. I'm hoping my September box will have a few more things I haven't seen in a box before and maybe something I can put to use instantly, such as nail polish or a soap product. Anyway, I'm still pleased with my subscription and excited for things yet to come!

instagram issue #2

I'm still utterly obsessed with Instagram, and it's probably still my favorite app, but I've definitely slowed down since the first issue I posted. Before I would post multiple pictures a day, but now I can go a few days without posting/browsing my dash. Anyway, here are some highlights from the past three months. Follow and I'll follow back if you have a decent stream! @jennyearnest

my new macbook pro with retina display // polaroid of kevin // polaroid square shooter 2 // polaroid one step // 

polaroid express // kevin dean giammalva // page in my sketchbook dedicated to my anniversary with kevin // 

kissing in the parking lot! // my youth group stayed the night @ skid row on top of the union rescue mission //

the impossible project // 75 rolls of 35mm film // graduation // driving to las vegas //
letter from lilian nasanga, my sponsor child in uganda! // finished my pinata munnny // new gilly hicks sweats //
working out @ the westin in henderson // swimming pool in las vegas // tea @ the four seasons tea room //
cafe maji with cat hang // custom iphone case from catherine! // taisho teriyaki bowl goodness // flowers from baby //
first birchbox ever // princess nala // new nike free runs // cotton on heels for graduation // workout grind //
matte gold cross bracelet from brandy melville // light // pre-workout self-portrait //
the gorgeous dress i bought for my one year date with kevin(: // playing with hipstamatic // in my light spot //
me, whattup

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