I'm Not Me...

WARNING

This is yet another rant post, but I'll guarantee you it'll be my last for the month of June *fingers crossed*. Sooo much has transpired between the last weeks of April until now. I don't even know if stress is an accurate word to describe it, trust and believe and am having a woe-is-me-moment. Honestly, I am not used to constantly being 'Debbie the Downer', I have to admit; I am not myself. Getting laid off, having to scramble to find somewhere to live after basically being rejected by family has been a huge blow to my confidence and although it may not look like that on FB/Instagram those who know me personally can attest to this. Take today for instance, I found out I got a job. Here's the catch, it wasn't the actual job I applied for and it isn't full time; now I know there are people that don't have jobs but I totally lost it. Instead of being happy, basking in the moment, I was hurt. Once again, it felt like rejection. I remember the old me being fearless, more positive, and seeing the glass half-full. Funny thing is, I'm that person towards others, but this season of uncertainness has made me become my own worse enemy. Once again, I am not me. I have always been a worry rat, but my behavior now is that to the third power.

I know that things can change in an instant, I just need to have mustard seed faith that things will work out in my favor and I'll be back to me again. Thanks for listening to yet another rant :-)

JuneBug

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My favorite month is here!!! After taking a brief sabbatical, I was originally going to write about what has taken place since my last post (I'll do that later this week). However, this is my mf month. This is my birthday month, its when flowers have bloomed and its when you start dreaming of beaches and tasting salt water. Now I don't know about vacations since my life hasn't yet made a 360 in another direction, but I do plan to enjoy this month as much as I can and would like to make some sort of summer bucket list to navigate my way through. Any other readers born in the month of June and are team Gemini? Any summer vacations planned (so that I can live vicariously through you)? Any summer bucket list?

Ram In The Bush

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One of my grandmother's favorite saying's is 'God has a ram in the bush'. She has said this sooo many times, especially when I'm going through something tough, and to be honest that saying has ALWAYS been 100% true. There have been times when I've needed something and God has ALWAYS provided, not just provided within the situation, but provided through a person totally unrelated to the situation. There have been numerous accounts that I can list God having a ram in the bush, someone willing to step in and fill in the gap. This whole 'moving ordeal' has been yet another testament to the saying. People that I've recently met have helped me pack and even offered me to stay in their home for a month until I heard back from a job or just ultimately decided to move home. Those were very nice gestures, because trust me I NEVER thought I would be in the position that I'm in currently. I am not the type of person that asks for help unless I have absorbed all of my options and really, really need it. One of my 'new friends' made it very clear to me today by saying, 'God isn't going to come down and hand you things, but he does put people in your life to help you out'. That was exactly what I needed to hear. I have been feeling like I am in this alone and trust me, I know that I'm not. This week I am very grateful for all of the 'Ram's' that have come out of the 'bush' to listen to me rant, cry, and offer their assistance and kind words in return for nothing. I am totally appreciative!!! This whole experience has totally taught me that you NEVER know what you're going to grow through (that was not a typo) but my prayer is that I will also be a 'ram in the bush' for someone.

P.S- Thank you to all of you that read my blog and are praying on my behalf and sending positive energy my way, totally appreciate it.

Is This Goodbye?

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Today marks 3 months that I've been laid off and at this point I still don't have full-time employment. To make matters worse, my lease is up in a week; so I'm on the brink of being homeless (unless I go back home to Ga. then I'll just be jobless). Stress is not the word I'd use to describe my situation, there just has to be another word. My face is broken out and I have a fever blister (I can't remember the last time I had a fever blister). There are sooo many thoughts in my head, so many emotions of hurt, fear, and anger. I know that after all of this is said and done, I will have learned something. Sooo far I've learned that you NEVER know what life has in store for you. I never thought that I would have lost my job and have to ask friends/family if I could crash with them for a month or two (that's a true lesson in humility itself). I really hope its true that April showers bring May flowers, because April for me has been full of showers so to speak. At the end of the day, I know that things will eventually work out, whether its here in Va. or back in Ga.

Informal...

I still haven't found a full-time gig yet and it totally sucks. This is my last month of my lease and I have no plans... like none; no idea of where the contents of my apartment are going or where I'm going, super stressed. So the compliment that I received yesterday totally brightened up my day. I swear the most random things happen to me, or maybe they're just life's interventions. I did my normal routine at work, as I always do,  greet and assist customers. One 'customer' comes in and states that her hands are super dry and wanted to know if I could recommend something. I took her over to the awesome hand cream that we have and told her to try it out, she obliged and asked about fragrances. I  showed her a couple and mentioned that we have a fragrance that has a woodsy undertone that's really unisex. As she reaches for the perfume, I notice she has on a super cute watch. I compliment the watch and ask if its Kate Spade and she says yes again. She says, you all have a lot of products, it must have taken you forever to learn them. I let her know that I've been with the company for a year and I'm picking up more shifts since a recent layoff and that I just learned. Needless to say, I didn't make the sale, but I offered her a sample of the hand cream she tried earlier as well as the perfume. She takes the sample and thanks me for the service. I think nothing of it, a mental pat on the back, job well done Kristin (its the little things). About an hour later, the phone at my job rings and I answer it; guess who it is? The lady that I helped earlier with the hand cream. She asks me if I remember her (I really have an elephant's memory) and I state yes. This lady goes on to explain that she was the DM for a major cosmetic company and that she was really impressed by the service that I offered her and that they need people like that. She invited me out for a cup of coffee the next day with one of her managers to speak about future opportunities. I hung up the phone feeling totally shocked like what-just-happened.

Fast forward to today, my 1st day off, I get dressed to meet this manager and think this isn't a real interview, just an informal meeting; so what should I wear. Let me be the first to tell you that at my previous place of employment is was business casual minus the business portion. One of the reasons I didn't post OOTD pics was because I'd just roll out of bed and throw on the first tee and pair of clean jeans. So the assumption that business attire is in my closet is just that, an assumption. Plus, I didn't think that an informal meeting at Starbucks called for business 101 attire. Ok, I digress. I wanted to look presentable, but still trendy with a bit of eccentric flair; so I left the hoop in. I NEVER wear my stud nor my hoop on interviews, but this was...informal, right?  So much for being presentable, trendy, eccentric, or even wearing noticeable body jewelry; after waiting 15 minutes over the time we were supposed to meet I realized that today was just informal and left lol. No hard feelings, although I was a bit pissed for wasting my time; my company is a competitor to this company and I would never be able to work for the both of them.

At least all wasn't lost, I was able to meet up with a guy that I'd met earlier this week for a nice conversation and lunch.

I am smiling sooo hard in this pic

 

 



 

This Red Velvet made my day worth it

Girl About Town

For the past couple of weeks I've had a chance to kick it with my good Judy's. I know my pictures may reflect me just living life up (definitely not the case) but why post pics of me upset and worried right? Take a quick journey with me getting my makeup done, brunching, and enjoying a little night life.

 

Got to meet up with my boos for lunch!!!

Got sooo many compliments on my vintage Cosby sweater

 

Celebrated with my friends who recently wed in Vegas, CONGRATS guys!!!

 

 

 

Excuse the inappropriate crouch smile, hey its vintage, ya never know lol

 

 

Friends!!!

 



 

 

 

 

 



Happy Easter

                         
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I hope that you all enjoyed this wonderful Easter Sunday or Resurrection Sunday as us Christians would say. I remember as a little girl I would love the events that led up to Easter Sunday; the Shirley temple curls, petticoats and ruffled panties, and of course the dresses. I honestly can't remember an Easter Sunday without an Easter dress and this year was the same. Unfortunately, I didn't make it to church and tuned in to a live service in bed sooo, my beautiful Easter dress may just see its way back in the isle (ya'll know I'm still looking for a full time job #anotherpost). However, I was able to get a wonderful message today and sooo happy that He is Risen.

No Questions, Just Statements

These necklaces are sure to be the talk of any occasion, whether it be a night out or a simple movie date. I have been on a jewelry roll lately and you'd know that if I ever updated my YouTube page. Sometimes all you need is one strong piece of jewelry to give your outfit life, above are my choices.

Bubble bib necklace
etsy.com

Forever 21 gem stone jewelry
forever21.com

Forever 21 bib necklace
forever21.com

Statement necklace
boticca.com

Baublebar jewelry
baublebar.com

2b statement necklace
2bstores.com

Forever 21 fake jewelry
forever21.com

Get Off My Grass

Let me be the first to tell you that the best person that knows about Kristin, is Kristin. I hate when people make assumptions based off of what they think, what they've seen, or what they've heard; especially when you can ask the person.  I haven't had a full time job in over two months and its definitely a daily stressor at times. Nonetheless, I apply and give my all on each interview I have. This post actually stems from a conversation that an acquaintance had about me. Now I wasn't actually privy to the conversation which is why I haven't approached the person. I am nowhere near passive and just believe in getting all the facts out there so to speak. The acquaintance had the nerve to state that I must like being on unemployment because I'm always out of town (she saw that I was in New York and Atlanta a couple of weeks ago). Now I'm not sure how my being out of town equates to me not wanting a full time job and aside from that she's not my friend nor family so she has no clue what was going on. After I heard, trust and believe I was super pissed, and I wanted to call her out but since I didn't see/hear it for myself; it would have just been hear say. The moral of this story is don't talk about what you don't know about. And if there's something you'd like to know, ask. Other than that, get off my grass!!!

On another note, I was invited to New York a while before I was laid off. I actually didn't plan the trip until after the layoff because when I was working I was super focused on my paper and putting money aside to move this spring. I figured, why not take the New York trip soon rather than later. My thoughts were whenever I get a new position, I know that I won't have any vacation time to do anything so now (or then) timing was perfect, a quick weekend trip.  I ended up having a great time with my number one fan. I won't lie, I had a bit of an attitude in the beginning, but would I be Kristin without being a brat (at least I didn't show it). I can't wait to experience New York in the summer, please let me know of any upcoming festivals. Take a look below to see me in total tourist mode...

 

Gotta Love a nice hotel!!!

 

True New Yorker (for that weekend at least)

My dreams of being on Broadway came true lol 

 



Super excited to stop at the Sanrio store

 

Had hookah and met new friends, they were super cool!!!

 

 

The next trip I took instead of sitting at home on unemployment  was home to Georgia.I finally had two days in a row off from my part time gig and wanted to go home really, really bad. One of my days off was also the day that my grandmother was getting a few test results back from the doctor and I wanted to be there.  I made a pit stop in Atlanta and then headed to C-Town. I really needed a big dose of family, even it was only two days. 

 

 



First Print Edition Soiree

Luri and Wilma

Last weekend I had a chance to attend a Luri and Wilma magazine launch at Meeps. Meeps is a vintage boutique located in a popular hipster area of Adams Morgan in DC. I was super excited because it's been a while since I've actually gone out as a blogger attending a fashion event (meaning having my camera with a memory card to blog). But I was a bit hesitant as well because Adams Morgan isn't one of those places you can just park and shop/eat/club. I mean the parking in that area is serious and makes me super anxious. Luckily a car was leaving so I was able to pull into a spot (didn't have to parallel although I'm good at it now). I have learned to be prepared so I threw on my trusty flats and hiked downhill a block away. Yes, I am that girl that stops at the door to put her shoes on.
I loved how open and bright Meeps is. I saw several cute vintage options but I prefer thrifting for vintage myself, a less expensive option. However, I did purchase a cute pair of mini heart studs that will come in handy. Since I RSVP'd and paid for the magazine I was able to get unlimited drinks and spring snacks. Whatever they mixed in the Honest tea was delish, I didn't partake in the snacks because they had nuts. This was a very nice event and believe it or not I arrived super early sooo there weren't many attendees at the time, so I left early as well.

Shirt and Jewelry:F21// Pants:H&M// Shoes:Vintage// Faux Leather Bomber: Target// Headband:Old

 

Tons of cute vintage jewelry

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cute pair of heart earrings I picked up

 

 

And I just LOVE your flashy ways- Notorious B.I.G