Mall of America: Part I

Minneapolis, Minnesota. USA.

Fashionable Siting: American Apparel

The AA here is WAY better than the one in Canada

...more to come from my little field trip soon!

Laci Boutique Shoot

Here is how it all fell into place...

I walked into a small town boutique in Oconomowoc, WI, USA with my Canon T3i and tripod and simply yet confidently asked if I could photographer her boutique.  After I finished shooting, I received her contact information and sent her a link to the shots I took. This is how you begin to build relationships with stores and your community, especially if you want have a specific aspiration or want to build contacts for when you enter the work force yourself.  Free Lance as a student- it is a great way to achieve these things.

 LACI BOUTIQUE photo album

Ladies... if you have a dream or want to network- go for it.  The worst that could happen is they could say no- and in that case move on to the next potential candidate!

Dream Big or Go Home!

Review of Laci Boutique A-

Atmosphere. classy, elegant, lifestyle, friendly A

Price Range.  $12 - $60 A-

Quality.  The majority of items are "a'reve" which I love,

but the blend is more acrylic than cotton B

Customer Service. Greeting when you walk in,

checked on while shopping and in the fitting room A+

Decor. The hangers are delicate and the walls are

classy and give a NYC apartment feel.  But the carpeting

detracts form this because it doesn't seem to fully compliment the furnishings. A-

This boutique just opened November 2011.  The age range is for young people who want to dress elegant to your grandparent who wants to dress fashionable.  The color palette is shades of creme and pastels, with some newer products in the bold colors(following the fashion trend). 

I wore a top from Laci Boutique for Christmas! 

I received so many compliments because it is classy and delicate.   I only wish the fabric was more cotton than acrylic.

Simplisity. Imperfection. Perfection. Shoot.

 Forms of judgement:  academics, aesthetics, personalities, popularity, success

I would like to take this moment to share that it is our imperfections that make us human.  Imperfection is not perfection.  But it is nothing to be ashamed of- there is forgiveness through Christ.   You know when you do what's in your heart, because our Lord has written His law in our hearts...

Psalm 19:7-11

7The law of the Lord is perfect,

reviving the soul.

The statutes of the Lord are trustworthy,

making wise the simple.

8The precepts of the Lord are right,

giving joy to the heart.

The commands of the Lord are radiant,

giving light to the eyes.

9The fear of the Lord is pure,

enduring forever.

The ordinances of the Lord are sure

and altogether righteous.

10They are more precious than gold,

than much pure gold;

they are sweeter than honey,

than honey from the comb.

11By them is your servant warned;

in keeping them there is great reward.

 All black.  Fashion is how we dress. It shouldn't be a contest, but a fun expression... people seem to forget that...

We ALL have moments when situations are overbearing and unneccessary. 

Focus on the simple in life...

Use your God-given talents to shine in gratitude.  In doing so you bring smiles to those around you...

 I am going to be  real from now on with my photos.  When I first started this blog- I wanted to emulate the most successful bloggers' images.  My photos should be about more than fashion, but inspiration and motivation so all of us bloggers can bring about a social change.  There are so many issues form slavery to abuse to starvation....

  Let's take steps together and make a difference...



Shades of Chunky Knits

One thing that has been on my mind recently is
Who do you dress for?

The answer should be: yourself. 

The whole point of beYOUtiful hope is to find YOUR Beauty.  Fashion is an outward expression of your inner artistry- not a constant competition.

Proverbs 6:25

Do not lust in your heart after her beauty

or let her captivate you with her eyes,

26for the prostitute reduces you to a loaf of bread,

and the adulteress preys upon your very life.

27Can a man scoop fire into his lap

without his clothes being burned?

28Can a man walk on hot coals

without his feet being scorched?

29So is he who sleeps with another man’s wife;

no one who touches her will go unpunished.

It's not only men's duty to guard his eyes, but women's duty to not entise men to a point where they lust over you and never see the beYOUtiful you!  Lust in a heart is adultary too. Hard to hear, right?

{Sweater} Free People

{Jeggings} Maurices

{Leather Gloves} My mama's from college!

{Over knee socks, Boots} Marshalls

Neutral and Fur in the early winter

Feature:  MagPurse... made of recycled magazines. sewn together.  $20/ea.

I began making these magazine purses when I was fundraising to attend Obama's inauguration.  I am not really into politics at all, but this was a historic opportunity that I was blessed to recieve.

{Skirt, Vest, Brown long sleeve} Forever 21

{Blazer} Urban Outfitters

{Boots} Bamboo

{Bracelet Stack} BCBG, American Eagle, Maurices

Any questions about purchasing a MagPurse, just comment on it

besos, christine