back to black


I went out to Point Woronzof for these photos. I think that's another place I haven't been back to since going there with my ex-boyfriend from high school. I have no clue why we went to these places. I think we were just chilling out and going to random places like you do in high school. It's a neat place because it's right at the end of the runway of the Anchorage International Airport, so huge jets are taking off every few minutes right above your head. It's not really a place to explore in heels though, so next time I go I'm wearing flats for sure. I think I would wear heels more often if I weren't climbing around all the time. Flats make for better exploring shoes.


dress/Kensie (via Idee Geniale/Delightful Dozen) :: bag/thrifted+DIY :: booties/payless
bracelet/mom's hand-me-down :: necklace/courtesy of dolly & boy

When I was in LA, someone at the Revolve photoshoot asked me if my bag was Alexander Wang. I was so stoked because I had seen the Wang studded bag and knowing I'll never be able to afford it, I decided to just DIY the bag. So I went to a thrift store, got a leather bag and then proceeded to stud away! It's definitely one of my favorite bags.
Studs were kind of my inspiration piece for this outfit, but I couldn't find my studded bracelet! I went with a silver cuff instead. Probably a little classier. I haven't been feeling very creative in the outfit department lately. I'm not sure why that is, probably just one of those dang funks a person gets into for no apparent reason.


I liked this location because you can see Susitna right behind me. The legend of Susitna, or Sleeping Lady, is pretty interesting. The mountain literally looks like a lady lying down and sleeping. When I was really young, maybe 8 or 9, my Dad and I flew over to Susitna and landed on the top. It was really cool. I remember grabbing a pyrite rock, thinking that maybe it was gold. Haha. Fools gold indeed.

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25 musings:

casual ambiguity said...

great DIY, i think i'll try it sometime :)

tess said...

We don't see you in all black that often, but I'm loving this look. The studs create this badass rebel edge, love it

Carys said...

You look so lovely in black, what a chic and sophisticated look!!
From Carys of La Ville Inconnue

Charlie said...

love the outfit, and the bag turned out just perfect! such a good idea.

Becca Jane said...

That bag looks awesome - love it.

Archives said...

awww - love the legend of sustina! so cute.

Chaucee said...

That is one pretty awesome bag. I've always wanted to try to DIY some studs to something but I never get around to it.

Dip-tea said...

Wow, you look stud-worthy!! :)

Gracey Loo, Money Smart Fashion said...

I love this dress! I've never felt capable of pulling off the all black look, but you do it so naturally!

Wife-a-Licious said...

Awesome bag! I really need to try DIY'ing SOMETHING.

Sarah Dee said...

That was such a beautiful story!!

Sarah
theantiquepearl.blogspot.com

Lexie, Little Boat said...

i have such a great, new appreciation for alaska's beauty because of your blog! they should use your pictures for a brochure!

i love the studded bag-- so chic!

M. Allie said...

Hmm... i wonder what you would look like with straight hair... i cant picture it :D on another note, I love that dress!

Anna said...

Firstly that bag is fantatsic!And secondly, I have to ask what are Vagabonds? There was a new link bar and I saw it and couldn't help but wonder...

Meg! said...

You may feel like you're in an outfit funk, but in my opinion you're just as cute and inspiring as ever. :)

Aaaand, love the dress!

Mandy said...

Black totally works for you and I think you should go with your cut and dye your hair. :) I love the booties!

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Nellie said...

The scenery for your photos is always awesome! I would be hard-pressed to find something un-satisfactory :)

In Thunder Bay we have the Sleeping Giant, a peninsula that extends out into Lake Superior and looks like a man laying on his back!

daisymay said...

Nice look, love the boots!

Daisy Dayz Home

Miss T said...

I think this is a great, simple look. Also I love the DIY bag. I love all the studded bags coming out lately but never thought of trying to make one for myself!

BuenoBueno said...

eeeeek i love your hair!
xoxox
brandi

Out of Order said...

lovely outfit, rock n roll in the wilderness! The bag looks so great, studding is hard on the fingies, I'm impressed!

B said...

Thanks for sharing that story about sustina. I read it! :)

Good job with the bag. Sometimes it's just impractical to spend so much money when you can make something similar yourself!

B from A plus B

Leia said...

gorgeous outfit!

Sara Lynn said...

You look great in all black, makes your hair look awesome :) I love the bag, i remember that post. I should try some more DIY things.

Londyn said...

Those studs are amazing! Very sexy rocker chic.