"Camera"

"From the inside room when the front room greeting
Becomes your special book, it was simple then
When the party lulls, if we fall by the side"

 

"Will you be remembered? Will she be remembered?
Alone in a crowd, a bartered lantern borrowed
If I'm to be your camera, then who will be your face?"

I'm finally done with school! I now have a Bachelors in Criminology and Criminal Justice with a minor in Forensic Studies. After school Bryan took me to Portland as a gift so I will be posting those photos next just waiting on the film. Currently I'm babysitting my cousin and in search of a job...so if you know of any help a sistah out!

Here are some more photos that I took during my last semester at Long Beach. I used my Kodak VR 35. Enjoy and feel free to ask questions.

xx, a

Nail Art

Hey guys,

This is just a side note to let you know I started a nail art account. I have always loved doing my nails and I finally thought I was good enough to share. I am not a professional nor did I go to school for this it's just a fun hobby. You can see my nail art on Instagram as well as the items I used. It would mean the world if you followed and showed support. Right now I'm just uploading photos but as soon as school is over I think I'll do some short video tutorials. I will probably only use Instagram as an outlet because I am too lazy and unskilled to make YouTube videos.

Thanks :)

"Atmosphere"

 "Walk in silence,

Don't turn away, in silence.

Your confusion,

My illusion,

Worn like a mask of self-hate,

Confronts and then dies.

Don't walk away."

 "People like you find it easy,

Naked to see,

Walking on air.

Hunting by the rivers,

Through the streets,

Every corner abandoned too soon,

Set down with due care.

Don't walk away, in silence,

Don't walk away."

Sports Bra//Forever 21
Leggings//SuperShop 24 HRS
Photos by Bryan Martinez

Sorry for the lack of post. Its getting near the end of the semester and I want to end my last year on the honors list. I've been so busy studying and putting papers together.
Here are some photos Bryan took during our spring break. It was a lot of fun relaxing for a few days. We went hiking at Vasquez Rocks again. While in Palmdale we also visited some old ruins and a really cool gift shop I wish I took pictures of. They made their own honey and soda pops! My spring break was short lived because I still had to study for an exam. The good news: I got a perfect score!

xo, lex

"Still Waiting"

"So am I still waiting

For this world to stop hating

Can't find a good reason

Can't find hope to believe in"

"These eyes

Have seen no conviction

Just lies and more contradiction

So tell me what would you say

I'd say it's time too late.."

"How far

Will we take this

It's not hard to see through the fakeness

So tell me what would you say

I'd say it's time too late"

Photos by me

Here are some of my favorite photos I've developed recently. Enjoy.

xo, lex

"I'm Not a Loser"

"Think that I'm a loser,'cause my pants are really too low 

Think that I'm a slob, 'cause i got holes in my shoes"

"Well you can fuck off, 'cause i'm working sixty a week 

I'm not a loser!, that's right, I'm not a loser!, I'm not a loser!"

Tee//UNIF
Jacket//UNIF
Collar//The Cobra Shop

I totally forgot to share all the goodies I got at the UNIF sample sale with you! The shirt and jacket are a few of the things. I was so excited when I heard they were having one, I thought for sure they had stopped and were going to do the online ones. Anyways, these shirts are so comfy and long enough to double as a dress! This bomber jacket is also really warm and perfect for this weird weather we're having. I feel so bad complaining about how cold I am when it's freezing in NYC.

On other news I got a call from the police department to come in for an interview. I am so excited and nervous, ah! I really hope I get this job. Wish me luck!

"Part Time Punks"

"Walkin' down the kings road,

I see so many faces

They come from many places

They come down for the day

They walk around together

And try and look trendy

I think it's a shame

That they all look the same"

"They play their records very loud

And pogo in the bedroom

In front of the mirror

But only when their mums gone out

They pay 5 pence fares on the buses

And they never use toothpaste

But they got two fifty to go and see The Clash.

Tonight!

Sweater//UNIF via Dolls Kill
Pants//Cotton On
Shoes//Vans
Bag//Thrift Store
Pictures by Bryan Martinez 

Since this is my last semester of school I took an internship class during winter break,...so I had no break :( It was an amazing class, but I was sad I didn't get to travel like I usually do. However, I got to intern at different prisons/jails and gained amazing insight that books do not offer. On days off I took Jack on field trip. Here is when we went to the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium. Its small, cute, and filled with knowledgeable staff. Plus its free (they accept donations)! Its also located right by the beach and they have decent tide pools. I would defiantly recommend this spot.

"Picture"

 

"I see our fate

I see our past

And all the things

That could not last

It's heavy on these eyes

Frozen as I hold this photograph"

 

"It's all we're left

That's of any worth

And it's so much more

Than a thousand words

Now in this frame

Is the only way we can endure"

 

 

 

Photos by me,

with Kodak VR35 K40

I never have any luck finding cute clothes when I go into Good Will, but I always happen to find cameras. I picked this one up a few months ago and finally got my film developed. It sucks because the Walgreen's by my house no longer develops 35mm film in an hour. They ship it out, so now it takes like three weeks. :(
I was looking at some photography on fliker and it got me really excited. However, it all went away when I picked up my film. I'm not a fan of how the colors came out. I am not sure if it's the the way the new company develops the photos or the camera, but I don't like it at all. It looks like I messed around with the saturation on photoshop. Also the focus range is really awkward. I have to be really far so it can be in focus. Half of my shots were all out of focus. The automatic winding is great though and its a really light camera. I recommend it if you want something quick to shoot with and throw in your bag.