Outfit Details: Glasses: Coastal// Top: Tie for First Top in Lilac from ModCloth (on sale!)// Skirt: Fun and Games Skirt from ModCloth (on sale!)// Shoes: bait footwear

 

A few months ago, I wanted so desperately to be able to take pictures of myself and not feel super self-conscious. When my lovely boyfriend was snapping my pic the other day, I felt that self-consciousness setting in slowly because I couldn't get a shot I liked. Being body positive is really important to me and definitely hits home because as a girl who was never "thin" by any definition, I always lacked the self-confidence to be comfortable with myself.

 

I am lucky to have family, a boyfriend, and friends who love and accept me the way I am, no matter if I'm 20 lbs heavier or lighter than I am right now. Participating in social media has exposed me to the love (and hate) that others are just waiting to give you. I ignore the rude people who have their own agenda in making others feel bad about their self-image, because my life will not be lessened by words strung together by some self-proclaimed keyboard warrior. I have found some seriously inspiring people through instagram, ModCloth's Style Gallery, pinterest, twitter, etcetc, that have helped boost my confidence. But, I've come to realize that it is my choice whether or not I feel good about myself. 

 

One of my biggest "me" projects this summer will be really focusing on getting rid of that stupid naysayer inside myself that instantly singles out the 10 things I hate about my body in shorts. Rather, I will find something that I love about myself and say it until it sinks in. Sometimes we are our own worst enemy, and I'm done being mine.

 

 

 

 

I hope you all have a safe + long holiday weekend!

xoxo

 

 

 

 

And so my love affair with scooters began. Particularly, Vespas. A couple years ago I decided to embrace the quote "do one thing a day that scares you". So, I saved up, bought a scooter, and then got my motorcycle license so I could be street legal, yo.

 

 

{Outfit Details// Glasses: Warby Parker// Dress: Ride Here, Right Now Dress in Bicycles // Cardi: Old Eloquii // Flats: Merona }

 

 

If you're wondering, 'does she really ride this around freaking Youngstown, OH?'...your answer is yes. And the Harley riders love me.

 

If you're wondering, ' does she wear adorable dresses and flats when she rides?'...your answer is hell no. I wear a full faced helmet, an awesome padded trench coat (from Italy, no less) and usually I'm wearing capris or pants, with boots. I'm so not into becoming roadkill one day.

 

I seriously encourage every person to do something that scares them yet sets them free at the same time. For me, it's two wheels, a red steel frame, and the wind (not in my hair, I WEAR A HELMET!)

 

xoxo

 

 

 

 

Outfit Details: Dress: Gwynnie Bee (Kristin Miles)// Cardigan: ModCloth// Sandals: Thrifted (!!!)///Glasses: Rivet & Sway