Girl Crush Project

Today's post is just a little update, it's been a few months and I have missed shooting and sharing some of my current faves. I was determined to get some new material up and decided to take my camera with me to this Girl Crush Holiday Market. Guys, I cannot tell you how much I had to contain my excitement. The market was held at Tout Suite on their second floor and as soon as I walked in I fell in love. The pictures I took don't do it justice, it was very Instagram worthy. There were local makers(all girls, yay!) with all their handmade items. I wanted something from every booth I visited, seriously. I hope there are more events like this soon because it was a dream.

Be back soon, I promise x

Wearing: Urban Outfitters Dress & Francesca's Top

They See Me Rollin'

Hello guys! It's practically been half a year since I've posted, crazy right? I hope all of you are having a great year so far and are sticking to your new resolutions/goals if you made any.  This year I didn't make any new ones but I'm constantly trying to improve(in small ways) and try new things.

Speaking of, I have gotten into some really cool hobbies like rock climbing, acro yoga, and hot yoga. Which all might sound a little intense but with a little determination and practice I've been able to stick with it . I never really knew how physically strong I was and that I could push myself as much as I have in order to do these activities. It's amazing to see my progress both physically and mentally.

I've also been going out more( Drake would be so proud) and by that I mean going to art shows, museums, markets, and even Facebook events. 

I hadn't been to a roller rink since I was about 16/17 years old and when I got an invite from a friend on Facebook for this roller rink meet up  I obviously had to attend. My friends and I were so excited to get dressed up and go skate, it was definitely a little harder than I remember it being but a great time nonetheless. I loved seeing all the funky outfits and dance moves on the floor. Imagine Beyonce's "Blow" video but with a lot less coordinated group ha! The event even made it into C-Heads Magazine, so cool right!? You guys can check out the full article/pictures here.

*All pictures courstey of Liz Bloom for C-Heads*

Outfit Details;

Crop Top/ Skirt; Forever 21

Summer Uniform

 
As you all can probably tell by now, I may have a bit of a cheer aesthetic going on. I've been obsessed with cheer skirts forever and I'm finding ways to incorporate the private school look into my wardrobe without it looking like a costume. 
I actually got this skirt from a resale shop last year, it took awhile to find one that was the perfect fit but I got lucky and found this beauty. It's been tailored which is why the back part sticks out a little more(plus I kinda have a bubble butt) so it shows that off a bit.
This look felt really put together which I liked, and my friend said it was very "Luanna-esque" and I love Luanna's style so obviously a huge compliment. The shoes definitely made this outfit more me. I got these bad boys on Depop and can't believe me its taken me so long to actually wear them but I'm in love.


Button Down| Urban Outfitters Skirt| Thrifted Shoes| Depop

I'll Be Your National Anthem

I worked on a lookbook for Top Vintage Clothing awhile back and had a blast. If you already follow my instagram you may have seen a few mobile photos I snapped during the shoot. I've already done two different projects with them but this has to be my favorite. I mean c'mon, who doesn't want to dress up like a cheerleader and twirl around!?
My friend and favorite photographer Na'Stacia Ellis shot the whole lookbook and beat my face as they say. If I had the skills this would be my everyday makeup(yes, including the glitter). Both outfits I had on are pieces from the Top Vintage warehouse, so if you're in Houston check them out! They're open to the public the last Saturday of each month, expect music, food, and a lot more when you go. 
I had the privilege of rummaging through all the merch and found some gems. I'd also like to give a massive thank you to Liz for having me and for all the cute stuff I got!


Cheerleader Outfits| Top Vintage  Shoes| Nike

Summer Breeze

 

Good morning beautiful people! I'm starting off today on a productive note, after almost an hour of editing pictures I decided that this was the best one(I'm super picky). I started playing around in photoshop and although very confusing I think I got the hang of basic editing. I'm still in the process of editing the ones of my friend, which you guys will see pretty soon!

Last weekend I got a few new things that I've been needing so I can't wait to style them, I've been pretty good about not going overboard on clothes shopping. Most are basics but I also got some printed dresses and summer pieces like this kimono. Which I got at Pacsun, I hadn't purchased anything from there since high school! I happened to be at the outlet mall and saw they were having a sale so I was like why not. To my surprise the whole store is completely different, it has a boho almost Free People feel now. I found some really cute pieces in clearance and will definitely be going back. Has anyone else been there recently? If not, now you know! 

I'll talk to you babes real soon, byeee <3 

Details:
Halter top- Aeropostale
Shorts- American Apparel
Kimono- Pacsun
Shoes- Forever 21

New Year, Same Girl

Happy New Year everyone! This year has definitely been filled a lot of excitement, stress, and every other emotion one can experience. The beginning of a year brings in new opportunities and everyone seems to jump to wanting to change themselves. I'm all for self improvement so I think it's wonderful to set goals that will positively affect your life no matter when you decide to take the initiative. I don't really set any resolutions or goals just for the New Year, I'm constantly trying to better myself whether that be with my health or career so those kinda just roll with me through out the years.
One main thing I've been trying to improve on is being consistent with my blogging and making what I love to do(style and shoot) as important as work and the other things that seem to take over my life. There's so many different projects that I wan't to finish and start on but finding the time to do it all seems impossible(and I know that's not a good excuse really) but I know you guys feel me!
This week feels like a great start to the New Year, I've been productive on my days off and was even able to shoot a little look for you guys! It's a clean basic look that I wore to go shopping at Ikea with my friend. I've decided to put effort into my looks on my days off even if its just to run errands, and let me tell you its made a difference. Especially if you're like me and don't wear makeup on a daily base or have a dress code at work where you pretty much can only wear jeans and a t shirt.
Sending good vibes and cheers to another year I get to share a little piece of my life with y'all! Bye <3


Details;
Coat: XXI
Shirt: Urban Outfitters
Pants: Gap
Shoes: Vagabound(Urban Outfitters)

Mini Haul

Hey guys! It's been a little over a month since I last posted(crazy right!?). I know it's been awhile, but man time flew. I've been swamped with finishing up the semester at school and of course it's been out of control at work. I was lucky enough to have the past two days off, but in my defense I did work the day before Thanksgiving and on the actual day so I'd like to think I've earned it.

With all that going on I was still able to film a little mini haul video with clothes that I got from my LA trip, and now I have some fun stuff I got this weekend from the black friday sales. So I may be filming another video soon, and I'm definitely going to get a outfit post up here next week. 

I also just wanted to thank you all for reading(even if I'm not a consistent blogger) and still supporting me. I have so many new projects that I want to start and finding time to do it all has proven to be hard, but I'm determined to get some stuff done over Christmas break so stay tuned! Hope you guys had a great holiday and ate lots of yummy food! Byeeee <3 

Los Angeles, I'm Yours

Hello guys! I've come back to the real world(not an easy transition) but I've missed blogging and getting dressed up for something other than school. As you all know I was in California two weeks ago and have been MIA for awhile. The trip was much needed and I absolutely loved LA. I did a lot of touristy sight seeing and even shopped at the American Apparel Factory Store which I've been dying to go to. The only set back was missing my flight back home and having to stay at the airport for the last flight back to Houston, which of course with my luck was delayed so I didn't get back home until 3am. Surprisingly I did really well on the tests I had the same morning so I guess it didn't really ruin anything.

I got this romper from the factory store and you can't imagine how hard it was for me not to get all of the patterned/colored ones. I have a similar one from Urban Outfitters but the fit on this one is a lot tighter and shorter. I like having some of my rompers a bit oversized and some fitted so this was just what I needed. Since it's black I can wear literally any color shoes and even throw a printed jacket or cardigan over it, perfect for transitioning into fall right?

Though I may have not been updating on my blog this month I was adding new videos to my YouTube account, I even put a short video together from my time in Cali so I'll link it below if you guys wanna check it out! I also did a few interviews and had features on different blogs/natural hair websites so I'll put those below as well. Hope you all are having a good start of the week so far! Byeeee <3

California trip: http://youtu.be/HIndCAMIMbk

Curli Nikki feature: http://www.curlynikki.com/2014/10/on-couch-with-andrea-i-felt-liberated.html

The Queen Life Blog:http://www.queenlifeblog.com/featuredposts/2014/10/23/deer-and-the-wolf-founder-andrea-castillo

Details:Romper: American Apparel

Shoes: Zara

Purse: Vintage(thrifted) 

Last Day of Summer

Hey there beautiful people! I spent this past week getting caught up in class and studying for my first tests this semester but I had something in mind for what I was going to post about. I've decided to mix it up and do ootd videos for my weekly posts, so tell me if you're liking this idea! I really enjoy filming bits of my day and what I'm doing/who I'm hanging out with so this might become a regular thing for my blog.
This outfit was dedicated to the Last Day of Summer which was September 22. It was actually a really pretty day until it started to rain(right when I decided to shoot exactly). I was dressed perfectly for the humid aftermath though. I found these khaki overalls at a local resale shop and almost died, you guys know I live in overalls/playsuits. Of course I kept it simple and opted for my comfy birks and a basic 3/4 sleeve shirt. You may have also noticed how big my hair has gotten, I don't even know what to do with it anymore but I'm thinking of coloring it back dark. Perfect for Fall, right? I'll talk to you guys real soon, kbye <3333

Details;

Top: Urban Outfitters
Overalls: Calvin Klein vintage(thrifted)
Sandals: Birkenstocks
Backpack: Urban Outfitters

California Dreamin

Hey there guys! I have some exciting news, I'll be visiting LA next month(insert confetti emoji here). I've been thinking about what I'm going to wear because I've never been so I definitely have to come up with some new looks. I'll be there for four days so I wont have to do too much packing, but knowing me I'll bring a good portion of my closet and end up wearing really minimal pieces. This little vacay is keeping me motivated to stay caught up in school and work.These past weeks have been pretty lame e.g. I got my first speeding ticket, got rear ended(just scratched up my car a bit), and have just been feeling unmotivated lately. Aside from my little pity party things started looking up when I won this cute ring from Fresh Tangerine via Instagram which never happens to me, but the universe decided to give me a little break. I chose the Geode shape and it's perfect! It came in the cutest box/little jewelry bag. So a huge thank you to FT for making my week better! I also had enough time to hang out with my fave little blogger and we got lattes and some fun blog pictures. I'm showing her how to make ootd video's which I'm pretty new at too. I got a little bit of our day and outfits, I'll be posting more videos on my YouTube now that I have a camera that records in HD so if you guys wan't to see what goes on while I take pictures/a little part of my day I'll link my channel below! Hope everyone is having a good week so far and I'll talk to you guys soon. Bye <33

YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/deerandthewolf

Details;

Top- Aeropostale 

Pants- Buffalo Exchange( Urban Outfitters)

Necklace- Urban Outfitters

Ring- Fresh Tangerine c/o

Sandals- Birkenstock

Liebster Award

Liebster Award Rules:

1) List eleven facts about yourself.

2) Answer the eleven questions given to you by the blogger who has nominated you.
3) Write eleven brand new questions.
4) Nominate eleven other bloggers who have under 200 followers to answer your set of questions.
5) Then let your nominees know that they have been nominated by linking them to your post.

Thank you Rachel of It's My Kind Of Thing and Samio for nominating me to share a bit about myself! I enjoy reading these sort of tags on other blogs so I'm flattered to be chosen, so lets get started! 

11 Facts about me:
1) I was a vegetarian for 6 months and vegan for 3 months of my life.
2) I'm the youngest out of 3. I have one brother and one sister.
3)I have a moon shaped birthmark on my lower back. I used to be embarrassed of it but I grew to like how different it was.
4) I absolutely hate touching raw meat/poultry. Certain textures creep me out.
5) I'm only 5'7, people mistake me for being a lot taller than I actually am.
6) I have a mild lactose intolerance so I don't consume dairy(pizza is my only exception).
7) I'm Colombian and Mexican.
8) I've lived in Texas my entire life.
9)No one in my family calls me by my first name, I have a nickname that only they call me.
10)I've been wanting my nose pierced since I was 15 and finally got it done two weeks ago.
11)I will never wear brown clothing, I'm super weird about it blending with my skin tone.

Questions from Samio

1) What would be your perfect day out?
Being able to have time to get dressed up(been missing that now that I have work/school basically every day) and go downtown with my friends or anywhere with cute outside shops and just explore. Even just walking around somewhere new is a nice time, I wouldn't necessarily have to shop.
3) What’s your favourite and worst thing about blogging?
Favorite thing would be all of the people I've met through my blog, I still think it's crazy that people read and have conversations with me on my blog. I'm very grateful for all of you guys!
Worst thing is having to edit my pictures which I rarely do just because it takes too much time. I've been super lazy about it and will just shoot in really good lighting.
4) If you could meet any blogger, who would it be and why?
I can't chose one! I'm really into Tasha Green, Beautycrush, and I Dress Myself right now. All three are UK based and are absolute babes.
5) What do notice first when you meet a person?
Their face which it sounds pretty obvious but I'll notice their features first.
2) Museum or Art gallery?
Art Galleries, I've only been to one in the city I live in but I enjoy it every time.
6) What is your all time favourite song?
Katy Perry- One Of the Boys. I listened to her through out high school and this song was my anthem.
7) Heels or flats?
Heels, specifically platforms! Or heeled ankle boots!
8) Do you prefer being at home or travelling?
I'm definitely a homebody in my everyday life but I love to travel even if its just to another city.
9) If you had 10 minutes to get out of your house and leave, never to return, what would you grab and why? (Not including people)
My pups! They're my little babies. If it was something materialistic I'd probably go for all my shoes.
10) What are you most grateful for in life?
My mother even though she drives me crazy. She's played the role as a mother and dad, which I know must of been hard and I can't thank her enough for doing so much for my siblings and I.
11) Where do you hope to take your blog in the future?
I think all bloggers eventually want to make it their full time job. I'd love to do this as my career, it'd be amazing not having to work in retail anymore and put my all into my blogging.

11 New Questions:

1) Are there any new projects/changes coming to your blog in the near future?
2) What blogger/bloggers inspired you to start your own blog?
3) Describe your personal style in 3 hashtags.
4)What's one big life change you've had this past year?
5)If you could be friends with any blogger who would it be and why?
6)What's one fashion statement you wish would stop?
7)What is your favorite clothing item in your closet at the moment?
8)If offered a job in the fashion industry what would you want to do?
9)Which country would you want to visit if offered a paid trip?
10) Who inspires you most in life?
11)Vintage or new? 

Thank you again to Rachel and Samio for tagging me in this award and I loved reading more about you lovely ladies! I don't follow many blogs with 200 or less followers so I'm nominating ones that I've been keeping up with uncommonbeing, 1finedai, plus any of my readers who want to give it a try!

I Want It All Black

Good morning! For this post I wanted to do something a little different from my normal ootd posts. I decided to take my camera with my to Austin and shoot a small bit of what Shelby and I did Friday when we arrived. After we got settled in at her apartment we headed out to do some thrifting/vintage shopping. The first stop was Frock On, this store has some beautiful pieces and Shelby ended up buying some good basics to add to her wardrobe. Also, I want to thank the ladies working for letting me film and play dress up!
We were so indecisive about what to wear and finally decided on shorts and crop tops. I've really been feeling the all black look and thought this was the perfect time to wear my Fuck You crop top from Feather Hearts(sold at Urban). I've had this shirt for two years and as much as I loved it there was still this hesitation about the reactions I'd get. I ended up getting a lot of smiles and even some compliments on how rad it was. I like a good teen angst shirt here and there so I'm glad I finally got around to wearing it. I hope you guys enjoy this little vlog and I can't wait to start making more.

Details:

Shirt- Feather Hearts(sold at UO)

Shorts- XXI

Shelby's Details:

Halter top- Aeropostale

Shorts- Tunnel Vision
Shoes- Thrifted(Steve Madden)

Never Growing Up

Happy Thursday guys, we're already at the end of the week! I have one more work day left until I leave for Austin with Shelby so I'm stoked. We plan on spending the day thrifting and roaming around the town and you guys know how much I love Austin. It's nice to finally take a little break from working and have a weekend trip before I start school again. Summer breaks always go by so quickly and I end up thinking about the fun things I could've done but didn't have time to. Besides that I'm pretty happy about going back to school after taking a year off and finishing up my degree.
I wore the comfiest romper last week to meet Shelby for lunch and oh my, its perfect. It's two of my favorite things in one! Stripes + romper. I was going for a 90's baby look meaning this is something my mom would've dressed me in when I was younger. I've also been wearing my hair up since its like 200 degrees in Texas and I kinda like the little puff look. Until next time, byeee <3

Details;

Romper: Urban Outfitters

Shoes: Converse

Lets Talk About Hair

You all don't know how hard it was for me to keep this a secret but, I finally made a hair routine video! After saving up enough money I was able to buy a new slr camera that happens to record in HD so now I can make ootd videos and whatever my little heart desires. Of course I knew what my first video topic was going to be, I've been getting questions about my hair since I went natural three years ago. Whether it be in person or on my blog/Instagram. I try to explain and answer all the questions I get but I knew it'd be a lot easier to just show everyone how I get my hair the way it is. I'm hoping this answers all those questions and I can't wait to make more videos! Until next time, byeee <3 

You Said I Was The Most Exotic Flower

I'm starting off August with a fresh post and good vibes all around. I only had one day off this week from work which means only one day to dress the way I want so I may have gotten a little excited when I was getting dressed to go eat Thai with my friend. I've been dying to wear this playsuit I got from Missguided but was saving it for a more dressy occasion. I'm starting to realize how much I do that and end up never wearing most of my clothes so starting now I'm going to dress according to how I feel regardless if it's a fancier occasion or not.
The sizing for Missguided is a little tricky(it took me two orders to get it right) the playsuit I'm wearing is a UK 10 and if fits perfectly. I'm in love with the thick lace trim and the fact that it actually covers my butt. I did up wearing a light sweater just because I knew I'd be going in stores and a restaurant but it didn't cover up the beautiful details. Hope you guys are enjoying the rest of summer and until next time, byeee <333 

Details:

Playsuit(Alva Rose Print Chiffon)- Missguided

Cardigan- Urban Outfitters

*pictures by Lauren of My Damn Curls* 

Come On Eileen

Hello beautiful people! I've been MIA for sometime now and for good reasons. I recently got offered a new job and started the day after so I'm still trying to balance my life + working two jobs. This is actually my last week at my other job so I'm breathing a little easier now and am finding time to get back into my routine of actually putting looks together. As you can tell this outfit is super comfy and I went for a no make up/I'm too tired to try vibe. My best friend Shelby(uncommonbeing as you guys know) is moving to another city so this was the last day I got to see her/take pictures of her for her blog. Major crying eyes emoji inserted here. It's been an overwhelming couple of weeks so I'm glad to finally get back into my routine and start pushing myself to do more with my blog. Can't wait to show you some pretty things next week! Bye <3333

Details;

Bralette/Overalls- Urban Outfitters

Shady Forest

Last week Cary relaunched his photography website so to celebrate I decided to share some of my favorite pictures he took awhile back at his meet up. You may remember him from one of my earlier posts where I shadowed him and got to see how he works. He also gets the best candids and I love looking back at these and seeing how much fun I had and how he captures everyone just being in the moment. Since then he's worked with Asia Dee (my favorite American Apparel model) and was featured on their Instagram and Tumblr. This guy is going places and I feel honored to have been part of his work. So if you want to see more of him and what he does check out his work below! instagram// @crashnebula website// cary-fagan.com tumblr// carylonewolf

Details: 

Shirt: H&M(mens)

Jeans/ Boots: Urban Outfitters