Zine Cover

How is it possible to talk to someone for hours and hours about anything , and then log on Blogger and have nothing to say? (I'm so ashaaameeed!) Really...
Let me just start by posting (finally!) a picture of the COVER of my zine.

Drawn with a sharpie and called 14 Years. It contains photographs and memories collected throughout the fourteen years of my life. I started the first two pages but haven't had time to finish the rest, so that's all I have so far. I might sell them for less than $1 each (including shipping) when finished :)

<3 Aria

Fall Collections 2012

Just examining the FALL 2012 collections on the Vogue website. I have to admit, I haven't really been involved in fashion much until these couple of months, but I've always liked the the idea that one can express themselves with different outfits. Go individualism!

Below: Miu Miu

Alexander McQueen

Chanel 

Future+Past

I haven't posted the pictures of the zine yet because of my lack of time..but not to worry! I will be out of school in about two weeks (yeeeahhh). We finally all got our yearbooks yesterday. It's incredible how fast and school year passes by...

Also, I've been snacking on Rookie lately every night. I love that magazine! (it's my fave <3)  It discusses just about EVERY PROBLEM teenage girls face. It's like a guide to LIFE! (this is why I'm tired every morning :p but it definitely worth it!)

Finally, I would like to share a video of Madonna preforming "Material Girl" on stage. I was searching her music on YouTube and this came up (it's worth watching). I just had to share itttt!

Toodles!

<3 Aria

Short Playlist

Hey hey hey! This is going to be a short post because I have to study for 2 tests... so, before I go:  HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL OF THE MOTHER'S OUT THERE! and also, I was exploring the web on Friday (again) when I found some really nice songs I would like to share. I'll buy them as soon as I get a new iTunes gift card (but I want them nooowwww).

Here's a short playlist of the songs:

You really get the feeling of them when you close you eyes :) Well, got to go! see you again soon! 

<3 Aria 

Thrifting for the First Time

Went thrifting for the first time today. There were so many unwanted clothes and items it was unbelievable! Even a couple of wedding gowns were for sale for less than 50 dollars! First, we started out at the shirts section (as WE, I mean my mom and I) carefully looking through each article of clothing, the prices (which were REALLY low..I mean, we bought each item for less than $8!) and sizes. The thrift store I went to had (luckily) everything categorized by size, which made it easier for us to shop. There was EVERYTHING! - From blue vintage shorts (which were sadly not my size :p) to shiny, pointy, look-like-made-out-of-steel shoes.

I've recently fallen in love with floral prints since it's spring and all. 

  

Modern print from a dress. 

Now, the T-shirt above was certainly a lucky find! It's awesome! If you notice, the girl is wearing winter clothing, when the actual T-shirt is meant to be worn on a hot, summer day!

DREAM OUT LOUD I  think this would go really well with a short, black skirt like the one below, and Brian Atwood's rainbow shoes to match the colors of the letters.

So, that's my experience with thrifting. If you like cheap, awesome, unpredictable clothing, thrifting is a good option for you. I will never shop at malls again :)

<3 Aria

Magical

Found another inspirational photograph site today (feeling so lucky!) It' called Lowry Glowry on Tumbr. It has a collection many mysterious, dark yet beautiful pictures that you should check out.

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                                           The photograph above was taken by autumninmyveins

 

 Hope you enjoyed the photographs as much as I did.

<3 Aria

From the Past

Unfortunately... I got sick. I went sailing with our school team on Monday. The wind was blowing hard and we all got really wet, so as you all know; Wet+cold=sick....*sigh*
Yesterday, my grandmother came to our apartment and brought TONS of old photographs that she took when she was younger. There are just SO MANY pictures! I could probably start another internet k-hole with them! She took pictures of her kids, family, and basically her life from the 60's to the 90's. It was really fun to see my older relatives as children. Personally, I like film cameras better than digital cams because they give the pictures that magical touch they need.
It took me a while, but I scanned some of the photos:

 There are many, many, many more.

 Also, I STARTED MY ZINE! (Yaay for me!) I finished the cover page on Sunday. It's basically going to be a collection of pictures, drawings, poems, and memories. Each section has it's own little symbol (I'm working on that now), so I'll post some pictures when I feel better.

<3 Aria

Thunderstorm days

Last night, a huge thunderstorm passed by. We could even feel the ground vibrate every time the lightning struck the ground (and we live on the 4th floor of an apartment building!!). I opened up the curtains beside my bed, covered myself with blankets, took out my camera, and just sat there taking pictures and watching the sky. Lightning is scary, but beautiful. Once I finished taking the pictures, I put down my camera, looked outside, and BAM! A long, shining ray of light appeared right before my eyes. I gasped when I saw it. It was truly amazing.

*this is not a picture I took. It was found on Favim.

Just a few days ago I found out what a Zine was (thank u Rookiemag!). It's basically your own little magazine you create using pictures, texts, and drawings. I'm going to start the first two pages this weekend if I have time and post them sometime during the week.

To change the subject, I found a really nice song on itunes the other day, and it was FREE. It's called "Lighthouse" by Patrick Watson (no.. I don't think he's related to Emma Watson in any way..) Don't be afraid to occasionally click the "free songs" bar on itunes. You never know what they might have. Sometimes you'll get lucky! :) 

 I really think someone should use this song in a movie, in a scene where the character is remembering the past or discovering something magical.
 Below, I've  posted photographs that (I feel) match the mood and melody of the song. They are BEAUTIFUL. It's best to look at them while listening to the music:

The pictures were all found on Favim. 

Have a nice weekend everyone!

-Aria