tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1228953815524192697.post4272749094512328756..comments2024-03-14T03:30:07.350-07:00Comments on Room 334: Courage and SucculentsMidwest Musehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714361430488608163noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1228953815524192697.post-11520265104733945372017-08-19T08:45:41.452-07:002017-08-19T08:45:41.452-07:00One of the great things about growing old is that ...One of the great things about growing old is that you don't worry about these kind of things anymore. <br /><br />You being you without worrying about how it will be perceived takes time to get used to but is well worth it in the end. Challenging yourself to something that might push you out of your comfort zone is the best way to continue to grow. <br /><br />This is my first time visiting your blog, I came from Kristian's blog. I'm also an avid thrifter and vintage lover. <br /><br />Love that dress on you!<br /><br /><br />bisous<br />Suzanne<br />http://www.suzannecarillo.comSuzannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03891315017218863243noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1228953815524192697.post-25238043184113528852017-08-14T18:03:24.707-07:002017-08-14T18:03:24.707-07:00I was amazed to read that you felt a bit nervous a...I was amazed to read that you felt a bit nervous about wearing this dress because it looks totally you! I guess I get what you mean, if I dress "too" anything, I worry about looking like a poser (which you do not!) More and more, instead of following trends or "rules", I'm really just trying to buy and wear what I like. Glad you bought and wore this dress because YOU like it. Also love this mural. <br /><br /><a href="http://www.priyatheblog.com/" rel="nofollow">Priya the Blog</a>Priyahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01796247450097331472noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1228953815524192697.post-48367809857820603072017-08-10T07:37:44.370-07:002017-08-10T07:37:44.370-07:00I completely understand what you mean. I have a pe...I completely understand what you mean. I have a petticoat, but I can never bring myself to wear it. Will people think that I think I look like a pinup?! (I don't and won't look like one) What if someone thinks I'm overdressed?!! (I will be.) I struggle between wanting to look cute, but not wanting the extra attention I will inevitably get when I do. <br /><br />As the other commenters mentioned, I do still think its possible to to make a style your own. Take the elements you like, and remove the ones you don't (for me, that's heels and pinup hair...I don't have the time or skill for that!)<br /><br />By the way, the dress looks great on you! :)sabrina clementinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16010809479256751613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1228953815524192697.post-27312650148368046272017-08-09T19:41:51.071-07:002017-08-09T19:41:51.071-07:001. This dress is perfect on you. I agree with Kris...1. This dress is perfect on you. I agree with Kristian that this is a color a lot of people shy away from, but you knock it out of the park! 2. I totally know what you mean about not wanting to lose your identity in a certain style! Anytime I start focusing my shopping on a certain store, I have to work to incorporate other pieces into my outfits so I don't look like a walking ad for the retailer. Plus, it's just more my style to mix things - Madewell meets ModCloth, J.Crew with a vintage touch, etc. If you wanted to go full pin-up, I think you'd look amazing, but I'm also super glad you're staying true to what you love (which includes lots of things!) and continuing to dress like you.nicole s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12098066447466785821noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1228953815524192697.post-68774963383436594922017-08-09T15:14:31.821-07:002017-08-09T15:14:31.821-07:00This was truly such an interesting read and I want...This was truly such an interesting read and I want to dig into your thought-provoking content, but first gotta say- you look lovely. This is a pretty color on you and not one everybody can pull off. <br /><br />It is so interesting that in this same breath you are saying that you are worried you can't pull off the Pin-Up look but think you might want to try it.... and are also saying that you also worry that if you did try the pin-up girl look, that you might lose some of your identity or have it obscured by the culture/look/stereotypes of the pin-up subculture? Oh, Instagram! I totally get feeling insecure about opposite things like this! <br /><br />First, I think you can have items from these brands and wear them in totally pin-up, faithfully retro ways. But I *also* think you can use these same pieces and wear them in more timeless ways, or in updated ways. Quite frankly, I can picture several ways that are very much your style -a skirt from any of the brands you mentioned paired with one of your peter pan collar tops? or Cardigan and a dress? Great combos! Maybe I only think that since I tend to wear my own items from those brands that way.... I type while wearing a chunky sweater and a Pin Up Girl Clothing skirt.... Besides, sometimes its fun to play with style and you be an extreme version of something one day, a mild version of something else another, etc. etc. <br /><br />Secondly- All subcultures and groups you read/hang with/get inspiration from do influence you, but don't have to define you or your style. You could dress that pin up look with full make up and hair too and still love TV shows and Disney and feminism (actually, a lot of women who do the pin up look seem very into all of these..... huh.) You are a vibrant, funny personality and a very kind heart, no matter how you dress things. ANd yes, you could pull off the look. As Jessica said, I do think some of the look is also the hair and make-up, but- that seems like stuff you'd be capable of learning :) <br /><br />Anyway, TL;DR the point is- you are amazing and could pull off whatever you wanted and that is because you do try new things even when you are insecure and you have a sense of humor about you that keeps things from getting to serious. Love this post! Kristianhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15801678652422670157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1228953815524192697.post-14911860927740955092017-08-09T14:45:04.296-07:002017-08-09T14:45:04.296-07:00I love this dress on you and I don't think tha...I love this dress on you and I don't think that wearing a slightly vintage inspired brand will change you! The pin-up look is super trendy and elaborate and while it's cool, I just don't see you converting to full face of intense makeup, petticoats, and super high heels. To me, that's what makes the pin-up look pin-up and I think you doing your own take on it is really great and certainly you. Midwest Musehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05714361430488608163noreply@blogger.com