Run Forrest Run

I know you were probably expecting a post of my synopsis of the Met Gala and how I was bored with everyones choices because wearing silver does not mean "Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology" or how someone should have ushered Selena Gomez(in Louis Vuitton) to the side and gave her a different dress. But instead, since this is my blog and I love sharing ideas, thoughts, theories, art and experiences; and I enjoy collecting images and words, from my life, books I read, conversations I have, thoughts I think and putting it all together on here I felt this was the perfect opportunity to take my racing mind and go on a mini rant regarding Forrest Gump the movie I watched following the Gala.

Some call it multifaceted, I call it complex.

More times than not, I enjoy reminding myself of how blessed I am rather than focusing on the opposite. Tonight I watched Forrest Gump, and while reminding myself of how beautiful the most simplest things are in life, I found myself craving a simpler mind, surprisingly. It’s so interesting to see how innocent Forrest Gump remained until he grew old, and only the things that really mattered in life (family, love, friendships, etc) ever had a true effect on him. 

It’s not that I want a simpler mind, I’d just like to float like a feather, if that makes any sense. It’s stimulating to see how different Gump was than all of his peers, simply because he didn’t think so much about certain things. It’s also stimulating to see how far in life it took him. No matter what Forrest stayed true to himself, not by choice, because he knew no other way.

Nowadays with technology, it’s so easy to be steered in different directions and taken down paths that may seem true to you at the moment, but in reality, they’re not. Maybe if my mind was a bit simpler, I would just float like a feather… Or not even think too much about thinking at all. I hate thinking too much. I have a love/hate relationship with that feeling. I love to learn and be aware of new things, but I hate to focus on the what, whys, and hows of what may never change.

To covet another’s thought processes is not what I wish to do, but it’s frustrating at times to be so complex. 

It makes you wonder… maybe… bliss is ignorance.

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All images taken from Google

STELLA

I am absolutely loving these Stella McCartney looks for RTW Spring 2016 collection; it feels like a breath of fresh air.. The textures, colours and fits make my skin tingle with excitement for warmer weather. As we know, the color blocking trend has been around for quick some time and as bold as she is this designer combines vivid orange and blue or chili red with pink hues effortlessly! 
Spring has s p r u n g.

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All images taken from Vogue

Summer Essentials

It is April and although it isn't quite summer yet, every other year my family and I go to Jamaica to visit relatives, and every year I accumulate a list of products that I can't survive without on my trip. A little sure goes a long way!

Go naked with the NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer: Whether you're going to the beach or just feel like embracing the carefree summer vibe, skip base entirely and stick to concealer. I wear the shade ‘Caramel,’ which has a deep, warm undertone that cancels out the purple under my eyes brilliantly. This is great for blemishes and redness also.

Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara: This makes my lashes look the most ‘faux,’ thickening and lengthening for an all round wide-awake look & doesn't flake in the humid heat.

Vaseline Rosy Lips: The perfect hint of color to layer over lipliner or to wear alone for a natural sheen - great to keep lips hydrated and plump

MAC ‘Whirl’ Lip Liner: Amazing shade of deep mauve/pink which looks great day or night & has incredible staying power.

Bumble & Bumble Surf Spray: My hair can be a bit of a nightmare in the humidity, this handy spray gives me the right amount of texture and holds my natural wave beautifully without drying out my scalp - amazing product!

Coconut: UUUGHHH MAAA GAAAHH, the water to drink, the jelly to eat, the oil to hydrate my skin. WIN WIN WIN!! 

So there you have it, my super simple summer essentials.. Xx

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All images taken with Canon t5i

Listen Linda

Hands down my favorite 90's supermodel, Linda Evangelista never fails to serve sassy, sassy, seductive. This editorial was shot by Steven Meisel for Vogue Italia February 1989 - I was not even born yet! I find this so inspiring for Spring/Summer; the textures, colors and fits make my skin tingle with excitement for warmer weather. Through the photos you can feel the sensuality & sultriness, needless to say Cuba is on my bucket list this year!

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Image taken from Pinterest