things i love: red lipstick, stripes, and bright florals.
when i was a kid i was deathly afraid of clowns. as in, run-and-hide-under-my-mom's-skirt terrified. there was just something about that huge, painted on smile that really bothered me. my fear wasn't limited to circuses and fairs, though. i was also terrified of ronald mcdonald.
although my aversion to clowns still lingers today, i was thinking about them when husband was taking these pictures. here is why...
sometimes people give me bizarre looks in public. i live in a pretty small town outside of the city, and i am certain that the general population here thinks that i dress weirdly. i'm not really used to being thought of as the quirky girl who thinks she's fashionable. i'm used to seeing people dress the way they want to dress, fashion forward or not. i lived in the city for six years and was surrounded by music, art, and quite a bit of self-expression {i went to a liberal arts school}, so this concept of being the "weirdo" on the street is new to me. but you know what? i don't mind.
blazer & cigarettes, urban; tank, f21; watch, nordstrom; bangle, vintage; shoes, nine west
so here's to bright colors, mixing patterns, and wearing bright red lipstick. besides, if all else fails in my academic endeavors, i can always join the circus.
xoxo
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