I entered a contest called #Thisismystory through lookbook.nu and in collaboration with Love Nail Tree. I had to submit a photo along with a small story. The story needed to be inspiring and to leave someone with one bit of wisdom, impacting dialogue, or change-bringing story. I chose to tell a very honest story, and how my journey in the arts woke up and began to start again.
The meaning behind the photos was me statuesque and strong, remembering who I am, wanting to be more, all while on this journey of life of following my dreams. It was hard to figure out how to say all that in a photo, however I enjoyed the challenge and happy to step outside my usual outfit posts and try something new.
Special thanks to Simplistic Elegance for hair and makeup and my Cuban for being the photographer for the day.
This Is My Story
I found myself sitting on the couch; defeated. Two crying babies, dirty dishes in the sink, and toys blanketing the floor. Dinner had not been cooked, I had not yet showered and I was drowning, struggling to stay afloat. At that very moment I realized I wanted more, I needed more, or we would all suffer.
I looked around as if to find the answer somewhere near me, something I could touch and feel. Something I could buy perhaps?
I tried to block out the noise, even for a moment, trying to listen to my inner voice. Focus on what my heart wanted, what my mind needed, and what my soul craved…. INSPIRATION!
I slowly stood up off the couch, walked down the hall, opened the garage door and climbed up into the attic. I rummaged through boxes and pulled out art books, fashion books, and pattern books from design school 10 years prior. A portfolio that had never seen an interview, markers still moist, unused crisp white paper waiting to be drawn upon, and sketch after pattern after garment after the next filled with dust.
Where to begin? The first step was finding balance, becoming organized amongst the chaos. If I was going to teach my children to follow their dreams, to be proud of their talents, to laugh at themselves, I needed to live by example. I became the example.
I pushed myself into undiscovered territory. I began to laugh at myself. I began to do better, do more, be uncomfortable, be vulnerable and welcome the unknown. I began to follow my dreams.
Today I am an aspiring wardrobe stylist using a blog to showcase my inspirations through fashion and photography. I hope to use my platform as a positive way to excite, motivate and BE inspired.
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