Sometimes, I be a wizard . . .

Fringe Kimono: UO  | Aztec Poncho: F21 | Slip Lace Dress: Free People   |  Jewelry: Vintage tribal  | Boots: Franco Sarto | 

Happiness can be found, even in the darkest of times, if one only remembers to turn on the light.

|| Albus Dumbledore ||

Photos by: TBartonphotography
| Model:Paris (moi) |

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◆ ◇ △ We Turn It Up △ ◇ ◆

We turn it up . . . watch this fun, short video that offers a glimpse into an adventure filled, summer afternoon, "turning it up", cruising the Salt Lake City Streets with my best friend Tessa Barton.  Bisou bisou!  

Peace & Love -- Paris

                                                                                        

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◆ ◇ ◈△ Soaking up that Summer △ ◈ ◇ ◆

Hat: Crooks & Castles | Paris t-shirt: UO  | Aztec Poncho: F21 | Baja Shorts: Free People   |  Jewelry: Vintage tribal  | Sneakers: Urban | 

Turquoise always strikes beauty in my mind.  It's a universal color that looks amazing on almost everyone.  Personally, I'm always drawn to this color -- in clothing, jewelry, and I even went to the extreme of painting my studio floor a vibrant turquoise blue. I'm sure that's why when I drove past this cool retro building in the Salt Lake City avenues, I knew that I wanted to shoot in front of it.  Look at the cool circular window.  I love the funky architecture and wabi-sabi-esque walls that are full of character and intrigue. This rather spontaneous shoot turned out to be a lot of fun.  I remember soaking up those last delicious bits of summer. 

Photos by: TBartonphotography
| Model:Paris (moi) |

Peace & Love -- Paris

                                                                                        

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✧ . . the ends of summer . . .✧

 Baja Shorts: Free People |  |  Aztec Fringe Shirt: Urban Outfitters| Sunnies + Rings: Vintage  

"Life is one big road with lots of signs. So when you riding through the ruts, don't complicate your mind. Flee from hate, mischief and jealousy. Don't bury your thoughts, put your vision to reality. Wake Up and Live!" 

|| Bob Marley ||

Photos by: TBartonphotography
| Model:Paris (moi) |

Peace & Love -- Paris

                                                                                        

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ManiaMania

Magical, mystical, magnetic--these are the words that come to mind when I think about ManiaMania's jewelry line.  I love every piece in this gorgeous collection, "Astral Plane".  The lookbook was shot by David Mandelberg, and modeled by Dree Hemingway.  The mysterious, enigmatic nature of the campaign with its beautiful crystals, beaches and butterflies really transports us to another world.  ManiaMania shares the following about the line:

"MANIAMANIA's collections have been aptly described as mystical

 adornment for modern times. Each piece is a unique sculptural creation,

 using elements of magic and mysticism, alongside pop culture references

 as inspiration. Maniamania's pieces always have a story to tell, 

 or symbolic meaning, making them feel alive and powerful to wear. 

 In an emerging niche between costume and fine jewelry, the collections

 are sculpturally crafted out of silver and brass and are adorned with rough

  and faceted crystals and soft suede elements. The pieces have a hand made

  and original look that makes each piece one of a kind." 

I know what I am asking for this holiday season -- everything in this Australian jewelry line. 

Peace & Love -- Paris

                                                                                        

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. . . Astral Plane . . .

She wears Oxblood on her lips . . .

BB Dakota Sweater: Fresh Boutique  | Gypsy Pants: SugarLips  |  Jewelry: De Petra  | Rings: Vintage | 

Photographer: Jen Fairchild 

model: Paris

stylist: Kat Fedorova

makeup: Emorie Cooke 

hair: Kit Stiefel

SWEET DARKNESS

When your eyes are tired
the world is tired also.
When your vision has gone
no part of the world can find you.
Time to go into the dark
where the night has eyes
to recognize it own.
There you can be sure
you are not beyond love.
The dark will be your womb
tonight.
The night will give you a horizon
further than you can see.
You must learn one thing.
The world was made to be free in.
Give up all the other worlds
except the one to which you belong.
Sometimes it takes darkness and the sweet
confinement of your aloneness
to learn
anything or anyone
that does not bring you alive
is too small for you.

- DAVID WHYTE -

David Whyte's poem, has become the impetus for me to keep opening myself to a greater life.  I think many of us have things, maybe places or people that tend to hold us back and keep us small.  Some of us are afraid that if we shine too bright -- we might appear threatening.  Someone will be upset.  We might expose where someone else is hiding their brightness.  

Take a look at your life, and see if you can identify one area where you are hiding out, holding back or playing small.  Dare to burn a little brighter.  Take just a step or two--or three in that direction.  Declare what you really want, and who you really want to be.  Ask for assistance, from your allies and from the Universe itself.  Life is waiting to support you.  You were born to shine.

Peace & Love -- Paris

                                                                                        

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