28.12.11

a tricolor trek


elephant bracelet: gift made by my mom
shirt & the most amazing fringe vest: F21
cute little black shoes: christmas gift
belt & shorts: thrift store
scarf: citywear?
         There is some kind of happiness that only children's books can bring. It is a happiness that allows you to run around barefooted in the mud. It's the happy feeling you get when believing in stories about dangerous adventures and unstoppable villains. A feeling so lovely to feel, yet so easy to let go of. Growing up, I think we sort of put that feeling away in some cobwebbed drawer, but it always escapes. We used to never think twice about acting silly or dressing funky or rolling in the grass. We followed our heart, instead of thinking of logic. Even though sometimes the last thing we want to be though as is children, we will always be children. Even after I graduate high school, go to university and get a job, I'll probably still read children's books and watch Lizzie McGuire.  I'll jump around like the little monster I once was and still am. When I am 64, I'll dress like a loon and say tongue twisters and join the adventures I always wished to be in.
          I've begun to read the Mysterious Benedict Society series, a book series about a group of 4 intelligent/clever children who, you know, sorta save the world. I think I might be a wee bit out of the age group this books where written for, but the kids are just so incredibly kickass that they inspire me to be a little badass myself. At their age, I was probably too busy obsessing over Troy Bolton's body. I might have not being as awesome as them, but who's to say that knowing ALL of the High School Musical song lyrics isn't just as cool?
          I found the fringed vest in a clearance pile in forever 21, and I love it so soo much. I've never been much of a vest-ial woman, but it is super cute. When I make a sudden turn, the fringe goes wild, and if I decide to start running, the fringe just sways along. Plus, it makes me feel like a good ol' cowgirl from the good ol' west. It's goofy clothing like this that just make me smile. Looking like I was dressed by a looney kid makes my day.

3 comments:

  1. What a lovely find! Love the color! I would wear it too, even though I`m not a vest kind of girl myself) And I`m the same with clothing - dressing up and having fun makes me happy - just like a kid)

    >'.'<

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  2. love the choice of book. &i love your outfits! i need to go thrifting more often.

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  3. Though, it is hard to mix growing up realisations with the absolute adoration kids have. ie. I can appreciate HSM meant a great deal to me when I was 13 but I can't really properly understand it anymore. Does that make sense?

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