Lights: Little Machines

While I love sharing my fashion and outfit ideas, sharing my other personal favorites I hope will be just as inspiring! Today, September 23, 2014, is the release of LIGHTS' new album; Little Machines. LIGHTS is like an electro-pop, singer songwriter from Canada. And she's one of the realest human beings I think I've ever seen.  I'm admittedly obsessed with her, but I like to call it "dedicated."
She's been my favorites artist since I was fifteen. She's ultimately inspiring and a great model.  She reminds me everyday to enjoy life, learn from life and to be yourself. LIGHTS is proof that you can build a brand just based on who you are. Her music captures who she is and what she's feeling. I could go on about LIGHTS, but I'll let you listen for yourself.

Click here to listen to her single "Up We Go"

On Monday,  I chose to wear her most recent shirt she made for the announcement countdown of Little Machines. With one day until the album release I felt it was super appropriate! I personally own five LIGHTS tee shirts that I've acquired of the five years of my obsession.  I also incorporated other pieces that LIGHTS has in her style, my cargo jacket and brown combat boots.

Boots from Target
Jacket from Urban Outfitters

You can see more of her merch at iamlights.com
And check out her instagram: @lightsy

- Mik
Photography: Megan Madden

Making Mondays Simple

Monday is no one's favorite day of the week. It's the first weekday, you're tired, overwhelmed and overloaded. This Monday, in particular, was my longest (so far). I even changed my outfit four times! I had my outfit all planned, until I spilled all over my pants. I put on a new outfit, went to class and decided I hated this outfit and wanted to cancel shooting with Megan because of it. Since I got out of class early I changed again, but I approached it differently. I said to myself " Mikayla, Monday is already complicated, dress simply today." The fourth time was only because I have to wear certain clothes to work, not as exciting as my accident, hatred and simplicity.
For my simple outfit I went with a Brandy Melville striped crop top, natural waisted Hollister jeans, black flats and a vintage jean jacket purchased at a Brooklyn flee market. Thrift finds are some of the best finds.
No this isn't chic, perfect of particularly eye catching. But it worked for me that day and described how I felt. I think that's a great way to start developing a personal style. Some days I feel more fashionable then others, some times I feel like I have six projects due this week and I'm living in leggings. Whatever it is I feel I try to make it work for me and my style. Sometimes simple is superb.

- Mik
Photography: Megan Madden