Saturday, January 15, 2011

Never Goodbye

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outfit: striped top & chambra skirt -- j crew; belt -- zara; flats -- marais usa; ice cream hair pins -- etsy

Hello!
So sorry that I haven't been around lately. I'm in a style rut and I've just been feeling down lately. We all have our moments. While I was pretty excited that I get to finally spend a whole day with Robert, the purpose of our day trip really has weighed my heart down lately. A really good friend of mine passed away recently. I wasn't able to attend his funeral on Wednesday, so Robert and I made the trip to LA today to visit his grave. This is my first real experience with death and I'm so all over the place about it. Last week, it made me take charge of my life, but right now, I feel so lost and scared. He was the one who got me into photography and blogging. So it definitely stings whenever I take a photo and blog, which might be why I'm in this rut. But of course since today was dedicated to remembering him--I had to take the best photos in a good outfit. These photos are 100% unedited! He always thought I used a heavy hand while editing anyway...

I don't know what's going on with my style lately. Shopping has even become a chore: All I ever want to wear is sweaters over dresses. My closet actually overwhelms me now, and the sudden change to 80-degree weather is not helping me decide what to wear in the mornings either. I guess since I'm not really feeling myself, I just haven't really been able to dress like myself. Robert even took me to Third Street Promenade for some shopping, but I walked away with nothing. I thought this outfit was original, but then later on today I realized that it was this one using the other twin top. Please bear with me while I figure things out. I do love my new hair accessories though. Aren't these ice cream cone hair pins so cute and yummy? They made today a little more sweet than bitter.

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RIP Vincent Young (12/17/88 - 12/18/10).
Thank you for everything. You'll always be remembered as a big guy with an even bigger heart. It's never goodbye. See you soon.

Until next post,
Jasmine
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22 comments:

  1. Chloë, Wardrobe QuarryJanuary 16, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Jasmine, these photos are aaaamazing! Seriously, so beautiful, must've been just perfect timing.

    In love with the little icecream hair clips. You are a little cutie :) x

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  2. maggeygraceJanuary 16, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    I'm so sorry for what you're going through. In my experiences, there have been a lot of things people have said to me when I went through anything similar, and the only thing that ever made me feel better was the fact that even if they were gone, they were never truly gone without their memory we could live through.

    We all have our ruts- We'll be here through the thick and thin. :)

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  3. MelJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:21 AM

    These photos are lovely Jasmine! What a wonderful tribute to your friend. I'm so sorry about your friend, he was so young! How terrible. I'm sure you're in a style rut because of what you're dealing with right now; you probably just need to take a break and relax from shopping and don't force yourself to go. Take it easy and take some time for yourself!

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  4. ChauceeJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:09 AM

    These photos are absolutely beautiful, your friend would be so proud of you.

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  5. FashionJazzJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:19 AM

    I am so sorry to hear about ur friend hun, my thoughts are with u. Big hugs xx

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  6. The Semi SweetJanuary 17, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    Jasmine, I am so sorry to hear about your friend's passing. It's so hard to come to terms with someone close to you who's passed. I remembered feeling that way when an old friend from church passed away from a car accident back in May. That was my first hand experience with someone who I grew up with dying. It's always nice to remember all the ways he made your life happy and light.

    Your photos are super excellent. The way the sunlight is beaming down on your is so pretty. And I love the outfit. I think the heart belt pulls it together wonderfully!

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  7. Gazel M.January 17, 2011 at 7:19 AM

    Condolences on your friend. Death is really difficult.

    I like your outfit and your pins. I also love the picture of you looking to the horizon! I wish we had an ocean where I live. (I live in central Canada, fun.) I miss the ocean back home! Haha.

    bonjour gazel.

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  8. ElaineJanuary 17, 2011 at 8:48 AM

    Jasmine, I'm so sorry for your loss. You did a great job commemorating him in this post. These pictures are breathtaking.

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  9. VeraJanuary 17, 2011 at 11:39 AM

    really sorry to hear about your friend - it must be tough on you :(
    take care,

    http://project-vee.blogspot.com/

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  10. UnknownJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Oh my Goodness how beautiful can a sunset be?! These photos are breath-taking! And I love how the soft colours of your outfit match the scene! Beautiful!

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  11. Jen HsiehJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    vincent would definitely be in love with this post if he could see it, because i'm head over heels over it. the lighting is stunning coming through under the pier.

    i'm glad you had a chance to visit his grave recently. wishing you all the best and sending you all the love in the world. :) <3

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  12. gloomyJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    i'm sorry for your loss-- i'm sure he would be so proud and love these photos! they're gorgeous.

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  13. AmandaJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    I'm so sorry for your loss Jasmine, but you're right. It's not goodbye, it's just "so long for now". When you blog, don't let it sting. Remember that this is something that made him happy, and I'm sure he'd want you to be happy doing it.

    xx

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  14. roanjeanJanuary 17, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    Sorry for your loss, Jasmine. I had a death in the family last year and I still find myself crying on random moments and everytime I think of my Mom. If my calculation is correct, he died a day after he turned 22? :(

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  15. bestieJanuary 17, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    HUG. I feel for you, Jasmine. Death is never easy to deal with. But it will be okay. You just have to believe that.

    And the photos really are phenomenal. Soon enough you will take pictures, remember Vincent, and actually smile. Because he's left you with this amazing gift. (:

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  16. JessicaJanuary 17, 2011 at 11:13 PM

    awwwwwwww loveeee the photos ^^ ^^
    they are lovely :) :)

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  17. JessicaJanuary 17, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    and anw, feel so sorry hearing about your friend :(
    well, he's up there smiling and happy right now ^^

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  18. KRISTYJanuary 18, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    I'm sorry to hear about your friend. He was still so young. My prayer goes to his family and loved ones.

    Don't worry about hitting the style rut. I'm in a style rut almost everyday! And that's bad because it creates urges to shop, shop and shop :(

    The hair pin looks so delish! :D

    www.monochromachic.com

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  19. KatrinaJanuary 18, 2011 at 10:16 AM

    These pictures are stunning!

    I'm so sorry to hear about your friend. Lots of love to you and all that knew him.

    xx, Katrina

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  20. UnknownJanuary 18, 2011 at 12:10 PM

    jasmine, so sad to hear from you loose. these photos are a beautiful remembrance of someone special.

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  21. KenziefaithJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    These pictures are seriously beeeautiful. I love them! Your hair pins are adorable, too!

    KF x

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  22. Lucy, Dear FishJanuary 21, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Jasmine, these photos are gorgeous, especially the second one with the light coming through the pier. What a beautiful way to remember your friend.

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