Mom’s Birthday & What I Wore
This year I did all I could to make my mother’s birthday the best it could be! I woke up earlier than her to make funfetti pancakes and blueberry coffee (in their coffee maker; which for me is a challenge as I’m a Keurig girl!). She loved her breakfast and relaxed all morning while i fixed up her bathroom with her tangible gift; a sand and seashell square-’quarium’ alongside Seagrass and Seashore scented candles.
I took her out to lunch to an esteemed nearby eatery we’d never been to, Not Your Average Joe’s. We enjoyed a fresh pitcher of sangria, while she dined on vegetarian lasagne and I had a veggie burger with fries. It was an exceptional suburban dining experience and my mom seemed to thoroughly enjoy herself, to my pleasure.
She went to work, then a work meeting, then home to a homecooked seafood meal by my father and a chocolate tiered cake.
Happy Birthday Mom! <3
Now, what I wore:
Forever 21 skirt and sweater
Guess? Bag
Wacoal bra from Nordstrom’s
(skirt and bra in the “haul” post here)
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Nails of the Week: Chanel Drip
I kept seeing the below image floating around on Tumblr and was SO SO inspired! I had to try it out for myself, thankfully it was fairly easy, considering how I’ve become a sort of (self proclaimed) nail drip expert.
I started with a basic base coat, slightly whiter than the inspired image. I used Sally Hansen Hard Nails Xtreme Wear in ‘Bamboo Shoot”. Then, using the same drip technique I used here and here, I created my drips on most of my fingers, saving my pinky for the interlocking C’s, using Esse’s ‘Licorice’.
I then used my bobby pin and verrrry carefully drew in my C’s. Sadly, my left hand isn’t as sturdy as my right so when it came time to do it on my right hand it came out so horribly I had no choice but to paint the whole nail black. I topped each nail off with a top coat of N.Y.C.’s Nail Glossies in #201. Anyway, simple yet edgy chic. Ya dig!??
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Neon Cool
A perfect suburban summer casual cool look. Holy hell that’s a lot of adjectives, but it gets the point across. Half the time I feel too old to be rockin’ these “hipster” coined ensembles, but it suburbia, barely employed, I think it’s okay. And, I’m only 22, just barely out of my teens, or so I keep telling myself. There’s no rush to grow up just yet, even if there’s plenty of pressure.
JerZee’s tee from Michael’s Art’s and Craft’s
DIY Levi’s thrifted from Saver’s
Converse Chuck Taylor’s
DIY Friendship bracelet
cuff/bangle from Target
Forever 21 sunglasses
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Sahra Schukraft: Photographer’s Assistant
Last weekend I took a trip to Boston with my best and favorite photographer, Greg Easton, to assist him in a band’s photoshoot! It was my first time EVER working behind the scenes and it was quite fun! As you can see though, I was in front of the lens helping to test lights and such as well. Also, note me still rocking my hospital bracelet. After the bad week I was too afraid of something new bad happening (and ofcourse, I take it off and just a few days later came my second accident).
DIY Red Sox tee
Bullhead shorts from PacSun
Forever 21 sunglasses
Also, I went out later that night (after adding some thigh high tights to my outfit)
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Let’s Talk About Life a Second
My life has had the worst month. Worse than last August through September? Yes. My life has been a downward spiral since last August, and I hate to complain, it’s just not fair at all.
So, if you follow me on InstaGram you know the gist of it. I was in the hospital after a minor breakdown a few weeks ago. Then, narrowly missed a horrible car accident the day I had court. The next day, the car was broken into, and the following day my cat scratched my eye and I spent another night at the hospital.
I thought my bad luck was over, the rule of three had run its course; but apparently not. Got intoanother car accident last night and totaled my car. I walked away just sore with a bruised sternum from the airbag, though my passengers and friends were a little more injured (and I’m mentally a mess with guilt). It’s a sign, I’m sure. of what, I don’t know. That I shouldn’t be in New England? Or that I shouldn’t be alive at all? Is this some sort of Karma trying to get me back for my adolescent rebellion? I wish I knew. I wish it would get better.
Anyway, I just wanted to explain that I know I seem happy and fine on my blog, but it’s been a grueling few weeks, and I’m truly trying to stick it out and not let it show to you readers. I’m trying to keep up with posting and whatnot, because it’s really calming and dare I say therapeutic to me, so I hope you guys keep enjoying my outfits! Thanks for being my followers and sticking by me <3
Update:
With the help of all of the above (and the occasional Ativan anxiety suppressant) I’m beginning to heal…slowly but surely.
We Live Half in the Day Time, and We Live Half at Night
A little day-to-evening post for you guys! I wore this dress (gifted by Hype Style) to the mall with my favored moto boots and jacket.Also, click here to check out the things I bought!
After linking up with my friend, we took a walk back to her place where, over a lovely glass of port, decided we would get ALL dolled up and go to the local gay bar for a Karaoke night. and when I say ALL dolled up, I truly mean it! Dark lips, high heels, and even wigs!
I finished off my night by getting a new tattoo; one I’ve wanted for YEARS; a quote from Shakespeare’s Hamlet that goes ” When Sorrows come, they come not single spies but in battalions”. I got it at a perfect time in my life as well, considering the last two weeks, and the last year of my life; so many hospitals and literal traumas. When things go bad, many things go bad.
Song of the Day:
Hope you’re all having a good week!
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Mall Haul
Went to the mall yesterday with my mum and friend Sabrina. Picked up a few little things whilst I was there (Thanks mom!)
Also new: Fresh ink!
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Out of Place, Out of Mind
Today I was excited to do a “fashion” thing in Massachusetts! I was set to go to a fashion show of area designers presenting their version of a “little black dress”. This was to be held in Berlin, MA, which for you out-of-staters who may not know, is a small rural town quite far from the hub bub of the Boston capital. It was exactly what you’d expect; and drastically different from what my still-New-York mind expected.
Middle aged women gathered in their best chunky two inch heels from the 90′s in the old “Town Hall” in various versions of LBD’s (down to their knees). Their hair; either too short to style or in the sleekest of French Twists.
Enter: Sahra. In a mesh, see through leotard with a tucked in maxi skirt and 4″ platform pumps. God, I did not belong.
Okay, Okay. There was a good part. The woman who’s dress I went to see was actually spectacular. It was on-trend with a sheer top, low cut sheer back, and fringed trim. Something I would definitely wear and could actually see people in the real world of cities wearing out to a party (to Le Bain maybe?). Sonia, and her line Passion, are exceptional. And the goodie bags were adorable and smelt so great! Sonia and Passion are exceptionally professional and I can’t wait to see her expand and hopefully come to NYC!
Anyway, I’m clearly out of place here. I hung out with my future NYC roommate last night and all we did was reminisce about The City and plan our future apartment. August can’t come soon enough for the both of us.
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I’ll Take You In Pieces, We Can Take it All Apart
WOW it’s been a crazy day! If you follow me on InstaGram (@EffortlessCoolSahra) you’d have noticed that I was at work bright and early, narrowly avoided a fatal car accident, had a court hearing, ate lots of deliciousness, and a doctor’s appointment; all before the 90210 Season Finale. WOAH, right?
H&M Dress
Barami flats
Rings from Forever 21 & Urban Outfitters
Nail polish: Esse and Nails Inc 3D Glitter
The above photos were taken behind the courthouse; while the below were taken at a fun little shop my sister and I happened upon in Cumberland, RI called Green Label Boutique.
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Homesickness
It’s been a long two and a half months away from my New York City; a long tumultuous few months. But pending review from my primary doctor tomorrow, I should be back staring at the skyline from the Brooklyn coast the beginning of August! For now, a few visits and this tee shirt shall suffice.
Thrifted/DIY top
DIY Levi’s shorts
Jessica Simpson boots
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