Hey all! I apologize for the lack of entries lately, as I've been extra loaded with work/the hectic Nutcracker production/and the launch of our youtube channel.

Over the course of the summer, I bought a cheap little expired (haha) disposable camera and took it around with me throughout my travels. A lot, and by a lot I mean, A LOT of people have asked me countless times why I chose to take photos on a disposable when I have an amazing quality DSLR.

It's the fun of it all. Not seeing your photos until you get it developed, the surprise of how interestingly your shots turn out. It's all about that feeling you get when you see your pictures for the first time, weeks and weeks after taking them. Memories flood back; at least for me, that was the case.

Megan and I goofing off. We look like tomatoes.

L: I accidentally held onto the flash, which glared off of the airplane window, but it turned out pretty interestingly. // R: Everything in that exact moment was so perfect and beautiful. The sun woke me up that morning + I felt so thankful to be alive.

L: I visited OAKNYC's new location and fell in loOoove. // R: Taken midway through the desert. The skies were big and my heart was full.

I wrote captions on the back of the print, as well as the exact time + date they were taken. Summer is long gone and fall is headed in full swing, but these pictures will always remind me of the memories I had on the road. I highly recommend you take a chance with film before digital photos wipe them out. 

Savor your memories.

x LJ

Hey everybody! It's approximately 12:36 AM as I'm writing to you from Cali, situated in a comfy bed! The flight yesterday was a little too shaky for my taste. I have to thank Starbucks and mainly Jason Isbell's hell of a record 'Southeastern' for calming me down and keeping me sane.

 Hello everyone!

I've been gradually packing for my little trip to LA and I realized how much clothing I had. How interesting would it be to start actually blogging about what I wear daily?!? Okay, probably not that interesting since I'll most likely be my only reader. HA.

I'm not funny.

Anyways, here's a cool lil outfit that I enjoy wearing lately:

TOP: H&M
SHORTS: BLUENOTES
JACKET: LEVI'S
BOOTS: MADDEN GIRL
SUNGLASSES: BANG-ON

Hope to see you guys when I check in more frequently with cool new things to share in LA. Hope your summer has been going well.

Best of vibes,
LJ

Hey! Hello! It's little me checking in from home at 12:36 in the AM and I had a few thoughts swimming around in my head. After a little Breaking Bad marathon to myself on the couch, midst scrolling through my tumblr feed, and sipping on some leftover Indian chai tea from dinner, an intruding thought dawned on me.

I've been sat staring at this screen for awhile, fingers on keyboard, wondering how exactly to convey this entry - but I decided that I'm going with the more 'straightforward' approach.

The amount of hate I've seen floating around lately is incredible - in the worst way possible. People anonymously body shaming others, criticizing, and thinking that it is okay to do so. I can't take it anymore. Seeing such nice people undeserving of crude "hate" messages. The power of social media is crazy - and its effects can be felt from as far as that device in hand to a little pumping organ hollowing in a chest.

No one is perfect. My tongue slips a lot of the time and sometimes it gets hard to hold it. Imperfections hold for learning experiences!

But really - What's with all the hate? Use your words positively. Rid the pompousness, step out of the common egocentric world and see into the good. Count your blessings, give compliments freely and more often, enrich yourself with good company - and heck, eat that chocolate bar laying on your nightstand. After all, it is your life and you have one.

It's all in understanding. It's all in language and perspective. Use your conscience and be capricious in a good way.

It's getting late as I close this entry and I am now realizing that half of the things I talked about could quite possibly not make any sense to me in the morning. My cup of chai is running empty and its residue is starting to dry, which means it's time for bed.

Start doing things that will leave a proper lasting impression on others, but first start doing things that benefit you.

It starts with you.

Goodnight

Happy Tuesday! Lipstick is super important and key to being the most elegant, yet pimp boss out there, or at least key to looking like one! I recently hauled a few lip products from MAC a couple days ago and I thought I would share them with you guys before Summer caves in. This post is also a product of Iggy's 'Work' (lol) and procrastination of homework and studying for final exams (boo).



 FILM NOIR is the first - and favourite one - that I've tried on so far. It's a nice cross between a burgundy and a deep red that would look perfect on vampy pale skin. Its satin finish gives a nice gleam when hit by any sort of light. Take a look on my instagram if you want to see what it looks like worn on!



 SIN is a pretty deep red and would look absolutely stunning with any formal attire or even just casual outings. In lipstick form and packaging, Sin looks a lot similar to Film Noir. Unlike Film Noir, Sin gives you a matte finish, which can be trickier to put on at times. Always have your handy dandy lip liner in hand!



 BRAVE is quite a switch up from what I usually wear. It's pale-r and pink-er than what I would go for on a regular basis. BUT it's way more ideal for everyday use and it looks quite natural. While researching on it, I found out that Kylie Jenner uses this one! And we all know her lips are always on point!



 DIVA was the last one I purchased on my little spree - and truly I can tell you that its name is more than appropriate! Like Sin, Diva is also matte. It's also a little brighter in colour when put on - I promise! It's different from Sin, but not totally evident in lipstick form itself! You'd have you to put it on to see the difference. It's a nice fall color - but regardless of the season, it looks best with minimal makeup on to highlight your lips.

From left to right: Film Noir, Sin, Brave + Diva

Hopefully I've given you some insight on these four fun lipsticks! What are your favourite lip products? Let me know via Twitter, Instagram, Ask, or simply in the comments below! My tip for you is just to be brave and bold with your lips! Make a statement!