One thing I don't often share on the blog are brands that I adore and follow closely on Instagram. Although I don't follow too many, the ones I do follow are special and unique to the fashion industry, whether it be through their mission, creation process, or clothing. The majority of my favorite brands are … Continue reading 7 Ethical/POC-Owned/Woman-Owned Brands to Shop Now
Absolutely Olivia
what i would’ve worn if i had gone to coachella
My motto this past week has been: if you can't afford to go to the desert, bring the desert to you. 😉 Coachella is the music festival to end all music festivals with headliners like Ariana Grande, Kasey Musgraves, and Billie Eilish. Every year that it comes around you're either going or scrolling through your … Continue reading what i would’ve worn if i had gone to coachella
i was rejected from art school… here’s what i learned
Last week I received an email that I had been patiently impatiently waiting for since November. It was an email that very nearly altered my future and consequently, the rest of my life. Towards the end of the supposed receiving date, I was refreshing my email every second, ready for the news to arrive. It … Continue reading i was rejected from art school… here’s what i learned
life update // getting back on track
RETROGRADE Before I address anything else that's been going on in my life, I want to talk about the most exciting thing that's happened to me recently... I'M PUBLISHED!! IN A MAGAZINE!! If you follow my Instagram (@absolutelyolivia) you may have seen me posting frantic stories in January about my fear of failure in reference … Continue reading life update // getting back on track
letting go of a passion
As you may or may not know, a large amount of my time between the ages of 7 and 14 (I'm 15 now) were spent playing and thinking about playing tennis. I started playing when my best friend at the time invited me to start doing group lessons with her and her sister, which led … Continue reading letting go of a passion
Creative Direction 101: The Photo Shoot
One of my dreams in life is to one day be a creative director on big-name, high fashion, editorial photo shoots. To give direction over everything from styling to set design is so enticing to me and would be nothing short of a dream come true. You know how people say “if you love your … Continue reading Creative Direction 101: The Photo Shoot
Valentine’s Day Lookbook
Love is in the air... because Valentine's Day is right around the corner! If you've been following me for awhile, you know red and pink is forever one of my favorite color combos when it comes to styling. Hence, Valentine's Day is one of my favorite holidays 😉 Today, I'm bringing you inspiration for any … Continue reading Valentine’s Day Lookbook
7 ~WEARABLE~ Spring 2019 Trends
Although it's just starting to snow in some places, the heat of spring is already touching down where I live. With that being said, I have spring fashion fever and I am ready to pull out all the winter coats from my closet to replace them with flouncy skirts and bombers. Also, stores are feeling … Continue reading 7 ~WEARABLE~ Spring 2019 Trends
Anything Goes: Let’s Talk Affirmative Action
This past October, I started a new and exciting series on my blog called Anything Goes. In this series, I am going to be tackling topics that are taboo or uncomfortable for many to talk about, and will be including guest posts, interviews, and some of my own writing. I plan to address stigmas and issues that … Continue reading Anything Goes: Let’s Talk Affirmative Action
two years later and love still trumps hate
November 9, 2016 I woke up at 6:00, an hour and a half earlier than when I typically open my eyes. It could've been because my family was being extra loud that morning, but it wasn't. My house was dark. I was the first one up. It took less than a second for me to … Continue reading two years later and love still trumps hate
