A few years ago I went through a span of about 3 months or so where I didn't do anything. I had already graduated high school, I attempted college but that just didn't work out. (Story for another time.) I ended up moving to Baltimore, MD for a few months. Living with my aunt, watching my 2 year old cousin, and only having connection to friends through the interwebs. While with my aunt, I did a lot of things with my hair that my parents wouldn't have approved of. This included dying blue as well as having a much more dramatic cut than I've ever had done.
I chopped it. Yup, pixie. Something I had always wanted to do but couldn't bring myself to. I loved the cut. Easy, cute, and...EASY. My shower time was cut from 15 minutes to about 5. I barely had to do anything to my hair and it still looked fine. However, I didn't feel good about myself...ever. I felt less feminine, and could never bring myself to wear my cute dresses because I didn't think it "worked." Thus the mid-length growth in the photo above.
After moving in with my parents and going through the whole "figuring out who I am...." etc. phase...I figured something out. I like to be pretty, but I LOVE to be comfortable. I needed things to be easy to do, comfortable to live in, AND still feel like the empowered, strong, woman that I am. I don't wear makeup everyday. I don't put a ton of thought into my daily outfits. I don't spend time looking good if I don't feel good. I began looking for blogs, YouTube channels, and just about anywhere I could to find tips and trick for looking feminine and girly...AND being super comfortable. Nothing. Nothing at all.
Not only that...but everything that gurus were talking about...well...let's just say the products were out of my price range. That being said, my dad is definitely accountable for 1/2 my raising. (He relates a lot to Spock.) Since I also have his DNA, I share his logical thinking. I hate spending more money on makeup which I know will run out eventually and has an inexpensive alternative. I'd rather pay much less and have the same look. I don't need the specific brand just because of the brand.
These thoughts all coming together; my YouTube Channel, blog, and passion for weirdness, confidence, comfort, financial awareness, and pretty things were born. I type now to share my thoughts, my findings, and to give others confidence to go out and be the best version of themselves.
I aspire to become a photographer for fashion and advertising. I decided I needed a good kick to actually begin. So, tonight, I sat down at my computer and began typing...
"Okay everyone, this is me..."
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