a hazy shade of winter

If you asked me what I've done over the last couple of weeks I couldn't say for sure although I have a vague idea. Each day kind of blurs into the last and there's a pile of pretty outfits sitting in my room that I simply haven't had time to wear. All I know is slowly I'm running out of time to do everything that I set out to do, but rather than study furiously I am creating aesthetically pleasing moodboards. I can sympathize with my parents when they feel jaded in their jobs, without the structure of exams and school holidays to regiment periods of stress and relaxation. Making sense or trying to compile everything about an aesthetic into a few images, or writing one powerful paragraph describing a graduate collection has been my escape lately. I've also started to sell some of the pieces in my wardrobe which just don't get enough love which has been surprisingly refreshing. Sooner or later I'll need to take a week off, or at least a few days and maybe escape to the holiday house and immerse myself in journaling (which I've all but neglected since February). 

1- Stevie Nicks. 2- Winter Wonderland shot by Allyssa Yohana for Rookie Mag. 3- Tilda Swinton in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005). 4- Photo of Halsey by Paola Kudacki, via Elle magazine. 5, 7 & 9- Twlilight Shine by Savana for Rookie Mag. 6 & 15- Moncler Gamme Rouge Fall 2013. 8 & 17- Fast Car by Amanda Leigh Smith for Rookie Mag. 10 & 14- Flowers in Space by Rachel Louise Hodgson for Rookie Mag. 11 & 12- Photography by Amanda Leigh Smith. 13- Gray Winter Days playlist on 8tracks by Rookie Mag (listen here). 16- Ellery Fall/Winter 2015. 18- Arvida Byström for NastyGal. 19- Tavi Gevinson at Vulture Fest. 20- Givenchy Haute Couture Spring 2012.

Growth

Wearing: Marina FINI earrings, Vintage jacket, thrifted blouse, school uniform skirt and Dr Martens boots.

I've been obsessed with personal development and growth over the last couple of weeks. It's been difficult for me but I've finally reached a point where I can be honest with myself about my personal relationships and when to move on. To celebrate my new found freedom I dressed like a plant witch, although to be honest I look more like a character from Dynasty. This has largely to do with my slightly padded shoulders and the amount of clashing prints in this outfit. Most of my time has been spent learning about plants lately as they are an integral part of my honours thesis. I've also learned more about mushrooms than I ever thought I would in a lifetime. It just goes to show that life never really turns out the way you thought it would be. Also, I thought wearing body glitter on my eyelids was a good idea but after about an hour or so the glitter had slowly migrated onto my cheeks. I'll probably find glitter in the bathroom and around the house for the next month.

 3- Eleanor Hardwick for Rookie Mag, 6- Susie Bubble wearing Simone Rocha X J Brand, 8- Don't Go Into the Woods via Rookie Mag, 10- Rookie Mag Road Trip Diary: Week Three.