End of Summer...

Boyfriend Jeans |  Hunter Boots | Vintage Jansport Backpack | Nars Bronzer | Alice Flats from Nastygal | Lite Racer's by Adidas | Matte NYX lipsticks

Oh jeez I've really abandoned my blog this time. Yikes! So incredibly sorry. Thanks to everyone who still follows me, you guys are the bees knees. And thank you to the new followers! I would explain my absence, but it would just end up sounding like more excuses. 

So summer is basically over, right now I'm in the middle of moving. I'm going back to my parents house for a nice little break, then I come back to start school, and work, once again. Life is moving so fast, and it's getting really hectic but I'll save that for another post.

Since I haven't made a wish list post ALL summer, my blog deserves one. These are a couple things I've been eyeing, and that I might finally purchase in the next upcoming weeks before class starts again.   

I really need to start planning out posts so I can keep my little place on the internet active. 

Sunday Sounds No. 1

Since I have every Sunday off I thought it would be wise to start up some kind of weekly post. And since I'm lacking a camera right now I kind of need to!

May was such a blur, and summer is going by so quickly it makes me wonder how I ever just stayed in bed all day and did nothing when I was in high school.
My brother's graduation and The 1975's show were the only 'big' events that happened, and I'm just continuing work and finishing up a couple of credits before I transfer into a University.

Things have been a bit slow. I've been thinking about what I want to do with my life lately and I'm at a little bit of a standstill. I still know what I want to do. I'm kind of just rolling with everything that comes my way right now.

Along with these posts I thought that I would incorporate a playlist of what I'm listening to right now every now and then. Have a listen and enjoy the rest of your Sunday :)

/ / T h e 1 9 7 5 / /

Last week I was able to see Sir Sly, Bad Suns, and The 1975 perform at the House of Blues in Orlando. Truly one of the best shows I have ever been to. We got to the venue extremely early, and I'm talking 11 in the morning early, doors weren't until 6:30 in the evening.

When 6:30 came around we were all let inside of the venue ( or should I say CRAMMED inside ) and Andria and I had a great view aside from two tall people in front of us. Sir Sly opened the show and I have never been more impressed with an opening band!! Their stage presence was so phenomenal and I really enjoyed their set. Their single Ghost was featured on Teen Wolf, but my favorite, Out of my mind, isn't even available to listen to online. You can watch them both here on Youtube. ( Not my video! )

I don't know why these girls were incredibly rude but after Sir Sly was done playing, but I have never been pushed around more at a general admission show. Pushing to the point where everyone was completely pressed up against each other, completely aggravated, and not enjoying the next band. Be nice when you go to shows, don't push, don't say rude things, and don't lie when you're asked to stop. Bad Suns was pretty good as well, I wish I was able to enjoy more of the set but what can you do. Their single Cardiac Arrest is definitely my favorite. Watch the video here.

I don't even know where to begin when talking about The 1975. If you have not seen them live you definitely should. I honestly feel like its such a privilege to watch them and hear them in the flesh. I can't even listen to their CD anymore without comparing the songs to the live versions. Their energy is just completely off the charts and I know I keep repeating myself but they just sound so DAMN good. They played quite a bit off of their CD, and they also played a lot of their earlier songs which actually surprised me. It's been a week and I'm still really upset that the shows over. It's such an experience to see them and I cannot wait until they come back to Florida.

May Wishes

I figured it's been a while since I made a wish list post. Or any posts at all! So sorry about this camera mess, I'll actually look into this week because I really do miss posting! :( 

Not much on this wish list because I'm still working on purchasing items from past wish lists, but other things keep getting in the way ( i.e concerts, school books, no time ) I don't even remember the last article of clothing I purchased. My shopping addiction needs to be fueled SOON. 

The main thing that has caught my eye recently is Crosley's new suitcase record player in this peachy color! I was actually given a record player for my birthday but it's stopped working ( it was purchased at Target, soooo…. yeah )

Other items in this list include a pair of jellies, and this denim romper from Zara. Keeping it really simple and light this summer, however I am hesitant about purchasing jellies because it gets quite hot here in Florida and foot sweat and plastic are a complete no. I've also been eyeing Mary Jane pumps from AA, but they're a bit on the pricy side.

What are you wishing for this month? 

Jamaica 2014

First of all let me apologize for being completely MIA for the past few weeks. I started working a new job, finals got the best of me, and my camera also crapped out on me! :( It's not taking my memory card at all, so I think I might have it looked at, or I might just buy a new one because I'm just so completely done.

So no camera, I had to resort to using my iPhone for my trip to Jamaica last week. Thank god for great editing apps. And my camera funking out on me might just have been a blessing in disguise, if it were working I think I would have been spending all my time trying to vlog and take pictures instead of relaxing and enjoying myself. We're planning a trip for next year so I will definitely have a working camera by then!

Part of our family visited Jamaica for one of my cousins weddings, and we're all Jamaican so the location was a perfect fit. And it was incredibly gorgeous. This is the second time I've been to the island, and my first time in Montego Bay. I absolutely adore the countryside. This trip completely kicked my last one's ass. The hotel we stayed at was by far the best we've stayed at as well.

We actually were really tight on time, and Easter is a huge holiday in Jamaica so we weren't able to venture out and visit the markets and whatnot. I so wish I was able to vlog this trip because explaining everything just isn't the same as seeing it for yourself.

There are a couple more shots on my instagram if you're interested: @imjanay

Spring Haul

The majority of these items were purchased at Forever 21, the blue pocket tee was purchased at Urban Outfitters. Foundation was purchased at a local drugstore, and Benefit blush was purchased at Ulta. 

So I probably shouldn't even be doing a haul,but shopping always gets the best of me. Always. I've kind of been getting bits and pieces here are there, and some of these were given to me. I feel like I've bought some really great items and I've been loving them so far! I think the thing I'm most in love with has got to be my utility jacket though. It's such a lightweight jacket, and a few weeks ago I was telling myself I needed a good jacket that I could throw on during spring showers instead of a sweatshirt because it tends to get really warm and stuffy later on in the day. It's just an effortless kind of look when you pair it with a simple shirt and some boots, but you look prepared for the rain, and with a hood on the back of the jacket you are!

I also picked up a new foundation after months of hearing everyone rave about it. I'm not a fan of Covergirl products at all, but I've worn this once and I'm impressed. I have to see if my skin feels the same way, I'm really hoping this doesn't break me out! *fingers crossed*
Another thing I picked up was a box blush from Benefit. This was actually a mistake. I meant to get a bronzer. It looked darker than what I thought it was? I don't know, maybe this was a blessing in disguise. I don't own many blushes, but I've been using this one every day and I really like it!

What have you recently purchased?

Wardrobe Essentials No. 1 // The Babydoll

Dress: Forever 21

Sandals: Urban Outfitters

Sorry for the blurriness! 

Instead of purchasing items that I think are 'cool' or 'different' I've really been into buying things I know that I will wear more than once, things that you can dress up or down, and just really essential items that should be in everyone's closets. Sometimes I just want to wear a regular white T-shirt and jeans to class, and believe it or not but I don't even own a regular white shirt. It's so important to have basic items in your closet because you can create so many looks with them, and sometimes simplicity really is key.

So in my quest to revamp my closet I think it's important for me to take you along on the ride!
Babydoll dresses are a must have for spring and summer. They're short, but they're not too short, and they're perfect balance of playful, flirty and "It's too damn hot to wear pants today."

I purchased this one from Forever 21 for ten dollars, and while it is a bit oversized I still think that it's a great piece. I do wish it had a more defined waist, as I find my body to become a little bit boxy within the dress, theres also a pocket on the dress and you probably can't tell, and I wish they had done a little something more with that as well. But I do suppose you get what you pay for, and I'm not complaining because a dress under fifteen dollars is a steal!

What's one of your spring essentials?

Eternal Optimist // Chinchilly

I always seem to find myself in periods where I either care about my nails a lot or I really just don't, at all. Lately I've been a bit obsessive about my them, trying to find the perfect colors to go with the weather/mood/outfit/what have you. I would say I own a good amount of nail polishes, but some of them I go back and question myself, "Janay, what where you thinking?!?!?"

As of lately it's been all about basics for me, I'm trying to stray away from the hot pinks, way too pale pinks, and electric blues ( gross ). I picked up these two colors from essie on a whim and they're perfect for spring! Not too dark and not too light, and within the pastel spring palette :)

The pink one is Eternal Optimist ( 90% of me bought this for the name ) and the muted gray/purple is Chinchilly. I also picked up the Sally Hansen Insta-Dri because I can't paint my nails, sit still, and still have them looking somewhat decent.
It saves me time, and I don't find myself cursing beneath my breath whenever I accidentally touch something with my drying nails. It's a godsend.

What's on your nails?

March Wishes

Destroyed Boyfriend Jeans | Triangl Swimwear | Cute Scrunchies | Slip Dress | Benefit's Watt's Up | Benefit's They're Real Mascara | Nars Bronzer | No Doubt's Rock Steady on vinyl | Lightweight Flannel | FLOWERS!! | Fisherman Sandals | Instax Mini film | Midi rings | Lomo Diana Camera 

Happy March! Spring time is just around the corner.

First of all my birthday is this month, so I had to make a wish list, duh. But to be honest all I really want this year for my birthday is a bouquet of flowers and maybe a record or two ( and a record player to play them all on!!!! ). Everything else is just a collection of things that would be nice to have, but I already feel like I have everything I could possibly want at the moment. But anyways!

Spring break has come and gone for me, but that basically means that summer is here to stay until December in Florida. Summers are loooooong and HOT in Florida. Meaning jeans are a complete no unless you want to roast your legs. Finding oversized jeans is always a struggle for me, I'm convinced the boyfriend jeans look wasn't entirely meant for girls which thighs, but I refuse to stop looking!

I've also recently been really loving Triangl swimsuits. They're so expensive, but they're so pretty. I might have to splurge with one of my paychecks on of these days…
They're just really simple, but they're still fun, and I feel like a lot of swimsuits are a little too much on the fun side ( I'm looking at you victoria's secret ) and they just seem to be made very well.

Another trend that is steadily emerging is the slip dress. These are so so perfect for summer because they're so lightweight and comfortable. I only own one and it is not flattering at all on it's own, so I might have to buy one that's a little bigger so it doesn't hug me. Also, I feel like throwing a flannel over one of these creates a really cool, laid-back look and it'll probably be my go-to this summer.

Everything else is fairly small and have been featured on my past wish list's besides the Diana, and I'm still deciding if I really want that or not. I've been messing with photography a lot lately, specifically film, and I've actually really been loving it. Right now I'm shooting with a 35mm and printing in a dark room, maybe I'll make a post about that soon.

But yeah that's pretty much it, what's on your wish list? :)