Yesterday's outfit was just about the comfiest thing ever... This dress was given to me by my bestie about 10 years ago (guestimate) and I still love it. This rad top is one of Lune Vintage's Harvest fringe tees... I gifted this to myself last year and Im so glad I did. Knowing where things like this come from make them so much more special. And these shoes... Oh these shoes. I dont want to take them off. Blowfish, thank you once again for being so freakin stellar!
The story behind the amazing MOON sign you see in the background... When I was about 15, my friends and I would go to our local coffee shop, called the Fool Moon. Back then, you could still smoke in restaurants, and the owner disregarded that we were wayyy under age. So we could drink tons of coffee and smokes lots of cigarettes. (and look at the beautiful people that worked there). I always admired the rusted signs on the building. That cafe closed and years later the owner opened a new restaurant. Fast forward 12 years, and I became a waitress at said restaurant. I will spare myself and everyone that whole story... but, I always had these signs in the back of my head. A few years back I did a photoshoot with a friend, and we climbed up some stairs on the side of that old building to take some shots, and I noticed those signs had been thrown on top of the building. Just laying there. I contemplated stealing them several times. Yes, I really did. But... *sigh* I could never bring myself to do that, ha ha. Well, up to date, a friend of mine works at the restaurant that replaced it, and I asked her if they were still up there, and they were, and they gave them to me!!! So, 15 years later, they bless my porch. Kind of crazy. One of my alltime favorite photos I have of my mom is of her drinking a big cup of coffee outside of that cafe. We used to go there together, and Ill never forget the one day we took photos of each other, and giggled together so much. I have alot of fond memories, good and bad, that root to these signs. And, as a moonchild, it almost feels like magic to have these in my sacred space on my porch. And the best part, they were handcrafted by one of my favorite artists, who happens to be a local. One of the most talented individuals Ive ever met.
The story behind the amazing MOON sign you see in the background... When I was about 15, my friends and I would go to our local coffee shop, called the Fool Moon. Back then, you could still smoke in restaurants, and the owner disregarded that we were wayyy under age. So we could drink tons of coffee and smokes lots of cigarettes. (and look at the beautiful people that worked there). I always admired the rusted signs on the building. That cafe closed and years later the owner opened a new restaurant. Fast forward 12 years, and I became a waitress at said restaurant. I will spare myself and everyone that whole story... but, I always had these signs in the back of my head. A few years back I did a photoshoot with a friend, and we climbed up some stairs on the side of that old building to take some shots, and I noticed those signs had been thrown on top of the building. Just laying there. I contemplated stealing them several times. Yes, I really did. But... *sigh* I could never bring myself to do that, ha ha. Well, up to date, a friend of mine works at the restaurant that replaced it, and I asked her if they were still up there, and they were, and they gave them to me!!! So, 15 years later, they bless my porch. Kind of crazy. One of my alltime favorite photos I have of my mom is of her drinking a big cup of coffee outside of that cafe. We used to go there together, and Ill never forget the one day we took photos of each other, and giggled together so much. I have alot of fond memories, good and bad, that root to these signs. And, as a moonchild, it almost feels like magic to have these in my sacred space on my porch. And the best part, they were handcrafted by one of my favorite artists, who happens to be a local. One of the most talented individuals Ive ever met.
as your moon sister, this story means a lot to me for you. and you look beautiful!!!
ReplyDeletethat really is a great story. and i love any reminder of the moon! especially your shirt.
ReplyDeleteThe moon means a lot to Me, too. I think Your story is so sweet and touching, and I love how You relate memories to very simple and innocent things around You.
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SJay.
You are stunning. I love this outfit, and your storytelling. xo
ReplyDeleteThe outfit is AMAZING!!
ReplyDeleteYour outfits are always so amazing and inspiring. I love everything about your style. And the story behind the sign is amazing as well. That's actually kind of crazy that you found those and were able to get them. But they look wonderful on your porch :)
ReplyDeletexo,
jessie
I LOVE THIS OUTFIT! Looks amazing on you. I'm really drawn to boho-yet-colorful combos though. Love it. And the sweet story :)
ReplyDeletethis post brought back great memories for me :) our fool moon was is called slave to the grind... though, "moon" is a far better sign to inherit than "slave," for sure!
ReplyDeleteahhh love this!!! that sign is so awesome! I'd be tempted to steal it too --and then I also wouldn't be able to but fate sure let you have it in good karma! awesome t-shirt too! : ) love me that great big beautiful luna in our great big beautiful sky!
ReplyDeleteAAH! I KNEW it was Fool Moon! I always loved that place. Your sign gave me sweet memories of home. I love this post, your outfit, the memories that sign brings you... :) Very beautiful.
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