...and when I'm gone, there's no turning back.

I made it through the first quarter at my new school in Miami. It's been three long months and I'm still ready to leave more than ever. I am, however, being more optimistic about the rest of my stay here. I'm really determined to find a job in retail to gain experience in the area and to save for my very first apartment. I do a lot of complaining about what I don't have but I never actually try to change that. Well, now I will.

 top & bag: thritfted| skirt: forever 21| shoes: Ross

I realized I don't have to depend on anyone but myself to get the things I want. My mother was doing it on her own at my age, and she had a child. It's just me, so if she could manage I definitely can.  I just want to start being more responsible and stop sitting around waiting for things to happen. It's time to start making them happen. The first step is finding a job. Second, getting the hell out of Miami.

"Leave no stone unturned."

Stripe top-forever 21, stripe shorts-thrifted, combat boots-DSW, nude slingbacks- Charlotte Russe

I tried something new today. I decided to give the black lipstick a go. It's actually black lip liner & a mix of my violet lipstick. I must say that I'm in love with it. I think it looks absolutely fabulous!! I also did something new with my hair. A style I will be revisiting if I can get it right again.

The shorts that I'm wearing were thrifted. You've seen them in my haul post. I thought it would be fun to pair them with another striped top. I can't see myself wearing them with just a plain shirt. I paired then with combat  boots and sling backs. I wanted to show you guys how it would look dressed up. If I was thinking I would grabbed a jacket to pair it with the heels. 

Anyways, just counting down the days until my departure to Miami. I have my flight set up already. Even though I'm not excited about going anymore, I'm just going to make the best out of it. Try to shove the feelings  that I have towards my old school to the back of my head.

Maxi Skirt + Turban | New Hair

This month I will be starting a new adventure. I will not be returning to Bethune Cookman University and instead will be attending Miami International University of Art and Design to study fashion merchandising! I could'nt be more excited!! I just hope I'm making the right choice to leave a school that I'm very familiar with. But then again I am use to moving and switching schools A LOT! So, I should adapt just fine. I can always return if I don't like it!

My last day of class is tommorrow and then I'm out of here. First, a week visit in Orlando and then home to Virginia! I hope I can get a job quickly. I can't sit around that house with nothing to do! I can't. The more I think about it, the more I realize how much I'm NOT looking forward to going home. Maybe I'll just stay in Orlando for the majority of my summer break!

shirt- forever 21 shoes- forever 21 skirt- thrifted belt thrifted necklace- forever 21

I've been scared to try this look out for the longest. This look meaning the maxi skirt. For some reason, I had this idea in my head that they would look ridiculous on me. When I tried it on in the thrift store, I fell in love with it! And there you go, I'm rocking maxi skirt now.

I'm sure you noticed by now my new hairstyle. Get use to me changing my hair a lot. I never stick with something for too long. I get bored easily. But this is a style that I had to get for a fashion show. I don't know how long I plan on keeping it in. It's pretty annoying.