So, it was snowing this morning. But I wouldn't let that shake the spring fever out of me!
(skirt/hat/belt: thrifted; shirt: h&m; shoes: seychelles)
This skirt was a complete mess when I pulled it out of the heaping pile of skirts and shorts on the top shelf of my closet this morning (that thing is impossible to keep organized). I carefully ironed all of the pleats back into place (I can't believe I only just bought an iron last month), and it's good as new. This Easter Week has definitely been dominated by longer lengths. The truth is, I'm still not a complete convert. When I go out on the town I don't wear a midi skirt; I always go mini. I don't know what that says about me. I definitely feel like I wear a certain style for the blog, based on what I find in thrift stores and see in the greater fashion community, but I still always retreat into my safety zone for social events in real life. Still, it's fun to experiment :)
I've also been thinking a lot about blogging in general lately, and how it fits into my life. I still enjoy doing it, but it has started to feel a little bit more like a chore lately. I know we all have these moments where we ask ourselves "what is the meaning of (my blog)?" I've just had a multitude of frustrating moments lately--maneuvering my tripod out of my car in the morning, or standing with frozen fingers in the open air while strangers stare on their way past--and it's just made me think. I'm twenty-six years old. How much longer am I going to do this? I think I'm just having a mid-blog crisis. I want my blog to evolve somehow but I'm not yet sure where I want to take it. Time will tell...
I like your blog and I think blogging is a great way to document. I like the fact that I will have a record of what I wore, liked, and did in the past. Not only that, it is a great way to connect with people. I would never be talking to you right now if it weren't for your blog!
ReplyDeletelove the skirt! even though I am sure it would be a pain to iron. ugh, I hate ironing! I almost never do it, actually. sometimes it is necessary though.
ReplyDeleteI feel your pain about blogging! It is fun but sometimes you wonder why you do it. (I feel like these days this is an on again off again battle for me). I say (please) keep it up! I mean, what else would I do when I desperately need a work break or need something pretty to look at and fun to read on my lunch :)
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Love your shirt! It's so fresh and colorful, it remembers me a nice summer afternoon... yes! :)
ReplyDeleteOh! and I love your blog, so pleeease... keep doing it! :)
ReplyDeleteI understand your blogging crisis, and I think there is as you say, always a kind of why am I doing this to outfit posts. Still I for one hope you keep it up, I like reading your posts! Also you only just bought an iron, I am impressed! I never ironed anything until I got into thrifting silk tops.
ReplyDeleteLove this skirt. And the awesome hat. I didn't own an iron until my mother finally gave me her old one. I've had a couple 'blogging is a chore' days. But I just take a day or two off and then I feel like posting again. You've been doing this a lot longer than me though.
ReplyDeleteI think I am having a mid-blog crisis as well... mainly with the fact that I am hitting the 2 year mark for my blog and i have had the same number of followers for the last 6 months or more... I think maybe try something new or different... add something to your blog that maybe you haven't before. Make it more fun for YOU!
ReplyDeletethis skirt looks lovely on you. You should wear it out in public more :) I so know how you feel. I get into these funks too wherein I ponder just ending it all (blogwise of course), but I then I realize how much I would miss the community so I keep on truckin. Hope you decide to stick with it. I always enjoy reading your posts.
ReplyDeleteAww you look so pretty, the outfit is wonderfully springy! especially the floral print and that cute hat on you!
ReplyDeleteHa I know what you mean, sometimes I ask myself what I am doing when I'm taking pics with the self-timer somewhere outdoors ;) But among other positive aspects, i see my blog as something that motivates me to go outside and accept new challenges.
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ReplyDeletei totally get this.
ReplyDeletei usually love blogging, but sometimes it feels like a burden...
like the days when i walk in my closet and feel no inspiration. other than being inspired to stay in sweats all day.
i've been trying to do some new things on the blog to keep it exciting lately.
but i love checking in on your blog, so stick around!
(to keep it exciting for myself anyways. hahaha.)
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