lol I'm Still Alive | Recent Faves

So I have not updated this blog or my YouTube channel lately (sorry.) But good news, I got a job!! I work in retail and I'm so excited because more $ means more hauls! But also less time to do this internet stuff :( I almost deleted my YouTube channel recently because making videos is such a long, stressful process for me and I feel pressured to produce new, fresh content every week. So my YouTube channel is on hold for now :/

Anyway, I wanted to do a little update/recent favorites posts today! 

 me & my bff <3

My recent faves:

1) this denim skirt from Cotton On

2) aloe vera, because, sometimes humans get sunburns

3) my Canon, of course!

4) gorgeous summer sunsets

5) the YouTube channel Stuff Mom Never Told You

6) Chvrches' new single, "Leave a Trace" (and the cover art, for that matter.)

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4th of July!

Some pictures I took with my Canon EOS Rebel T5 on 4th of July. Thanks to my sister for always being my outfit cameraman when I need one(: Hope all my fellow Americans had a safe, fun Independence Day!

Details: top: DIY, Jeans: H&M, Shoes: Converse, Necklace + earrings: F21

Lately [update]

Lately, I've been busy, but not stressed.

Lately, I've been tired, both mentally & physically.

Lately, I haven't had any time to create outside of school.

Lately, the weather has been heating up to summer-worthy temps.

Lately, I've been listening to a lot of The Killers, Muse, and The Black Keys.

Sorry I haven't been posting a whole lot, but my Spring Break is coming up! Hope you all are well.

~Courtney

First Signs of Autumn

It's a good thing that the weather has finally begun to cool off in Southern California. (By cool off I mean that it is about 65 degrees in the morning and 75 degrees by lunch.) 

I've been very busy lately, but it's the good kind of busy. I went to a Lorde concert, a fashion show, our high school football game, and the Homecoming dance all last week. This week has been less busy, but I do have my birthday party this Sunday to look forward to. 

Outfit Details: Top: Thrifted, Necklace: F21, Jeans: H&M, Shoes: Gap Factory Store (similar)

Teen Rebellion

My best friend and I put on dark lipstick and took photos outside my house. It was 96 degrees today. We've known each other since kindergarten and I know I can trust her with anything. We'll be starting up our junior year of high school on Tuesday. 

We're rebels with a cause.

~

Seal Beach \\ 50s Style

Hello there! Sorry for the influx of photos today :)

One week ago I went to Seal Beach to celebrate Father's Day with the family. First, we went to Javantinis Espresso to get some gelato (courtesy of Grandma). I tried the passion fruit gelato and it was delicious! Definitely recommend. 

Next, we headed over to the California Shell Co., our favorite shop on the Seal Beach pier! They sell tourist-y items and hundreds of shells! I have no idea how cruelty-free it is since I did spy some "baby sharks-in-a-jar." However, we always stop there for their huge selection and affordable prices!

Onto my fabulous 50s dress! My friend and I went to the mall together on Memorial day weekend and bought the same exact dresses together! I believe they were $24.80 or something like that. It seems like a fair quality piece of clothing and it is just adorable! 

I paired it with some vintage accessories & I was good to go!

Outfit Details: Dress: Forever 21, Sunnies: old, Cross body purse: vintage, Shoes: Vans, "Pearl" Earrings: Target

Juxtaposed Skies

Juxtaposed.

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Softer than skies,

Sweeter than summer.

Dreamy at dawn,

The clouds have cleared.

The efflorescence of flowers,

their scent filling the air.

An iridescent dew droplet fades.

Besides me being a hot mess right now, I hope all you are doing well!

I was playing around with Picasa 3 again after a stressful day. (I had two big tests today and my first AP Test is next Wednesday, May 14th.) I have also been super angsty and my emotions are like a rollercoaster. The result of my creativity and teen angst are the above photos. I am quite proud of them. In the first two photos you can see me eating an ice cream cone!! It is a mini chocolate cone from Trader Joe's and they are really good. [not a sponsored post] 

This is a really artsy post, for I also wrote the poem that is featured above. I forgot how one can express their thoughts and feelings so beautifully through poetry. How do you express your creative side?

Outfit Details: Dress: Heavenly Boutique, Cardigan: Kohl's, Shoes: Vans (old), Daisy earrings: Target