Jackson Pollock's first large-scale painting, Mural, has been discussed in a number of literature as well as a film remake. It is also arguably the piece that can be held primarily responsible for his legendary status. The painting defined a transitional moment in his life, a defining moment. "No limits, just edges."


Pollock helped define the genre of abstract expressionism and he played a significant role in how New York City achieved its status as the art capital of the world. One trait the acclaimed painter and I have in common was an attitude of defiance, an inability to accept failure or defeat or accept things as they are rather than how they could or should be... coulda, shoulda, woulda.


I've been dealing with a lot of changes and upheaval in my life lately. Struggles I've decided to view as tests of strength; moments of transition rather than anything worse or uncontrollable. Though at first my stubborn defiance viewed all these changes as shattering moments of free-fall, time and perseverance has helped show me that just because I've reached some endings, doesn't mean it is the end. Some chapters come to a close so that new ones, more comfortable ones can begin. Or even the uncomfortable chapters ahead, since we all know those can at times prove to be the more exciting ones.


You can't always be certain where the seemingly never-ending roller-coaster ride of life is taking you. But you also can't let all the bumps and free-falls scare you from taking the trip. Sometimes the moments of free-fall are where we tend to find deeper parts of ourselves; where we truly learn to grow and build a stronger inner core and sense of self. Sometimes they can prove to be defining moments, temporary moments of uncertainty leading to something new and necessary. So take the leap, and have faith. What's meant to happen is going to take place, the best you can do is stay positive and learn from the ride.


This set is from the transitional phase of my hair in between pink and back to now brunette. I thought it as well as the transitional/seasonal mood of the outfit were fitting to the more personal story shared with the look. Further details on the fit can be found below as always! And please bare with me as I navigate through all these changes as it'll definitely mean a slow-down on the blog. Til next time! xx

Carpe Diem. It's a well-known phrase meaning to seize the day. However it's one that's also often neglected in terms of execution.


This phrase is one that is applicable across the board — another little something we all forget about. This includes being applied to significant matters such as trust. Trust is a necessary pillar of any form of relationship, be it friendship, family, or more. However, in this generation and with the ease of blaming our past, it's one that we often forget to seize, or take true advantage of.


It's important to allow ourselves to trust realities we are experiencing as they are, to take advantage of what lucky hand you've been drawn recently. It is only a part of human nature to question things once they are out of your comfort level, whether that be the fact that they seem too good to be true or otherwise. Sometimes it's worth letting go of our armor, taking down our walls, and seizing the moments and experiences as they are thrown our way. You never know—in a slight hand, it may all be gone in an instant.


Unplug yourself from all the negative thoughts running around in your head and make some time to seize the moment + live a little. Thanks for making the time to click through to my humble abode, I apologize for any weird quirks on the new layout as I'm still attempting to get it perfected to my liking, hehe. 'Til next time! xx