Good Downtime

So I had my first day of work on thursday and learned all about Urban Outfitters and how the stores operate. It was pretty cool because I was always just a customer and had never known what it was like behind the register or what it was like to operate the fitting room, which I think was my favorite shift. I was the greeter for most of my shift but that was fun too. I only worked a closing shift this week and am scheduled for another one next friday. I'm excited but I wish I had more hours. I wanna get into retail in a bigger way eventually. I think it would be exciting to be a buyer. I've always loved clothes ever since I was little and I know everyone says that if they work in fashion - but I've always been addicted to the connection I feel when I examine and touch the pieces and see how they're styled, slip them on and play around with them. I love how clothes can mimic the beauty found in nature and vice versa. I know I'm supposed to work with clothes somehow but I'm not sure where and when that relationship might start. For now, I'll work at Urban and learn what I can. I started sewing a robe and that has already given me a thicker appreciation for how cute, beautiful, and delicate clothes are created - to be loved.

Friday night was pretty fun and I bounced all over LA with friends after checking out an event for FLYNNE SKYE at SPACE 1520 with my beautiful friend. Before we checked out some music and old DVD's at AMOEBA MUSIC, I ended up buying two STONE_COLD_FOX crop tops at Urban because they were on clearance. I'm addicted to that brand but I can never afford to pay sticker price. All the pieces I've accumulated in my closet (6) have all been found on sale, 3 pieces have been found on sale at Urban Outfitters.

   The LIAM crop tops are the most recent where the HELENA printed robe was found at an impromptu trip to the store i now work at on black friday. I found it while trying something on I ended up not getting after realizing the fit was too small. When I saw the robe I grabbed it immediately. It was on MEGA SALE and I about died. (TO DATE I've saved about $1,300). I took it home and wore it all day. SCF does delicate but bad ass clothing well and the pieces are all amazing quality which is why I jump on them when I find them on sale. I've even gone to warehouse sales in DTLA that the company holds once in a blue moon.

I found this place, PREUX & PROPER, the other day when I was walking around DTLA by myself. It's only been open 6 months which is why it was kinda empty at 11pm on a friday night. The tiny two story bar sandwiched between Spring & Main street will soon be packed. We made nice with the bartender and he let us try a few chilly samples of drinks from the daiquiri machines. I ended up having 2 mango margaritas and they were AMMMMAZZZING. "Call a Cab" was pretty good because who doesn't love strawberries? We even tried "Rocket Fuel" because it had Everclear in it, which everyone should know to AVOID, but we tried it anyway. AND IT WAS SO GOOOOD. 

It was an alcoholic orange creamsicle. It was great.

the weekend was very chill and I just worked on creative projects and sewing my robe. More pictures to come once I find somewhere to wear it. It looks pretty sweet but it also feels like I'm wearing a soft silky jersey type blanket. I'm pretty stoked about it.

I also did more 2nd job searching. I want a cute apt with nice plants and a big fluffy bed and driving to fun places in LA aint cheap so I'm attempting to save and I'm motivated to work a little harder to make that dream happen. Also for those watching TRUE DETECTIVE, how are you feeling about this season? I was addicted to the last one but this one is a little harder to love and I don't know why with such a great cast. But tonights episode was JAW DROPPING CRAZINESS. HOLY SHIT. I can't wait till next sunday.

Vibes from tumblr this week: 

cool + fresh