My Fashion Goals

So, I thought I would take some time to talk about my fashion goals. Not necessarily what pieces I want, but where I want my look to head.

As stated in my intro blog, my most recent job has been bread delivery. It was crazy physical and exhausting. Not to even mention the havoc it did to my upper arms, which were already larger that most girls. Oh and the bruises. 😱

My day to day outfit had consisted of jeans and a t-shirt (and sometimes a jacket/hoodie or thin coat). I never had time to do make-up and even if I did, it would probably run down my face.  I looked like a poor little frumpy thing constantly.

Now, that I am out of that crap, I'm trying to wear the style that I like the most. Well, let me be completely honest- I want to but I'm afraid to wear that style. And of course, there's all the physical work we're doing right now.

But, let's start with that first part. Why am I scared? Well, I hate attention. I loathe it. This is quite amusing because I have blue hair and my hair for pretty much every year since 2001 has been unnatural and brightly colored. 

The first time I bleached my hair. And Benjamin. Ah to be 16 again.

But the funny thing about my hair is that it's so me that I often forget it's dyed a bright color. It just is who I am. So I will be out in public and people will be staring  and I pretty much always think I have something on my face. So I get mortified, a lot. 

Blue hair, Don't care. 

I find myself getting sidetracked a lot. Anyway, back to the whole attention thing. I really hate to stick out from the crowd. I am what you can call a socially anxious extrovert- which I plan to talk about in another blog. But for now, just know that I'm anxious in all social settings - unless I have a buffer. 😉 

I recently dressed up for the Fourth of July and we were headed out to a festival. My Mother-in-law told me that I looked great but people would stare at me because I'd be the only dressed up one, that everyone would be in shorts and t-shirts. So my anxiety shot up. 

I started remembering the girl I saw at the festival the last time I had gone. She was wearing rain boots and short shorts. I laughed a lot. I couldn't help it. And, I was so afraid that I would be that girl.

We arrived at the festival and sure enough it was all extremely casual. I freaked out and begged my husband to leave before we got out of the car. 

Patriotic or something. 

My husband complied- as the only reason we really wanted to go was over anyway. The car show. Phew. Relief. Now I only regret not having the courage. 

I assume that one day I will be over this anxiety and on to wearing what I want, just like I wear my hair the way I want. But, it's really difficult to get over.

So, back on track. Maybe. What is the track really? 

What are my fashions goals? Humph. My goal is being able to dress like an everyday pin-up girl. What does that even mean?

I want to be able to wear skirts on most days (except the super-physical days). I also want to perfect my rockabilly look. This is intimidating because I really suck at doing my own hair. It's so thick and gross and I get frustrated after 1 minute.

I figure (hope) all of this will be a lot easier if I ever get to open my photography studio. (Fingers triple crossed).

Anyway, just to end this entry, I'd like to share a few pictures of some of my more recent acquisitions. I've got a list that's longer than it should be of items that I really need/want/must kill for. Some of these pieces are from that list. And I am beyond excited to wear them when I go to Florida one of the first weeks of August. I figured I can dress the way I want there because, vacation. Right? 

skirt is Pinup Girl Clothing and it was at the top of my must-haves. One of my favorite parts of the culture and the midcentury lifestyle is... Tiki! We're actually going to be making a tiki room and bar in our house! So excited! And yeah, that necklace is made by me (and my husband) in my company, Atomic Lucite- because TIKI!!

Also fun thing about this skirt: I showed it to my husband expecting some sort of death glare. And, he literally said: "That's an awesome tiki print!!!" 

I don't have much money to play with and even less so now that we have moved and we're just starting out businesses. But, I can gladly share that all of the items I am posting here was paid by my jewelry endeavor. I totally couldn't say no to this. Strawberries and raspberries. A perfect combination. 

Another fun piece. I forgot the belt here which would actually help shape me a bit more, but I just got so excited and forgot. Ooooops. But this is from Carolina Dress - out of the U.K. It is the most comfy thing ever! I'd highly recommend it, but a word of caution- the company doesn't answer emails, Facebook, or Paypal questions and shipping to the US is sloooooow. So yeah, jerks. 😬

My first major grab. Skirt by The Oblong Box Shop and Shoes are Bettie Page. I really have a long long long list of pieces I need from TOBS, but found this for a decent deal. I had to have it. I needed to have it!  I have it and now I will never go back! Muahahah.

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Husband also really likes this one.

But it's Moai's in Space and it looks like the Jetsons. Who could hate on that?

Now I just really need the other two

MCM skirts from TOBS, and a tiki, 

pineapple,  flamingo...

ALL THE PRETTIES

 Skirt by Unique Vintage. I bought this skirt on a whim because the price was good. I wasn't sure how I felt about it until it was on me, and now I don't know how I lived without it. P.S. Pockets. That is all.

 

Skirt by Unique Vintage. This piece was at the tip-top of my must have list. I saw it  randomly on my IG feed one day and nearly fainted like a woman from an old movie. I had to have it. Had.  And, one day- it was made possible. Best decision ever.🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉🍉

So, that's all I've got for now. Just had to share these pieces that make me happy. I'll probably share more as I get them- because fashion is also like my new therapy- you know, if I could feel good about wearing these things outside of the house.