Look: My Head is a River

I guess you can say that I've been hibernating lately.  My energy levels drop very low during the cold months and I tend to sleep much more than usual.  My friend gave me a dream pillow as a gift for Christmas from a local craft fair.  The pillow is infused with lavender, mugwort, hops, and other sleeping herbs.  It helps me sleep but gives me strange and vivid dreams.  Last night I dreamt of an angry wolf with sharp fangs.  Does that mean anything? I hope not.  But anyway, I got more things coming your way.

"The substance of a dream 

is in its materialized form in

the mind of a subconscious dreamer" 

-- words of Babaji in Paramahansa Yogananda's The Autobiography of a Yogi

Tatyana

Look: Early Frost

Phone Case - Anyshapes // Hat - Diamond Supply Co // Jacket - Black Rivet/Wilsons Leather (store)

Today was the first ‘real’ snowfall of the season in this unfortunate part of the world.  It only lasted for a few hours and quickly melted by the afternoon.  Fall did not last long enough.  So, my long and comfortable days of shooting outdoors are over but that wont stop me from taking pictures. 

I am excited to show you my new phone case from Anyshapes.  Anyshapes is a 3D case you can design and customize on your own. Check them out here Anyshapes.com.

Stay Warm,

Tatyana

Look: Dead Flowers

Cardigan - OneWorld // Hat - H&M // Boots - Nine West

I've been to accustomed to the life of the mundane.  It's like I'm floating in space just waiting to be ensnared in the gravity of a greater object. At least I'm at peace, that's all a person can really want, right? 

Tatyana

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Look: Here There Be Dragons

Half Bodice - Ophelia’s Renaissance Clothing // Cropped Top - Hearts Delight Clothiers // Headpeice -   Brazin Lady Torchworks

Here be a forest EIF from the realm of Mistwood. I am clad in a half bodice made from the fine needlework of Ophelia’s Renaissance Clothing. The bodice is cross-laced on three sides and when fitted properly can be fairly hard to breathe in. Also, it is of a black interior and reversible. The leafy green cropped top is from Hearts Delight Clothiers (shop.heartsdelightclothiers.com) made of a light material and perfect for the warmer months. The skirt and golden belt are of my own design from sewn fabric scraps. For accessories, the headpiece holds an emerald tear-dropped gem at its center and is forged of gold and silver metals. It was crafted by Brazin Lady Torchworks (brazinlady.com).

 I know I'm a day late but Happy Halloween!!!  My costume was inspired by the Renaissance Faire I attended earlier this year.  

Tatyana

Look: Somewhere In Time

Sweater - H&M // Boots - Nine West // Bag - Nine West

"Everything changes when you start to emit your own 

frequency rather than absorbing the frequencies
around you, when you start imprinting your intent on the 

universe rather than receiving an imprint from existence."

- Barbara Marciniak

Look: Highlander

Skirt - Scottish Kilt// Scarves - H&M

Ohh... how I miss Scotland.  It is such a beautiful and magical place.  I'm not Scottish but, I am wearing a wool tartan kilt, it was a small souvenir I bought in Edinburgh the last time I was there.  Kilts are traditionally a male garb however I don't see why girls can't wear one as well.  I like the color pattern but I don't remember which family clan the tartan represents.  The colors remind me of fall, my favorite time of year, and I waited for the leaves to change color to take these pics.  Also, I sneaked in some travel pics below from my last trip in May.  

Tatyana

Eilean Donan Castle, western highlands of Scotland

Isle of Skye, Scotland

LOOK: As The Cool Wind Blows

I will be traveling to Georgia next week.  Decided to post some looks before I go.   And when I return, the sun will disappear and the start of the gray-shaded sky of autum will begin.  

Tatyana

LOOK: Leopard Spots

Now that it has been getting cooler, I am so excited to finally wear my leopard spots shirt.  It is probably one of my favorite clothing items that I own.  It was tucked away in my closet and I discovered it while I was pulling out my fall weather gear.  The leopard shirt is so versatile I believe I wore it as part of my halloween costume last year.  I bit of a oldie item but it's a classic.  

Tatyana

LOOK: Urban Vineyard #2 accessories

As promised here is Part 2 to the previous post with accessories.

I got some big things brewing for the blog and a couple new ideas and people I would like to work with.  I can't wait till things start happening.    

Tatyana

 Hat - H&M

Look: Urban Vineyard

I discovered a vineyard today by the ugly old tunnel aka my favorite picture spot.  It was only a small patch of wild grapes, off to the side of a major roadway; no one would want to plant anything prospectively edible there.  I am allergic to grapes so I did not eat them. The fruit was also covered in fuzzy insect webs and did not look the least bit appetizing; so I will spare them for the critters to eat.

I took a lot of pictures today so stayed tuned to a part II to this post.

Tatyana

                                                                             

Look: Everything Was Always the Same

Sweater - The Classic Brand//

Lately, I have been overwhelmed with things to do.  At times, I feel as if my body and mind are restless.  Conventional wisdom says that sitting passively in meditation would help control a busy mind.  Yet, when I was a child I never engaged in such an activity but I was likewise content.  As a kid, nothing would be more meditative then to chase after a ball or explore the imagination.  To sit motionless and quiet would be a punishment and strange to a child’s character.  Yet today as an adult it is said to be liberating.  Oh how do times change.

Tatyana

Look: Eye See You

Dress - KESH x American Apparel // Shoes - Rocket Dog

When I was browsing through the masses of clothing at American Apparel, this crazy dress caught my EYE.  It was causally hanging behind other stacks of clothing as if to hide itself from its slightly outrageous print.  However, when I pulled it out, I was suddenly captured in it's trance.  The dress' many hypnotic eyes were staring at me.  I couldn't help but buy it.

I wonder if this dress will cause such a hypnotic effect on others if I wear it in public? Would i suddenly become to intimidating to talk to? I don't know if I will ever be bold enough to wear such a thing.  

Tatyana

Look: Music Metal #2

This look slightly changed after I took off the green vest from the previous post.  So i decided to take some more pics by this ugly old tunnel wall.  I'm lovin the all black look.

Tatyana

Look: Music Metal

Have you ever completely surrendered yourself to music.  There is something magical about musical instruments being played.  For instance, the sound of a flute resonating at different tones, the vibrations of the strings on a guitar, or the rhythm of drums truly captivate the listener and stir up emotions without saying any words.  Many musicians take decades to learn the technical sides of music but I believe that a musician won't get far without being able to FEEL their musical creations.  Being present during a live show is a sureal experience. There is a missing element that comes to music if one just plugs into an iPod or music player.  That is why I LOVE live shows!  But don't get me wrong; i love turning up my IPod and blasting my brains out.  

I've seen a lot of metal shows these past couple of weeks.  These shows inspired me to create an outfit that was a little more on the rocker side.  So, here you have it; I am wearing black high wasted jeans, a dark green vest, cropped top, and a snapback yo… cuz thats what a real mob do!

I don't have any snazzy brand names cuz i bought everything from Forever 21 but that's neglegable.  

Tatyana

Look: The Darker Side

Hello, 

This is my first post. I created this blog as a median to store pictures, inspirations, and other things that go on in my life.  I'm not sure in what direction it will go or if any one will care for it at all. To have expectations limits ideas to a confined set of goals.  My intension is not to receive monetary gains or leave impressions.  By following a rigid template of thoughts there is no longer any freedom for stories and ideas to take a different turn into the unknown.  Having a limitation of freedom may diminish creativity and adventure which is the basis and core to what I post.  So, without any direction, plan, or expectation, I give birth to the Purging of Pink - my new blog.  

Tatyana