he's not perfect but he's perfect for you.

clues for the clueless #13.

...just some things I wish people told me.

• Trusting a man with racing stripes on his car is like trusting a phedo with your baby. 
• One of my biggest fears to date is walking infront a group of people and them thinking to themselves "Damn, that's the worst ass I've ever seen." #asiangirlproblems
• If you want to get anywhere in life you've got to use THERE, THEIR, AND THEY'RE properly.
• You know you're getting older when you truly begin to appreciate Times New Roman.
• You're just as interesting as your social media posts... make it count love.

list to live by.

10 ways

...to effectively MOVE ON.

REALIZATION

The hardest part about getting over your ex is realizing that he/she doesn't like you the same way that you like them. The realization might be the first step, but it's the hardest step to take. While you may like the person, or you may even love them, if he/she doesn't feel the same, you can't force it- no matter how much you try to.

CLOSURE

Step two for getting over your ex: get closure. If you're going to break up with them, don't put if off. Make sure you're both on the same page. This is a breakup, not a "break." The two of you are moving on, which obviously means seeing other people. 

NO CONTACT

So, throw out their phone number, stop texting them and unfriend him/her on Facebook. Imagine how freaked out you'll be the first time you see some random hot bitch in his profile picture and you'll see why a clean break is essential. 

GET RID OF ALL REMINDERS

That dopey-looking teddy bear you got for your birthday, the sappy love letters they wrote, the adorable pictures of the two of you -- chuck ’em. Throw it all away. With execptions of the finer things that you can sell. ;) But seriously... the sooner you get all that shit out of your house the sooner you’ll move on. 

THINK OF THE BAD TIMES

Some of us tend to dwell on the "good" times and that's what makes it really hard to actually move on. Instead of thinking of y'alls first magical kiss- Think about the time he got fat and wore that really tight vintage tee, and all the times you caught him checking himself out in a mirror, or the time you found that questionable stain in his boxers. See, don't you feel better already?

TALK TO YOUR FRIENDS

Your friends are there for a reason, to help you, support you, and pull you through this period. Plus who else can you count on to listen to you bitch and moan about your ex's odd-smelling genitals.

BE SMOKIN' HOT

Get into shape. Change your hairstyle. Purchase a brand new wardrobe. When you start to feel better, it'll be so much easier for you to date and attract new love in your life.

QUIT LISTENING TO ADELE

Although Adele is dope and I love her with all my heart... she's obviously been burned pretty bad by her ex. Her lyrics are waaaayyyy too relevent to every breakup scenario so turn that off. Don't even try. I'm serious- not even the disco remixes. 

DATE SO MUCH AND FLIRT SO MUCH

You are finally free, honey- please use it to your advantage.

DO NEW THINGS

Go to new bars and hangouts. Travel to weird places. Quit hanging out with mutual friends. The worst thing that could happen is to run into each other and waking up to them without pants on. (biggest regret you'll have)

after party lements.

Photos taken at the last after party of the summer hosted by We Are Dark Clouds & DJ Trademarx of Lip Service. 

Don't you dare judge me. 

Photos by Ace Echols and myself. 

art is for the disturbed.

what women want to see men wear

I don't remember the last time I was attracted to a guy who dressed like a piece of shit. I know that may sound shallow but every girl is thinking it and I'm just saying it. First impressions really are the most important. Which is the reason why I asked some my girlfriends what they thought was sexiest on a man... here's what they had to say. 

the perfect denim

classic sneakers

a well-tailored suit

the cardigan

the wrist watch

bold & funky prints

vintage eyewear

beanies

anything white

pocket squares

sweet beats.

from one music lover to the next...

 

Surrender! - S_M_A_S_H (Blende Remix)

 

Gypsy and the Cat- Sorry

 

Subskrpt - We'll Be Fine

 

Logic - My Chain (Prod. 6ix)

 

ODESZA - How Did I Get Here

 

Astronauts, etc. - Mystery Colors

 

Daughter - Smother

 

Drake - Motto (Personal Touch Disco Remix)

get in their heads.

clues for the clueless #12.

just some things I wish people told me.

• Date behind the camera, not infront of it.
• If you're over the age of 21 and your face is on a club promo flyer, you're doing something wrong.
• Never trust anyone who has a bunch of shit hanging from their rear view mirror.
• Just because I own a camera, doesn't mean I want to shoot you.
• What?!?! You still haven't "liked" THE HAUTE TOPIK on facebook? Not following on twitter or instagram!?!? I can't believe it! You're an asshole!