“I’m a modern man, a man for the millennium. Digital and smoke free. A diversified multi-cultural, post-modern deconstruction that is anatomically and ecologically incorrect. I’ve been uplinked and downloaded, I’ve been inputted and outsourced, I know the upside of downsizing, I know the downside of upgrading. I’m a high-tech low-life. A cutting edge, state-of-the-art bi-coastal […]
I’ve only been living in Los Angeles for 2 months and although I still have plenty to see, it’s safe to say I’ve made a major dent in my exploration of the wild west. Let’s see…
With my first month in Los Angeles coming to an end and my 25th birthday around the corner I’ve been eager to take a step back and evaluate how my life became what it is today. Surely it’s no coincidence that my immediate needs are somehow always taken care of, and my deepest desires seem to find their […]
On the low, I promised myself I would inject more honesty and relatable experiences into my blog posts. Even if this is ‘just a fashion blog’, the truth is that Creation Despite is a passion project born of the need to have something wholly my own. Another truth? I am predisposed to bouts of depression, along […]
Ever since I was a kid, I’ve loved to play dress-up and. Even before I really knew what I was doing. It all started with my friends and I putting on photoshoots with thrifted clothing, a digital camera, and a bunch of free time. We’d take turns serving as model and photographer, in strange and […]
Now firmly planted in my mid-twenties, I waver on my principles less and follow my heart first. I never cared for politics. And I’m not alone. There’s a paradigm-shift happening throughout Generation Z. The price of progress is often growing pains. We want meaning, growth and gratification for our work or, better yet, as our work. […]
If the hoodie-and-jeans combo is the unofficial techie uniform, the long-sleeved sweater dress is it’s cute, feminine counterpart. I wasn’t really seeking a long-sleeved sweater dress to add to my wardrobe, but when I stumbled upon the Inspire The World Sweater Dress from Rare Breed Apparel, I knew right away that I had to have it. I […]
If nothing else, today’s look is a testament to my affinity for neutrals, minimalism, and triangles (also the favorite shape of one alt-J.) If a semi-casual striped blazer layered over an athletic tank with mesh paneling isn’t enough to make people stop and go “Hmmm,” then white sunnies, shorts and stiletto sandals will certainly get […]
Summer is around the corner, and with it, it brings the same old beauty challenges we face every year. Learn from my mistakes— I insist! Read on to learn about my summertime beauty secrets, including the specific products that have helped me stay borderline-presentable through even the hottest, stickiest Miami summers. 1.) MAC Fix + Spray […]
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