Patron Of Dreams

For the creatives of the world, whose imaginations are ripe with magic and a leonine desire to make their dreams come true. Tara Cole-McCaffrey creates and expresses through fashion, dance, film, and all things aesthetic. She is a stylist, blogger, performer and liver of life. She is realizing her dreams and she wants you to realize yours. She is the Patron of Dreams.

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October 14, 2015 / patronofdreams

I am the earth that’s strong and still;

I am the wind that blows at will;

I am the temperamental sea;

I am the fire that burns in me.

-Patron of Dreams

Photo by Michael Sanders

Photo by Michael Sanders

Photo by Michael Sanders

Photo by Michael Sanders

Photo by Michael Sanders

Photo by Michael Sanders

Photo by Michael Sanders

Photo by Michael Sanders

Photo by Michael Sanders

Photo by Michael Sanders

Photo by Michael Sanders

Photo by Michael Sanders

Photo by Michael Sanders

Photo by Michael Sanders

Photo by Michael Sanders

Photo by Michael Sanders

Photo by Michael Sanders

Photo by Michael Sanders

Photo by Michael Sanders

Photo by Michael Sanders

Photography By: Michael Sanders, Electric Monk Media

Models: Leanne Sanders, Tara Cole-McCaffrey

Styling by: Patron of Dreams

Vintage: Blue kimono, Kuchi, Turkish and Afghani jewelry

Thrift: Crinolines by Bettie Page Las Vegas, beaded crochet tank tops

On Trend: Peacock velvet burnout fringe kimono by Shantique Designs

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2 thoughts on “Elemental”

Pamela Mccaffrey

October 16, 2015 at 9:16 am

Gorgeous !!!💞💞💞

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  October 25, 2015 at 8:53 pm
  
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Patron Of Dreams

For the creatives of the world, whose imaginations are ripe with magic and a leonine desire to make their dreams come true. Tara Cole-McCaffrey creates and expresses through fashion, dance, film, and all things aesthetic. She is a stylist, blogger, performer and liver of life. She is realizing her dreams and she wants you to realize yours.

She is the Patron of Dreams.

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“People will do anything, no matter how absurd, in order to avoid facing their own souls. One does not become enlightened by imagining figures of light, but by making the darkness conscious.” -Carl Jung 📷 by @kristapbk Wearing vintage head to toe ✨#patronofdreams #conciousness #vintage #blogger #awakening #light

I wonder if it will ever be trendy to be real? In a world that rewards competition and the ones who “look” like they are winning, most people fake it to seem like they have their shit together. When we describe someone or something as glamorous, we mean that they are more attractive, exciting, or interesting than ordinary people or things. The origin of the word Glamour was from the Scots and it meant magic spell, or enchantment. It explains to me why those perfect people with their perfect lives don’t impress me now the way they used to. It’s like the spell has been broken for me and I can see the desperateness behind the facade. I feel empathy for them now and the hustle they are chained to in order to keep up appearances. Birds in gilded cages. That is why I try to match what I say to what I do, and to not pretend that my life is perfect, since that does not exist for anyone. I am not trying to enchant you. I’m trying to be honest, and to show you that you can be an ordinary person and still live an extraordinary life. You can still have a tough go, but do incredible things. You can be flawed and make mistakes but still live a full and meaningful life. I am well aware that revealing the truth that I’m not perfectly happy all the time and I struggle sometimes makes me less glamourous, and therefore maybe less popular. But, I believe we are the choices that we make. Where you choose to live, how you dress, what you buy and how you conduct yourself are the truth of who you are. Our words and appearance don’t carry nearly as much weight as our actions. I think this is a very important thought in the present moment given the issues going on in the world. We can’t afford to say one thing, but live another anymore. We have to put our money where our mouth is. I care about my future great grandchildren and yours. I won’t be satiated by Bread & Circuses. I wish I could just snap my fingers and break the spell of the illusion of happiness attached to wealth and fame and notoriety, but it’s something each of us has to come to on our own. For now, I’m choosing to not play the game, with the belief that someday it will make all the difference. 📷 by @jsenftphotography

We wear masks to protect ourselves from the pain of being misunderstood or unliked. We bite our tongue when we shouldn’t, say the “right thing” when we don’t even agree with it, and play by other people’s rules and traditions just to get along, even when it feels wrong to us. In the process, we keep out our greatest joy and potential and put ourselves on the back burner. The veil must be pulled back to allow ourselves to be seen for who we actually are. Yes, it’s scary. People won’t necessarily like you, approve of you, or understand what you are about, but those aren’t your people, even if they’re family or the friends you grew up with. The truth is, you are not their people either. You aren’t doing them any favours by wearing masks around them. Your people will fan your flames, celebrate your victories with you and support you when you are in doubt about yourself. Do not trade your authentic self for the approval of those who do not accept you as you are. Stop holding out for them to care. Especially don’t give up on yourself and your true path under the guise of loyalty or love for those who cannot support your joy. Those who truly love you, will want you to be happy, whether they understand you completely or not. That is what love is supposed to be after all, unconditional. The right people for you are waiting for you to throw off the veil and let your light shine. They can’t find you if they can’t see you. Now is the time. 📷 by @msandersphoto #patronofdreams #thinningoftheveil #masks #gothic #authenticity #lifttheveil #creepy #witchy #awakening #wildwomansisterhood #wildwomanarchetype #fashioneditorial #vintageblogger #blackandwhite #truthtalk

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