My Aura

I had my aura read this past Saturday at work and the whole experience was so fun and enlightening.  If you ever have the chance to have your aura read, go for it.  Even if you don't 100% buy in to the whole aura, crystal, chakra beliefs, it's still fun.

As you can see from my picture and from the aura chart I have a lot of yellow, some blue, green and white.  My two favorite descriptive words would have to be "whimsical and strong."  Though I agree with most of the words that fall under my aura colors, those are the two that best describe me/my personality.

Most of us find it difficult to find the right words to describe ourselves or are unsure/unaware of how others see us.  And that's completely normal.  Sometimes I want to ask people how they perceive me but that's such an odd question.  Plus, who wants to be put on the spot like that?  So for me, getting my aura read was a fun and passive way to learn a little bit more about myself. 

Again, if you ever have the chance to have your aura read, do it.  It's so worth it.  

Auras All Around in Austin, TX took this picture.  If you're in that area, check them out.  I promise that you won't be disappointed.

-CE

ATX on my Mind

Austin is never a bad idea.  Especially when you have family and friends there.  

Isaac and I hip-hopped ourselves for a fun weekend in the ATX.  

Seriously, one of THE best bands that I've heard in a long time.  And they're from McAllen, TX!  Homegrown talent.  They are the Landlocked Pirates and if you're not looking for them on iTunes, Spotify or YouTube right now, then stop reading this, go look for them, then come back!

My Summer Uniform:

I'm going to sound like a broken record but it is HOT outside.  Not only is it hot, but Heat's ugly friend Humidity likes to tag along to make it an extra uncomfortable summer.  It can feel pointless to try to have a cute or stylish outfit on when you know that you are going to sweat through it-BUT I've found my way around it with oversized button downs.  I la-la-love tying them in a knot at the bottom and pairing them with something high waisted.    It gives enough breathing room so that I don't feel like my clothes are sticking to me (such a gross feeling) and still looks flattering and feminine (and a little sassy, IMO).  

Everything (aside from the jewelry) is thrifted.  My shirt and skirt are from Goodwill and the purse is from Thrift City.   If you can't tell I absolutely love button down shirts.  They're just so versatile.  And I stay true to the notion of stripes and polka dots are chic and timeless. 

The thing I love about every piece of clothing in this outfit is how easy it is to change them up.  I wear the blouse to work with a high waisted pencil skirt.  The denim skirt (a vintage GAP find) really needs no explanation on its versatility.  

Hope that you enjoyed this post and that you all are staying cool this summer!  Be sure to follow my instagram @CynthiaEdee for more updates.  

-C

Austin Getaway

Lately I've been very into vintage tees and handkerchief neck ties.  It gives such a kick to a plain t-shirt and jeans ensemble.  This past weekend Isaac and I were lucky to have the weekend off together so we made an impromptu visit to Austin.  

True story: The other day when I was thrifting I saw a guy wearing a vintage Coca Cola tee and I thought, "Man, I want one so I can wear with ripped jeans and the white handkerchief then POOF!  Literally at the next store I go to I find one!  

I usually typically don't wear t-shirts but for some reason they've been on my radar lately. Thrifting tip: look in the men's section for cool graphic tees.  Sorry ladies, as much of an equalist I am women's graphic shirts just aren't as cool.  Plus at my Goodwill women's graphic shirts are $4.29 while men's graphic shirts are $2.99.  Injustice.  

All in all, great weekend!