GONE BAD

Please excuse the Rihanna reference, but this outfit cannot be described more accurately than 'Good Girls Gone Bad'. This is the most feminine and delicate dress I own. As the quintessential good girl dress, I feel too uncomfortable to wear it alone. White with frills and romantic lace is just not my style. Then here is where it goes bad- or in my opinion, gets much better. Adding a tough, rugged leather jacket with badass zipper and stud details; paired with rough, lace up boots. The good girl is still under there somewhere. Just coated with the attitude of a bad girl exterior.

Viparo Leather Jacket* | Tree of Life Dress | Roc Boots

Photos by Annisa

UNDER A HALO

I am under a halo. Or so it appears. But I guarantee you that everything isn't necessarily as it seems. If anything it is a somewhat ironic setting and an unfortunate angle. I am far from angelic. I am far from grand. Rather, I am understated. I am simple. Just like my sense of style.

Maurie & Eve T-shirt | Viparo Leather Skirt* | Senso Heels

Photos by Annisa

COMING OF AGE

Despite living in denial this past year, it's time to accept that my 21st birthday is fast approaching. I still have just over a month until the big day, but that hasn't stopped me doing a lot of thinking about coming of age. I'm sure this will be a theme of future blog posts, however, I just wanted to touch upon while an experience is fresh in my mind.

I saw the movie 'Boyhood' last night. While the circumstances weren't always ones I could relate to, the story was. It follows a boy's life from pre-school to adulthood. Naturally, it made me reflect upon my own life experiences. I realised that I've been unnecessarily dreading turning 21, for the fear that makes me somehow a 'real' adult. Growing up is inevitable. I need to welcome it open arms; let go of my preconceived ideas and expectations; take advantage of the new opportunities that age and experience presents; and realise that 'coming of age' is not something that will happen on my birthday, but rather it's just another name for the life-long journey we all are on. 

Cameo Dress | Viparo Leather Jacket and Bag* | Senso Heels

Photos by Annisa