On Tuesday Atlanta and surrounding areas as well as Alabama was surprisingly dumped on with around 2 inches of snow and ice and caused total madness. I was one of the lucky ones who was sent home from work around 1pm and so it only took me 30 minutes longer than normal to make it to the house whereas most of my friends weren’t so fortunate. A coworker who left at the same time spent 9+ hours in the car to go the same distance but her route included the mess of an interstate. My poor boyfriend spent 4 hours in the car to get from campus to my loft which was a measly 3 miles-totally nuts! After I made it home I immediately hit up Kroger for supplies, ie. beer, and stayed indoors until Dustin arrived and suggested we go check out the Beltline, here’s our mini-adventure-
We didn’t go too far from the house since it was legit FREEZING and no amount of layers was keeping this cold natured lady warm. We did go to the North Ave. overpass and watch cars, even trucks, attempt to make it up the icy hill until a cop on an intercom told them to “do not proceed, safely do a u-turn and head back.” We were amazed at all the stories that flooded our FB newsfeed of people spending hours and hours in the car, folks trapped at work or spending the night on the highway, kids stuck on school buses and even a woman who delivered a baby on the interstate!
Bet you are wondering how in the *bleep* 2-ish inches of snow shut down a city, well here are two articles I found interesting and accurate, 1 & 2. Today Atl is up and running and I’m back at work downtown at the Mart. Hope everyone in GA and Bamaland is also back to normal!
2013 was filled with great memories and outfits! I loved many looks I wore and tried not to photograph ones that weren’t so thrilling. Slowly but surely, I continued to figure out who I “am” and getting used to the idea of being in my late twenties. A couple friends got married including my old college and Atlanta roommate and dear friend Ashleigh who gave me the title of maid-of-honor. My parents moved houses, youngest brother graduated from undergrad and older-younger brother bought a loft with his wife. I met my soul mate and adopted a kitten and learned that not all cats are created equal (or sane). Per usual I had a blast with my lady friends and Vino and Vajayjayz parties continue. I signed a new lease breaking a personal record for living in the same household since moving out on my own in 2004, which is a whopping 2 years! I started freelancing for Jezebel magazine as their street style photographer and took my photography to the next level with a major equipment upgrade with a Canon 5D Mark II. Blogging, of course, continues to be a passion of mine and I’m thrilled about my newest venture with WordPress. Life in Atlanta was and is good and only getting better! Here’s a recap of some of my favorite outfits/looks/moments from 2013-
GRANT PARK
One of my favorite photo collaborations was with
Betsy McPherson who is an old neighbor and friend that I met up with in Grant Park, our old stomping grounds, for an afternoon of overalls, sparklers and mosquitos. Loved the turn out and the outfits I styled including this Anthro jean jumper, see full post
here.
SHAKY KNEES
Believe it or not this was the less muddy/rainy day of the 2-day music fest! I’ve been to a lot of music festivals but this one will go down as the fest with the worst weather but nearly tied with day two of Music Midtown. Praying that 2014 is less rainy because I can’t take another year as wet as 2013. See full post here.
MUMFORD AND SONS
After not being chosen in the “lottery” to purchase tickets to this show Dustin and I weaseled our way into getting our hands on Mumford tickets and were so excited to watch them preform at Centennial Olympic Park! We hung out on a picnic blanket through the openers and then, hand in hand, enjoyed every last note of their tear jerking performance. Such a pleasant evening and I absolutely LOVE the sunlight in this photo! See full post here.
TURNING 27
In March I had luau for my birthday at Trader Vics and celebrated turning the odd age of 27. Didn’t feel too much different from 26 but overall I have noticed a gradual “slowing down” happening with going out and partying. Don’t get me wrong, I’ll always have fun but there has been a shift from the early-twenties “fun” to the later-twenties “fun” that I don’t mind a bit. I’d much rather have my friends gather around a table for a potluck and drinks than come home from a bar smelling like smoke and have your ears ringing from overly loud music. There are lots of aspects of this time period of my life I’d like to touch base on and will do so over the next couple months as it’s almost time for a yet another birthday.
Photo by Darius Soodmand. See full post here.
JEZEBEL MAGAZINE PARTY
Two things about this photo: First, one of my biggest blogging goals became a reality when Free People offered complimentary products for me to style and blog. Since starting my website in 2007 all I wanted to “get” out of the experience-besides archiving my evolving style-was to gain some sort of sponsorship with my favorite brands. I was ecstatic when I was able to select and style a dress from my favorite boho company! Secondly, this photo is from an event I attended for Jez Magazine where I saw my first in-print street style layout. I squealed with joy and felt very proud of myself and will remember this moment I shared with Dustin. See full post here.
#LADIEZBEACHTIMEZ
A last minute trip to PCB ended up being a very rare experience that involved flying in a private jet down to a beach vacation with five of my girl friends! We snapped so many “hey look, we are flying on a private jet” pics but who wouldn’t?! See full post here.
HAWAII
In April, Stephanie and I took a trip to Hawaii that was an experience I’ll never forget for so many reasons! I can’t thank her enough for all she did with helping me make the trip possible. Having never earned a paid-day-off aka vacation time I don’t go on many legit vacations and she made it happen. See full post here.
FAVORITE DEALS
Scored many pretty pieces to add to my wardrobe that I’m currently shaping into the “real me” and less the person I kinda, sorta, think I am or want to become. Besides those few girls that are born with amazing style I think it just takes time and learning from mistakes to figure out your wardrobe. Trying to teach myself to remember that quality over quantity is important and to always have a few basics instead of all-loud-and-eccentric-everything, still learning and doubt this will happen overnight! See full post here.
STONE MOUNTAIN, GA
Another photo collaboration with local photographer Josh Gywn. His direction and eye for capturing beautiful images was refreshing to work with, this image was my favorite from our day out at Stone Mountain. See full post here.
BRUNCH
Really liked this outfit I wore to a blogger brunch with Kel and Natalie. Since we were (mostly) sitting down I was able to wear these wedges. Sucks not being able to wear heels or wedges regularly but I make due with my boots and fashion sneakers. See full post here.
2013 NYE-Soirée in the Stars
Chelsea and I threw a New Years bash at the Highland Ballroom that will be filed in the “Badass Parties” chapter of my life. We planned it from start to finish, handmade most of the decor, promoted and sold out the event! It was the first time I set up a photobooth, learning a lot about camera lighting, and overall was very proud of our party planning skills. See full post here.
-NEW INK-
Got two new tattoos in 2013 including this one that Sam Parker at Memorial Tattoo on Carol Street and I drew up and also the word “curiosity” on the front of my foot. Strange fact: I have a total of three heart tattoos in various forms. See full post here.
DUSTIN
My fondest 2013 moment is finding my love, Dustin, at the Shaky Knees Music Festival in a torrential downpour during Band of Horses. Little did we know we’d be head over heals for one another and planning a future together a short time after the muddy fest. So thankful and excited for the present and future with this guy! See full post here.
2013 was an enlightening year with many great memories shared here on the blog and of course experienced in private. One thing I’d like to work on in the new year is more writing. I find it to be therapeutic but also want my blog to be image heavy so I’ll be filing thoughts in a whole different area of the blog, sharing opinions on everything from life, movies, music, clothes, love, etc and also bringing in a few contributors!
I’m looking forward to the natural changes and directions that life takes me, I hope you’re looking forward to seeing them here on LF!
