Becoming...

 



Tie-dye crop top: thrifted at Flashbacks / Pleated skirt: Flashbacks / 
Frilly socks: American Apparel / UO white oxfords: Urban Thread / 
Gold Hamsa hand necklace: Aldo / Aviator glasses: Forever 21

"Don't get your self-esteem on the internet. Get your money."
- Dom Kennedy 

The process of growth is such a beautiful thing. There's no better feeling than becoming your true self. Having a strong sense of self is such a great quality because by all means society sucks. This is the social media age and the youth of today are highly influenced by it. They're craving attention and looking for fame through social media. We don't even know what they like anymore, they just go along with the hype. Why do people think that likes equate to social acceptance??? Truthfully, seeking internet fame is so lame. When I created Broke and Black, I was not looking for fame. I absolutely hate attention and I'm still learning how to come out of my shell. I could care less if anyone likes my shit or even read my shit. I just needed a place to vent and express myself through bad grammar and fashion. One day, I'll be able to look back at this blog and witness my creative journey. I literally self-reflect everyday to figure out how I can be a better a person and to just be at peace with myself. 

Now that that's over, let's talk about this outfit. I love pairing crop tops with high waisted bottoms. This isn't solely because I'm obsessed with vintage looks but because I never got my summer body together and my abs are currently not on fleek. I don't even know how to fit this look into any type of style category. I literally just threw things on and it came together kind of cool. By mixing frilly socks and oxfords with a tie-dye shirt, I merged two totally different decades of fashion, the 1950s and the 1970s. The Hamsa hand and eagle necklace compliment the "hippie" side of the outfit. I've never felt more like myself than with this outfit and I absolutely loooovvveee my hair. Hate it or love it, this is me guys. Just remember you will never influence the world by trying to be like it...

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