Comic Con 2016

It's that time of year again! 
And also a cool reminder that this time last year marked my first couple weeks in San Diego and my first comic con experience. I personally love how it never changes. Mobs of people gather every year to express themselves and what they love. 
(It's also always super hot!)

This year, my slightly last minute closet cosplay was Poison Ivy. 

Of course I had a group with me this time consisting of a female Joker, The Riddler, & The Penguin. (: 

Besides the heat, walking around ended up being a lot of fun like last year. People asking for pictures and vise versa! 

(Bonus snapchat included)

xoxo,

SBcouture

songs of solomon

Hello loves,
I was recently honored to be in a photo project done by a close friend and amazing photographer! 

Her vision; Songs of Solomon, the most romantic book in the Bible, coming to life in a photo series.

Here are the outcomes below: 

All in all it was an extremely enjoyable shoot with successful results. (: 

Check out more of her amazing work here: https://www.facebook.com/WinkCamPhotography/

P.S good luck with finals, summers almost here!

xoxo, 

SBcouture 

pretty in pink

Bonjour loves, 

Long time no see! The chaos of school plus the holidays had completely wiped me out when it came to blog posts. But with summer on it's way, I can happily say I have somewhat returned. (It's already getting too hot in San Diego)

It's the second semester and I'm just now meeting some new lovely people! 

This week I had the pleasure of Interviewing and having a photo shoot with my friend, Lucia.

Her style completely stood out to me, which is actually how our friendship started!

Overall, both the interview and the shoot were a lot of fun and came out very well. c: Read more below!

• How would you describe your personal style? 
• Lucia describes her personal style as being based around what she's picked up from favorite movies, music, and fashion magazines. (examples: 90s style/grunge & pink)

• Being a film nerd, what are your favorite directors/movies?
• The actress Chloë Savigny and directors Larry Clark, (Ken Park, Kids) Harmony Korine, (Gummo, Julien Donkey-Boy) John Waters, (Cereal Mom, Cecil B. Demented) Wes Anderson, (Moonrise Kingdom, The Royal Tenenbaums, Grand Budapest Hotel) Sofia Coppola, (Virgin Suicides, Marie Antoinette) John Hughes, Stanley Kubrick, (The Shining, A Clockwork Orange, Full Metal Jacket) and David Lynch (Twin Peaks). 

• Favorite clothing piece?
• A vintage 70s Izod sweater with baby blue, pink, and lilac stripes..and 70's brown platform loafers. 

• 3 Fun Facts:
• She loves rollerskating and has participated in roller derbies most of her life.
• She's from Minneapolis, Minnesota. 
• And she plays the bass!

If you just absolutely adore Lucia (like me) follow her on tumbler or on Instagram:

electrick-virgin.tumblr.com

@lovesick.angel 

Hope you all enjoyed todays post! ~<3

P.S I will be using some of these pictures as references for some art pieces coming soon!

xoxo,

SBCouture

This is Halloween!

Hello, loves!

Here we are, so far in the year. Everything's happening so fast in my opinion. It seems like just yesterday I was celebrating Halloween! (one of my all-time favorite holidays) 
Fall has always been my favorite season, and I must admit it's a little different here on the west coast. In Indiana, the seasons were always so prominent. You could tell the 4 apart so easily, and the leaves never failed to change color to create breathtaking  sceneries. Here in San Diego, it gets a bit chilly and the wind blows a bit..but instead of leaves rustling, palm trees bend in the wind. It's quite a different atmosphere and theres few days where it actually feels like fall, but its beautiful all the same!
I trust you all had a very spooky, fun-filled Halloween. 
I certainly did! My halloween experience included a field trip to the San Diego Museum of Contemporary Art downtown, and a prize for best costume later that night. (that was a pleasant surprise!)
I'm not sure what it is about downtown areas but I seem to be attracted to them wherever I go! Those last pictures are some snapshots of my time downtown with friends later that week. (:

Alas, I encourage you all to continue enjoying this Fall season.       

xoxo, 

SBcouture

art dreams

Hello loves,

Recently I have been thinking quite a lot about the future and what I want to do. I've been extremely blessed to have the opportunity to attend an art based school here in San Diego. Not only do I get to participate in academics, but I also get to draw, paint, sculpt, ect. It's really amazing and the experience is making me think about what I've always wanted to pursue in life. Art.
I've been daydreaming of my own art space. An art studio with plenty of white wall space to hang up drawings and paintings. Theres just something so satisfying about a blank canvas,and I'de love to fill one (or many) up. 
One thing I have never really minded is experimenting with different mediums and techniques, so sculpting would definitely be on my list along with digital art. 
I have been looking into different art colleges as well.
The possibilities are endless! 
(Who knows, maybe i'll be able to own an art gallery some day with my special someone)

P.S. The pic below is a palm frond painting I completed in my fabrication & design class!

birthday fun

I'de like to give a shout out to everyone who wished me a happy birthday! Over all it was a pretty fantastic day, as well as the following day. (a friend took me out for coffee & shopping!)

In a way, it was emotional as well. It happened to be my last day at a certain school because of a transition taking place. I said goodbye to some brilliant people and I'm hoping that doesn't mean goodbye forever. Speaking of goodbyes, the day also lead me to thinking about my friends back in Indy and how much I miss them.
All in all, it was a good birthday!

xoxo,

SBcouture

d a y d r e a m

The other day, I decided to branch out and experiment in a field I wasn't so familiar with. Filmography! 

I came to find that it wasn't as hard as I thought..and fun! 

Although my amazing sister did most of the filming(she turns 18 on the 28th!), I enjoyed it all very much.

Usually i'm a bit of a stickler when it comes to trying new things, but I suppose i've learned that it can't always be that bad. (;

And finally, the finished product.

Presenting: Daydream

(Location: Coronado beach in San Diego, CA)
(If you're on a mobil device, scroll down and click "view web version" to view the video!)

Follow me & the wonderful woman behind the camera on Instagram!

@stephannalyn

@brie.l.angel  

adventures in traveling

Sometimes you really forget how diverse and different America can be. I've been to this part of the country before long ago and I certainly forgot how beautiful the dessert, plains, and mountains are. This road trip has been extensive with it's expected and unexpected highs and lows, but we're at our final destination. San Diego has the most beautiful weather and beaches, but something plagues my mind. Homesickness. I never thought I would call Indy my home, but here I am thousands of miles away, missing it. 

I miss the places but more importantly the faces. And those beautiful people I just don't want to live without.

Every summer a challenge decides to emerge, this year has definitely been the biggest challenge of them all.

Thankful for my new base, but missing my home base dearly.

P.S I hope everyone had a fantastic 4th of July!

P.S.S These pics were taken in New Mexico, Arizona, Las Vegas, & San Diego!

xoxo,

SBcouture