I'm nothing without you

I've always wanted to do a night shoot, but I've always had the inability to find someone interested in going downtown late at night when no ones around to actually shoot them. Luckily for me, I have a good friend who knows his way around a camera.

Lately, I've been feeling immensely sentimental about Santa Cruz and the people I've met here. I've made myself at home, but now I have the harsh decision to move away to Texas of all places. I'm being melodramatic...it's only a couple months. But even still, I feel more at home here then ever.

I always thought I left my heart in New York, but I'm learning that my heart is a lot bigger than I thought. The biggest chunk is here with my family. My friends. My everything. Here's my Santa Cruz love letter in a sense. To all of you out there...I'm nothing without you. 

What I wore: BDG cardigan and skinny chinos from Urban Outfitters, H&M denim Shirt, American Apparel striped tee, Obey 5 Panel Hat, and Dr. Martens Alfie boots

Images by Tyler Burroughs

on the eve of July 4th...

Take your top off and tan

As I write this, I am lazying around listening to Lana Del Rey and The Embassy(they are ah-mazing!). I guess I'm just exhausted by all the 'summery' things going on. But today is a day of reflection, more so a day of recharging my batteries since tomorrow is the 4th of July! I'll have to kick my liver into high gear, 'cause I don't know about you guys, but we don't do fireworks, we do fireball whisky!

Happy 4th of July eve!

the way you make me feel

There's certain people that come into our lives unexpectedly. For good or bad, they help shape us. I guess I'm lucky because in the past few months I've met some of the most amazing people. Genuine and almost familiar. I can barely even scratch the surface of how constant they've become. I can't describe them...it's just my life and they are in it.

Call me shy, but this post is dedicated to a special someone that I never tire of learning about. They're so peculiar and enigmatic. They keep me on my toes and keep me guessing and smiling all at the same time. Who is this mystery person? I'll never tell...but they make me happier than I have ever been.

urban o.c.b.

All-Son Regent Jacket, Polaroid Girl by Deter Tee, OBEY Auxiliary 5-Panel Hat, H&M Denim Shirt, Distressed Acid Wash Jeans(last seen here), Dr. Martens Alfie 8-Eye Sneaker-Boot

Sweats are Bleak...I wanna play Dress Up!!!

My cousin and I were bored at Urban Outfitters waiting for my sister to try on her ugly Xmas sweater, so we played dress up...I miss playing dress up...sweats are so passé

How Fake is Your Smile?

My bed. AKA my office

Since I seem to be attracted to the world of retail shopping and customer service jobs, I had to think...How fake is my smile? Is it genuine? Is it escapism from conversation? Is it acceptance? What lies behind those pearly whites?