Joy

Last night I was with my friend Summer, and we were discussing Joy. I think it is interesting, because a lot of time we think of Joy as being something that we feel only when things are all lined up and perfect. For example, a day could be going AMAZING:

No traffic
On time to work
Beautiful People
Beautiful Trees
Beautiful moments in the trees with people

annd then one thing, just one can SUCK THE JOY FROM US.


We all have that one thing. The one dark shadow that creeps up on us in life. Some of us, its personal judgement of how we think we should look, or be or act. Others, its that negative person, or the media.

SO Here is the Deal: I challenge YOU!!!! In those moments, I CHALLENGE you to:

STILL WEAR JOY.

I know you are thinking I am crazy, but here is the scoop.

We will always have a million and a half things, that are so willing to suck all of our joy from our bodies and souls.

But guess what, there is real love constant and flowing in this world. Tap into it in those moments.

I am not saying fake it, I am saying, count the blessings.

AS a naked stylist, I wear the Joy. I put on my boots, or wear those amazing sun glasses. and smile with the joy that I am me.

People will find your style so much more unique and interesting when you wear joy, than the latest fashion.

xo

Mike Posner- Warped Tour

Little known facts about Mike Posner:
1. He does not like candy
2. He thinks the names Starr, Boots, and Jessica are ALL very original and unique
3. He greets people a la European

Summer Return

Hello Everyone. I definitely have been gone quite some time! Life has been happening quite fast these past couple of months! I have officially graduated from UCSB (woo hoo!) and moved up to Santa Cruz, so that I could save some money, while working full time at Kruz Kids summer camp, which has been PHENOMENAL! I absolutely fell in love with the fact that my job is:


Fun and Games! I am paid to play and act like a kid
New and Exciting, everyday is an adventure!
Spiritually Nourishing.

Which brings me to my new space of life.... just living each day, day by day. New and Exciting things approach you when this happens!

Just this past week I have discovered some amazing things about myself:

1. I am an enthusiastic Tambourine player
2. I can sing
3. I LOVE kickboxing
4. Zumba makes me happy, and look like a dork
5. Serving others, really can serve yourself
6. Being a vegan is easy in Santa Cruz
7. It's a carrot, its a healthy treat! May be my favorite song a kid has ever taught me!


Anyway I am hoping to get back to blogging regularly! Please look for me and my NEW FOUND INSPIRATION!

Back in the Day

Found this image as I was going throughs some old photos.

Last Summer... going downtown. WOW I WAS TAN.

Which reminds me! Remember to wear sunscreen!

Anyway I will be returning to my normal blogging of inspiration and outfit this week! No more HIATUS!

Love Love
Kaila

THE ARM BAND

One of the best things about living in California: Sunny weather almost all year round. AKA no FASHION LIMITS!!!

For example, as a design student in Dance and Theater at UCSB I can feel like my life is soososooo busy at times! The little things just slip away so fast.

This photo was taken on Sunday, my boyfriend Jeff and I were sun soaking as I waited for Jessica and Lindsay, and all i can say is i went to sleep that night full of happiness and meaning

When concentrating on what to wear:

remember it is not what you wear its how you wear. I know that sounds cliche. But its true! Boldness to have fun, try new things can only come from a sense of Grace and willingness! I may look like a fool, but at least i look graceful doing so!

I have little reminders that i like to give myself. one is often a written reminder to breathe on my wrist, the other is a red band that my boyfriend and i both wear, and the new one is the arm band, that really is a head band. My inspiration for this was actually grecian women from classic athenian imagry. I think new spins on the old are what being postmodern is all about!

Been GONE!

Okay, I have been a slackerrrrrrrr. Luckily My Bestfran Jessica reminded me to keep on truckin:)
Which brings me to my biggest influence in style: FRIENDS!!!!

LoveloveLOVE Jessica's style! She is fearless in layers, and colors and does makeup like a rockstarrrrr. Because of her, I often remind myself to break fashion dos and don'ts and have fun! This girl has swagger and so can you!

JESSICA ALWAYS:

Looks like a rockstar and is photo ready: For you what does that mean? Is it that vintage necklace you found in that awesome thrift store years ago? Is it that KILLER pair of Doc Martens? Finding a piece that just screams you and working with it is a great jumpstart.

Tonight I was on a date and was feeling very nostalgic and wanted to remember times of proper dress and manners ( silly right?)

So i dressed very Jane Austen inspired and had an empire dress. FELT like sitting up strait and enjoying a meal like a dance:)

Day 6- Warm linen curtains and the Sea

Sunday:) I used to not enjoy Sunday's because it meant that tomorrow is Monday. But today has been such a wonderful day. I woke up to the sun... went for a run to the warf and came back and realized i felt so.... Blessed.

For today i wanted to indulge in the mundane, and the little things. The beauty of this picture is the enjoyment in just watching the sea, and i can feel the warm wind.

White= bold. it is a life statement, like here i am and i love it:)

Let me know what you think? Have and inspiring picture and want to see how i dress? comment and i will!