Maya

Broken hearts have been weighing heavily on mine lately. 

"People are broken, they get mad at you for being whole."

To me these words have never rang more true. 

At 25, I feel like now more than ever I am truly confident in myself.

I know that I have a special heart, talents, and gifts God has given me to bring him glory. 

It is so easy to blame yourself for others actions. 

We tend to get down on ourselves when another mistreats us. 

Being a woman I feel an innate sensitivity when it comes to others. 

I like to give people the benefit of the doubt and see the good in them.

Although the older I get the more I see how people hurt others because they are hurt. 

Happy people lift others up and effortlessly spread joy.

It is so easy to be another unhappy person, taking out frustrations on others.

We all have wounds, shame, guilt, and deep sadnesses inside us. 

We all have stories.

But from these depths come a powerful love.

Don't ever let the actions or words of a broken person damage your heart or make you carry those wounds to another. 

Instead, be the radiant one who chooses love…because love never fails.

People who love when it is difficult and follow their hearts are my heroes.

Here's to a life that reflects love and brings joy, hope, and peace to others.

Trail blazing.

xx

Can't leave without my headdress…

Since I can remember I have loved expressing my moods through clothing. 

I love how you can put together an outfit that really makes you feel.

Don't ever doubt a woman clothed in confidence (;

As I get older, and because I have a Bachelors of Arts in Fashion Merchandising I feel even more empowered to dress any way I please. I was the little girl in dainty dresses, fur hand cuffs, and lace. Now I am a 25 year old lady dressed head to toe in whatever I'm feeling. 

Things that are different intimidate others, it is a fact of life. 

I have come to the conclusion that being confident within yourself and staying bright despite what any one else thinks is something everyone should experience.

Fashion is fun, powerful, and a non verbal language.

What are you communicating?

xx

Here are a few photo shoots from a styling portfolio I was assigned to do.

Each photo represents an element and/or principle of design.

Magic.

I have really amazing friends who just so happen to be creative and wildly talented. 

Here a few shots from a passed photo shoot I modeled for and styled.

Photographer: Krystal Donovan

Designer: Betsy Flores

Model/Stylist: Me (;

When a Fashion Major graduates…bring on the glitter!

A look back at graduation…

My lovely friend Christine Ta, photography wizard and founder of 

http://rosespecs.blogspot.com

photographed my world traveling bff Priscilla Avila and I.

Christine Ta is widely talented and amazing at capturing landscapes, candid moments, the beauty in architecture, and symmetry.

Of course Priscilla has her own amazing blog too!

http://behindthesequins.wordpress.com

CSULB

#GOBEACH

xx

Art

Saturday June 7th, 2014

The day I was able to show and my art on Sunset Blvd and dance the night away with friends and family.

I come from an innately creative family.

We grew up drawing, painting, building forts, and fighting of course.

I have always loved to create. Wether it is a painting, drawing, sketch, song, or a batch of cookies, it is something I've always loved to do.

When I got the opportunity to showcase my paintings it felt kind of surreal. All of these thoughts and ideas I've put onto canvases, these explorations of different mediums get to be arranged and displayed for people to view, what a good time. 

First of all my family and friends are ridiculously supportive and made the night one of a kind. I decorated my showcase with glitter canvas garland I made specially for the occasion, along with my hand painted business cards. I really wanted viewers to have a memorable experience while looking over the imaginative pieces I had chose for the show.

Such a rad night, that will hopefully lead to other opportunities to share some creativity. 

It all starts with an idea!

The details: