LOTUS BLOSSOM

Today I wore one of my all time favorite tops, an olive green halter adorned with a Lotus flower in bloom. As soon as I got dressed I knew today’s Alien Aesthetic would be dedicated to the symbolism of the Lotus flower.

The symbolism of the Lotus flower is quite potent because of the story of its rise into bloom. The Lotus flower begins its story deep within the mud and has to wind its way from the mud and up through water until it finally reaches the surface and can taste it’s first breath of air.

Many of us on this Earth can relate to the journey of the Lotus because there are few on this planet who haven’t had to push through times of darkness in hopes of reaching the sun filled days.

The Lotus carries the powerful message that after darkness the light must follow. It carries the message that through darkness and heavy circumstances the most beautiful beings are able to one day come into bloom.

For anyone struggling with the uncertainties of the future, today allow the Lotus Flower to remind you what beauty lies ahead of you so long as you keep moving forward.

ILLUSION'S HOLD

With all the different shades and shapes of black and white I adorned myself in today I found myself instantly linking my aesthetic to optical illusion artwork. I love artwork that both grabs your attention and also makes you question why exactly you’re looking at. In Today’s Alien Aesthetic I’ve mixed layers of color with layers of black and white illusionary artistry. It is my hope today’s photo sequence draws you in while also making you wonder.

REALTIME

Today I’m wearing a black sweatshirt that has long been a frequent flyer in my wardrobe for one particular reason, it is embellished with one single word across its front... Real. For me this is a powerful statement, one of most important reminders on my personal journey. That reminder is that above being liked, above being understood or accepted I must simply be my realest, most authentic self. I am a firm believer that authenticity paves the way for divine splendor and personal fulfillment. Assimilation is a sure fire way to drown in disappointment. Another mental link this sweatshirt creates for me is to the song Real by Kendrick Lamar, one of my all time favorite songs by one of my favorite artists. This song always reminds me of my power place found in realness. It reminds me that to be myself is to be a powerhouse, a Goddess and Creator of cosmic proportions. I absolutely love the lyrics “look in the mirror & know I’m there.” It reminds me of the importance of looking past the physical self and looking straight into the depths of the soul found within ones eyes. Naturally, today’s Alien Aesthetic is dedicated to being real af.

I put myself first, learned to quench my own thirst and that’s why when their bubbles of envy rise to the surface I just smile as they burst

Ancient wisdom bestowed upon a timeless heart, a Living Goddess sent to Earth to play her part

Whether you love me, despise me or experience complete indifference to my existence, I rise in divine style

Judgment is a human limitation. Fear is a human constraint. Limitation itself is a human trap of the mind. Wake up and instead be divine

They say beauty is only skin deep, I say beneath that seven layers is where the essence of beauty truly reveals itself

“A queen will always turn pain into power, you are the fairest of them all”

“I do what I wanna do, I say what I wanna say when I feel, and I look in the mirror and know I'm there, with my hands in the air, I'm proud to say yeah I'm real, I'm real, I'm really, really, real” Real - Kendrick Lamar