No Longer Afraid

Being me isn't so easy to be...I'm sensitive, complicated, guarded, & little stubborn. I love hard, so I hurt easily. I'm critical, so I always see the flaws. I'm a perfectionist, so I'm very particular...But that's okay...It's okay that I'm sensitive, because it shows how my heart is pure. It's okay that I'm complicated because it means I have depth. It's okay that I'm guarded, because it means I'm protective over my heart. I'm critical because I want the best for me. I'm particular because I know what I like. I'm sharp and direct and not everyone can handle it. I'm passionate and expressive and most people aren't. I'm not everyone's "cup of tea." They don't all "get me." But, I know myself. I love myself. I can't worry about what others think, because they aren't living my life. I'm no longer afraid of not being liked. I'm no longer afraid of being me. Because being me is the best thing I could ever be.

-C.M.Hamilton     

Crimson & Clover

Blazer: Forever XX1, Dress: Millau via LF, Bag: Lucky Brand, Boots: El Gringo via Neiman Marcus.

Photography/ Co-Director: Shayla Chargois (Instagram: @tokenofeuphoria )

Crimson & Clover

 By: Joan Jett & the Blackhearts

Ah, now I don't hardly know her
But I think I can love her
Crimson and clover

Ah, now when she comes walkin' over
Now I've been waitin' to show her
Crimson and clover
Over and over

Yeah, if I'm not such a sweet thing
I wanna do everything
What a beautiful feelin'
Crimson and clover
Over and over

Crimson and clover, over and over
Crimson and clover, over and over
Crimson and clover, over and over
Crimson and clover, over and over

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Fall Into Autumn

Necklace: Thrifted from an antique mall, Blouse: Thrited, Sweater: Acrobat brand via Anthropologie, Shorts: Old Navy, Shoes: Lucky Brand Photo Credit: Shayla Chargois ( Intsagram: @tokenofeuphoria ) 

Autumn is my absolute favorite season of the year. From the fashion to the food, to the colors of the leaves and feel of the air; It just quenches my creative thirst. I remember being young, when fall meant back-to-school and death to social freedom. But what I now appreciate about fall is change. Leaves die, summer flings come to an end, all my favorite shows come back from summer hiatus, and I finally get to pull out that box of sweaters I stashed away last year. I find myself getting excited about all the fun layers I can throw together. Be inventive this fall. Consolidate you closet by making use of those summer tops throwing on a light sweater or jacket, and wrap around a bold scarf to accent that look.  Share below your favorite fall trends and what this season means to you.  

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Runaway Train

Blazer: Forever XXI, Shirt & Shoes: via Buffalo Exchange, Skirt: Zac Posen for Target, Necklace: TJ Maxx  Photography: Whitney Mitchell (Instagram: twomacks)

Sometimes I wanna get away for a while. Away from the hustles and bustles of this unforeseeable train-ride that we call life. Sometimes we don't wanna wait for the next stop. We just wanna get there or take the short cut to where we truly wanna be. Patience is a virtue oftentimes neglected. As humans we want full control over where we're going, what we're doing, how we get there, and when. I'm guilty of this. I like knowing what's next. As I grow, I learn that some of the greatest moments in life happen spontaneously. I can't tell you how many times I thought I knew the answer to something and ended up having to take an alternate route to get there. Every day I learn how to just let go and let faith take me on this locomotive journey. And though it may be easier to just runaway, I have to force myself to just go along for the ride.  

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