Tumbling XVIII

It's been a little while since we've been for a tumble. With my big summer holidays coming close to an end, I'm feeling inspired by a sense of freedom. Free spirits, carelessness, living in the moment and loving every second of it. Whatever you want to call it. I love those moments. You know what I'm talking about. Ones like these...

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COIN LAUNDRY

No doubt the laundromat isn't anyones first preference for an outfit photo shoot. Nor are you a welcomed preference for the people actually using the space for the intended purpose. (Sorry laundry-goers.) But when it's raining outside you have to get creative. Luckily the print on my dress has a 1970s tile pattern feel about it, reminiscent of laundromats of yesteryear. So I guess the location isn't too much of a stretch... 

But if it is let me simple it down even further. I am wearing clothes. Clothes need to be washed after they are worn (sometimes once but if you're lucky or lazy wear leave them a few more wears). You can do such washing, drying and folding at a laundromat. There. Location justified. Now onto exciting news. Remember a while ago when I posted here about my freakish obsession with cut out boots? No. Well you can stop worrying about the shoe sized hole in my hear because I got my very own pair! Check 'em.

Dress: Mika and Gala from Verge Girl

Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell from Urban Outfitters

Necklace: Cotton On

Photos by Annisa

TWIST OF LIME

I've been steering away from dresses recently. And it's only now, when the right one comes along, I begin to wonder 'why for, dresses are amazing'. I think my caution to dresses has been one of practicality. But now that I sit here, typing this, I realise there's nothing a dress would stop me from doing providing I have my modesty bike shorts underneath (which I always do).

I guess what's really stopped me from wearing dresses is a matter of perception. Are they really that stereotypically 'girly'? Do they really make you look 'overdressed' (is that even a thing?) ? Will they really stop you from doing anything in your day to day life? With the exception of handstands, I think the overwhelming answer is no. Of course ultimately it does come down to what particular dress you choose. This one combats 'girly' with scuba feel material, has a casual style with simple piping detail, and is of a modest length. I think it's safe to say this dress has defeated my irrational fear. Bring on more dresses.

Dress: Fahrenheit from Dishh

Shoes: Wittner

Watch: Michael Kors

Rings: Various stores

Photos by Annisa