#umichalumni

[meganlacroix]

Free the nipple. We all have them. Photography by @themikeyamonday. #allaroundstyle #allaroundartist #arsoncapital #freethenipple #umichalumni #aeriereal #bodypositive #freethenipple

[meganlacroix]

How can we come together when we hate on ourselves so much? My advice is to slow down, take a few breaths and be kind. It is not our job to judge one another. It is our job to lift each other up and keep growing. #freethenipple #bodypositive photography by @themikeyamonday. #bopo #allaroundstyle #allaroundartist #aeriereal #umichalumni #arsoncapital #jewelry #growth #progress #liftup #positive

[ddrenched-in-paint]

It’s hard not to think of this week as a week of endings, because that seems too sad. But last night I was with my fellow art students at @umflintcas honors ceremonies, gathered for one of the last times. It’s funny because when you start going to school, you’re really business like about it and you just go to class and go home. But then you start talking to the people around you, feeling more comfortable and more at home. You learn more about your classmates, your teachers and your programs. Sometimes you become close friends, sometimes you become confidants, and sometimes you become awkward strangers. Sometimes you laugh with them, sometimes you fight with them, and occasionally you might even cry with them. Six years of my life was spent at @umflint and a lot of that time was spent with these people. These quirky, brilliant, talented, strange and wonderful people. I’m so lucky to have been part of a small department and university where I have been able to have so many of these relationships. Even though we separate, I know that these individuals will do wonderful things as they move forward into their careers and their lives. I hope I can continue to watch and cheer them on as they do #umflintgrad #umflint #classof2018 #umicharts #umichalumni (at Flint, Michigan)

[meganlacroix]

Remembering to stop and smell the flowers. Take time for yourself. Slow down to process your experience. Address your emotions. Talk to yourself. Ask questions. Be aware of your mind and your consciousness and your thoughts. Center yourself but don’t be self centered. Photography by @nashkbry. #allaroundstyle #allaroundartist #arsoncapital #freethenipple #umichalumni #aeriereal #bodypositive (at Andersonville)

[meganlacroix]

2015 and 2017! Still doing similar shoots! Wearing @allaroundstyle.aaslove rocking with @808_gyptsylove_ and @creobykeca. If you didn't know I was working for #shinola before one of my ignorant supervisors (I say ignorant because He did not know what our jobs were or how to do it) decided to spray major hater-aid on my life. There were sexist behaviors, and what I know as agism, disrespect because of my age. I am dedicated and passionate about my mission in the fashion industry. I was just out of college. I went to Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design at University of Michigan. I met #creobykeca and #808gyptsylove working for this transplanted watch company but now we are working and designing for ourselves. Unfortunately not selling out makes you unheard of and feels isolating. We aren't being controlled creatively by a corporation any more though. We took life by the reigns, picked ourselves up, and well the rest is herstory. Support local brands. Support local artists. Support women. Www.aaslove.com I make so many things. It's natural for me. I am an artist and I never accepted any other path. Photography by @filc0. He is one of the Detroit Classic Photographers. #bodypositive #fashionforeveryone #allaroundartist #allaroundstyle #fashion #style #artistparty #umstamps #umichalumni #photogrid #detroitfashion #bopo

[meganlacroix]

Listen listen listen... You can only get these hand crafted pieces of jewelry on @sapphireisle. This is an exclusive line of jewelry I make just for #sapphireisle. One of a kind. Semi Precious Stones, Fresh Water Pearls, Turkish Glass, wrapped in brass. We are talking sapphires, moon stones, durable, original design. You can't beat these prices either. Just saying. If you don't like my work you'll love @_sunrahhh's. She is the creator of such a magical shop. Check it out! We are both #umichalumni too. Team work makes the dream work. #peace #light #love #allaroundartist #allaroundstyle #inclusivefashion #inclusivedesign #fashionforeveryone #style #fashion #art #artistparty #artist #umstamps #umicharts