Hillary Banks meets Tyra Banks in Life-Size

I was thinking of some cool commentary to write with this post, but I don't have anything. So here, enjoy these dope photos of me at the super cute Beverly Hills Hotel. 

Wait I lied, I do have some things to say about the hotel.

The Beverly Hills Hotel, also called the Bungalows, is located on Sunset Boulevard in Beverly Hills, California. The hotel is one of the world’s best-known hotels, it is closely associated with Hollywood film stars, rock stars, and celebrities. The hotel opened in 1912 and has a guest list of some pretty big time white people (I didn’t have to say that, but I did because it’s true. While looking at the history I saw names like John Lennon, Liz Taylor, and a lot of other rich face that didn’t look like my own).

It is really important to me to do research on the places I choose to visit or shoot content at, it’s deeper than pictures, it’s about exposure and education. So, while the Beverly Hills Hotel is super cute the hotel has faced some pretty big controversy over the years (as recent at as 2014), they have been boycotted against for discrimination against the LGBQT community and a few other things. Probably wouldn't spend my coins there but I def looked cute poising against their infrastructure in my Hillary Banks/Black Barbie inspired look. Enjoy!

100 Degrees in October

Sooooo... it is the almost the end of October and it’s 100 degrees in LA. 

I’ll just blame the weather on global warming. Also, please note— “ I ain’t complaining.”

Some how I missed the chance to frolic on beach all summer, so this post summer beach weather is giving me life. I mean how many people can say that they are laid up on a beach enjoying beautiful weather in the thick of the fall? I’ll wait.... 

Still Fatigued

Every year I say I am going to hang up my fatigue, and every year that statement is a lie. The army fatigue trend has always been around but it really blew up in 2011 and has been present ever since. I’m not sure if it’s the army green color that makes it so trendy for fall or if it’s the pairing of bright colors with the camo pattern that makes it pop in the summer. Either way, I “ain’t” done with it just yet.

Since Fall started a few weeks back, I figured I shoot a fatigue look that I’ll be rocking this Fall. I paired a thrifted camoflouge crop jacket with some black fringe pants from Nasty Gal, patent leather black So Kate’s, and a gold clutch designed by I am Jennifer Le. See the the full look below.

Below are a few more camo looks I’ve worn in the past, if you need a little more fatigue Inspo. 

Below are also some more fatigue looks for you to try inspired by my friends or people I wished were my friends.

Like a Moth to a Flame

He said the passion I have awakens him, it frightens me. Passion can be a strong and barely controllable emotion. What would it look like if I lost control? 

The pictures curated in this post are from a recent photo shoot I was involved in. Laci Jordan was the photographer, Roger and Joy were the muses, and I was responsible for styling/design. I could have easily placed the photos in my styling section on my website but I was very passionate about this shoot and wrote a few poetry pieces to accompany the pieces.  Please let me know your thoughts!