Hi! Being as this is my first post, I'm going to tell you a bit about why I'm starting this blog. I think it's kind of fitting that I am posting on my 21st birthday. It will be a new beginning for me as I am now truuuuly an adult. I've always been the youngest of the pack, so I'm pretty excited to no longer be the one that's "underage". My first venture into "true adulthood" begins now with this post.
I always wanted to start a fashion/lifestyle blog. I am inspired by these men/women who have been able to brand themselves so well by simply putting themselves on the map. Becoming my own brand is truly my goal, but I was afraid to put myself out there. I absolutely loved looking at other bloggers, but I found myself thinking about how they might have more money than me, are skinnier, have clearer skin, etc. How could I ever create a blog as successful as theirs? I was constantly comparing myself to them, and I bet moving to my happy place, Los Angeles, probably didn't help my small insecurities. I mean, I'm from a suburban town in Michigan.. vanity existed, but definitely not in the same way.
I lived in LA for a couple years, fell in love with sunshine, and learned a great deal about myself. Upon graduating "fashion school" I was fortunate enough to land a gig as a product development intern for Nordstrom HQ. I got offered a full-time job and decided to move to Seattle. (kicking, crying, and screaming, that is.) I was not excited to leave my beloved sunshine for what- is it- like 200 days of grey? I had a strange feeling, though, that I had to take the opportunity. I'm really glad I did for I found so much in Seattle that I hadn't found elsewhere. One thing being the courage and confidence to start this blog.
photo by @itzel.luccas