YOUTH

I used to be the youngest in every class, group or working environment. I used to be that guy ahead of his years, being both young and responsible. "Wow, you're really only 21?" is something I used to get a lot. There are things in my life that have made me become an adult ahead of my time. And after a certain point you get used to it - being a child, but also an adult.

Relatable

I often feel as if I can't relate to people, things and feelings. And while living in a world where being relatable and likable are sometimes keys to success, it makes me feel somewhat lost and alone. I've always been a loner, it's just who I am. But sometimes I can't help but wonder - am I alone in my loneliness? What I mean by that is I know there are other people like me who share the same traits and views and interests, but somehow I've been unable to meet them.

Clarity

I have these moments of clarity when I feel like I know exactly what to do. It all suddenly makes so much sense. Like the answer has just been there waiting for me to find it.
And then other times it's so easy for me to lose any kind of motivation and dedication I had and all I can do is be miserable. I do that a lot actually.

Misguided

I've never known what it's like to belong. I've always felt out of place. In my family, in school, on the street, at work, in life. I'm always the odd man out. It's like there's this other world where everyone seems to live and I only get to see it from a distance. Things happen around me and I merely observe it, but not really experience it. Like I'm living without existing. Or perhaps the other way around, whichever sounds more poetic.

WHY I'M A MINIMALIST

I recently made a new youtube video discussing my views on minimalism, how I became a minimalist & also the controversy around it. My views on minimalism might differ from what you've heard before. I just wanted to make it clear that not all minimalists are the same.

25 THINGS ABOUT ME

I'm back with a new video o my youtube channel. And this time I'm doing something totally new! It felt super weird shooting and editing this video. I'm so used to writing blog posts and editing photos that it comes with a sense of security. But speaking on camera definately did not come easy for me.

FIVE MINIMALIST ESSENTIALS FOR FALL

Fall is my favorite season, I'm sure I've mentioned it more that necessary. There's just something about Fall that makes me feel like anything can happen and that the world is full of possibilities. As you know I've started my youtube channel and I'm back with a new video. This time I'm listing down my Top Five Minimalist Essentials for Fall.

HELLO YOUTUBE

I've been wanting to do this for a long time now & finally I did. Yes, I'm talking about Youtube. I'm taking my blog to the next level and you're coming with me! I just posted my first video, please check it out & tell me what you think.

WARSAW: A VISUAL DIARY

I don't really talk about it a lot, but I have no idea how it's like to live in a city you love. I often feel like I was born in the wrong part of the world or at least the wrong country. I don't identify with my nationality, I don't care about local news and I don't feel like a partiot. I have no idea of what it's like to feel a sense of belonging.

BLACK CLOTHES MATTER

Powerful & in control. That's how I feel. That's how an all black outfit makes me feel. I don't understand people who underestimate the power of clothing. Fashion is something more than just the clothes on our bodies. Fashion is a way for us to show the world who we are or who we want to become. With the right clothes you can do anything, you can be anything, you just have to want it enough. And believe me, I want it. I want it bad. And when I wear black, it's like something awakens in me, that beast that's living inside of me. And it's hungry. It's hungry for success. We often forget about our ambitions and tell ourselves that we're satisfied with what we have. But the truth is, I want more. And I'll go and get it, it's waiting for me somewhere, waiting for my beast. And don't worry, I'll get there, even if it means going against the stream.

There's more

For a long time I have felt like I have to justify a blog post by posting an outfit or some fashion related something that I don't even care about that much. I've felt like I have to fit a certain category. Like I have to be a certain type of blogger. I have tried to put myself inside a certain frame and it doesn't seem to fit. For so many times I've felt like I have to say goodbye to blogging. And then I've picked myself up and tried again, but it always seems to go back to old patterns. I've been so inconsistent. And it's all just because I feel like I have to post certain posts and talk about certain things. I used to love blogging, it used to be my whole life, I spent hours and hours doing it and I loved every second. Now it feels like a chore. The truth is, my interests don't just stop at what I wear or the things I make. My interests are much more diverse than that. Yes, I love writing about personal style, but there is only so much that you can write on the same topic.

GONE N BACK

This happens to me sometimes. I make a commitment to myself and fail to deliver. I guess my problem is the fact that I easily get excited about new things and when that first excitement fades away all that's left is me and my procrastination. I try to deal with it, make promises to myself, make plans, but something always stops me. I've always thought that I know exactly what I want to do in life while the reality is much different. In reality, I'm holding onto this idea of myself that I'm not even sure exists. And while I know that it's just an illusion, admitting it would be like shattering the earth beneath my feet. I know that's what I should do, but instead I lie to myself.

FASHION JOBS PART ONE | MUA | SIDORY

I am proud to introduce a new series of posts to BALT. As you can understand from the title it's gonna be something totally new - in the next couple of months we're gonna be exploring Fashion Jobs. What I hope to achieve from this is to not only get a better insight into the industry myself, but also to hopefully help some aspiring Makeup artists, Stylists or Designers to learn the specifics of the job they're interested in. And today I'm excited to introduce you to a very talented and successful Makeup artist from Washington DC - Sidory.

NOIR

I have a confession to make, like the majority of my generation I am kind of obsessed with instagram. And I know that others can find my constant hashtagging and picture liking annoying, but there's a certain kind of calmness that comes with scrolling your feed and seeing other people do what they love. And also, it's a great outlet to share the #ootd's and get inspired by other stylish people. But for some reason, I always have felt like I need another platform to share my style posts. Of course, there's Lookbook and Chictopia, but as the years have gone by, their concept starts to feel dated and honestly I still use them just because I feel like I have to. And then something amazing happened, one day not that long ago I was scrolling my twitter feed and came across an app called Feels. I was intrigued by their profile and all the cool streetstyle posts they were sharing, so I headed to play store to download it. And that's when the game changed.

URBAN LEGENDS

I was a blogger
Not a very popular one
I once had dreams of becoming a style icon
But upon an unfortunate series of events saw those dreams dashed and divided like a million stars in the night sky
That I wished on over and over again, sparkling and broken
But I really didn’t mind because I knew that it takes getting everything you ever wanted and then losing it to know what true freedom is

GRAY MATTER

I may not know much about the anatomy of the human body, but I know that "Gray Matter" sounds cool enough to name a blog post after. And while I may sound shallow and uninteresting I would like to think that I am the opposite of that. But don't we all?

INTO THE WILD

It's important to stay in touch with your true self. To feel the connection with the things that matter most to you. It's important not to forget who you are and who you want to become. And when life gets difficult, you need to do just that - reconnect with yourself. And often the best medicine is found in nature.

THE PERFECT DAY OFF

It's kinda funny that I'm writing this post on a Saturday that happens to be a workday for me. But I guess I'm funny that way. I don't get a lot of days off lately and when I do, I like to spend them the way I like. As it's still super-hot-avoid-outdoors-and-human-interaction kind of summer, I spend a lot of time at home. And I don't really mind, because sometimes I feel that summer only exists to piss me off and make me wear clothes I hate (like shorts).

THE TIME BEING

When I look back at my life I can see that my decisions have made me the person I am today. And even just realizing the fact that life is like dominos is truly scary. Every day I can look back and see that I've changed. And while I am scared of growing older, I see my eighteen-year-old self as a long forgotten foolish broken version of myself. And during this process of change and self exploration, I've noticed that the way I dress has become increasingly more simplistic and centered around a couple of basic principles that I've incorporated into the way I dress. My most recent realization is the fact that over the course of the last year I've worn boots 90% of the time. Whether it rains, snows or the sun's shining - I need my boots.

TROPICO

It's time for a change. It's time for a new beginning. Don't mourn Galaxies&More - it's grown and evolved.  I came up with the concept of my blog when I was 19 years old, now at age 22, I felt like I could no longer relate to it. I've been waiting for this change for a while now and finally I can welcome you to BALT. Not only I've changed my domain name and site layout, but also I've finally achieved that hair color that's as gray as asphalt. I love it.