The Tree

I have been feeling like blah lately but today was such a wonderful day and I actually felt like taking pictures.  I only take pictures and make videos when I'm in the mood because otherwise none of them come out any good and I feel as though how I feel truly comes through my videos and pictures.  I find taking pictures and making videos is another form of therapy for me.

 I have to find a location that is nice, soothing, and that I enjoy the scenery so I capture that in my pictures other than my living room. Plus, I'm working on painting my apartment back to it's original condition and therefore been stressing out on finding a contractor cuz my manager is being such a douche about it. She wants a licensed contractor to do it so I been stressing about that because these guys really wanna gaffle me. I have been helping my mother move in, and even packing my own things becuase I'm moving to a 2 bedroom by the end of the month so packing ahead of time is a big help.

Anyway....cuz i'm getting way off point...(like I normally do in my videos)

There are so many wonderful places to take pictures at the Winery. On my lunch breaks I gather ideas and find a spot. On the way to the park today, I found a few more places I will be taking pictures at for an upcoming "photo shoot". There are parts in the vineyards that are in full autumn transition. It's so beautiful. The leaves on the vines are so many beautiful colors! I can't wait to capture some pictures and share before the vines completely dry off and the leaves begin to fall off their vines.

Today I chose to take pictures on the tree at the park we have on grounds. It's a perfect place to sit back, relax, and meditate and listen to the wind gush through the vines and leaves, through the branches of the trees and then brush up against your skin and through your hair. I love the smell of wet earth, specially after a first rain. It's so soothing and reminds me of times I went to visit my "ama y pa" (grandparents) in Mexico .

When I first came out to the Park 4 years ago, I fell inlove with the tree and knew I'd love tot ake pictures on it one day. I can't wait to do more black and white photography with this tree,  specially now and when Fall transitions into Winter. The branches will be brittle and naked and all that will show is the skeleton of the tree and it will be so beautiful.  

Next semester, I will take a photography class. I feel I have an eye for photography, and it's not just about taking a picture and looking pretty but actually capturing a moment in time, and capturing and making art through photographs.   I also want to take a class because I'd like to know more about the development of photographs and how images are captured. I think it's so wonderful and one of the greatest inventions ever! :)

I hope you all enjoy this post. I know lots of my viewers really enjoy the photographs at the end of my videos so I will try and deliver more artsy pics which I love anyway :)

Have a great week!

xoxo

Mayra

What I'm Wearing:

DC Long Sleeve V Neck Sweater
Polka Dot Short Sleeve Scoop Top
Jeans - Torrid
Black Soda Flats w/Zipper Detailing
Neutral DuoTone Scarf - JCP

Accessories (Avon):

Gold Toned Key to My Heart Pendant Necklace

Faux Pearl Earrings

Antiqued Watch

Transitioning

I first created this blog in conjuction with my YouTube Channel. I really enjoy writing and figured I'd create a blog where I can talk about my outfits and post still pictures of my outfits as well.  My life doesn't revolve around Fashion as many of the bloggers I enjoy reading and following.  Although dressing nice and looking cute, buying nice clothes and acessories is something I love, it's not something my world revolves around. I'm not obsessed with shoes, makeup, or clothes or dressing in the latest fashions.

My blog is going to transition into my story and the journey I am on. Outfits being one of them because it's something I enjoy doing, and sharing with other fellow plus sized ladies who have taken inspiration from me and have gained more self confidence through my ideas and tips. I noticed my videos on dating, and vlogging seem to get most attention just as much as my outfits do and therefore I will be writing about my dates, love life, and just about anything I feel like writing about.

For those interested, I will be blogging about Music, Life experiences, Family, Basketball (Go Lakers), and the obvious, Clothes! My blog will become the story of my life and I will try and keep it updated as much possible so I have a memoir to look back on and share with my kids if I ever have any in the future. Life is too short and sometimes it's gone before we know it. I want to leave something behind that is memorable and that my family can look back on and something my nieces and nephews can remember me by.

So...not that my blog has ever been officially focused on my outfits, but now it's official. This will be come the memoir to my life, and my journey starts today.

Fall Photography

I been feeling under the weather lately. Lots of things have been going through my mind and I dont know if its because my period is around the corner and I'm in the states of being an emotional wreck or if I'm just really stressed out. Either way, today I was browsing through Photobucket and I wanted to share some of the pictures that make me sigh, dream, and remind me why I love Fall so much :).

I hope you enjoy them as well.

It's starting to feel like Fall

In a Nutshell:

I'm Wearing:

• Black & White Scarf - Gift from Mom years ago!
• Chain - JCP
• Fuax Suede Boots
• Grey Cown Neck ShortSleeve Top
• Black Long Sleeve Ruched Back Cardigan - Design History (Ross)

Today truly felt like the beginning of fall. I was so excited. Fall to me is such an amazing season. I love the fall because of the memories it brings. Fall to me is the season that has the most impact on my childhood memories. I remember walking to school each morning and feeling the breeze pick up my hair as a little girl. I must have been 7-10 years old. I never used to do anything with my hair. I'd literally shower, and comb it and that's it. I remember hating my hair growing up. The only memory about loving my hair comes with the fall. I'd love walking to school and feeling the wind gush through my hair. I'd love to feel the wind pick it up ever so softly and blow it in the wind. It feels like it was only yesterday. 

Feeling the wind blow through my hair brings back those lovely memories of when I was just a kid in school and life was easy. I don't have many child hood memories, I blocked out a lot of them because of so many things that happened to me as a kid growing up and the constant struggles I lived through.  Some of it is a blue, and some of it is like a dream I can't remember. Sometimes I can't tell what's actually happened and what is a dream. But once again, I love the wind. And with the fall comes the cool gentle breeze without the cold of the winter. 

Here is my outfit of the day, and a my photo-shoot in the vineyards. I went all out, and some of these pictures just really captured the essence of my love for the fall. I know that sounds weird but I just know what I know lol and it's something I feel inside. I hope you enjoy!

"The winds will blow their own freshness into you,

and the storms their energy,

while cares will drop away from you

like the leaves of Autumn."

-   John Muir

"Everyone must take time to sit and watch the leaves turn."-   Elizabeth Lawrence

Full Figured Fashion Week - LA BayBay

Finally a fashion SHOW for us curvy girls! I have got to say I am going to do my very best to make it out to LA by the end of this month! I'm not shopping for ANYTHING all this month just to save enough ca-ching ching and get myself some tickets, a hotel room, and have enough for grubb and hit the clubs with my girls in LA if they're available Oh yeah!

So for those of you who are not aware, The Full FIgured Fashion week(end) is just that; a weekend full of fashion for the full figured, plus sized, voluptuous woman. LA is only hours away from where I live so I'd be crazy not to save enough and make it out there.

This is such a great and positive event for the plus size community. It's amazing and so exciting to see more and more designers and fashionably trendy clothes for the bigger woman today. No more moo moo's, baggy pants, sweats, or oversized t-shirts. This event is showcasing some of the hottest fashion trends for us curvy girls and I'd be crazy not to make it out there. I'd love to film, and record, take tons and tons of pictures to share with my Youtubers who watch my videos and also my readers who like to read my posts!

I have to see this event. Also, if you've read this far, Curves and Chaos is having a major giveaway! So if you're a curvy girl like me and would like to enter, I'd suggest you go and check them out :) And if you live in the LA area and are a bbw you'd be crazy to miss this event! Not only will you see tons of beautiful fashions for the curvy girl but I'm sure if you are looking for inspiration you will definitely find it there with a building full of big beautiful women!

I'm sure any plus sized girl with some body image issues, self esteem issues, or even a little trouble with stepping out of the comfort zone of t's and ill loose fitting clothes will definitely gain some confidence and even have a new approach to life and how they see themselves and their bodies. You will learn to love your bodies if you see more and more women do so as well. We're not alone ladies, and a show like this is a must see. It's a movement! I want to be a part of, do you?